The Chicago Junior Bulldogs and the Wisconsin Whalers were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Chicago made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Ryan Maksimovic secured the win for the Junior Bulldogs with a goal in the third period.

Maksimovic was all over the ice for Chicago, as he had two goals in the win.

Chicago also got points from Matt Kostopoulos, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Chicago also got a goal from Zac Edwards as well. Other players who recorded assists for Chicago were Luke Morin, who had two and Daniel Marotz, Isaac Lamb, and Matthew Mullally, who contributed one a piece.

Wisconsin excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Whalers kept the Junior Bulldogs' goalie busy throughout the game, and Michael Paku made 46 saves on 48 shots.

Wisconsin was helped by Adam Alcott, who finished with one goal. Alcott scored on the power play 12:44 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Chicago. The Whalers had taken the advantage when Chicago's Tyler Dalton got sent off for hooking. Easton Halbert provided the assist. Mitch Riese also scored for Wisconsin. In addition, Wisconsin received assists from Zack Johnson, who had one.

The Junior Bulldogs ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major. Wisconsin's Connor Fissel stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The Whalers totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play.