Junior Bruins pulled out a 5-4 (OT) overtime victory over Florida Junior Blades on a clutch goal by Kyle Carlson.

The win gave Junior Bruins a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Junior Bruins was led by Carlson, who racked up one goal. Carlson scored 14:40 into to make the score 5-4 Junior Bruins. Anthony Galloway picked up the assist.

In the losing effort, Florida Junior Blades was led by Joshua Koerner, who tallied two goals. Koerner scored the first of his two goals at 13:29 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Florida Junior Blades. Jonathan Davidson provided the assist. Koerner's next tally made the score 3-3 with 13:02 left in the third period. Troy Degler picked up the assist.

Junior Bruins forced Florida Junior Blades goalie Jacob Carter to work between the pipes, taking 63 shots.

Junior Bruins additionally got points from Galloway, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Alexander Pantalone also scored for Junior Bruins. More assists for Junior Bruins came via Ryan OToole, who had two and Bryan Carter, Brian Fahey, and Zachary Byczko, who each chipped in one.

Florida Junior Blades' offense rang up 38 shots on Junior Bruins' net.

Florida Junior Blades also got a goal from Chaise Howard as well. In addition, Florida Junior Blades received assists from Max Cobb and Austin Hefferin, who contributed one a piece.

Sam Dargene rejected 34 shots on goal for Junior Bruins. Junior Bruins incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Carter recorded 58 saves for Florida Junior Blades. Florida Junior Blades incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.