The game between Michigan Ice Dogs and Soo Firehawks was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Michigan Ice Dogs emerged with a 5-3 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Hunter Ledgerwood's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Ledgerwood was all over the ice for Michigan Ice Dogs, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Ledgerwood scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 10:14 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Michigan Ice Dogs. A holding penalty on Lucas McLeod had put Michigan Ice Dogs on the power play. Alexander Stewart picked up the assist. Ledgerwood's next tally on the power play made the score 4-3 Michigan Ice Dogs with 13:54 left in the third period. Michigan Ice Dogs had gained a power play chance when Alexander Drulia was whistled for interference. Tyler Textor provided the assist.

Michigan Ice Dogs racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with four minors and four majors for 38 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 32.0 minutes per game Michigan Ice Dogs had been spending in the box. Soo Firehawks was unable to stop Michigan Ice Dogs from sending pucks towards the net, and Michigan Ice Dogs eventually piled up 45 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Michigan Ice Dogs also got points from Ashton Guy, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Steven Shariak, who also had one goal and one assist, and Stewart, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Matthew Hartford, who had three and Derek Fitzpatrick Jr and Arron Podbielniak, who contributed one a piece.

The Soo Firehawks penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and three majors for 121 minutes in penalty time. Soo Firehawks surpassed its season average of 28.0 penalty minutes per game. Soo Firehawks was held below its usual level of production. Soo Firehawks puts an average of 5.7 pucks into the net per game.

Soo Firehawks was led by Nicholas Murphy, who registered three goals. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Brandt Miller and Ryan Marshall, who each chipped in one and Andrew Holder and Cody Anderson, who contributed two a piece.

Andrew Freeman made 21 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs on 24 shots. Michigan Ice Dogs registered three goals on seven power play opportunities. For Michigan Ice Dogs, Zachary Bess was ejected from the game. Keegan McGraw rejected 40 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks registered two goals on two power play opportunities. For Soo Firehawks, Holder, Drulia, Tyler Goetz, and James Goudreau were ejected from the contest.