In a sold-out Mediacité stadium in Liège, supporters of HYC Herentals and Bulldogs Liège enjoyed an exciting ice hockey match between the two finalists. This annual cup final between the two clubs has become a tradition.
The Bulldogs took the lead in the first period after 12 minutes when #77 Bryan Kolodziejczyk, assisted by #27 Levi Smeets, shot the puck past the Herentals goalie #33 Riley Zucht-Morris. Despite several chances for Herentals, it wasn't until the second period that they managed to get the puck past the hardworking Liège goalie. #18 Olegs Sislannikovs ensured the game was back on for both teams.
In an exciting match with chances on both sides, the Bulldogs scored the decisive goal with 11 minutes left to play through #27 Levi Smeets, assisted by #95 Bryan Henry. HYC couldn't turn the tide in the final minutes. The final score of the match was 2-1 in favor of the Bulldogs.
#18 Olegs Sislannikovs of HYC and #31 Troy Passingham of Bulldogs were both chosen as MVPs.