Detroit Fighting Irish had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-0 win over Bloomington Jr Blaze.

Detroit Fighting Irish pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

Detroit Fighting Irish was led by Ken Winter, who registered one goal and one assist. Winter scored 15:06 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Detroit Fighting Irish. James Smith provided the assist.

Detroit Fighting Irish's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Bloomington Jr Blaze power plays. Detroit Fighting Irish's defensive play was more effective than usual against Bloomington Jr Blaze. Detroit Fighting Irish allows 3.0 goals per game. Detroit Fighting Irish kept Bloomington Jr Blaze's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kent Nusbaum made 26 saves on 33 shots. Detroit Fighting Irish outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Detroit Fighting Irish averages 4.2 goals per contest. Detroit Fighting Irish got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Detroit Fighting Irish also had goals scored by Kyle Cobb and Jacob Hernandez, who each put in two and Ryan Krolikowski and Ryan Santo, who scored one goal each. In addition, Detroit Fighting Irish received assists from Ryan Brown, Christian Ramage, Michael Cruse, Gilbert Guerrero, and Joshua Arnold, who each chipped in one.

Bloomington Jr Blaze stifled Detroit Fighting Irish's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Bloomington Jr Blaze could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Bloomington Jr Blaze puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. Detroit Fighting Irish's defense shut down Bloomington Jr Blaze's forwards for much of the game, and Bloomington Jr Blaze got off only nine shots during the contest.

John Slavik rejected nine shots on goal for Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. Bloomington Jr Blaze ended with 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors.