New Hampshire Jr Monarchs relied on the scoring touch of Tyler Clark, who netted four goals, to beat Mass Maple Leafs, 5-4.

Clark notched his first tally 2:24 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:02 into the first, at 19:27 into the first, and at 14:14 into the third.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs' penalty kill excelled, as New Hampshire Jr Monarchs gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs was often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 45 minutes in penalty time. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs had been averaging 21 minutes in penalties per game. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs stifled Mass Maple Leafs' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs kept Mass Maple Leafs' goalie busy throughout the game, and Cody Stocker made 29 saves on 34 shots.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs got a goal from Austin Sprague as well. More assists for New Hampshire Jr Monarchs came via Connor Merrick, who had four, Timothy Ward and Chris Moquin, who contributed one each, and Colin Morrissey and Brendan Tazumi, who each chipped in two.

Mass Maple Leafs excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Mass Maple Leafs' offense operated below it season average. Mass Maple Leafs averages six goals per game. Mass Maple Leafs' offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 37 shots put on New Hampshire Jr Monarchs' net. Mass Maple Leafs' normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Mass Maple Leafs averages two goals allowed per game.

Mass Maple Leafs was led by Marc Frey, who finished with two goals and one assist. Frey scored the first of his two goals at 5:02 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Kurtis Garcia assisted on the tally. Frey's next tally made the score 4-3 Mass Maple Leafs with 9:31 left in the second period. Rick Loveless picked up the assist. Mass Maple Leafs additionally got points from Garcia, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Adam McGrath also scored for Mass Maple Leafs. In addition, Mass Maple Leafs received assists from Colin Cordeiro, who had one and Hagen Nemzek, who had two.

Mike Mastrogiacomo recorded 33 saves for New Hampshire Jr Monarchs. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs ran into disciplinary problems during the contest, and Derek Clark was ejected from the game. Mass Maple Leafs incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors.