Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST).

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)'s Connor Ryckman was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 34 saves and let only one puck past him. Ryckman managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.01 prior to the game.

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)'s penalty kill excelled, as Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) stifled Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) forced Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST) goalie Joe Marcoullier to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) was helped by Ryan Mulligan, who racked up one goal and one assist. Mulligan scored 4:28 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL). Darian Pilon assisted on the tally. Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) also got points from Pilon, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) included Matthew Caruso and Nathan Hebert, who each put in one. In addition, Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) received assists from Michael Caruso, Matt Pinder, and Jaren Bellini, who contributed one each.

Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL)'s net.

Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST) was led by Logan Fredericks, who scored the team's only goal. Fredericks scored 8:10 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL).

Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Marcoullier recorded 42 saves for Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST). Kirkland Lake Gold Miners (HOST) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.