Sean Smalley had one point to lead the West Michigan Wolves to a 3-1 victory over the Sugar Land Imperials.

West Michigan additionally got points from Dakota Ulmer, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. West Michigan also got a goal from Benjamin Sera as well. More assists for West Michigan came via Mike Difranco, who had one and Michael Tratar, who had two.

Sugar Land's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five West Michigan power plays. West Michigan's defense shut down the Imperials' forwards for much of the game, and Sugar Land got off only 14 shots during the contest.

The Imperials were led by Mason Smith, who scored the team's only goal. Smith scored on the power play 8:33 into the third period to make the score 2-1 West Michigan. Sugar Land had gotten the advantage when the Wolves' Zack Lloyd was sent off for tripping. Frank Muscarella assisted on the tally.

Kyler Patenaude recorded 13 saves for West Michigan. The Wolves incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Imperials' Timothy OSullivan stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Sugar Land incurred 48 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. For the Imperials, Matt DeNure was ejected from the game.