North Shore gutted out a close 4-2 win against Hayward, WI.

North Shore gained the winning advantage on a goal by Luke Small 12:42 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Small was all over the ice for North Shore, as he finished with two goals in the win.

North Shore additionally got points from Thomas Anderson, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mills Johnson also scored for North Shore. In addition, North Shore received assists from Chad Smuk, who had one.

Hayward, WI excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Hayward, WI could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Hayward, WI puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game.

Hayward, WI was helped by David Knapp, who grabbed one goal. Knapp scored on the power play 11:25 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Hayward, WI. Hayward, WI earned a power play opportunity when Small was put in the box for boarding. Nick Eytcheson provided the assist. Hayward, WI also got a goal from Paul Danczyk as well. Other players who recorded assists for Hayward, WI were Alec Duffy, who had two.

North Shore ended with seven minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major. Hayward, WI incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.