Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) defeated Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s shootout goal was scored by Roy Davis. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) also got a shootout goal from Thomas Aiken.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) made the score 4-2 on a power play goal by Luke Novak at 2:42 in the third period. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) evened things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Ted McCabe at 11:16 in the third period.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) to score on any of its three power plays. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) averages 1.3 goal per game.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was led by Eric Bolden, who racked up one goal and one assist. Bolden scored 2:03 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM). Novak provided the assist. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) additionally got points from Novak, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) included Ryan Hill and Brock Thompson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) were Kyler Pollitt, who had two and Ian Wolkowicz, Aiken, and Marshall Woodward, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) kept Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Sawyer made 31 saves on 35 shots. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) has scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was helped by Andrew Robinson, who tallied one goal. Robinson scored 1:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Cameron Radziwon assisted on the tally. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also had goals scored by Cameron Cook and Brandon Hutchison, who scored one goal each. In addition, Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) received assists from Hunter Jurman, Aaron Reinig, Ryan Romeo, and Ryan Fritz, who each chipped in one.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s Blaine Brock stopped 23 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.