Hartland Hounds had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over Michigan Ice Dogs.

Hartland Hounds pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 31 penalty minutes.

Hartland Hounds was sparked by Ethan Doyle, who finished with one goal and one assist. Doyle scored 14:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hartland Hounds. Garrett Cebalt assisted on the tally.

Hartland Hounds made Michigan Ice Dogs' goalies to work between the pipes, launching 43 shots and forcing 39 saves. Andrew Freeman made 35 stops and Colton Lewicki made four. Hartland Hounds put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Michigan Ice Dogs to score on any of its six power plays. Hartland Hounds did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Hartland Hounds puts an average of 6.8 pucks into the net per game. Hartland Hounds featured an improved defense during the game. Hartland Hounds averages 2.2 goals allowed per game.

Hartland Hounds additionally got points from Jordan Ruterbusch, who also had one goal and one assist. Paul Krystyniak also scored for Hartland Hounds. More assists for Hartland Hounds came via Tyler Thirlby, Nikolay Bakanov, and Jacob Henrikson, who each chipped in one.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs surpassed its season average of 27.0 penalty minutes per game. Michigan Ice Dogs' offense operated below it season average. Michigan Ice Dogs averages 3.6 goals per game.

Andrew Brownlee recorded 21 saves for Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.