Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Tampa Juniors defeated Florida Eels in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).

Tampa Juniors overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Tampa Juniors fell behind 4-2 after a power play goal by Florida Eels' Doverhjelm at 11:14 in the third period. Tampa Juniors tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Scott Lemire at 13:37 in the third period.

Tampa Juniors was led by Chase Anderson, who tallied one goal. Anderson scored 12:26 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Florida Eels. Paul Lochner picked up the assist.

Tampa Juniors' offense rang up 50 shots on Florida Eels' net. Tampa Juniors could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Tampa Juniors also got a goal from Connor Esrick as well. In addition, Tampa Juniors received assists from Ben Winter, Walter Stern, and Logan Garst, who contributed one a piece.

Florida Eels' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Tampa Juniors power plays. Tampa Juniors was unable to stop Florida Eels from sending pucks towards the net, and Florida Eels eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

Florida Eels additionally got points from Joey Colatarci, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Zachery Mudge, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Alexander Sanchez, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Florida Eels were Jeffery Brannon and Brien Thompson, who each chipped in one.

Nicholas Malvin recorded 41 saves for Tampa Juniors. Teke Murphy rejected 45 shots on goal for Florida Eels. Florida Eels totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 2-for-7 on the power play. For Florida Eels, Thompson was ejected from the game.