The Ripley Wolves battled back from a two-goal, third period deficit but lost Game 1 to Clinton by a 5-4 score.
Goals were scored by Dylan Sayle (2), Garrett Meurs, and Cody Britton. Assists went to Gerritt Satosek (3), Jarred Colling (2), Jeff Alcombrack, Ben Hughes, and Nick Seiler.
Ryan MacDonald took the loss in the Wolves net.
Game 2 goes tonight in Clinton at 7 p.m.