The Burford Bulldogs had trouble finding ways to stop the Norwich Merchants, which beat Bulldogs, 6-1.

Norwich was led by Drake Morrell, who registered one goal. Morrell scored 13:13 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Norwich. Darren Clark provided the assist.

The Merchants forced Burford's netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, ripping 32 shots and forcing 26 saves. Nick Trask made 18 stops and Riley Edwards made eight.

Norwich additionally got points from Todd Kemp, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Braeden Shand, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Todd Poirier, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Norwich included Ryan Stephenson and Josh Herreman, who each put in one. More assists for Norwich came via Derek Slaght, Brandon Zimmermann, Jesse Szabo, Zack Morrison, Troy Lamoure, and Taylor Gosset, who contributed one a piece.

The Bulldogs did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Burford puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game.

The Bulldogs were led by Peter Janeck, who scored the team's only goal. Janeck scored 14:26 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Norwich. Branden Hill picked up the assist.

Zac Easveld made 22 saves for Norwich on 23 shots. The Merchants incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Burford incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.