The Soo Eagles were firing on all cylinders against the Johnstown Tomahawks, and when the final buzzer sounded Eagles emerged with a 5-2 win.

Jacob McDowell was all over the ice for Soo, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. McDowell scored 8:48 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Soo. Pat Thompson assisted on the tally.

The Eagles outdid their season average for goals scored. Soo has scored at the pace of 2.3 goals per game during the current campaign. By firing 40 shots on goal, the Eagles exceeded the 24.0 shots they average per game this year.

Soo additionally got points from Chase Matson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Soo included Ryan Urso, who had one and Brad Pung, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Soo were Michael Caruso, who had two and Kristofers Bindulis, AJ Jarosz, Bruno Birzitis, and Darren Brady, who contributed one a piece.

Johnstown kept Soo's goalie busy throughout the game, and Skoog Paige made 35 saves on 37 shots.

The Tomahawks were helped by Brandon Reinholz, who tallied one goal. Reinholz scored 8:17 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Soo. Matthew Meier picked up the assist. Johnstown also got a goal from Jordan Watt as well. In addition, Johnstown received assists from Mitch Hall, Zack Wallace, and Omar Mullan, who each chipped in one.

The Eagles incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Johnstown's starting goalie, Colin DeAugustine, made seven saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Alex Okicki, who stopped 28 shots. The Tomahawks incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.