Fort Frances, ON-
The Fort Frances Lakers played the Thunder Bay North Stars on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The Lakers got off to a strong start, scoring two goals late in the first period from Tie Schumacher and Liam Starcevic. Thunder Bay scored once in the first period, leaving the Lakers ahead 2–1 after 20 minutes.
The second period was back and forth, with both teams landing on the scoreboard. Thunder Bay scored three times in the period, while Carter Peters scored for the Lakers. After two periods, Thunder Bay led 4–3. The game also had several penalties for both teams, including power-play opportunities.
In the third period, Tie Schumacher scored his second goal of the game on the power play to bring the Lakers closer. Thunder Bay then scored three more goals, including an empty-net goal, but Dax Laplante scored late for Fort Frances. The Lakers lost 7–5, with Thunder Bay outshooting Fort Frances 44–38. Mitch Vanderwey led Thunder Bay with four goals and two assists, while Tie Schumacher led the Lakers with two goals.
