Bloomington Blaze gutted out a close 3-2 win against Rhinelander Street Cats.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Kyler Schmor's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Bloomington Blaze got the win on the strength of a great game by Matt Donley, who had one goal and two assists. Donley scored 3:47 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Bloomington Blaze. Cody Philips picked up the assist.

Bloomington Blaze's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Rhinelander Street Cats power plays. Bloomington Blaze's offense rang up 37 shots on Rhinelander Street Cats' net.

Bloomington Blaze also got a goal from Jacob Lourash as well.

Rhinelander Street Cats put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Bloomington Blaze to score on any of its four power plays. Rhinelander Street Cats could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Rhinelander Street Cats averages 4.4 goals per game. Rhinelander Street Cats kept Bloomington Blaze's goalie busy throughout the game, and Robert Cook made 46 saves on 48 shots.

Rhinelander Street Cats was helped by Dylan Farmer, who registered one goal. Farmer scored 16:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rhinelander Street Cats. Taylor Cutting provided the assist. Todd Houtari also scored for Rhinelander Street Cats. More assists for Rhinelander Street Cats came via Blake Rowe, who had one.

Bloomington Blaze incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Spencer Brasswell made 34 saves for Rhinelander Street Cats on 37 shots. Rhinelander Street Cats incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.