Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Aberdeen Wings defeated the Austin Bruins in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).

The shootout featured nine attempts between both teams. Aberdeen's other shootout goal was scored by CJ Reuschlein.

The Wings overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Aberdeen fell behind 3-2 after a goal by Austin's Charlie Adams at 4:30 in the third period. The Wings tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Reuschlein at 16:54 in the third period.

Aberdeen's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Austin power plays.

With 37 shots on target during the contest, the Bruins exceeded the 27 shots they average per game this year.

Aberdeen got a goal from Cory Ward as well. In addition, Aberdeen received assists from Cullen Hurley, who had two and Wes Judnick, Joseph Sullivan, and Oliver Widding-Persson, who contributed one each.

John Simonson also scored for Austin. More assists for Austin came via Christian Folin, Michael Bond, Trevor Waldoch, and Chris Fischer, who each chipped in one.

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

Austin got a goal from Simonson as well. In addition, Austin received assists from.

Ward also scored for Aberdeen. More assists for Aberdeen came via.

Aberdeen's Marcus Zelzer stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The Wings incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tyler Bruggeman made 26 saves for the Bruins on 29 shots. Austin incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.

Aberdeen registered one goal on three power play opportunities.