The Dorchester Dolphins fell behind early, and the Exeter Hawks kept piling on the points on the way to a 9-2 victory.

After the loss made the series score 3-0 in the best of seven series, Dorchester faces elimination next time out.

Exeter got the win behind a great game by Tyler Kettler, who had one goal and five assists. Kettler scored on the power play 4:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Exeter. The Hawks had taken the advantage when the Dolphins' Chad Brulotte got sent off for handling the puck. Max Naus provided the assist.

Dorchester fell victim to a deadly Exeter power play, which ripped the Dolphins for six goals.

The Hawks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Exeter forced Dorchester goalie Kent Taylor to work between the pipes, taking 47 shots.

Exeter also got points from Chase Thornton, who also tallied two goals and two assists, Tyler McNaughton, who also registered one goal and one assist, Tyler Coleman, who also tallied two goals and one assist, and Liam Melady, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Exeter also had goals scored by Trevor Thornton and Christopher Pfaff, who scored one goal each. In addition, Exeter received assists from Braeden Van Hooydonk, who had one, Jon Baker, who had two, and Matt Clarke, who had three.

James Morreau recorded 25 saves for the Hawks. Exeter incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Kent Taylor made 38 saves for the Dolphins on 47 shots. Dorchester ended with 37 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors and one major. The Dolphins ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Liam Gillooly was ejected from the game.