Soo Firehawks' penalty kill was superb, as Soo Firehawks survived multiple penalties to beat Holland River Bandits, 3-1.

Soo Firehawks was led by Trevor McRorie, who had one goal. McRorie scored 17:29 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Soo Firehawks. Robert Boissoneau provided the assist.

The Soo Firehawks penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and three majors for 31 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 23.0 minutes per game Soo Firehawks had been spending in the box. Soo Firehawks stifled Holland River Bandits' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Soo Firehawks' offense rang up 33 shots on Holland River Bandits' net.

Brandt Miller also scored for Soo Firehawks. Other players who recorded assists for Soo Firehawks were Ryan Marshall, who had two and Brandon Hansen, Taylor McRorie, and Nicholas Murphy, who contributed one a piece.

Holland River Bandits was held below its usual level of production. Holland River Bandits puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game. Holland River Bandits was shut out on the power play, going scoring scoreless on nine chances with a man advantage.

Holland River Bandits was led by Alexander Devries, who scored the team's only goal. Devries scored 6:11 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Cameron Fisher picked up the assist.

Hansen recorded 19 saves for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Jeromy Semtner rejected 30 shots on goal for Holland River Bandits. Holland River Bandits ended with 27 minutes in penalty time with six minors and three majors.