Adam Pinkowski netted a hat trick to lead Michigan Ice Dogs over G L Lightning, 6-1.

Pinkowski got on the scoresheet 7:11 into the second period. He then added goals at 11:17 into the second and at 18:35 into the third.

Michigan Ice Dogs' penalty kill excelled, as Michigan Ice Dogs gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling 11 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs had been averaging 31.0 minutes in penalties per game. Michigan Ice Dogs stifled G L Lightning's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Michigan Ice Dogs got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Michigan Ice Dogs additionally got points from Alexander Stewart, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Cody Brent also scored for Michigan Ice Dogs. In addition, Michigan Ice Dogs received assists from James Subu, who had two and Ashton Guy and Tyler Textor, who contributed one a piece.

G L Lightning forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 15.0 minutes per game G L Lightning had been spending in the box.

G L Lightning was led by Andrew Defauw, who scored the team's only goal. Defauw scored 7:50 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Michigan Ice Dogs. Jacob Bradley picked up the assist.

Colton Lewicki recorded 14 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Michigan Ice Dogs ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Cameron Kucharski was ejected from the game. G L Lightning's Colin Walsh stopped 14 shots out of the 20 that he faced. For G L Lightning, Andrew Shalawylo was ejected from the game.