Michigan Grrrowl opened up a four-goal lead after the first period and did not look back en route to a 6-3 over G L Lightning.

Michigan Grrrowl got the win on the strength of a great game by Ryan Santo, who had one goal and three assists. Santo scored 18:32 into the first period to make the score 4-1 Michigan Grrrowl. John Cahill picked up the assist.

Michigan Grrrowl's penalty kill excelled, as Michigan Grrrowl gave up zero goals despite allowing 10 power plays.

Michigan Grrrowl made G L Lightning's netminders to work between the pipes, finishing with 32 shots and forcing 26 saves. Jeff LaBaere made 10 stops and Zach Boes made 16. Michigan Grrrowl stifled G L Lightning's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Michigan Grrrowl's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Michigan Grrrowl averages 3.1 goals per contest. Michigan Grrrowl could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game. The defensemen of Michigan Grrrowl were also effective in G L Lightning's zone, and came away with two goals.

Michigan Grrrowl additionally got points from Cahill, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Kyle Cobb, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Michigan Grrrowl also got a goal from Cody Staub as well. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Grrrowl were Ryker Kein, who had one and Steven Kubas, who had two.

G L Lightning kept Michigan Grrrowl's goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Zuckerman made 31 saves on 34 shots.

G L Lightning was helped by Richard Dawson, who registered one goal. Dawson scored 15:36 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Michigan Grrrowl. Andrew Defauw provided the assist. G L Lightning also got points from Cochise Smith, who also had one goal and one assist and Latham Wojno, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, G L Lightning received assists from Andrew Shalawylo and Anthony Fiore, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Grrrowl registered one goal on five power play opportunities. G L Lightning incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.