Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) survived a determined comeback attempt by Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Wyatt Cota put Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) up 5-2 in the third period, but Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) pulled to within two on Cole Golka's tally 18:54 into the third period.

Lucas DeBenedet had two goals and one assist to lead Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL). DeBenedet scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:18 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) had gotten the advantage when Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL)'s Nick Eytcheson was sent off for holding. Bryson Jasper picked up the assist. DeBenedet's next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) with 19:27 left in the third period. Nick Minerva provided the assist.

Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) power plays.

Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) also got points from Cota, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Jasper, who also had one goal and one assist. Robbie Bonthron also scored for Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL). More assists for Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) came via Mason Meyer, who had one.

Others who scored for Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) included Dylan Cusmano and Derek McPhail, who each put in one. In addition, Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) received assists from Matt Houston, Brandon Stanley (AP), Jonathon Philley, and Blake Berg, who contributed one each.

Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL)'s starting goalie, Pierce Dushenko, made 17 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of Nathan Park, who stopped seven shots. Fort Frances Lakers (HOST-SIJHL) incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Tate Sproxton recorded 25 saves for Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL). Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.