The game between Valencia Flyers and Ontario Avalanche was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Valencia Flyers emerged with a 5-3 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Kory Medeiros's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Ontario Avalanche faces elimination next time out.

Valencia Flyers was led by Jakob Kranabetter, who racked up one goal. Kranabetter scored on the power play 11:56 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Valencia Flyers. Valencia Flyers earned a power play opportunity when Nick Anderson was put in the box for head contact. Luc Whyte assisted on the tally.

Valencia Flyers stifled Ontario Avalanche's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Valencia Flyers' offense rang up 34 shots on Ontario Avalanche's net.

Valencia Flyers also got points from Medeiros, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Valencia Flyers also had goals scored by Blake Aguilar, Jared Waldman, and Evan Johnson, who each put in one. More assists for Valencia Flyers came via Niklas Giers, Ray Wilson, Wil Barnett, Chase Thesman, and Adam Papayoanou, who contributed one each.

Ontario Avalanche kept Valencia Flyers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Silvan Delb made 32 saves on 35 shots.

Ontario Avalanche was helped by Marc Janisch, who registered one goal. Janisch scored 18:52 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Adam Plonski picked up the assist. Others who scored for Ontario Avalanche included Martin Carlsson and Antoine Maillard, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ontario Avalanche received assists from Jackson Giammona, Paul Ramsey, Zechariah Roberts, and Jonathan Stuxberg, who each chipped in one.

Valencia Flyers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Daniel Cepila recorded 29 saves for Ontario Avalanche. Ontario Avalanche incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.