Traverse City Hounds' Scott Luca scored 2:36 into overtime to beat Soo Firehawks, 4-3 (OT).

Traverse City Hounds overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Traverse City Hounds was down 2-0 after a power play goal by Soo Firehawks' Zach Eitrem at 9:24 in the first period. Traverse City Hounds tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Greg Meuser at 12:37 in the third period.

In the losing effort, Soo Firehawks was sparked by Eitrem, who finished with two goals. Eitrem scored the first of his two goals at 4:05 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Soo Firehawks. Eitrem's next tally made the score 2-0 Soo Firehawks with 10:36 left in the first period. Soo Firehawks had taken the advantage when Traverse City Hounds' Luca got sent off for tripping. Mario Taranto picked up the assist.

Traverse City Hounds forced Soo Firehawks goalie Nicolas Berlingieri to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. Traverse City Hounds capitalized on Soo Firehawks' penalties, netting two goals while skating with a man advantage. Traverse City Hounds found itself short handed often, totaling 19 penalty minutes and allowing four power plays.

Others who scored for Traverse City Hounds included Travis Kirk and Cam Givens, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Traverse City Hounds were Kyle Winkelman, Austin Flores, Kevin Hansen, Kevin Cole, and Zachary Pipers, who each chipped in one.

Soo Firehawks kept Traverse City Hounds' goalie busy throughout the game, and David Krejcik made 47 saves on 50 shots.

Soo Firehawks additionally got points from Taranto, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Zachary Lee and Michael Mullen, who contributed one each.

Berlingieri recorded 34 saves for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major. For Soo Firehawks, Dustin Brown was ejected from the game.