MC Monarchs could not stop Traverse City Hounds' Patrick Rogowski, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-2 win.

Rogowski notched his first tally 7:08 into the second period. He then added goals at 14:59 into the second and at 7:23 into the third.

MC Monarchs' power play was ineffective against Traverse City Hounds' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Traverse City Hounds' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and two majors for 32 minutes in penalty time. Traverse City Hounds had been averaging 27.0 minutes in penalties per game. Traverse City Hounds' offense operated below its season average. Traverse City Hounds puts an average of 7.2 pucks into the net per game. Traverse City Hounds forced MC Monarchs goalie Tyler Skulley to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

Traverse City Hounds also got points from Cam Fisher, who also registered one goal and two assists. Clayton Dowlan also scored for Traverse City Hounds. More assists for Traverse City Hounds came via Grant McCormick, who had one and Cam Givens, who had four.

MC Monarchs could not produce up to its normal offensive output. MC Monarchs averages 4.8 goals per game.

MC Monarchs was led by Adam Jonak, who tallied one goal and one assist. Jonak scored 1:02 into the second period to make the score 1-0 MC Monarchs. Trevor Pode picked up the assist. MC Monarchs also got a goal from Joseph Gibbs as well. In addition, MC Monarchs received assists from Bryce Peplinski and Jarrad Vroman, who each chipped in one.

David Krecjik recorded 21 saves for Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Tyler Skulley made 37 saves for MC Monarchs on 42 shots. MC Monarchs ended with 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors and two majors.