Eric Long racked up one point to lead Detroit Fighting Irish to a 4-1 victory over Alpena Flyers.

After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Alpena Flyers faces elimination next time out.

Others who scored for Detroit Fighting Irish included Ken Winter, Shawn Eastman, and Tristan Cruz, who scored one goal each. In addition, Detroit Fighting Irish received assists from Michael Perry, who had two and Austin McKibbin, Cody Dombrowski, Chase Tackett, Nolan Jakrzewski, Kory Dombrowski, and Chuck Hicks, who each chipped in one.

Alpena Flyers was led by Brett Farley, who scored the team's only goal. Farley scored 11:23 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Detroit Fighting Irish. Shane Dawson picked up the assist.

Kory Dombrowski made 14 saves for Detroit Fighting Irish on 15 shots. Detroit Fighting Irish incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Alpena Flyers' Brett LeTourneau stopped 16 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Alpena Flyers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.