Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as New Jersey Rockets (mm) defeated Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured six attempts between both teams. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) got a shootout goal from Joey Petruzzella. In addition to the clincher, New Jersey Rockets (mm) got a shootout goal from Marc Del Gaizo.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) kept Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Jack Moore made 40 saves on 45 shots.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) was led by Johnny Dorio, who tallied one goal and one assist. Dorio scored 14:38 into the third period to make the score 4-3 New Jersey Rockets (mm). Ty Schafer assisted on the tally. Others who scored for New Jersey Rockets (mm) included Kyle MacLean, John Scala, and Gregory Hendrickson, who each put in one. In addition, New Jersey Rockets (mm) received assists from Bradley Viola and John Wojociechowski, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. New Jersey Rockets (mm) was unable to stop Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was helped by Ryan Savage, who racked up one goal and one assist. Savage scored 15:12 into the third period to make the score 4-4. Carson Dimoff picked up the assist. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) also got points from Dimoff, who also registered one goal and one assist and Mason Vukonich, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Mark Kastelic also scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm). More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) came via Breven Bennett, Jackson Nauss, and Jake Lamberty, who contributed one each.

Logan Kramsky rejected 36 shots on goal for New Jersey Rockets (mm). New Jersey Rockets (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.