Despite having to fight off several power plays, Hartland Hounds was able to defeat Michigan Ice Dogs, 5-2.

Hartland Hounds was led by Thomas Kerr, who finished with one goal. Kerr scored on the power play 4:50 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds had gotten the advantage when Michigan Ice Dogs' James Subu was sent off for hooking. Matthew Passino provided the assist.

The Hartland Hounds penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 17 minors and four majors for 64 minutes in penalty time. Hartland Hounds had been averaging 29.0 minutes in penalties per game. Hartland Hounds stifled Michigan Ice Dogs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Hartland Hounds kept Michigan Ice Dogs' goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Freeman made 44 saves on 49 shots.

Hartland Hounds also got points from Jared Vincek, who also registered one goal and one assist and Cameron Miglia, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Gabe Daavettila also scored for Hartland Hounds. More assists for Hartland Hounds came via Scott Luca, who had two and Scott Augustyn, Jacob Henrikson, and Andrew Brownlee, who each chipped in one.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling 17 minors and two majors for 44 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs surpassed its season average of 32.0 penalty minutes per game. Michigan Ice Dogs forced Hartland Hounds goalie Brownlee to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Michigan Ice Dogs got its opportunities on the power play, but did not convert any of its 10 chances.

Michigan Ice Dogs was helped by Hunter Ledgerwood, who registered one goal. Ledgerwood scored 9:30 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Michigan Ice Dogs. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Cody Brent and Alexander Stewart, who contributed one a piece.

Brownlee rejected 29 shots on goal for Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Hartland Hounds ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Augustyn was ejected from the game.