Alexander Grizzel netted a hat trick to lead Hartland Hounds over NWO Grrrowl, 7-0.

Grizzel's first goal came 6:19 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:17 into the first and at 13:54 into the first.

NWO Grrrowl's power play was ineffective against Hartland Hounds' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Hartland Hounds made NWO Grrrowl's goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, totaling 33 shots and forcing 26 saves. Vincent Ryckman made 11 stops and Chris Lewis made 15. Hartland Hounds' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 12 NWO Grrrowl power plays. Hartland Hounds' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Hartland Hounds finished with 52 penalty minutes.

Hartland Hounds additionally got points from Scott Luca, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Andre Spisak also scored for Hartland Hounds. More assists for Hartland Hounds came via Max Biggings, Tyler Thirlby, Cameron Fisher, Cameron Miglia, Paul Krystyniak, Collin Myers, and Matthew Passino, who each chipped in one and Zachary Bodziak and Brad Savard, who contributed two a piece.

NWO Grrrowl could not produce up to it normal offensive output. NWO Grrrowl averages 3.0 goals per game. NWO Grrrowl could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 52 minutes in penalties during the game.

Andrew Brownlee rejected 17 shots on goal for Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds registered two goals on six power play opportunities. NWO Grrrowl ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Julian Willbey was ejected from the game.