The Syracuse Stars Junior Stars had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over the Buffalo Stars Stars.

Luke Kirwan had a great game for Syracuse Stars, netting two goals. Kirwan found the back of the net 13:04 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Syracuse Stars and again while short handed 12:38 into the third to make the score 7-2 Syracuse Stars.

The Junior Stars forced Buffalo Stars goalie Connor Stockman to work between the pipes, taking 53 shots.

Syracuse Stars additionally got points from Daniel Briggs, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Alex Tuch, who also had one goal and two assists. Syracuse Stars also had goals scored by Ryan Perry, who had one and Casie Garrison, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Syracuse Stars were Alex Brink, who had two, Nick Pappas, who had three, and Steven Staversky, Anthony Angello, and Jeremy Marginsky, who each chipped in one.

The Stars racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and one major for 51 minutes in penalty time. Buffalo Stars had been averaging 20 minutes in penalties per game. The Stars' offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 32 shots put on Syracuse Stars' net.

Buffalo Stars was led by Luke Swimline, who tallied one goal and one assist. Swimline scored 7:00 into the second period to make the score 5-2 Syracuse Stars. Cody Selbert assisted on the tally. Buffalo Stars also got points from Swimline, who also registered one goal and one assist. Brian Ruff also scored for Buffalo Stars. In addition, Buffalo Stars received assists from Michael Harris, who had one.

Matt Schneider recorded 30 saves for the Junior Stars. Syracuse Stars incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Stars' Stockman stopped 46 shots out of the 53 that he faced. Buffalo Stars registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.