Timothy Doherty had two goals and one assist to lead xJunior Bruins to a 5-2 victory over Connecticut Yankees.

Doherty found the back of the net 18:28 into the first period to make the score 3-1 xJunior Bruins and again while 12:37 into the second to make the score 5-2 xJunior Bruins.

xJunior Bruins excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. xJunior Bruins got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

xJunior Bruins additionally got points from Zachary Todd, who also registered one goal and one assist and Brian Bowen, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Connor Doherty also scored for xJunior Bruins. More assists for xJunior Bruins came via Matt Manzella, Ryan Cloonan, and Vincent Russo, who contributed one a piece and Bryan Lemos and Alex Brink, who each chipped in two.

Connecticut Yankees was helped by William Vizzo, who finished with one goal. Vizzo scored 9:57 into the second period to make the score 4-2 xJunior Bruins. Nicholas Pezza picked up the assist. Connecticut Yankees also got points from Brent Lafayette, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, Connecticut Yankees received assists from Sander Boroczky, who had one.

Sean Lawrence made 18 saves for xJunior Bruins on 20 shots. xJunior Bruins incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Connecticut Yankees' Bruce Racine stopped 21 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Connecticut Yankees incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.