Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Connecticut EJ defeated Palm Beach Hawks in a shootout 6-5 (1-0 SO).

Connecticut EJ could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Connecticut EJ was led by Jeremy Heinle, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Heinle scored 17 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Connecticut EJ. Dylan Smith picked up the assist. Connecticut EJ also got a goal from Daniel McMullan as well. More assists for Connecticut EJ came via Andrew Silard, Nicholas DeSimone, Jacob Rosen, Troy Lynch, Jake Garay, and Jared Chinn, who contributed one a piece.

Palm Beach Hawks was led by Justin Anderson, who had three goals. Palm Beach Hawks also got points from Kevin Mansolill, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Dennis Allingmon also scored for Palm Beach Hawks. Other players who recorded assists for Palm Beach Hawks were Brandon Desrosiers, Jake Simons, Joe Duoba, Matthew Gross, and Joseph Richardson, who each chipped in one and Nick Aleva and Matt Geib, who contributed two a piece.

Connecticut EJ's Matt Millendorf stopped 24 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Connecticut EJ registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities. Shayne Dietl rejected 21 shots on goal for Palm Beach Hawks. Palm Beach Hawks incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.