In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Blenheim Blades escaped with a 4-2 victory over the Port Stanley Sailors.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Aaron Pastorius at 4:12 of the third period.

Blenheim pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 39 penalty minutes.

The Blades were paced by Jarrod Oliphant, who registered one goal. Oliphant scored on the power play 8:03 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Blenheim. Blenheim had taken the advantage when Port Stanley's Graham Silcox got sent off for roughing. Shawn Hope assisted on the tally.

The Blades' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on 10 Port Stanley power plays.

Blenheim additionally got points from Hope, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Blenheim also got a goal from Tyler Clarke as well. More assists for Blenheim came via Cam Aitken, Zack Horvath, Trevor Sparks, and Kurt Beecroft, who each chipped in one.

The Sailors struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 47 penalty minutes for nine opposing power plays.

Port Stanley was helped by Tyson Corkum, who grabbed one goal. Corkum scored 16:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Port Stanley. Conner Halonen provided the assist. Dan Gordon also scored for Port Stanley. Other players who recorded assists for Port Stanley were Taylor McArthur, who had one.

Dylan Vanderpol made 20 saves for Blenheim on 22 shots. The Blades ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matt Fleury was ejected from the game. Ricky Corkum recorded 26 saves for the Sailors. Team's Ryan McDonnell and Trevor Smith were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game.