Decatur Blaze had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over Berkley Bruins.

Decatur Blaze's penalty kill excelled, as Decatur Blaze gave up zero goals despite allowing nine power plays.

Decatur Blaze's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 12 minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Decatur Blaze had been averaging 32.0 minutes in penalties per game. Decatur Blaze stifled Berkley Bruins' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Decatur Blaze forced Berkley Bruins goalie Brent Gaddy to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Decatur Blaze was helped by Richard Mischak, who had one goal and two assists. Mischak scored 16:17 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Decatur Blaze. Micah Young provided the assist. Decatur Blaze also got points from Curtis Schlereth, who also racked up two goals and one assist and Young, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Shane Johnson also scored for Decatur Blaze. In addition, Decatur Blaze received assists from Matthaeus Wanninger, John Urmetz, and Gareth Smyth, who contributed one each.

Berkley Bruins stifled Decatur Blaze's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Berkley Bruins was held below its usual level of production. Berkley Bruins puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Paul Stomper recorded 22 saves for Decatur Blaze. Decatur Blaze registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Brent Gaddy made 26 saves for Berkley Bruins on 31 shots. Berkley Bruins ended with 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major.