Hayward, WI had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over North Shore.

Alec Duffy had two goals to lead Hayward, WI to victory. Duffy scored on the power play at 10:59 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while on the power play 9:25 into the second to make the score 4-2 Hayward, WI.

Hayward, WI's penalty kill excelled, as Hayward, WI gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

North Shore was unable to stop Hayward, WI from sending pucks towards the net, and Hayward, WI eventually piled up 40 shots on goal. Hayward, WI cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring four goals on five chances. Hayward, WI's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Hayward, WI finished with 28 penalty minutes.

Hayward, WI also got points from Paul Danczyk, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Hayward, WI included Mike Martinson, who had one and Nick Eytcheson, who had three. More assists for Hayward, WI came via David Knapp, who had five and Jack Rainville and Eric Anderson, who contributed two a piece.

North Shore's offense operated below it season average. North Shore puts an average of 5.6 pucks into the net per game. North Shore's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. North Shore is averaging 2.2 goals against for the season. North Shore was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

North Shore was helped by Johah Koehler, who tallied one goal. Koehler scored 9:25 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Hayward, WI. Chad Smuk provided the assist. North Shore also got a goal from Austyn Wasko as well. Other players who recorded assists for North Shore were Tyler Schramm and Thomas Anderson, who each chipped in one.

Hayward, WI's Jon Cadotte stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. For Hayward, WI, Anderson was ejected from the game. Zach Duresky made 33 saves for North Shore on 40 shots.