The Huntsville Otters survived a determined comeback attempt by the Midland Flyers on the way to a 4-2 win.

Huntsville made the score 4-1 on a goal by Jason Morissette at 11:37 in the third period, and Midland got as close as 4-2 when Sean Crowe scored 19:40 into the third period.

The Flyers' power play was ineffective against the Otters' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Huntsville's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 11 Midland power plays.

The Otters were led by Myles Bissonette, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Bissonette scored on the power play 9:35 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Huntsville. Huntsville had gotten the advantage when Midland's Logan Webb was sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct. Bryan Austin assisted on the tally. Corey Secord APM also scored for Huntsville. In addition, Huntsville received assists from Shawn Fraser and Brendan Fitter, who contributed one a piece.

The Flyers struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 28 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Midland also got a goal from Jake Evans as well. Other players who recorded assists for Midland were Nick Heins and Brandon Stratton, who each chipped in one.

TJ Sherwood rejected 20 shots on goal for the Otters. Huntsville ended with 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major. For the Otters, Brock Heshka was ejected from the game. Marco Colangelo made 21 saves for Midland on 25 shots.