Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Michigan Ice Dogs defeated Holland River Bandits in a shootout 7-6 (2-0 SO).

The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. In addition to the clincher, Michigan Ice Dogs got a shootout goal from Alexander Stewart.

Michigan Ice Dogs came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Michigan Ice Dogs trailed 2-0 after a goal by Holland River Bandits' Bryce Stenstrom at zero seconds in the second period. Michigan Ice Dogs knotted things up at 6-6 on a goal by Harry Braafhart at 18:08 in the third period.

Tyler Textor was all over the ice for Michigan Ice Dogs, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Textor scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:44 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Holland River Bandits. A high sticking penalty on Bailey Rietman had put Michigan Ice Dogs on the power play. Hunter Ledgerwood picked up the assist. Textor's next tally on the power play made the score 5-5 with 10:14 left in the third period. James Subu provided the assist.

The Michigan Ice Dogs penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 26.0 minutes per game Michigan Ice Dogs had been spending in the box. Michigan Ice Dogs forced Holland River Bandits goalie Dennis Hoekzema to work between the pipes, taking 64 shots. Michigan Ice Dogs outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Michigan Ice Dogs averages 4.5 goals per contest. Michigan Ice Dogs cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring four goals on six chances. The defensemen of Michigan Ice Dogs were also effective in Holland River Bandits' zone, and came away with two goals.

Michigan Ice Dogs also got points from Ledgerwood, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Michigan Ice Dogs included Joshua Arnold, who had one and Matthew Hartford, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Robert Speer, Ashton Guy, Adam Pinkowski, and Stewart, who each chipped in one.

Holland River Bandits made Michigan Ice Dogs' goalies to work without much rest, getting 57 shots and forcing 51 saves. Andrew Freeman made zero stops and Dylan Girdley made 51. Holland River Bandits' goal total was higher than its season average. Holland River Bandits averages 3.5 goals per game.

Holland River Bandits was led by Abram Prince, who had one goal and one assist. Prince scored short handed 17:45 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Holland River Bandits. Holland River Bandits was on a disadvantage when Cory Bussing went off the ice for roughing. Alexander Carson picked up the assist. Holland River Bandits additionally got points from Carson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Holland River Bandits also got a goal from Trevor McCoy as well. In addition, Holland River Bandits received assists from Mitchell Krust and Tyler Teglia, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Ice Dogs ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Arnold was ejected from the game. Hoekzema rejected 57 shots on goal for Holland River Bandits. Holland River Bandits incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.