Nick Layton scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Allen picked up the extra point in a 2-1 (3-1 SO) win over the Dayton Gems.

The two teams needed nine turns to complete the shootout. Dayton's shootout goal was scored by Tim Hartung. Allen's other shootout goals were scored by Colton Yellow Horn and Layton.

Allen overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Allen fell behind 1-0 after a goal by the Gems' David Nimmo at 8:23 in the second period. Allen tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Jarret Lukin at 15:56 in the third period.

Allen was led by goalie Marco Cousineau, who finished with 37 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Cousineau will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.6.

Allen put 34 shots on net during the contest, more than the 21 it averages per game.

Dayton put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Allen to score on any of its three power plays. Allen was unable to stop the Gems from sending pucks towards the net, and Dayton eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Allen was led by Layton, who dished out one assist.

Other players who recorded assists for Dayton were Brandon Naurato, who had one.

The Gems stifled Allen's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

In addition, Dayton received assists from.

Allen incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Larry Sterling made 32 saves for Dayton on 33 shots. The Gems incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.

Dayton registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.