Ryan Quigley scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Toledo Cherokee picked up the extra point in a 5-4 (2-1 SO) win over the Michigan Mountain Cats.

The two teams needed 10 turns to complete the shootout. Michigan got a shootout goal from Zach Bourcier. Toledo also got a shootout goal from Andrew Benyo.

The Cherokee came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Toledo trailed 4-2 after a power play goal by the Mountain Cats' John Arms at 27 seconds in the third period. The Cherokee knotted things up at 4-4 on a goal by Gary Neill at 19:31 in the third period.

Neill had two goals to lead Toledo to victory.

The Cherokee forced Michigan goalie Schuyler Ferguson to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. Toledo's penalty kill unit could not stop the Mountain Cats' power play, which converted on four of six opportunities. The Cherokee were often in penalty trouble, as it ended with six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time.

Toledo also got points from Benyo, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Toledo were Joe Skrzynski, Austin Fletcher, Ryan Kelly, Mike Baker, and Donnie Nagle, who each chipped in one.

Michigan's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

The Mountain Cats were helped by Marshall Helton, who had one goal. Helton scored on the power play 12:55 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Michigan had gained a power play chance when Jake Manders was whistled for fighting. James Koonce picked up the assist. Michigan additionally got points from Tyler Schofield, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Kade Morrison also scored for Michigan. In addition, Michigan received assists from Andrew Carlson, who had one.

Lukas Gavalier recorded 19 saves for Toledo. The Cherokee registered one goal on two power play opportunities. The Mountain Cats' Ferguson stopped 36 shots out of the 40 that he faced. Michigan incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.