Coming into this semifinal is quite the story, a revenge match if you will. The Erie Otters and Saint John Sea Dogs have already met once in this tournament, with Erie taking a record-breaking 12-5 victory over the Sea Dogs. This game was going to be a challenge no matter who won, and neither team disappointed.
The first period started off quietly, with the Otters and the Sea Dogs trading end-to-end plays and penalties in the first half. The Sea Dogs seemed to have made some adjustments, keeping pace with the Otters dominant play continued from their first game.