The BigSticks and The Eh Team were evenly matched throughout their contest, but The BigSticks made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and steve black's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

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

Spencer Barthel had two goals to lead The BigSticks to victory. Barthel found the back of the net 4:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 The BigSticks and again while 9:18 into the first to make the score 2-0 The BigSticks.

The BigSticks excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

The BigSticks also got a goal from Chad Brewerton as well. More assists for The BigSticks came via David Wiemken, who had two and Brandon Green and Kurt Brewerton, who each chipped in one.

The Eh Team did not rack up many penalties in the contest, racking up only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.

The Eh Team was led by Dustin Mose, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Mose scored 11:27 into the first period to make the score 2-1 The BigSticks. Matthew Han picked up the assist. Travis Dicks also scored for The Eh Team. Other players who recorded assists for The Eh Team were Travis Lane, who had two.

Tyler Norton recorded 19 saves for The BigSticks. The BigSticks incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities. Gage Brunet rejected 26 shots on goal for The Eh Team.