Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Brampton Bombers defeated the Elmira Sugar Kings in a shootout 7-6 (1-0 SO).

Brampton overcame a three-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Bombers trailed 4-1 after a goal by Elmira's Adam Campagnolo at 5:04 in the second period. Brampton tied things up at 6-6 on a goal by Cameron Cruickshank at 10:36 in the third period.

The Bombers kept the Sugar Kings' goalie busy throughout the game, and Jonathan Reinhart made 29 saves on 36 shots. Brampton's goal total was higher than its season average. The Bombers average 2.9 goals per game.

Brampton was led by Reid Jackman, who tallied three goals and two assists. Brampton also got points from Cruickshank, who also registered two goals and two assists. Brampton also got a goal from Chris Maione as well. More assists for Brampton came via Owen Burry, who had four and Brad Sheppard and Matthew Buhagiar, who each chipped in one.

Elmira forced Bombers' goalies to work without much rest, ripping 34 shots and forcing 28 saves. Scott Patton made 18 stops and Bryan Raymond made 10. The Sugar Kings bested their season scoring average. This season, Elmira averages 3.9 goals per contest. The Sugar Kings' normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Elmira averages 2.3 goals allowed per game.

The Sugar Kings were helped by Cash Seraphim, who racked up one goal. Seraphim scored 15:23 into the second period to make the score 6-4 Elmira. Steven Jakiela picked up the assist. Others who scored for Elmira included David Savery, Cass Frey, and Zac Coulter, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Elmira were Brad Kobryn, who had three and Brodie Whitehead, Adam Brubacher, Mitch Klie, Eric Palazzolo, and Brett Parsons, who contributed one a piece.

The Bombers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Elmira incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.