A stellar performance between the pipes by Brandon Hansen helped Soo Firehawks defeat Michigan Ice Dogs, 4-1.

Soo Firehawks was paced by Brandt Miller, who had one goal. Miller scored 17:59 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Soo Firehawks. Kevin Killips provided the assist.

Soo Firehawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Michigan Ice Dogs power plays. Soo Firehawks forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Dylan Girdley to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Soo Firehawks also got points from Killips, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Quinton Myotte, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. John Barlow also scored for Soo Firehawks. More assists for Soo Firehawks came via Adam Derry, who had one.

Michigan Ice Dogs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Arron Podbielniak, who scored the team's only goal. Podbielniak scored 7:34 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jeremy Gabrielson picked up the assist.

Soo Firehawks' Hansen stopped 28 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Soo Firehawks incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Dylan Girdley made 34 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs on 37 shots. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.