Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the Brookings Blizzard in a shootout 4-3 (2-1 SO).

The shootout lasted for 10 attempts between the teams. Brookings got a shootout goal from Conor Andrle. In addition to the clincher, Kenai River got a shootout goal from Albin Karlsson.

The Brown Bears kept the Blizzard's goalie busy throughout the game, and Miguel Genest made 27 saves on 31 shots. Kenai River was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on nine chances. The Brown Bears could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Kenai River was helped by Frankie Spellman, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Spellman scored 2:06 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Conor Deal assisted on the tally. Kenai River also got points from Deal, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Kenai River also got a goal from Alec Butcher as well. In addition, Kenai River received assists from Jake Bushey and Brad LeLievre, who each chipped in one.

Brookings was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

The Blizzard were led by Eric Brenk, who tallied one goal and one assist. Brenk scored 7:40 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Nick DeCenzo provided the assist. Nick Nitta also scored for Brookings. More assists for Brookings came via Wyatt Schmidt, Evan Hesse, and Joe Anderson, who contributed one a piece.

Zach Quinn rejected 21 shots on goal for the Brown Bears. Brookings registered one goal on five power play opportunities.