Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Michigan Warriors defeated the Soo Eagles in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).

Michigan overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Warriors trailed 3-2 after a goal by Soo's Bruno Birzitis at 18:07 in the second period. Michigan tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Jake Faiella at 9:00 in the third period.

In a losing effort, the Eagles were paced by Birzitis, who grabbed two goals. Birzitis scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 11:34 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Soo had taken the advantage when the Warriors' Nick Mosher got sent off for tripping. Sandis Zolmanis assisted on the tally. Birzitis' next tally on the power play made the score Soo with 1:53 left in the second period. Zolmanis picked up the assist.

Michigan put 52 shots on net during the contest, more than the 27.6 it averages per game.

The Warriors were helped by Tyler Groat, who racked up one goal. Groat scored 4:21 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Michigan. Zack Szajner assisted on the tally. Michigan additionally got points from Jon Farkas, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Michigan received assists from Colin Larkin, who had one.

The Eagles excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. With 39 shots on target during the contest, Soo exceeded the 25.5 shots it averages per game this year.

Soo also got a goal from Matt Menta as well. Other players who recorded assists for Soo were Derek Lodermeier, who had two and Dante Suffredini and Mike Sabatini, who each chipped in one.

Trevor Gorsuch rejected 36 shots on goal for Michigan. The Warriors incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Colin Brennan recorded 48 saves for the Eagles. Soo incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.