Detroit Fighting Irish had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over Alpena Flyers.

Detroit Fighting Irish's penalty kill excelled, as Detroit Fighting Irish gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Detroit Fighting Irish stifled Alpena Flyers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Detroit Fighting Irish's offense rang up 47 shots on Alpena Flyers' net.

Detroit Fighting Irish was led by Chuck Hicks, who grabbed two goals. Hicks scored the first of his two goals at 4:28 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Detroit Fighting Irish. James Smith provided the assist. Hicks' next tally made the score 7-2 Detroit Fighting Irish with 8:41 left in the third period. Jacob Hayes assisted on the tally. Detroit Fighting Irish also got points from Jacob Hernandez, who also registered one goal and one assist and Smith, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Detroit Fighting Irish included Michael Perry, Chase Tackett, and Zachary Cruz, who each put in one. In addition, Detroit Fighting Irish received assists from Aaron Robinson, Ken Winter, Richard Pinkowski, and Robert Danyo, who each chipped in one and Christian Ramage and Eric Long, who contributed two each.

Alpena Flyers forced Detroit Fighting Irish's goaltenders to work in net, launching 32 shots and forcing 30 saves. Kory Dombrowski made 15 stops and Austin Stefan made 15.

Alpena Flyers was helped by Shane Dawson, who racked up one goal. Dawson scored 1:34 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Detroit Fighting Irish. Brett Farley picked up the assist. Alpena Flyers additionally got points from Farley, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for Alpena Flyers came via Garret Bailey, who had one.

Detroit Fighting Irish incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Everett Calendine made 40 saves for Alpena Flyers on 47 shots. Alpena Flyers incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with two minors.