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

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jared Kwiatkowski secured the win for Alpena Flyers with a goal in the third period.

Alpena Flyers was led by Kwiatkowski, who finished with one goal. Kwiatkowski scored on the power play 10:05 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Alpena Flyers. Alpena Flyers had gotten the advantage when Michigan Ice Dogs' Hunter Oatman was sent off for hooking. Brett Farley picked up the assist.

Alpena Flyers' offense rang up 45 shots on Michigan Ice Dogs' net. Alpena Flyers found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Alpena Flyers additionally got points from Brandon Bihn, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Tait Froggett, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Cole Cosbitt, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Alpena Flyers came via Garret Bailey, Reed Hamp, and Greg Wenzel, who contributed one each.

Michigan Ice Dogs was helped by Marc Rotondo, who had one goal. Rotondo scored on the power play 4:43 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Michigan Ice Dogs had taken the advantage when Alpena Flyers' Christopher Gatchel got sent off for unsportsmanlike conduct. Todd Grzembski assisted on the tally. Michigan Ice Dogs also got a goal from Dallas Fritz as well.

Hunter Myers rejected 18 shots on goal for Alpena Flyers. Alpena Flyers registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Michigan Ice Dogs' Christopher Boyd stopped 41 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.