MC Monarchs survived a determined comeback attempt by Michigan Ice Dogs on the way to a 6-4 win.

MC Monarchs made the score 6-1 on a goal by Anthony Wojciechowski at 15:12 in the second period, and Michigan Ice Dogs got as close as 6-4 when Joseph Russo scored 11:21 into the third period.

MC Monarchs was often in penalty trouble, totaling 12 minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. MC Monarchs surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. MC Monarchs forced Michigan Ice Dogs' goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, firing 47 shots and forcing 41 saves. Jacob Mulka made 26 stops and Christopher Boyd made 15.

MC Monarchs additionally got points from Adam Jonak, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for MC Monarchs included Bryce Peplinski and Joseph Gibbs, who scored one goal each. In addition, MC Monarchs received assists from Alec Domin and Jarrad Vroman, who contributed one each.

Michigan Ice Dogs forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 10 minors and one major for 35 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs had been averaging 23.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Michigan Ice Dogs also got a goal from Hunter Oatman as well. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Adam Winger and Marc Rotondo, who each chipped in one.

Marquise Almeida made 15 saves for MC Monarchs on 19 shots. MC Monarchs registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Michigan Ice Dogs registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.