Berkley Bruins beat Bloomington Jr Blaze, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Adam Jonak provided Berkley Bruins with the game-winning tally when he scored 7:58 into the the first period.

Berkley Bruins' Kory Dombrowski was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 28 saves and let only one puck past him. Dombrowski managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 6.04 prior to the game.

Berkley Bruins' penalty kill excelled, as Berkley Bruins gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Berkley Bruins stifled Bloomington Jr Blaze's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Berkley Bruins' offense rang up 43 shots on Bloomington Jr Blaze's net.

Berkley Bruins was helped by Timothy Muhsman, who had one goal. Muhsman scored short handed 14:53 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Berkley Bruins. Berkley Bruins was on a disadvantage when Steven Fowler went off the ice for holding.

Bloomington Jr Blaze was held below its usual level of production. Bloomington Jr Blaze averages 3.5 goals per game.

Bloomington Jr Blaze was led by Craig Jarzen, who scored the team's only goal. Jarzen scored 10:20 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Berkley Bruins.

Berkley Bruins incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Kent Nusbaum rejected 40 shots on goal for Bloomington Jr Blaze. Bloomington Jr Blaze incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.