The Iowa wild started the goal scoring in the game against Grand Rapids just 3:54 in when Maxime Fortunus scored for Iowa from Alex Tuch. Mike Reilly extended the lead to 2-0 at 17:49 with his 5th goal of the season assisted by Iowa captain Mike Weber. Iowa ended up outshooting the Griffins 12-9 in the first.
Martin Frk cut the lead to 2-1 which was the only goal in the second period. Grand Rapids turned it on getting 18 shots in the second, as Iowa got 10. Steven Michalek played well to keep Iowa ahead 2-1.