Alpena Flyers had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Decatur Blaze.

Jared Kwiatkowski was all over the ice for Alpena Flyers, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Kwiatkowski scored on the power play 14:38 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Alpena Flyers. Alpena Flyers earned a power play opportunity when Luka Znidarsic was put in the box for interference. Brett Farley picked up the assist.

Alpena Flyers' Brett LeTourneau was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 32 saves and let only one puck past him. LeTourneau managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.16 prior to the game.

Alpena Flyers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Decatur Blaze power plays. Alpena Flyers kept Decatur Blaze's goalie busy throughout the game, and Paul Stomper made 26 saves on 32 shots. Alpena Flyers' goal total was higher than its season average. Alpena Flyers averages 3.5 goals per game.

Alpena Flyers additionally got points from Brandon Bihn, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Farley, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Alpena Flyers included James Stacey, Sam Charboneau, and Sawyer Hein, who scored one goal each. More assists for Alpena Flyers came via Tait Froggett, who had two and Garret Bailey and Shane Dawson, who each chipped in one.

Decatur Blaze was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and two majors for 22 minutes in penalty time. Decatur Blaze surpassed its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. Decatur Blaze could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Decatur Blaze averages 3.1 goals per game. Decatur Blaze forced Alpena Flyers goalie LeTourneau to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Alpena Flyers totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-6 on the power play.