Harry Braafhart netted a hat trick to lead Holland River Bandits over Great Lakes Lightning, 8-5.

Braafhart got on the scoresheet 9:37 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:10 into the second and at 19:23 into the third.

Holland River Bandits forced Great Lakes Lightning's goaltenders to work all game long, firing 38 shots and forcing 30 saves. Jeff LaBaere made six stops and Colin Walsh made 24. Holland River Bandits bested its season scoring average. This season, Holland River Bandits averages 4.9 goals per contest.

Holland River Bandits additionally got points from Cameron Fisher, who also racked up two goals and one assist. Holland River Bandits also had goals scored by Tyler Teglia, who had one and Alexander Devries, who had two. More assists for Holland River Bandits came via Bryce Stenstrom, who had two, Abram Prince, who had three, and Kyle Kabacinski and Mitchell Krust, who contributed one a piece.

Great Lakes Lightning forced Holland River Bandits goalie Jarred Felt to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. Great Lakes Lightning's goal total was higher than its season average. Great Lakes Lightning has scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign.

Great Lakes Lightning was led by Aaron Henderson, who registered one goal and two assists. Henderson scored 17:47 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Great Lakes Lightning also got points from Alexander Krebs, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Great Lakes Lightning also got a goal from Andrew Shalawylo as well.

Jarred Felt made 35 saves for Holland River Bandits on 40 shots. Holland River Bandits totaled 29 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 1-for-1 on the power play. Great Lakes Lightning incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.