Mars opened up a five-goal lead after the first period and did not look back en route to a 10-0 win over McDowell.

Mars got the win thanks to a great game by Beau Heakins, who had four goals and two assists. Heakins notched his first tally 30 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 12:28 into the first, at 16:49 into the first, and at 5:05 into the second.

Mars' defense was surprisingly good. Mars allows 2.7 goals per game. Mars kept McDowell's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kodey Silvis made 35 saves on 45 shots. Mars surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Mars averages 6.4 goals per game. Mars could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Mars also got points from Ian Newman, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Paul Maust, who also racked up three goals and four assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Mars included Slater Hanna and Keaton Hanna, who each put in one. More assists for Mars came via Owen Vasbinder, Patrick Roach, and Noah Raymundo, who each chipped in one.

McDowell's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. McDowell had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. McDowell could not produce up to its normal offensive output. McDowell averages 3.2 goals per game. McDowell did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting nine shots on net to force nine saves.

Tom Schll made nine saves for Mars on nine shots. Mars registered three goals on 11 power play opportunities. McDowell registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. McDowell ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matthew Parry was ejected from the game.

Mars takes care of McDowell early, wins 10-0