The Johnstown Tomahawks gutted out a close 3-2 win against the Port Huron Fighting Falcons.

Johnstown gained the winning advantage on a goal by Mike Sandor 15:35 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Port Huron's power play was ineffective against the Tomahawks' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Johnstown was sparked by Sandor, who had one goal.

The Tomahawks' defensemen bolstered Johnstown's offensive attack, as they bombarded Max Milosek with 17 shots. By firing 38 shots on goal, the Tomahawks exceeded the 26.2 shots they average per game this year. Johnstown struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 26 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

Johnstown additionally got points from Connor Wright, who also registered one goal and one assist. Johnstown also got a goal from Jordan Watt as well. In addition, Johnstown received assists from Kristaps Bazevics, who had one and Ian Spencer, who had three.

The Fighting Falcons racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Port Huron had been spending in the box. With 32 shots on target during the contest, the Fighting Falcons exceeded the 27.1 shots they average per game this year.

Port Huron was helped by Nick Horne, who tallied one goal. Horne scored on the power play 17:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Port Huron. The Fighting Falcons earned a power play opportunity when Andrew McDonald was put in the box for slashing. Jonathan Kopacka picked up the assist. Port Huron also got points from Kopacka, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Port Huron were Bryan Yim, Vito Aluia, and Payden Mielke, who each chipped in one.

Chris Truehl rejected 30 shots on goal for the Tomahawks. Johnstown registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Max Milosek made 35 saves for Port Huron on 38 shots.