The Blenheim Blades relied on the scoring touch of Kirk McKillop, who netted two goals, to beat the Mooretown Flags, 2-1.

McKillop scored short handed at 6:54 into the third period to make the score 1-1 and again while 18:32 into the third to make the score 2-1 Blenheim.

Blenheim was led by goalie Justin Pratt, who finished with 37 saves while allowing one goal. Pratt certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.21 entering the contest.

The Blades' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Mooretown power plays. Mooretown was unable to stop Blenheim from sending pucks towards the net, and the Blades eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

Other players who recorded assists for Blenheim were Shawn Hope, John McKillop, and Aaron Pastorius, who each chipped in one.

The Flags put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Blenheim to score on any of its five power plays. Mooretown was held below its usual level of production. The Flags average 3.5 goals per game. Mooretown's offense rang up 38 shots on the Blades' net. The Flags were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 42 penalty minutes.

Mooretown was led by Riley Roberts, who scored the team's only goal. Roberts scored 3:15 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Mooretown. Jeff Schroeter assisted on the tally.

Blenheim incurred 42 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors. Brandon Johnson rejected 34 shots on goal for the Flags.