Robert Thomas scored the game winner and set up another as the Hamilton Bulldogs topped the Acadie-Bathurst Titan 3-2 at the Mastercard Memorial Cup.
The Bulldogs are now 2-1 in preliminary action.
Benjamin Gleason also had a goal and an assist in the win. Jeffery Truchon-Viel was in on both of the Titan's goals, scoring and setting up the other.
Kaden Fulcher earned the win in net for Hamilton with 33 saves. Evan Fitzpatrick stopped 31 shots for the Titan.