Anders Franke was superb between the pipes for the Flint Jr. Generals, as he did not allow a goal in a 4-0 victory over the Toledo Cherokee.

Flint was paced by Nicholas Gnagni, who tallied one goal and one assist. Gnagni scored on the power play 1:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Flint. The Jr. Generals had gotten the advantage when Toledo's Brandon Layman was sent off for cross checking. Adrain Larsson assisted on the tally.

Flint stifled the Cherokee's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Jr. Generals featured an improved defense during the game. Flint averages 3.0 goals allowed per game. The Jr. Generals forced Toledo goalie Nate Gay to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Flint additionally got points from Eric Jones, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Zachery Hill, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Austin Fletcher also scored for Flint. Other players who recorded assists for Flint were Conner McGovern, Edward Osowski, and Andrew Lay, who contributed one a piece.

The Cherokee racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 22.0 minutes per game Toledo had been spending in the box. The Cherokee were held below their usual level of production. Toledo averages 3.4 goals per game.

Anders Franke made 25 saves for Flint on 25 shots. The Jr. Generals incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Cherokee's Gay stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Toledo registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.