Behind a great game by Luka Znidarsic, who had two goals and one assist, Decatur Blaze defeated Michigan Ice Dogs, 4-1.

Znidarsic found the back of the net 1:29 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Decatur Blaze and again while 55 seconds into the third to make the score 4-1 Decatur Blaze.

Decatur Blaze's Matthew Hatcher was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 31 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Hatcher will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.08.

Decatur Blaze's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Michigan Ice Dogs power plays. Decatur Blaze forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Jacob Mulka to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Decatur Blaze additionally got points from Brandon Adler, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Decatur Blaze also got a goal from Curtis Schlereth as well. More assists for Decatur Blaze came via Dylan Farmer, John Urmetz, Duncan Irvine, Ty Gehrken, and Micah Young, who contributed one each.

Michigan Ice Dogs put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Decatur Blaze to score on any of its three power plays. Michigan Ice Dogs' offense rang up 32 shots on Decatur Blaze's net.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Johannes DeJongh, who scored the team's only goal. DeJongh scored 10:18 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Hunter Nielson provided the assist.

Decatur Blaze incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Mulka rejected 36 shots on goal for Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.