Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Detroit Fighting Irish defeated Traverse City Hounds in a shootout 1-0 (1-0 SO).

Christopher Lewis spearheaded the defensive effort for Detroit Fighting Irish, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 28 saves for the shutout. Lewis certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.3 entering the contest.

Detroit Fighting Irish put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Traverse City Hounds to score on any of its five power plays. Detroit Fighting Irish was held below its usual level of production. Detroit Fighting Irish averages 3.1 goals per game. Detroit Fighting Irish featured an improved defense during the game. Detroit Fighting Irish allows 2.4 goals per game.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Detroit Fighting Irish power plays. Traverse City Hounds' offense operated below it season average. Traverse City Hounds puts an average of 5.8 pucks into the net per game.

Detroit Fighting Irish ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. David Krejcik rejected 20 shots on goal for Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.