Decatur Blaze took the lead against Traverse City Hounds in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 4-2 victory.

A goal 14:12 into the first period by Justus Kree proved to be the game winner, and powered Decatur Blaze to the victory. Luka Znidarsic picked up the assist.

Decatur Blaze was sparked by Garret Maged, who finished with one goal. Maged scored 17:08 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Decatur Blaze. Dylan Farmer provided the assist.

Decatur Blaze's offense rang up 54 shots on Traverse City Hounds' net.

Decatur Blaze additionally got points from Znidarsic, who also registered one goal and one assist and Farmer, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Decatur Blaze came via Brandon Adler, Duncan Irvine, Ryan Redpath, and Micah Young, who contributed one each.

Traverse City Hounds' offense operated below its season average. Traverse City Hounds puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game. Traverse City Hounds' defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Traverse City Hounds averages 1.9 goal allowed per game.

Traverse City Hounds was helped by Cam Givens, who grabbed one goal. Givens scored short handed 10:42 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Decatur Blaze. Traverse City Hounds was on a disadvantage when Blake Anderson went off the ice for interference. Zach Early assisted on the tally. Scott Luca also scored for Traverse City Hounds. In addition, Traverse City Hounds received assists from Patrick Rogowski, who had one.

Matthew Hatcher recorded 15 saves for Decatur Blaze. Decatur Blaze incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Justin Abdelhak made 50 saves for Traverse City Hounds on 53 shots. Traverse City Hounds incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.