The Chicago Junior Bulldogs could not stop the Peoria Mustangs' Brennan Anderson, who tallied a hat trick in a 9-1 win.

Anderson's first goal came 13:41 into the second period. He then added goals at 18:22 into the second and at 9:17 into the third.

Peoria's penalty kill excelled, as the Mustangs gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

Peoria kept Chicago's goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Krch made 33 saves on 42 shots. The Mustangs' goal total was higher than their season average. Peoria averages 5.3 goals per game. The Mustangs were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 46 penalty minutes.

Peoria additionally got points from Chance Homerin, who also racked up two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Peoria also had goals scored by Nathan Chasteen, who had one and Levi Armstrong, who had three. Other players who recorded assists for Peoria were Austin Ziakas, who had two, Austin Wisely, who had three, and Jack Power Wayvon, Jordan Wright, Blake Ortman, and Brendan Murphy, who each chipped in one.

The Junior Bulldogs were often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Chicago surpassed its season average of 25.0 penalty minutes per game. The Junior Bulldogs' offense operated below they season average. Chicago averages 4.8 goals per game.

The Junior Bulldogs were led by Luke Morin, who scored the team's only goal. Morin scored on the power play 4:44 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Chicago. Chicago had gotten the advantage when Peoria's Wisely was sent off for hooking. Anthony Palermo provided the assist.

Marc Hayton recorded 24 saves for the Mustangs. Peoria registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.