David Krejcik was superb between the pipes for Traverse City Hounds, as he did not allow a goal in a 5-0 victory over Detroit Fighting Irish.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill excelled, as Traverse City Hounds gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Traverse City Hounds was led by Jacob Gillis, who racked up one goal and one assist. Gillis scored 4:44 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Traverse City Hounds. Jordan Ruterbusch picked up the assist.

Traverse City Hounds stifled Detroit Fighting Irish's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Traverse City Hounds' offense rang up 32 shots on Detroit Fighting Irish's net.

Traverse City Hounds also got points from Ruterbusch, who also had one goal and one assist, Patrick Rogowski, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Dalton Gertsen, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Traverse City Hounds also got a goal from Cory Bussing as well. More assists for Traverse City Hounds came via Zach Early, Nicholas Burton, Kevin Miloser, Garrett Cebalt, and Matthew Passino, who contributed one a piece.

Detroit Fighting Irish was often in penalty trouble, totaling 11 minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Detroit Fighting Irish had been spending in the box. Detroit Fighting Irish's offense operated below it season average. Detroit Fighting Irish averages 2.8 goals per game. Detroit Fighting Irish forced Traverse City Hounds goalie Krejcik to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Krejcik recorded 32 saves for Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major and went 3-for-9 on the power play. John Slavik made 27 saves for Detroit Fighting Irish on 32 shots.