Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Hampton Roads Whalers defeated Atlanta Junior Knights in a shootout 6-5 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Atlanta Junior Knights' shootout goal was scored by Ian McDonald. Hampton Roads Whalers' other shootout goal was scored by Jeremy Wilson.

Hampton Roads Whalers saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Hampton Roads Whalers made the score 5-2 on a goal by Jonathon Arnaud at 1:48 in the third period. Atlanta Junior Knights evened things up at 5-5 on a goal by Josh Weakland at 10:49 in the third period.

Arnaud was all over the ice for Hampton Roads Whalers, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Arnaud scored the first of his two goals short handed at 5:57 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers was on a disadvantage when Ryan Piscotty went off the ice for roughing. Craig Boyd provided the assist. Arnaud's next tally short handed made the score Hampton Roads Whalers with 18:12 left in the third period.

Hampton Roads Whalers made Atlanta Junior Knights' goaltenders to work between the pipes, finishing with 31 shots and forcing 25 saves. Joseph Roberts made 13 stops and Shawn Horton made 12.

Hampton Roads Whalers also got points from Marcus Cassidy, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Wilson also scored for Hampton Roads Whalers. More assists for Hampton Roads Whalers came via Phoenix Dreer, who had one.

Hampton Roads Whalers was unable to stop Atlanta Junior Knights from sending pucks towards the net, and Atlanta Junior Knights eventually piled up 50 shots on goal. Atlanta Junior Knights outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Atlanta Junior Knights averages 2.8 goals per contest.

Atlanta Junior Knights was led by McDonald, who registered two goals. McDonald scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 17:50 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Hampton Roads Whalers. A roughing penalty on Wilson had put Atlanta Junior Knights on the power play. Christian Griffin picked up the assist. McDonald's next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 Hampton Roads Whalers with 16:15 left in the third period. Atlanta Junior Knights additionally got points from Weakland, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Atlanta Junior Knights also had goals scored by Toby Sparks and Chrs Huntington, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Junior Knights were Chase Quinlan and Mark Brawner, who each chipped in one.

John Ketzenberger recorded 45 saves for Hampton Roads Whalers. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Atlanta Junior Knights incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.