The Kalamazoo Jr. K Wings relied on the sparkling performance of Alex Okicki in net to grab a 5-1 win against the Springfield Jr. Blues.

Kalamazoo was led by Jacob McDowell, who finished with one goal. McDowell scored 8:40 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Kalamazoo. Robbie Payne provided the assist.

The Jr. K Wings forced Springfield goalie Tyler Parks to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Kalamazoo also got points from Daniel Cesarz, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Andrew Graves also scored for Kalamazoo. More assists for Kalamazoo came via Nick Kovalchik, who had one and Kyle Gattelaro, who had two.

The Jr. Blues did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Springfield averages 3.4 goals per game. The Jr. Blues' offense was helped by the efforts of their defensemen, who managed to put 16 shots on net during the game. The 32 shots that Springfield put on net surpassed the Jr. Blues' average of 26.5 shots per game this season.

Springfield was led by Chris Sitler, who scored the team's only goal. Sitler scored on the power play 1:19 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Springfield. The Jr. Blues had taken the advantage when Kalamazoo's Brandon Flood got sent off for tripping. Kevin Walters assisted on the tally.

The Jr. K Wings' Okicki stopped 31 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Kalamazoo incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tyler Parks made 33 saves for Springfield on 37 shots. The Jr. Blues incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.