The game between Soo Firehawks and Alpena Flyers was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Soo Firehawks emerged with a 5-3 win.

Soo Firehawks gained the winning advantage on a goal by Christian Wilkins 9:10 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Soo Firehawks was led by Quinton Myotte, who tallied one goal and one assist. Myotte scored 9:29 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Soo Firehawks. Wilkins assisted on the tally.

In the losing effort, Alpena Flyers was led by Tait Froggett, who finished with two goals. Froggett scored the first of his two goals at 3:25 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Alpena Flyers. Brandon Bihn picked up the assist. Froggett's next tally made the score 4-3 Soo Firehawks with 4:26 left in the third period.

Soo Firehawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Alpena Flyers power plays. Soo Firehawks kept Alpena Flyers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Hunter Myers made 26 saves on 31 shots. Soo Firehawks surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Soo Firehawks has scored at the pace of 2.7 goals per game during the current campaign.

Soo Firehawks also got points from Wilkins, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Dustin Brown, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Soo Firehawks included Zachary Lee and Zach Eitrem, who scored one goal each. More assists for Soo Firehawks came via Mario Taranto, Cody Anderson, Anthony Laaksonen, and Nick Gordon, who contributed one each.

Alpena Flyers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Soo Firehawks was unable to stop Alpena Flyers from sending pucks towards the net, and Alpena Flyers eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Alpena Flyers additionally got points from Bihn, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Alpena Flyers received assists from Jared Kwiatkowski, who had one.

Mackenzie Bruce rejected 35 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. Alpena Flyers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.