The Toronto Patriots Patriots were firing on all cylinders against the Trenton Golden Hawks, and when the final buzzer sounded Patriots emerged with a 7-3 win.

Toronto Patriots' penalty kill excelled, as the Patriots gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

In a losing effort, Trenton was led by Brady Wiffen, who grabbed two goals. Wiffen scored the first of his two goals short handed at 3:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Trenton. The Golden Hawks were on a disadvantage when Chrisitian Lloyd went off the ice for tripping. Wiffen's next tally short handed made the score 2-2 with 19:54 left in the second period. Zach de Concilys assisted on the tally.

Toronto Patriots forced Golden Hawks' netminders to work in net, launching 31 shots and forcing 24 saves. Riley Brown made 10 stops and Justin Kapelmaster made 14. The Patriots' goal total was higher than their season average. Toronto Patriots averages 3.3 goals per game.

The Patriots were led by Marcus Rose, who registered one goal and one assist. Rose scored 9:02 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Toronto Patriots. Nico Gonzalez picked up the assist. Toronto Patriots additionally got points from Jacob Hayhurst, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Toronto Patriots included Tyler Currie, Nathan Feric, Nicholas Ursitti, Louis DiMatteo, and Marco Bozzo, who scored one goal each. More assists for Toronto Patriots came via Niko Kovachis, Nicholas Geiser, and Jordan Oshowy, who contributed one each and Matthew Cairns and Jeremy Pullara, who each chipped in two.

Trenton kept Toronto Patriots' goalie busy throughout the game, and Mathew Robson made 32 saves on 35 shots.

Matt Pizzo also scored for Trenton. In addition, Trenton received assists from Blayne Oliver and Hunter Fargey, who contributed one each.

The Patriots incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. For Toronto Patriots, Geiser and Connor Beck were ejected from the contest. The Golden Hawks incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.