Detroit Fighting Irish beat Traverse City Hounds, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Detroit Fighting Irish took over the lead for good with a goal by James Stacey at 9:42 in the first period. Christian Ramage assisted on the tally.

Detroit Fighting Irish was led by Ken Winter, who tallied one goal. Winter scored 16:33 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Detroit Fighting Irish. Steven Fowler provided the assist.

Detroit Fighting Irish also got a goal from Ryan Krolikowski as well.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Detroit Fighting Irish power plays. Traverse City Hounds could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Traverse City Hounds puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game.

Traverse City Hounds was led by Cam Fisher, who scored the team's only goal. Fisher scored 18:59 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Detroit Fighting Irish.

Detroit Fighting Irish's Christopher Lewis stopped 22 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Detroit Fighting Irish incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. David Krejcik recorded 23 saves for Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.