The game between Decatur Blaze and Traverse City Hounds was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Decatur Blaze emerged with a 3-2 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Dylan Farmer secured the win for Decatur Blaze with a goal in the third period.

Decatur Blaze was sparked by Farmer, who grabbed one goal. Farmer scored 19:34 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Decatur Blaze. Luka Znidarsic provided the assist.

Decatur Blaze excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Decatur Blaze kept Traverse City Hounds' goalie busy throughout the game, and David Krejcik made 33 saves on 36 shots.

Decatur Blaze also had goals scored by Ryan Redpath and Micah Young, who each put in one. More assists for Decatur Blaze came via Garret Maged, Brandon Adler, Duncan Irvine, and Shane Johnson, who each chipped in one.

Traverse City Hounds' offense operated below its season average. Traverse City Hounds averages 5.7 goals per game. Traverse City Hounds forced Decatur Blaze goalie Matthew Hatcher to work between the pipes, taking 59 shots.

Traverse City Hounds was helped by Cam Fisher, who finished with one goal. Fisher scored 19:53 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Patrick Rogowski picked up the assist. Stan Swiderek also scored for Traverse City Hounds. In addition, Traverse City Hounds received assists from Travis Kirk and Blake Anderson, who contributed one each.

Hatcher rejected 57 shots on goal for Decatur Blaze. Decatur Blaze incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Traverse City Hounds ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. For Traverse City Hounds, Fisher was ejected from the game.