Robert Houghton was all over the ice for Junior Bruins, as he tallied four goals and one assist in Junior Bruins' 11-1 win over the Salem Ice Dogs.

Houghton notched his first tally 16:18 into the first period. He then added goals at 19:01 into the first, at 18:33 into the second, and at 19:34 into the second.

Junior Bruins forced Salem goalie Shawn Horton to work between the pipes, taking 56 shots. Junior Bruins surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Junior Bruins averages 4.7 goals per contest. Junior Bruins cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring two goals on three chances. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with four goals.

Junior Bruins also got points from Bryan Carter, who also registered two goals and two assists, Kyle Carlson, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Zachary Byczko, who also registered one goal and two assists, and Zach Koonce, who also had one goal and one assist. Junior Bruins also got a goal from Matthew Brett as well. More assists for Junior Bruins came via Anthony Galloway, who had two, Paul Martone, Cam Cottam, Alexander Pantalone, Kyle Webb, Jeremy Hannah, Benjamin Piecz, and Daniel Resop, who each chipped in one, and Brian Fahey and Michael Kantorski, who contributed three a piece.

The Ice Dogs were led by Michael Napolitano, who scored the team's only goal. Napolitano scored 8:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Salem. Nicholas Nonis picked up the assist.

Marcus Dion recorded 18 saves for Junior Bruins. Junior Bruins incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Salem's Horton stopped 45 shots out of the 56 that he faced. The Ice Dogs incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.