Anthony Benvenuti was superb between the pipes for xSoo Firehawks, as he did not allow a goal in a 9-0 victory over xAlpena Street Cats.

Nicholas Murphy had two goals and one assist to lead xSoo Firehawks. Murphy scored the first of his two goals at 12:44 into the first period to make the score 2-0 xSoo Firehawks. Luke Wizauer provided the assist. Murphy's next tally made the score 3-0 xSoo Firehawks with 18:55 left in the third period. Trevor McRorie assisted on the tally.

xSoo Firehawks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. xAlpena Street Cats was unable to stop xSoo Firehawks from sending pucks towards the net, and xSoo Firehawks eventually piled up 53 shots on goal. xSoo Firehawks' goal total was higher than its season average. xSoo Firehawks averages 6.0 goals per game.

xSoo Firehawks additionally got points from Ryan Marshall, who also had one goal and two assists and Kevin Killips, who also finished with one goal and one assist. xSoo Firehawks also had goals scored by Tyler Jones, who had two and Cody Anderson, Anthony Laaksonen, and James Goudreau, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for xSoo Firehawks were Nate Fitzpatrick, who had five and Matthew Majic, Connor McNary, Matthew MacLaren, and Andrew Holder, who contributed one a piece.

xAlpena Street Cats was held below its usual level of production. xAlpena Street Cats averages 5.2 goals per game.

Anthony Benvenuti made 29 saves for xSoo Firehawks on 29 shots. xSoo Firehawks incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Keegan McGraw rejected 44 shots on goal for xAlpena Street Cats. xAlpena Street Cats incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.