Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Florida Junior Blades defeated Jersey Wildcats in a shootout 5-4 (1-0 SO).

Troy Degler had one goal and two assists to lead Florida Junior Blades. Degler scored 2:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Florida Junior Blades. Joshua Koerner provided the assist.

Florida Junior Blades also got points from Chaise Howard, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Koerner, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Jonathan Davidson also scored for Florida Junior Blades. More assists for Florida Junior Blades came via Daniel Thompson, Matt Benolkin, Chase Jeppesen, and Adam Fowler, who contributed one a piece.

Jersey Wildcats stifled Florida Junior Blades' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Jersey Wildcats was led by Erik Andersson, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Andersson scored on the power play 5:11 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jersey Wildcats had gotten the advantage when Florida Junior Blades' Jeppesen was sent off for roughing. Lucas Moser assisted on the tally. Jersey Wildcats additionally got points from Jack Green, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Jersey Wildcats also got a goal from Brandon Crawley as well. In addition, Jersey Wildcats received assists from Zachary Chamberlain, who had one and Ryan Strapp, who had two.

Jacob Carter recorded 11 saves for Florida Junior Blades. Florida Junior Blades incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Gennaro Anzevino rejected 18 shots on goal for Jersey Wildcats. Jersey Wildcats incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.