Lucas McLeod netted a hat trick to lead Soo Firehawks over Michigan Ice Dogs, 9-2.

McLeod's first goal came 16:28 into the first period. He then added goals at 18:21 into the first and at 16:02 into the second.

Michigan Ice Dogs fell victim to a deadly Soo Firehawks power play, which ripped Michigan Ice Dogs for five goals.

The Soo Firehawks penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and seven majors for 85 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 29.0 minutes per game Soo Firehawks had been spending in the box. Soo Firehawks made Michigan Ice Dogs' goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, launching 36 shots and forcing 27 saves. Andrew Freeman made 25 stops and Vincent Ryckman made two. Soo Firehawks' goal total was higher than its season average. Soo Firehawks averages 5.8 goals per game. Soo Firehawks got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Soo Firehawks additionally got points from Kevin Killips, who also tallied two goals and one assist and Nicholas Murphy, who also registered one goal and five assists to lead the team in points. Brandt Miller also scored for Soo Firehawks. More assists for Soo Firehawks came via Matthew Majic, Matthew MacLaren, Trevor McRorie, and Ryan Marshall, who contributed one a piece.

Michigan Ice Dogs was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and eight majors for 98 minutes in penalty time. Michigan Ice Dogs surpassed its season average of 33.0 penalty minutes per game. Michigan Ice Dogs was held below its usual level of production. Michigan Ice Dogs averages 4.1 goals per game. Michigan Ice Dogs' offense rang up 35 shots on Soo Firehawks' net.

Michigan Ice Dogs was helped by Adam Pinkowski, who grabbed one goal. Pinkowski scored on the power play 18:39 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Soo Firehawks. Michigan Ice Dogs had gained a power play chance when Quinton Myotte was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct. Hunter Ledgerwood picked up the assist. Michigan Ice Dogs also got points from Alexander Stewart, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Michigan Ice Dogs received assists from Ashton Guy and James Subu, who each chipped in one.

Soo Firehawks' Brandon Hansen stopped 33 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Soo Firehawks ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Robert Boissoneau was ejected from the game. Michigan Ice Dogs registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. Team's Cameron Kucharski, Derek Fitzpatrick Jr, Steven Shariak, and Stewart were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game.