Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) defeated Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO).

The two teams needed five turns to complete the shootout. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s shootout goal was scored by Jason Tackett. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s other shootout goal was scored by Ron Cochran.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing nine power plays.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Bailey Seagraves to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 38 minutes in penalties during the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was helped by James Harten, who registered one goal. Harten scored 7:50 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Christopher Kusch provided the assist. Georgy Gorodetskiy also scored for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via Augustino Biondo and Cochran, who contributed one a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) kept Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Tilford made 36 saves on 38 shots.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was helped by Jordan Rose, who tallied one goal. Rose scored 16:30 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Alyx Fonseca picked up the assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Ryan Murphy as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Collin Rack, Tackett, and Brock Rumbaugh, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Seagraves rejected 34 shots on goal for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.