Overview

• Kyle Ciquera bulldozed over for the winning try in the 77th minute after New England erased a 17-0 deficit
• Chris Hilsenbeck’s potential match-winning penalty struck the upright as the broadcast froze, with MLR later blaming a technical failure
• The Eastern Conference final featured 12 Canadian players on the field and underscored New England’s roster depth of 16 Canadians
• Both New England and Chicago finished the regular season at 11-5-0, with the Free Jacks securing home advantage through bonus points
• New England will face either the Houston SaberCats or Utah Warriors for the championship on June 28 in Pawtucket, R.I.