Detroit Fighting Irish beat Bloomington Jr Blaze, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Ken Winter provided Detroit Fighting Irish with the game-winning tally when he scored 12:50 into the the first period. James Smith provided the assist.

Detroit Fighting Irish was led by Winter, who finished with one goal.

Detroit Fighting Irish's offense operated below it season average. Detroit Fighting Irish puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. Detroit Fighting Irish's defensive effort looked to be improved. Detroit Fighting Irish allows 2.9 goals per game.

Detroit Fighting Irish also got a goal from James Stacey as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Fighting Irish were Ryan Morse and Jacob Hernandez, who each chipped in one.

Bloomington Jr Blaze put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Detroit Fighting Irish to score on any of its three power plays. Bloomington Jr Blaze was held below its usual level of production. Bloomington Jr Blaze averages 3.7 goals per game. Bloomington Jr Blaze's offense was handcuffed by Detroit Fighting Irish's defensive play, and Bloomington Jr Blaze managed only three shots on goal during the game.

Christopher Lewis recorded three saves for Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Paul Stomper made 17 saves for Bloomington Jr Blaze on 19 shots. Bloomington Jr Blaze totaled 33 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.