Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Decatur Blaze defeated Alpena Flyers in a shootout 2-1 (1-0 SO).

Decatur Blaze was led by goalie Paul Stomper, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. Stomper managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.5 prior to the game.

Decatur Blaze's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and two majors for 56 minutes in penalty time. Decatur Blaze had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game. Decatur Blaze's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Alpena Flyers power plays.

Decatur Blaze was led by Dylan Farmer, who had one goal. Farmer scored 10:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Decatur Blaze. Richard Mischak picked up the assist. More assists for Decatur Blaze came via Brandon Adler, who had one.

Alpena Flyers racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and two majors for 32 minutes in penalty time. Alpena Flyers surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. Alpena Flyers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Alpena Flyers was held below its usual level of production. Alpena Flyers puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game.

Alpena Flyers was led by Garret Bailey, who scored the team's only goal. Bailey scored 4:31 into the second period to make the score 1-1. James Stacey assisted on the tally.

For Decatur Blaze, Adler was ejected from the game. Brett LeTourneau made 27 saves for Alpena Flyers on 28 shots.