Great Lakes Lightning could not stop Dayton Aeros' Ryan Santo, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-5 win.

Santo's first goal came 19:49 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:50 into the second and at 11:57 into the second.

Great Lakes Lightning's power play was ineffective against Dayton Aeros' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Dayton Aeros excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Dayton Aeros' offense rang up 51 shots on Great Lakes Lightning's net. Dayton Aeros' goal total was higher than its season average. Dayton Aeros averages 5.7 goals per game. Dayton Aeros got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Dayton Aeros also got points from Tyler Kates, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, Cody Olsen, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Kerry Cummings, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Troy Sandy, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Dayton Aeros were Julian Willbey, who had two and Michael Burgess and Cody Staub, who contributed one a piece.

Dayton Aeros was unable to stop Great Lakes Lightning from sending pucks towards the net, and Great Lakes Lightning eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. Great Lakes Lightning found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Great Lakes Lightning has scored at the pace of 2.7 goals per game during the current campaign.

Great Lakes Lightning was led by Latham Wojno, who had one goal and two assists. Wojno scored 2:19 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Aaron Henderson assisted on the tally. Great Lakes Lightning additionally got points from Andrew Defauw, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Great Lakes Lightning included Alexander Krebs, who had one and Cochise Smith, who had two. More assists for Great Lakes Lightning came via Jacob Bradley, Jack Grebe, and Andrew Shalawylo, who each chipped in one.

Chris Lewis rejected 36 shots on goal for Dayton Aeros. Dayton Aeros incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and had no power play opportunities. Zach Boes recorded 43 saves for Great Lakes Lightning.