Anton Thompson scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Bloomington Blaze picked up the extra point in a 4-3 win over Soo Firehawks.

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. Soo Firehawks got shootout goals from Nicholas Murphy and Brandt Miller. Bloomington Blaze also got shootout goals from Cody Philips and Kyler Schmor.

Bloomington Blaze came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Bloomington Blaze fell behind 3-2 after a goal by Soo Firehawks' Murphy at 19:45 in the second period. Bloomington Blaze knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Patrick Anaruk at 9:17 in the third period.

Bloomington Blaze stifled Soo Firehawks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Bloomington Blaze forced Soo Firehawks goalie Brennon Wachter to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Bloomington Blaze was led by Philips, who had one goal and two assists. Philips scored on the power play 15:54 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Bloomington Blaze had taken the advantage when Soo Firehawks' Cody Anderson got sent off for high sticking. William Widmar provided the assist. Bloomington Blaze also got a goal from Jacob Lourash as well. In addition, Bloomington Blaze received assists from Matt Donley, who had three.

Soo Firehawks' offense rang up 49 shots on Bloomington Blaze's net.

Kevin Killips also scored for Soo Firehawks. Other players who recorded assists for Soo Firehawks were Matthew Majic and Anthony Laaksonen, who each chipped in one.

Gavin Carlson made 46 saves for Bloomington Blaze on 49 shots. Bloomington Blaze incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Wachter recorded 27 saves for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.