The BigSticks and Koopa Troopa were evenly matched throughout their contest, but The BigSticks made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

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

The win gave The BigSticks a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

The BigSticks got the win behind a great game by Brewerton, who had two goals and one assist. Brewerton scored the first of his two goals at 17:31 into the first period to make the score 2-1 The BigSticks. Brewerton's next tally made the score 4-3 The BigSticks with 4:49 left in the second period. The BigSticks was on a disadvantage when Adrian Defend went off the ice for roughing.

The BigSticks' penalty kill excelled, as The BigSticks gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

The BigSticks stifled Koopa Troopa's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

The BigSticks additionally got points from Gavin Gentles, who also registered one goal and two assists. More assists for The BigSticks came via Sebastian Lee and steve black, who contributed one each.

Koopa Troopa forced The BigSticks goalie Tyler Norton to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots. Koopa Troopa got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Koopa Troopa was helped by Vince Yeung, who grabbed one goal. Yeung scored 18:22 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Kyle Wa assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Koopa Troopa included Andrew Fong and Ryan Lee, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Koopa Troopa were Amrit Jhutti and Justin Law, who each chipped in one.

Norton rejected 42 shots on goal for The BigSticks. The BigSticks incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Mark Leith recorded 17 saves for Koopa Troopa. Koopa Troopa incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.