Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Cleveland Barons (mm) defeated Colorado Rampage (mm) in a shootout 3-2 (4-3 SO).

The shootout lasted for 12 attempts between the teams. Colorado Rampage (mm)'s shootout goals were scored by Jared Janiga, Sean Patten, and Daniel Schwenke. In addition to the clincher, Cleveland Barons (mm) got shootout goals from Christian Felton, Timmy Manning, and Drew Magyar.

Cleveland Barons (mm) overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Cleveland Barons (mm) trailed 2-1 after a power play goal by Colorado Rampage (mm)'s Steven Szmul at 7:15 in the third period. Cleveland Barons (mm) tied things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Felton at 10:34 in the third period.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Cleveland Barons (mm) gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Cleveland Barons (mm) kept Colorado Rampage (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Benjamin Colvin made 36 saves on 39 shots.

Cleveland Barons (mm) additionally got points from Colin Price, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Michael Patrick Norman and Connor Kucharski, who contributed one each.

Colorado Rampage (mm) forced Cleveland Barons (mm) goalie Chad Dodero to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Colorado Rampage (mm) also got a goal from Ryan Hempel as well. Other players who recorded assists for Colorado Rampage (mm) were Camdyn Wood and Janiga, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s Dodero stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Cleveland Barons (mm) totaled 41 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play. Cleveland Barons (mm) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ricky Boysen was ejected from the game. Colorado Rampage (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.