Hartland Hounds' Paul Krystyniak scored 53 seconds into overtime to beat Bloomington Blaze, 4-3 (OT).

Bloomington Blaze could not complete its climb out of a two-goal hole. Hartland Hounds made the score 3-1 on a goal by Cameron Miglia at 7:52 in the third period. Bloomington Blaze pulled to within 3-2 on a power play goal by Edgars Ozolinsh at 12:07 in the third period.

In the losing effort, Bloomington Blaze was sparked by Cody Philips, who had two goals. Philips scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 17:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Bloomington Blaze. Bloomington Blaze earned a power play opportunity when Matthew Passino was put in the box for roughing. Patrick Anaruk assisted on the tally. Philips' next tally on the power play made the score 3-3 with 2:14 left in the third period. Ozolinsh picked up the assist.

Hartland Hounds did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Hartland Hounds puts an average of 6.4 pucks into the net per game. Hartland Hounds' offense rang up 41 shots on Bloomington Blaze's net. Hartland Hounds found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

Hartland Hounds also got a goal from Jared Vincek as well. Other players who recorded assists for Hartland Hounds were Scott Luca, Jordan Ruterbusch, and Thomas Kerr, who each chipped in one.

Bloomington Blaze additionally got points from Ozolinsh, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Bloomington Blaze came via Steven Smoltz and Matt Donley, who contributed one a piece.

Myles Grix rejected 16 shots on goal for Hartland Hounds. Hartland Hounds registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Bloomington Blaze's Gavin Carlson stopped 37 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Bloomington Blaze incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.