The game between Michigan Ice Dogs and Decatur Blaze was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Michigan Ice Dogs emerged with a 4-2 win.

Michigan Ice Dogs gained the winning advantage on a goal by Hunter Oatman 11:56 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Michigan Ice Dogs' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Decatur Blaze power plays. Michigan Ice Dogs forced Decatur Blaze goalie Matthew Hatcher to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Joseph Russo, who tallied two goals. Russo scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 1:28 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Decatur Blaze. Austin Stevens provided the assist. Russo's next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 Michigan Ice Dogs with 39 seconds left in the third period. Marc Rotondo picked up the assist. Michigan Ice Dogs additionally got points from Adam Winger, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Michigan Ice Dogs received assists from Ryan McNulty and Spencer Godin, who each chipped in one.

Decatur Blaze's offense rang up 31 shots on Michigan Ice Dogs' net.

Decatur Blaze was helped by Luka Znidarsic, who had two goals. Znidarsic scored the first of his two goals at 52 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Decatur Blaze. Richard Mischak provided the assist. Znidarsic's next tally made the score 2-0 Decatur Blaze with 8:32 left in the first period. Decatur Blaze also got points from Ty Gehrken, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Decatur Blaze were Nathan Zoellner, who had one.

Christopher Boyd rejected 29 shots on goal for Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Hatcher recorded 46 saves for Decatur Blaze. Decatur Blaze incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.