A hat trick by Zac Sikich was the highlight in Lumberjacks' 8-2 win against the Twin City Steel.

Sikich's first goal came 4:56 into the second period. He then added goals at 12:13 into the second and at 16:25 into the second.

The Granite City Lumberjacks forced Steel's netminders to work without much rest, ripping 40 shots and forcing 32 saves. Jared Schletty made 19 stops and Joey Garapolo made 13. Granite City surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Lumberjacks average 4.8 goals per game.

Granite City additionally got points from Aidan Verbeke, who also finished with two goals and one assist and Drew Otto, who also tallied one goal and four assists. Mitchell Gwost also scored for Granite City. More assists for Granite City came via DJ Vold, who had two and Blake Phenow, Dakoda Menslage, Michael Lawrence, and Aaron Storch, who contributed one a piece.

Twin City was led by Tom Bartel, who racked up one goal and one assist. Bartel scored on the power play 13:12 into the second period to make the score 5-2 Granite City. The Steel earned a power play opportunity when Tim Brown was put in the box for cross checking. Noah Anderson provided the assist. Twin City also got a goal from Kegan Storjohann as well.

Scott Murray recorded 17 saves for Granite City. The Lumberjacks incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Twin City incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.