The teams traded the lead five times.

Charlotte kept Atlanta's goalie busy throughout the game, and Adam Ghitelman made 20 saves on 35 shots.

Charlotte also got points from Ryan Brown, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Charlotte included John Haus and Crowley Kevin, who scored three goals each and Joey Sankey and Pat Young, who each put in one. In addition, Charlotte received assists from Kevin Cunningham, who had two and Brendan Fowler, who had one.

Blaze kept Hounds's goalie busy throughout the game, and Charlie Cipriano made 13 saves on 27 shots.

Atlanta was led by Kevin Rice, who racked up three goals and two assists.Atlanta additionally got points from Matt Mackrides, who also registered one goal and one assist , Henry Schoonmaker, who also registered one goal and one assist , and Scott Ratliff, who also registered one goal and one assist. Atlanta also had goals scored by Randy Staats, Justin Pennington, and Ryan Tucker, who scored two goals each and Mark Matthews and Phil Castronova, who each put in one. More assists for Atlanta came via Deemer Class, who had two.