Soo Firehawks almost clawed its way back from a four-goal deficit, but Hartland Hounds managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

Hartland Hounds led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Hartland Hounds' Brad Savard's scored at 5:38 in the second period to put Hartland Hounds up 4-0.

Soo Firehawks was unable to stop Hartland Hounds from sending pucks towards the net, and Hartland Hounds eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Hartland Hounds was helped by Alexander Grizzel, who racked up two goals. Grizzel scored the first of his two goals at 16:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hartland Hounds. Zachary Bodziak provided the assist. Grizzel's next tally made the score 5-2 Hartland Hounds with 1:11 left in the second period. Hartland Hounds found itself down a man on Derek Kalisz's tripping. Hartland Hounds additionally got points from Thomas Kerr, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Cameron Miglia, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, Hartland Hounds received assists from Jared Vincek, who had two and Brendan Olson and Matthew Passino, who each chipped in one.

Soo Firehawks kept Hartland Hounds' goalie busy throughout the game, and Andrew Brownlee made 37 saves on 40 shots.

Soo Firehawks was led by Nicholas Murphy, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Murphy scored 3:37 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Hartland Hounds. Soo Firehawks also got a goal from Kyle Maleport as well. More assists for Soo Firehawks came via John Barlow, who had one.

Hartland Hounds totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Brandon Hansen rejected 26 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play.