Detroit Fighting Irish had a five-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-1 win over Berkley Bruins.

Anthony Wojciechowski had one goal and two assists to lead Detroit Fighting Irish. Wojciechowski scored 13:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Detroit Fighting Irish. Ryan Morse assisted on the tally.

Detroit Fighting Irish pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 42 penalty minutes.

Detroit Fighting Irish excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. Detroit Fighting Irish's offense rang up 44 shots on Berkley Bruins' net. Detroit Fighting Irish found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Detroit Fighting Irish has scored at the pace of 3.6 goals per game during the current campaign. Detroit Fighting Irish got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Detroit Fighting Irish additionally got points from Jarrad Vroman, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Morse, who also registered one goal and one assist, Michael Cruse, who also had one goal and one assist, and Jeff Kuhary, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Ryan Santo also scored for Detroit Fighting Irish. More assists for Detroit Fighting Irish came via Robert Speer, who had three and Ryan Krolikowski, Dallas Fritz, Richie Pinkowski, Chadwick Cobb, and Joshua Arnold, who each chipped in one.

Berkley Bruins was held below its usual level of production. Berkley Bruins puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. Berkley Bruins' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Berkley Bruins finished with 34 penalty minutes.

Tyler Skulley recorded 23 saves for Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish registered two goals on nine power play opportunities. Berkley Bruins' Reed Williams stopped 36 shots out of the 44 that he faced.