Brian Hennessey gave the Pembroke Lumber Kings the lead in the first period, and the Gloucester Rangers was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

Pembroke took over the lead for good with a goal by Hennessey at 5:48 in the first period. Colin Bradbury picked up the assist.

Brendan Mcguire was all over the ice for the Lumber Kings, as he tallied two goals in the win. Mcguire's tallies came at 15:49 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pembroke and on the power play 15:14 into the third to make the score 3-1 Pembroke.

Gloucester was stymied by Pembroke netminder Andy Munroe, who stopped 35 shots during the victory. Munroe managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.91 prior to the game.

The Lumber Kings kept the Rangers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Gunner Rivers made 40 saves on 43 shots.

In addition, Pembroke received assists from Ryan Fraser-Lee and Owen McDade, who contributed one a piece.

Pembroke was unable to stop Gloucester from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rangers eventually piled up 36 shots on goal.

Gloucester was led by Cory Durocher, who scored the team's only goal. Durocher scored on the power play 8:35 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Pembroke. A roughing penalty on Fraser-Lee had put the Rangers on the power play. Matt Rosebrook provided the assist.

The Lumber Kings incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Gloucester incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.