The Michigan Ice Dogs' Steven Shariak had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing two assists in his team's 6-3 win over the Tri City Icehawks.

Shariak beat Joel Yates with a shot 19:34 into the third period to make the score 6-3 Michigan. Jaymes Kastely assisted on the tally. Shariak dished an assist on John Deal's goal that made the score 1-0 Michigan at 5:50 into the first period. He added another helper on Alexander Stewart's goal that made the score 5-2 Michigan at 1:59 into the third period.

Michigan kept Tri City's goalie busy throughout the game, and Yates made 47 saves on 53 shots. The Ice Dogs got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Michigan could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Sean Murphy, who totaled 12 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one misconduct.

Michigan additionally got points from Deal, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Michigan got a goal from Michael Ringholz as well. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan were Cameron Kucharski and James Subu, who each chipped in one.

The Ice Dogs were unable to stop the Icehawks from sending pucks towards the net, and Tri City eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

The Icehawks were led by Samuel Wilbur, who tallied one goal and one assist. Wilbur scored 59 seconds into the third period to make the score 3-2 Michigan. James Koss II provided the assist. Kevin Crawley also scored for Tri City. More assists for Tri City came via Henry Patterson, who had one and Justin Lacy, who had two.

Matthew Schnoes made 36 saves for Michigan on 39 shots. The Ice Dogs registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Tri City incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.