Adam Jonak netted a hat trick to lead MC Monarchs over Detroit Fighting Irish, 5-2.

Jonak got on the scoresheet 59 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 12:26 into the second and at 19:14 into the third.

MC Monarchs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

MC Monarchs additionally got points from Bryce Peplinski, who also had one goal and one assist and Trevor Pode, who also racked up one goal and two assists. In addition, MC Monarchs received assists from Jarrad Vroman, who had two and Derrick Treppa and Joseph Gibbs, who contributed one each.

Detroit Fighting Irish was held below its usual level of production. Detroit Fighting Irish puts an average of 6.0 pucks into the net per game. Detroit Fighting Irish forced MC Monarchs goalie Tyler Skulley to work between the pipes, taking 55 shots.

Detroit Fighting Irish was helped by James Smith, who tallied one goal. Smith scored 17 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish also got a goal from Eric Long as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Fighting Irish were Matthew Hartford and Nolan Jakrzewski, who each chipped in one.

Tyler Skulley made 53 saves for MC Monarchs on 55 shots. MC Monarchs incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. George Hill rejected 25 shots on goal for Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.