Jacob Henrikson netted a hat trick to lead Hartland Hounds over Dayton Aeros, 8-3.

Henrikson got on the scoresheet 15:15 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:40 into the third and at 13:11 into the third.

Hartland Hounds' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Dayton Aeros power plays. Dayton Aeros was unable to stop Hartland Hounds from sending pucks towards the net, and Hartland Hounds eventually piled up 52 shots on goal.

Hartland Hounds also got points from Jared Vincek, who also had two goals and two assists, Tyler Thirlby, who also registered one goal and one assist, Zachary Bodziak, who also racked up one goal and two assists, and Matthew Passino, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Hartland Hounds came via Paul Krystyniak, who had two and Zachary Parrott, Jordan Ruterbusch, and Garrett Cebalt, who each chipped in one.

Dayton Aeros excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Dayton Aeros got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Dayton Aeros was helped by Hazen Ripple, who grabbed two goals. Ripple scored the first of his two goals at 13:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Dayton Aeros. Ripple's next tally made the score 2-2 with 10:33 left in the second period. Michael Munoz picked up the assist. Dayton Aeros additionally got points from Munoz, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Dayton Aeros received assists from Ryan Santo, who had one.

Colin Longeway recorded 21 saves for Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds ended with 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors and two majors. Dayton Aeros' Chris Lewis stopped 44 shots out of the 52 that he faced. Dayton Aeros ended with 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors.