Matt Mattoon scored his lone goal of the game in the first overtime period to give Midlakes a win in their season opener.  The Screaming Eagles led 10-6 with just over six minutes remaining before Newark went on a four goal streak to force overtime.  The Screaming Eagles led or were tied for the entire contest, but the Reds kept the game close throughout.  The four goal lead with six minutes left was the largest margin in the game.

Gavin Lathrop led in scoring for Midlakes with 5g-1a and was instrumental in keeping the Screaming Eagles ahead.  Lathrop sored two of the first three goals of the game giving Midlakes an early 3-0 lead only 3 minutes into the contest.  Newark kept the game close and fought back to a 5-5 tie halfway through the second quarter.  Newark was led in scoring by Ryan Farley with 3g-1a.