Joe Dagostino had two goals to lead the Port Colborne Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Welland Jr. Canadians.

Dagostino's tallies came at 9:00 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and 5:06 into the third to make the score 2-2.

Port Colborne managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Pirates ended up below its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Port Colborne forced Welland goalie Matt Coulombe to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots. The Pirates got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Port Colborne additionally got points from Dayne Phillips, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Port Colborne also got a goal from Bryan Komasara as well. In addition, Port Colborne received assists from Charlie Izaguirre, who had two and Zoren Popel, Pat Murphy, and Paul Moskalyk, who each chipped in one.

The Jr. Canadians excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Welland's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Jr. Canadians average 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Welland was helped by Jason Lacroix, who registered one goal. Lacroix scored 2:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Welland. Cole McKnight provided the assist. Matt Gillard also scored for Welland. Other players who recorded assists for Welland were Gabe Ruggi, Matthew Mateljan, and Ryan Migliaccio, who contributed one a piece.

Real Cormier rejected 22 shots on goal for Port Colborne. Coulombe recorded 41 saves for the Jr. Canadians. Welland incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.