Soo Firehawks, which led by five goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Soo Firehawks and clinched a 7-5 victory.

Soo Firehawks led by five goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Soo Firehawks' Alexander Drulia's scored at 9:49 in the second period to put Soo Firehawks up 6-1.

Soo Firehawks got the win behind a great game by Nate Fitzpatrick, who had one goal and two assists. Fitzpatrick scored 52 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Soo Firehawks. Taylor McRorie assisted on the tally.

Soo Firehawks' penalty kill excelled, as Soo Firehawks gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

Soo Firehawks stifled Michigan Ice Dogs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Soo Firehawks forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Andrew Freeman to work between the pipes, taking 52 shots. The defensemen of Soo Firehawks were also effective in Michigan Ice Dogs' zone, and came away with two goals.

Soo Firehawks also got points from Brandt Miller, who also had one goal and one assist, Drulia, who also finished with one goal and two assists, and Kyle Maleport, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Soo Firehawks also got a goal from Matthew Majic as well. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Kevin Killips and Robert Boissoneau, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Ice Dogs was helped by Mark Rotondo, who registered one goal and one assist. Rotondo scored 12:42 into the second period to make the score 6-4 Soo Firehawks. Alexander Stewart picked up the assist. Michigan Ice Dogs additionally got points from Hunter Ledgerwood, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Michael Ringholz also scored for Michigan Ice Dogs. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Tyler Textor, who had two.

Soo Firehawks' starting goalie, Brennon Wachter, made 15 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Brandon Hansen, who stopped nine shots. Soo Firehawks totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with nine minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. Michigan Ice Dogs' Freeman stopped 45 shots out of the 52 that he faced. Michigan Ice Dogs ended with 29 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major. For Michigan Ice Dogs, Anthony Miotto was ejected from the game.