Adam Pinkowski gave Michigan Ice Dogs a 3-2 (OT) victory over Hartland Hounds when he scored 4:34 into the extra period.

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

Michigan Ice Dogs was sparked by Pinkowski, who racked up one goal.

Michigan Ice Dogs racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and four majors for 54 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs had been averaging 32.0 minutes in penalties per game. Michigan Ice Dogs stifled Hartland Hounds' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Michigan Ice Dogs kept Hartland Hounds' goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Brownlee made 38 saves on 41 shots.

Michigan Ice Dogs also got a goal from James Subu as well. More assists for Michigan Ice Dogs came via Ashton Guy, Alexander Stewart, Steven Shariak, and Matthew Hartford, who each chipped in one.

Hartland Hounds forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and four majors for 34 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 27.0 minutes per game Hartland Hounds had been spending in the box. Hartland Hounds' offense operated below it season average. Hartland Hounds averages 5.5 goals per game.

Hartland Hounds was helped by Andre Spisak, who tallied one goal. Spisak scored 7:34 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Hartland Hounds. Brad Savard assisted on the tally. Zachary Parrott also scored for Hartland Hounds. In addition, Hartland Hounds received assists from Nikolay Bakanov, Cameron Miglia, and Alexander Grizzel, who contributed one a piece.

Colton Lewicki recorded 28 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. For Michigan Ice Dogs, Subu was ejected from the game.