Vito Scaringi netted a hat trick to lead the Niagara Falls Canucks over the Buffalo Regals, 9-0.

Dylan Pietrangelo frustrated Buffalo's offense all game, and stopped 26 shots en route to a shutout. Pietrangelo certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.72 entering the contest.

Niagara Falls made Regals' goaltenders to work in net, totaling 53 shots and forcing 44 saves. Evan Jordan made 28 stops and Adam Dentico made 16. The Canucks' goal total was higher than their season average. Niagara Falls averages 4.3 goals per game. The defensemen of the Canucks were also effective in the Regals' zone, and came away with three goals.

Niagara Falls additionally got points from Chris Harpur, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Tory McLean, who also registered one goal and two assists, Johnny Curran, who also racked up two goals and two assists, Marcus Michalski, who also had one goal and one assist, and Billy Saxton, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Niagara Falls also got a goal from Brooker Muir as well. More assists for Niagara Falls came via Denis Creighton, who had two and MacKenzie Wood, Cole Vinnai, Mitch McIntosh, and Christopher Moses, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Niagara Falls power plays. The Regals did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Buffalo puts an average of 2.1 pucks into the net per game.

Niagara Falls incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. The Regals incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.