The Bulldogs took on the Americans in the first match of a home-and-away series between the clubs. After falling behind 2-0 heading into the game’s third frame, the Bulldogs managed to force overtime and eventually a shootout thanks to goals from Brendan Gallagher and Darryl Boyce. Unfortunately, the Hamilton squad would walk away with just a single point for their efforts after all three Americans’ shooters beat goaltender Robert Mayer, while the Bulldogs scored only once.

Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. RCH – Zemgus Girgensons – 1 – (Alex Biega, Brian Flynn) – 6:31

2nd Period:
No Scoring

3rd period:
2. RCH – Kevin Porter – 4 – (Mark Mancari, Mark Pysyk) – 2:02 (PP)
3. HAM – Brendan Gallagher – 2 – (Brendon Nash, Michael Bournival) – 2:43
4. HAM – Darryl Boyce – 1 – (Mike Blunden, Frederic St-Denis) – 15:39

Overtime:
No Scoring

Shoot-out: