Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) defeated Belle Tire (mm) in a shootout 2-1 (2-1 SO).

The two teams needed six turns to complete the shootout. Belle Tire (mm)'s shootout goal was scored by Aryan Batra. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s other shootout goal was scored by Coale Norris.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was led by goalie Nikita Babintsev, who finished with 37 saves while allowing one goal. Babintsev certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.29 entering the contest.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Belle Tire (mm) to score on any of its four power plays.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was helped by Norris, who grabbed one goal. Norris scored 7:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Joey Kile picked up the assist. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) came via Daniel Clark, who had one.

Belle Tire (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) power plays. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was unable to stop Belle Tire (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Belle Tire (mm) eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Belle Tire (mm) was led by James Sotiroff, who scored the team's only goal. Sotiroff scored 17:43 into the third period to make the score 1-1.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Belle Tire (mm)'s Nick Salliotte stopped 28 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Belle Tire (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.