Dayton Aeros could not stop Hartland Hounds' Ethan Doyle, who tallied a hat trick in a 6-2 win.

Doyle got on the scoresheet 11:29 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:12 into the second and at 15:28 into the second.

Hartland Hounds pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 29 penalty minutes.

Hartland Hounds excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. Hartland Hounds kept Dayton Aeros' goalie busy throughout the game, and Chris Lewis made 46 saves on 52 shots.

Hartland Hounds additionally got points from Jacob Henrikson, who also had one goal and one assist. Hartland Hounds also got a goal from Thomas Kerr as well. Other players who recorded assists for Hartland Hounds were Andre Spisak, Scott Augustyn, Jordan Ruterbusch, Jared Vincek, and Trevor Sergott, who each chipped in one.

Dayton Aeros was held below its usual level of production. Dayton Aeros averages 5.1 goals per game.

Dayton Aeros was helped by Ryan Santo, who finished with one goal. Santo scored 14:55 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Hartland Hounds. Troy Sandy provided the assist. John Cahill also scored for Dayton Aeros. In addition, Dayton Aeros received assists from Cody Staub, who had one.

Andrew Brownlee made 19 saves for Hartland Hounds on 21 shots. Hartland Hounds registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Dayton Aeros ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with nine minors and one major.