Eric Long was all over the ice for Detroit Fighting Irish, as he tallied two goals and two assists in Detroit Fighting Irish's 4-1 win over Decatur Blaze.

Long found the back of the net 17:16 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Detroit Fighting Irish and again while 19:09 into the third to make the score 4-1 Detroit Fighting Irish.

Detroit Fighting Irish's George Hill was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 25 saves and let only one puck past him. Hill certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.58 entering the contest.

Detroit Fighting Irish excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Detroit Fighting Irish additionally got points from Shawn Eastman, who also registered one goal and one assist. Detroit Fighting Irish also got a goal from Ken Winter as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Fighting Irish were Aaron Robinson, Tristan Cruz, and Cody Dombrowski, who each chipped in one.

Decatur Blaze was held below its usual level of production. Decatur Blaze averages 3.2 goals per game.

Decatur Blaze was led by Brandon Adler, who scored the team's only goal. Adler scored 2:09 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Decatur Blaze. Micah Young provided the assist.

Detroit Fighting Irish incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Matthew Hatcher recorded 23 saves for Decatur Blaze. Decatur Blaze incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.