Bloomington Blaze tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Michigan Ice Dogs would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 2-1.

Michigan Ice Dogs made the score 2-0 on a goal by Joshua Arnold at 4:52 in the second period, and Bloomington Blaze got as close as 2-1 when Jacob Lourash scored 3:15 into the third period.

Arnold was all over the ice for Michigan Ice Dogs, as he registered two goals in the win.

Michigan Ice Dogs forced Bloomington Blaze goalie Robert Cook to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. Team could not crack Bloomington Blaze's penalty kill and was held to one power play goal while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage.

In addition, Michigan Ice Dogs received assists from Alexander Stewart, who had two and Robert Speer and Tyler Textor, who each chipped in one.

Bloomington Blaze was held below its usual level of production. Bloomington Blaze averages 3.4 goals per game.

More assists for Bloomington Blaze came via William Widmar and Cody Philips, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Ice Dogs' Colton Lewicki stopped 17 shots out of the 18 that he faced. Michigan Ice Dogs ended with 29 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors and one major. Robert Cook made 31 saves for Bloomington Blaze on 33 shots. Bloomington Blaze incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with 14 minors.