Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Dallas Jr. Stars defeated the Gillette Wild in a shootout 2-1 (3-2 SO).

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. Gillette's shootout goals were scored by TJ McMinn and Alex King. Dallas also got shootout goals from Tyler Valentin and Blake McIntyre.

The Jr. Stars overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Dallas trailed 1-0 after a power play goal by the Wild's Mitchell McEwan at 10:14 in the first period. The Jr. Stars tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Alex Williams at 17 seconds in the third period.

Dallas was led by goalie Anthony Galliart, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Galliart will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.91.

The Jr. Stars' offense rang up 34 shots on Gillette's net.

In addition, Dallas received assists from McIntyre, who had one.

The Wild excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Gillette's offense operated below its season average. The Wild average 3.9 goals per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Gillette were Bryce Mitzel and Kyle Reilly, who each chipped in one.

Dallas ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major. The Jr. Stars ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brandon Baker was ejected from the game. Sean Kelley rejected 32 shots on goal for Gillette. The Wild incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.