The second game between the Bulldogs and the Heat was a tightly contested battle that was sent into overtime and eventually a shootout after Hamilton evened the score in the third period. Abbotsford would ultimately walk away with the win.

Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. ABB – Dustin Sylvester – 7 – (Ben Walter, Krys Kolanos) – 12:55 (PP)

2nd Period:
No Scoring

3rd Period:
2. HAM – Philippe Lefebvre – 1 – (Alexander Avtsin) – 2:08

SO Game-Winner:
Tyler Ruegsegger

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The Bulldogs have assigned Ian Schultz to the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies while additionally releasing forwards Riley Armstrong and defenseman Mark Isherwood from their tryout contracts.

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Brendan Gallagher was selected to take part in the AHL’s 2013 All-Star Game. The event will take place on Jan. 27 and 28 in Providence Rhode Island.