Soo Firehawks and Michigan Ice Dogs were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Soo Firehawks made the most of its opportunities and won, 6-4.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Nick Gordon secured the win for Soo Firehawks with a goal in the third period.

With three goals and one assist between them, Anthony Laaksonen and Gordon teamed up to power Soo Firehawks' offense. Laaksonen racked up two goals and one assist and Gordon also added one goal.

Soo Firehawks kept Michigan Ice Dogs' goalie busy throughout the game, and Jacob Mulka made 37 saves on 43 shots. Soo Firehawks surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Soo Firehawks averages 2.6 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

Soo Firehawks also got points from Mario Taranto, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Soo Firehawks included Christian Wilkins and Michael Mullen, who scored one goal each. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Cody Anderson, who had three and Matthew Majic, Justin Garton, Dyllon Anderson, Cody Therrian, and Quinton Myotte, who contributed one each.

Michigan Ice Dogs' offense rang up 38 shots on Soo Firehawks' net.

Michigan Ice Dogs was led by Spencer Godin, who registered two goals. Godin scored the first of his two goals at 8:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Michigan Ice Dogs. Hunter Oatman picked up the assist. Godin's next tally made the score 3-3 with 3:13 left in the second period. Todd Grzembski assisted on the tally. Michigan Ice Dogs additionally got points from Joseph Russo, who also had one goal and one assist. Marc Rotondo also scored for Michigan Ice Dogs. More assists for Michigan Ice Dogs came via Johannes DeJongh, Adam Winger, Steven Dunn, and Kyle Cuthrell, who each chipped in one.

Mackenzie Bruce rejected 34 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Michigan Ice Dogs incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.