The Lambeth Lancers almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but the Thamesford Trojans managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end.

Thamesford led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Trojans' Adam Levine's scored at 8:54 in the second period to put Thamesford up 3-0.

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

Thamesford's penalty kill excelled, as the Trojans gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Thamesford's offense rang up 38 shots on Lambeth's net.

Thamesford additionally got points from Connor Allison, who also registered one goal and one assist. Thamesford also got a goal from Ethan Doan as well. Other players who recorded assists for Thamesford were Travis Parkin, who had one, Kyle Walker, who had two, and Mitch Brooks, who had three.

The Lancers kept the Trojans' goalie busy throughout the game, and Chris Walker made 31 saves on 33 shots.

Lambeth was led by Greg Douglas, who finished with two goals. Douglas scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:44 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Thamesford. The Lancers had taken the advantage when Thamesford's Allison got sent off for cross checking. Tanner Smith provided the assist. Douglas' next tally on the power play made the score 3-2 Thamesford with 7:16 left in the third period. Nick North picked up the assist. In addition, Lambeth received assists from Conor Chilvers, who had one.

The Trojans totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors and one major and went 1-for-8 on the power play. For Thamesford, Andrew McLennan was ejected from the game. JP Trudell rejected 34 shots on goal for Lambeth. The Lancers incurred 34 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors.