Traverse City Hounds survived a determined comeback attempt by Detroit Fighting Irish on the way to a 3-1 win.

A goal by Cam Givens put Traverse City Hounds up 3-0 in the third period, but Detroit Fighting Irish pulled to within two on Ken Winter's tally 13:10 into the third period.

Detroit Fighting Irish was stymied by Traverse City Hounds' netminder Justin Abdelhak, who stopped 34 shots during the victory. Abdelhak managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.04 prior to the game.

Traverse City Hounds was held below its usual level of production. Traverse City Hounds puts an average of 5.5 pucks into the net per game. Traverse City Hounds kept Detroit Fighting Irish's goalie busy throughout the game, and Kory Dombrowski made 43 saves on 46 shots. Traverse City Hounds' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Traverse City Hounds finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Traverse City Hounds was helped by Austin Flores, who registered one goal. Flores scored on the power play 55 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 Traverse City Hounds. Traverse City Hounds earned a power play opportunity when Michael Perry was put in the box for slashing. Cam Fisher provided the assist. Traverse City Hounds additionally got points from Fisher, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Givens, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for Traverse City Hounds came via Stan Swiderek, who had one.

Detroit Fighting Irish's offense operated below its season average. Detroit Fighting Irish averages 4.0 goals per game. Traverse City Hounds was unable to stop Detroit Fighting Irish from sending pucks towards the net, and Detroit Fighting Irish eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

In addition, Detroit Fighting Irish received assists from Shawn Mott and Chuck Hicks, who contributed one each.

Traverse City Hounds registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Detroit Fighting Irish incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.