Behind a great game by Dylan Farmer, who had two goals, Decatur Blaze defeated Michigan Ice Dogs, 2-1.

Farmer scored at 8:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 10:23 into the third to make the score 2-1 Decatur Blaze.

Decatur Blaze was led by goalie Matthew Hatcher, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. Hatcher managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.08 prior to the game.

Decatur Blaze kept Michigan Ice Dogs' goalie busy throughout the game, and Christopher Boyd made 38 saves on 40 shots.

In addition, Decatur Blaze received assists from Luka Znidarsic and Duncan Irvine, who contributed one each.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. Michigan Ice Dogs stifled Decatur Blaze's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Marc Rotondo, who scored the team's only goal. Rotondo scored on the power play 4:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs had taken the advantage when Decatur Blaze's Curtis Schlereth got sent off for roughing. Brent Young picked up the assist.

Decatur Blaze totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. Michigan Ice Dogs registered one goal on one power play opportunities.