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

Decatur Blaze was led by goalie Matthew Hatcher, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. Hatcher certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.23 entering the contest.

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 Duncan Irvine, who had one.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. Michigan Ice Dogs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

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 gotten the advantage when Decatur Blaze's Curtis Schlereth was sent off for roughing. Brent Young assisted on the tally.

Decatur Blaze ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Michigan Ice Dogs registered one goal on one power play opportunities.