Alexander Carson was all over the ice for Holland River Bandits, as he tallied one goal and two assists in Holland River Bandits' 7-1 win over Bloomington Blaze.

Carson got on the board by slotting home a goal 24 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Holland River Bandits. Abram Prince provided the assist. Carson dished an assist on Bailey Rietman's goal that made the score 1-0 Holland River Bandits at 42 seconds into the first period. He added another helper on Alexander Devries' goal that made the score 5-1 Holland River Bandits at 6:26 into the third period.

Holland River Bandits' John Posler was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 53 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Posler will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.59.

Holland River Bandits' penalty kill excelled, as Holland River Bandits gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Holland River Bandits made Bloomington Blaze's netminders to work in net, totaling 46 shots and forcing 39 saves. Robert Cook made 17 stops and Gavin Carlson made 22. Holland River Bandits found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Holland River Bandits has scored at the pace of 4.4 goals per game during the current campaign.

Holland River Bandits additionally got points from Devries, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Holland River Bandits also got a goal from Cameron Fisher as well. More assists for Holland River Bandits came via Mitchell Krust, who had two and Bryce Stenstrom and Tyler Teglia, who contributed three a piece.

Bloomington Blaze could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Bloomington Blaze puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game. Bloomington Blaze's offense rang up 54 shots on Holland River Bandits' net.

Bloomington Blaze was led by Steven Smoltz, who scored the team's only goal. Smoltz scored on the power play 18:24 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Bloomington Blaze had gotten the advantage when Holland River Bandits' Krust was sent off for tripping. Parker Michels picked up the assist.

Holland River Bandits totaled 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors and two majors and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Bloomington Blaze ended with 38 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors. For Bloomington Blaze, Patrick Anaruk was ejected from the game.