With 8:39 left in the period the first penalty of the game was handed out. Chris Borque was assessed for slashing giving the Phantoms a power play. Hershey killed off the penalty. 

Hershey struck first with 2:27 left in the period to take a 1-0 lead. Goal by Bowey with assists to Boyd and Thomas.

End of 1st and Phantoms trail 1-0. Shots on goal 9-7 Hershey.