Heights' first action of 2005 ended with a narrow 2-1 loss to Gilmour. Both teams struggled on offense throughout the night. Jason Kelce picked up the lone Tiger goal on a second period breakaway, tying the game at one. Gilmour recaptured the lead in the third when a turnover and an unguarded Lancer in the slot led to an easy goal. Heights would get chances to tie the game during a two-man advantage and later with a sixth attacker, but it was not to be. Goaltender John Mates stopped 19 shots in his second appearance of the season.