The game between East Side Tigers and RamRod was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end East Side Tigers emerged with a 5-4 win.

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

The win gave East Side Tigers a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Nand was all over the ice for East Side Tigers, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Nand scored 16:19 into the second period to make the score 5-4 East Side Tigers. John Huynh provided the assist.

East Side Tigers stifled RamRod's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

East Side Tigers additionally got points from Jevin Johal, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for East Side Tigers included Amrit Jhutti, Tim Villar, and Justin Johal, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for East Side Tigers were Ricky Garcha, who had one.

RamRod forced East Side Tigers goalie Chris Malkin to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

RamRod was helped by Andrew Rehtlane, who grabbed one goal. Rehtlane scored short handed 12:29 into the second period to make the score 4-4. RamRod found itself down a man on Ian Cronshaw's tripping. RamRod also got points from Don Wiggins, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. RamRod also had goals scored by Drew Cronshaw and Jordan Sullivan, who scored one goal each. More assists for RamRod came via Alex Williams, Kevin Williams, Steven Lam, and Ryan Parker, who each chipped in one.

Malkin rejected 28 shots on goal for East Side Tigers. East Side Tigers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Kevin Williams made 22 saves for RamRod on 27 shots. RamRod incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.