The Niagara Falls Canucks and the Port Colborne Pirates were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Niagara Falls made the most of its opportunities and won, 6-4.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Johnny Curran at 6:28 of the third period.

The Canucks got the win on the strength of a great game by Cam Stewart, who had two goals and two assists. Stewart scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 3:47 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Port Colborne. A tripping penalty on Blaine Bechard had put Niagara Falls on the power play. Darren Young provided the assist. Stewart's next tally on the power play made the score 6-4 Niagara Falls with four seconds left in the third period. Young picked up the assist.

The Canucks forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 27.0 minutes per game Niagara Falls had been spending in the box. Port Colborne was unable to stop the Canucks from sending pucks towards the net, and Niagara Falls eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

Niagara Falls additionally got points from Michael Christou, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Young, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Niagara Falls also got a goal from Mitch McIntosh as well. More assists for Niagara Falls came via Jamie Cardamone, Brad Kri, Garrett Gallardi, Cole Langan, and Marcus Michalski, who each chipped in one.

The Pirates were often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Port Colborne surpassed its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game.

The Pirates were led by Charlie Izaguirre, who tallied two goals and one assist. Izaguirre scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Port Colborne. Port Colborne had gained a power play chance when Michalski was whistled for high sticking. Bryan Komasara assisted on the tally. Izaguirre's next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 Niagara Falls with 3:16 left in the third period. The Pirates earned a power play opportunity when McIntosh was put in the box for interference. Joe Dagostino picked up the assist. Port Colborne also got points from Komasara, who also registered one goal and one assist. DYLAN BURDICK also scored for Port Colborne. In addition, Port Colborne received assists from Dayne Phillips, who had one and Zack Deconilys and Jordan Warren, who each chipped in two.

Hunter Johnson recorded 26 saves for the Canucks. Niagara Falls registered one goal on five power play opportunities. The Canucks ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Vito Scaringi was ejected from the game. Real Cormier made 39 saves for Port Colborne on 44 shots. The Pirates registered three goals on eight power play opportunities. For Port Colborne, Trevor Smith was ejected from the game.