Adam Higdon was superb between the pipes for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over Syracuse Stampede.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit was led by Alex Peddle, who racked up one goal and one assist. Peddle scored on the power play 9:33 into the second period to make the score 1-0 New Hampshire Fighting Spirit. New Hampshire Fighting Spirit had gotten the advantage when Syracuse Stampede's Dan Buehler was sent off for tripping. Mike Heffernan provided the assist.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. New Hampshire Fighting Spirit forced Syracuse Stampede goalie Ludvig Kullen Dansarie to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit additionally got points from Heffernan, who also tallied two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit came via Travis Blinkhorn and Brett Bittner, who contributed one each.

Syracuse Stampede was held below its usual level of production. Syracuse Stampede puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Adam Higdon made 25 saves for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit on 25 shots. New Hampshire Fighting Spirit incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kullen Dansarie recorded 31 saves for Syracuse Stampede. Syracuse Stampede incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.