The Michigan Ice Dogs' Jeffrey Barton scored 41 seconds into overtime to beat the Ft. Wayne Federals, 4-3 (OT).

The win gave Michigan a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

The Ice Dogs were sparked by Barton, who tallied one goal.

Michigan also got a goal from Ashton Guy as well. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan were Jeffrey Phillips and John Deal, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan was unable to stop Ft. Wayne from sending pucks towards the net, and the Federals eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Ft. Wayne was helped by Nicholas Denice, who had one goal. Denice scored on the power play 16:41 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Ft. Wayne. A boarding penalty on Barton had put the Federals on the power play. Derek Moss assisted on the tally. Tyler Mason also scored for Ft. Wayne. In addition, Ft. Wayne received assists from Ryan Matteson, who had one.

Eric Matych recorded 34 saves for the Ice Dogs. Michigan incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Maxwell Richter rejected 21 shots on goal for Ft. Wayne. The Federals incurred 26 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.