Malvern Prep tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Holy Ghost Prep would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

Holy Ghost Prep made the score 3-0 on a goal by Robert Freiling at 8:13 in the third period, and Malvern Prep got as close as 3-1 when Joey Abel scored 11:44 into the third period.

Holy Ghost Prep pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

Holy Ghost Prep's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Malvern Prep power plays. Holy Ghost Prep's offense rang up 44 shots on Malvern Prep's net.

Holy Ghost Prep was helped by Kyle Weller, who registered one goal. Weller scored short handed 1:07 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Holy Ghost Prep. Holy Ghost Prep found itself down a man on Jack Smiley's unsportsmanlike conduct. Marko Bohatiuk provided the assist. Holy Ghost Prep also got points from Kyle Peters, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Holy Ghost Prep were Joseph Fiorino and Bobby Ovecka, who contributed one each.

Malvern Prep excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Malvern Prep was held below its usual level of production. Malvern Prep averages 3.9 goals per game.

Holy Ghost Prep's Colin Burgess stopped 15 shots out of the 16 that he faced. Matthew Hollinsghead made 41 saves for Malvern Prep on 44 shots. Malvern Prep incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.