Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Belle Tire (mm) defeated Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

Belle Tire (mm) overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Belle Tire (mm) was down 2-1 after a goal by Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s CONNOR SCAHILL at 14:41 in the second period. Belle Tire (mm) tied things up at 2-2 on a short handed goal by Nathan Skulley at 7:02 in the third period.

Belle Tire (mm) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was unable to stop Belle Tire (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Belle Tire (mm) eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. Belle Tire (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Belle Tire (mm) was helped by Brandon Kruse, who had one goal. Kruse scored 8:14 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Skulley picked up the assist. Belle Tire (mm) also got points from Skulley, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Belle Tire (mm) received assists from Barrett Bishop, who had one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Belle Tire (mm) to score on any of its seven power plays. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) finished with 28 penalty minutes.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was helped by Drew Hunter, who grabbed one goal. Hunter scored 3:00 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm). Trevor Bishop provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) were Cannon Green, Chase Pletzke, and Jon Sanderson, who each chipped in one.

Ryan McInchak rejected 27 shots on goal for Belle Tire (mm). Sam Metcalf recorded 29 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm).