The Soo Thunderbirds are the winners of the Dudley Hewitt Cup.
The Thunderbirds outlasted the host Fort Frances Lakers in a back and forth final 3-2 Saturday night in front of more than 1,300 fans.
Matt Pinder scored the winner four minutes into the third period.
Wyatt Cota of the Lakers was named Tournament MVP.
Soo will represent Central Ontario at the RBC Championship starting May 9th in Portage la Prairie.