Anthony Benvenuti had a standout game with 26 saves, and Soo Firehawks beat Michigan Ice Dogs 6-1.

Michigan Ice Dogs' power play was ineffective against Soo Firehawks' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Soo Firehawks was led by Quinton Myotte, who had one goal. Myotte scored 9:06 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Soo Firehawks. James Goudreau picked up the assist.

Soo Firehawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Michigan Ice Dogs power plays. Soo Firehawks forced Michigan Ice Dogs goalie Vincent Ryckman to work between the pipes, taking 47 shots.

Soo Firehawks also had goals scored by Andrew Holder, who had three and Tyler Jones and Nate Fitzpatrick, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Soo Firehawks were Justin Garton, who had two and Luke Wizauer, Cody Anderson, Anthony Laaksonen, Taylor McRorie, and Nick Papandrea, who each chipped in one.

Michigan Ice Dogs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Michigan Ice Dogs did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Michigan Ice Dogs puts an average of 3.6 pucks into the net per game.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Drew Hull, who scored the team's only goal. Hull scored 17:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Michigan Ice Dogs. Michael Ryan provided the assist.

Soo Firehawks incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Ryckman recorded 41 saves for Michigan Ice Dogs. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.