Behind a great game by Jared Kwiatkowski, who had four goals and one assist, Alpena Flyers defeated Michigan Ice Dogs, 10-5.

Kwiatkowski's first goal came 5:32 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:02 into the second, at 7:05 into the third, and at 12:29 into the third.

Alpena Flyers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Michigan Ice Dogs to score on any of its five power plays. Alpena Flyers forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Jacob Dugan to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots. Alpena Flyers surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Alpena Flyers has scored at the pace of 3.8 goals per game during the current campaign.

Alpena Flyers also got points from Brandon Bihn, who also tallied one goal and two assists, James Stacey, who also had one goal and one assist, and Garret Bailey, who also registered one goal and two assists. Brett Farley also scored for Alpena Flyers. Other players who recorded assists for Alpena Flyers were Sawyer Hein, who had two, Shane Dawson, who had three, and Mitchell Kazmierczak and Brett Heise, who each chipped in one.

Michigan Ice Dogs' goal total was higher than its season average. Michigan Ice Dogs averages 2.7 goals per game.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Marc Rotondo, who racked up two goals and one assist. Rotondo scored the first of his two goals at 7:04 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Michigan Ice Dogs. Hunter Hodnett provided the assist. Rotondo's next tally made the score 4-2 Michigan Ice Dogs with 6:41 left in the first period. Dallas Fritz picked up the assist. Michigan Ice Dogs also got a goal from Spencer Godin as well. In addition, Michigan Ice Dogs received assists from Kyle Cuthrell, who had three and Adam Winger and Steven Dunn, who contributed one each.

Alpena Flyers took out Connor Kassuba after he had made two saves and installed Brett LeTourneau in goal, where he finished with 20 saves and the win. Alpena Flyers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Michigan Ice Dogs' Dugan stopped 40 shots out of the 50 that he faced. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.