In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Junior Bruins escaped with a 4-2 victory over New Hampshire Jr Monarchs.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Daniel Resop at 18:42 of the second period.

The win gave Junior Bruins a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Junior Bruins was paced by Resop, who grabbed one goal and one assist.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs was unable to stop Junior Bruins from sending pucks towards the net, and Junior Bruins eventually piled up 52 shots on goal.

Junior Bruins additionally got points from Mike Kantorski, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Zach Sandonato also scored for Junior Bruins. In addition, Junior Bruins received assists from Michael Pirovano, who had three and Alex Duplessie and Hayden Voss, who contributed one a piece.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs did not rack up many penalties in the contest, tallying a minimal one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The defensemen of New Hampshire Jr Monarchs were also effective in Junior Bruins' zone, and came away with two goals.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs was helped by Colin Morrissey, who registered one goal. Morrissey scored 1:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New Hampshire Jr Monarchs. Joshua Beaumont picked up the assist. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs also got a goal from Matthew Fitzpatrick as well. Other players who recorded assists for New Hampshire Jr Monarchs were Brendan Tazumi, who had one.

Shane Benjamin rejected 27 shots on goal for Junior Bruins. Junior Bruins incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Mike Mastrogiacomo recorded 48 saves for New Hampshire Jr Monarchs. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.