BOX SCORE KINGSTON, Ont. (February 16, 2011) – The Nipissing Lakers used a four goal second period to blow the game wide open as they cruised to a 7-0 victory over Queen's in Game 1 of the best-of-three first round series.

Ryan Maunu of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and Brogan Bailey of Lunenburg, N.S., both scored twice for the Lakers who took advantage of a depleted Gaels lineup that saw four regulars miss the game due to injury.

Nipissing also got goals from Kevin Rebelo of Hamilton, Conor O'Donnell of Hamilton, and Jason Gray of Winnipeg.

The game, which got out of hand as both teams began a parade to the penalty box in the latter stages of the second period and third period, saw Queen's and Nipissing combine for 89 minutes in penalties.

Nipissing finished the game 2 for 4 on the powerplay while the Gaels went scoreless in five opportunities.

Matt Hache of Guelph, Ont., picked up the shutout for the Lakers, turning aside all 24 shots he faced, including a third period penalty shot from Jordan Soquila of Maple Ridge, B.C.

Steele De Fazio of Georgetown, Ont., got the start for the Gaels but was relieved of his duties after allowing four goals on 27 shots. David Aime of Clandeboye, Man., replaced De Fazio in net late in the second period and stopped eight of the 11 shots fired his way.

Queen's will look to put this game behind them and refocus for Game 2 of this series which is set to go Friday night in North Bay. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.