Traverse City Hounds had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-0 win over Michigan Ice Dogs.

Kevin Miloser had two goals to lead Traverse City Hounds to victory. Miloser scored at 4:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Traverse City Hounds and again while 16:43 into the third to make the score 5-0 Traverse City Hounds.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill excelled, as Traverse City Hounds gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Traverse City Hounds stifled Michigan Ice Dogs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Traverse City Hounds' offense rang up 63 shots on Michigan Ice Dogs' net. Traverse City Hounds was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 28 penalty minutes. The defensemen of Traverse City Hounds were also effective in Michigan Ice Dogs' zone, and came away with three goals.

Traverse City Hounds additionally got points from Jacob Gillis, who also had one goal and one assist and Alexander Grizzel, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Traverse City Hounds also had goals scored by Bobby Schumacher and Scott Luca, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Traverse City Hounds were Tyler Thirlby, who had two and Adam Jonak, Alex Devries, Cory Bussing, Patrick Rogowski, and Josh Smith, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Ice Dogs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Michigan Ice Dogs could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Michigan Ice Dogs averages 3.7 goals per game.

Bryce Goulah rejected 18 shots on goal for Traverse City Hounds. Colton Lewicki made 57 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs on 63 shots. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.