Sy Nutkevitch scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and the Fort Worth Brahmas picked up the extra point in a 4-3 (1-0 SO) win over the Allen Americans.

Fort Worth was led by Ross Rouleau, who registered one goal. Rouleau scored 11:35 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Tomas Klempa picked up the assist.

In the losing effort, Allen was sparked by Tyler Ludwig, who had one goal and two assists. Ludwig scored on the power play 15:27 into the third period to make the score 3-3. A hooking penalty on Klempa had put the Americans on the power play. Anthony Maiani assisted on the tally.

The the Brahmas penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. Fort Worth had been averaging 14.0 minutes in penalties per game. The 36 shots that the Brahmas put on net surpassed Fort Worth's average of 19.8 shots per game this season.

Fort Worth additionally got points from Shawn Szydlowski, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Fort Worth also got a goal from Chad Woollard as well. More assists for Fort Worth came via Calin Wild, who had two and Daniel Spivak and John Snowden, who contributed one a piece.

Allen was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. The Americans surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. Allen's defensemen also contributed in the offensive zone and ended up with 15 shots between them. The Americans put 36 shots on net during the contest, more than the 25.3 they average per game.

Brian McMillin also scored for Allen. In addition, Allen received assists from Brett Skinner, who had one and Darryl Bootland, who had two.

Brad Fogal took the win and made 31 saves before being replaced by Kristofer Westblom who made two saves. The Brahmas registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. For Fort Worth, Rouleau was ejected from the game. Aaron Dell rejected 32 shots on goal for Allen. The Americans registered three goals on seven power play opportunities. Allen ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Garrett Clarke was ejected from the game.