Berkley Bruins survived a determined comeback attempt by Alpena Flyers on the way to a 6-5 win.

A goal by Cristian Purdom put Berkley Bruins up 6-4 in the third period, but Alpena Flyers pulled to within one on Garret Bailey's tally 19:33 into the third period.

Berkley Bruins put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Alpena Flyers to score on any of its eight power plays. Berkley Bruins forced Alpena Flyers goalie Everett Calendine to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. Berkley Bruins' goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Berkley Bruins averages 2.7 goals per contest. Berkley Bruins could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 41 minutes in penalties during the game.

Berkley Bruins was led by Timothy Wilson, who tallied three goals and one assist. Berkley Bruins additionally got points from Purdom, who also had one goal and one assist. Berkley Bruins also had goals scored by Ryker Kain and Tory Shand, who each put in one. In addition, Berkley Bruins received assists from Evan Wilson, who had three and Kiowa Taraschke, Timothy Muhsman, and Alex Anderson, who each chipped in one.

Alpena Flyers was helped by Tait Froggett, who registered one goal and two assists. Froggett scored 10:16 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Alpena Flyers. Bailey picked up the assist. Alpena Flyers also got points from Brandon Bihn, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Bailey, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Alpena Flyers included Kyle Stevens and Mitchell Skiba, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Alpena Flyers were Sam Charboneau, who had one.

Berkley Bruins' Jacob Gorzelski stopped 24 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Berkley Bruins registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Berkley Bruins ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Purdom was ejected from the game. Everett Calendine made 34 saves for Alpena Flyers on 40 shots. Alpena Flyers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.