Dean Strong had two goals to lead the HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. Bulldogs to a 5-1 victory over Hafro SG Cortina.

Strong scored at 31 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. and again while 7:46 into the first to make the score 2-0 HC Valpellice Bodino Eng.

HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. was led by goalie Jeff Frazee, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Frazee will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.54.

Hafro SG Cortina's power play was ineffective against the Bulldogs' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. The Bulldogs surpassed their usual scoring output this season. HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. has scored at the pace of 2.4 goals per game during the current campaign.

HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. also got points from Trevor Johnson, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Scott Barney, who also registered one goal and one assist. HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. also got a goal from Patrick Rizzo as well. More assists for HC Valpellice Bodino Eng. came via Slavomir Tomko and Alex Silva, who each chipped in one and Garry Nunn and Ryan MC Donough, who contributed two each.

Hafro SG Cortina was held below its usual level of production. Hafro SG Cortina averages 4.0 goals per game. Hafro SG Cortina's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Hafro SG Cortina gives up 2.0 goals per game. Hafro SG Cortina struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

The Bulldogs incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Anthony Borelli recorded 37 saves for Hafro SG Cortina.