Andrew Holder netted a hat trick to lead Soo Firehawks over Michigan Ice Dogs, 11-3.

Holder's first goal came 5:03 into the first period. He then added goals at 7:42 into the first and at 19:42 into the second.

Soo Firehawks led 4-0 after the opening frame the first period and maintained a healthy margin after.

Michigan Ice Dogs' 14 penalties came back to haunt it, as Michigan Ice Dogs let up five goals while on the penalty kill.

Soo Firehawks stifled Michigan Ice Dogs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Soo Firehawks forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Anthony Veresan to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. Soo Firehawks' goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Soo Firehawks averages 6.1 goals per contest. Soo Firehawks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 66 minutes in penalties during the game.

Soo Firehawks also got points from Calder Ashton, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Nicholas Murphy, who also grabbed three goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Soo Firehawks also had goals scored by Trevor McRorie, who had two and Robby Boissoneau and Taylor McRorie, who scored one goal each. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Quinton Myotte, who had three, Matthew Majic and Nick Papandrea, who each chipped in one, and Tyler Jones, Kevin Killips, and Anthony Laaksonen, who contributed two a piece.

Soo Firehawks was unable to stop Michigan Ice Dogs from sending pucks towards the net, and Michigan Ice Dogs eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. Michigan Ice Dogs' power play unit failed to produce, and was held to zero goals on 10 chances. Michigan Ice Dogs could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 38 minutes in penalties during the game.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Hunter Ledgerwood, who registered one goal and one assist. Ledgerwood scored 13:12 into the second period to make the score 5-2 Soo Firehawks. Brent Young assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Michigan Ice Dogs included Marc Rotondo and Matthew Hartford, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Michigan Ice Dogs were Michael Ryan and Michael Diaz, who each chipped in one.

Brandon Hansen recorded 29 saves for Soo Firehawks. Veresan rejected 31 shots on goal for Michigan Ice Dogs.