The Aberdeen Wings almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but the Austin Bruins managed to pull out a 4-3 win in the end.

Austin led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Bruins' AJ Reid's scored on the power play at 18:21 in the first period to put Austin up 3-0.

Aberdeen's power play was ineffective against the Bruins' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Austin was led by Chris Fischer, who registered one goal and one assist. Fischer scored 8:51 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Austin. CJ Smith picked up the assist.

The Bruins were often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and three majors for 27 minutes in penalty time. Austin surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. The Bruins' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Aberdeen power plays. Austin put 42 shots on net during the contest, more than the 30.2 it averages per game.

Austin additionally got points from Smith, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Reid, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Grant Eichstadt also scored for Austin. In addition, Austin received assists from John Simonson, who had one.

The Bruins were unable to stop the Wings from sending pucks towards the net, and Aberdeen eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

The Wings were helped by Justin Parizek, who grabbed one goal. Parizek scored 19:40 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Austin. Peter Krieger assisted on the tally. Aberdeen also got a goal from Steven Johnson as well. Other players who recorded assists for Aberdeen were Nathan Kohlenhoefer and Jonathan Grebosky, who contributed one a piece.

Jason Pawloski made 45 saves for Austin on 48 shots. The Bruins registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Paige Skoog rejected 38 shots on goal for Aberdeen. The Wings ended with 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors.