The Stoney Creek Generals took the lead against the Brantford Blast in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-1 victory.

Stoney Creek took over the lead for good with a goal by Tyler Donati at 5:36 in the first period. Jordan Morrison picked up the assist.

The win gave the Generals a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.

Brantford was stymied by Stoney Creek's netminder Daniel Svedin, who stopped 32 shots during the victory. Svedin managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.8 prior to the game.

The Blast's power play was ineffective against the Generals' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Stoney Creek's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Brantford power plays. The Generals' offense rang up 38 shots on Brantford's net.

Stoney Creek was helped by Andrew Radjenovic, who registered one goal. Radjenovic scored 6:29 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Stoney Creek. More assists for Stoney Creek came via Justin Donati, who had one.

The Blast stifled the Generals' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Stoney Creek was unable to stop Brantford from sending pucks towards the net, and the Blast eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

Brantford was led by Ryan McCarthy, who scored the team's only goal. McCarthy scored 2:10 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Stoney Creek. Derek Foam assisted on the tally.

The Generals incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Anthony Marshall made 36 saves for the Blast on 38 shots. Brantford incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.