The Belle River Canadiens jumped out to a four-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat the Wallaceburg Lakers, 11-2.

Belle River was sparked by Brian Johnson, who registered one goal. Johnson scored on the power play 10:26 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Belle River. The Canadiens had gotten the advantage when Wallaceburg's Frankie White was sent off for hooking. Kody Gagnon provided the assist.

Belle River forced the Lakers' goalies to work without much rest, racking up 50 shots and forcing 39 saves. Matt Badour made 26 stops and Wesley Hughson made 13. The Canadiens' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Wallaceburg power plays. Belle River outdid its season average for goals scored. The Canadiens average 5.0 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Belle River additionally got points from Mike Ditty, who also finished with two goals and one assist, Tyler Snyder, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Hunter Corp, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Gagnon, who also registered one goal and two assists, Connor Goodchild, who also had two goals and one assist, and Trevor Sparks, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Branden Larocque also scored for Belle River. More assists for Belle River came via James Shelton, who had four and Evan Makaric, Brenden Crundwell, and JJ Percy, who contributed one a piece.

Wallaceburg was led by Lucais Meyskens, who racked up one goal. Meyskens scored short handed 9:10 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Belle River. Wallaceburg also got a goal from Jordan Riley as well. In addition, Wallaceburg received assists from Jacob Theoret, who had one.

Adam Leboeuf made 27 saves for Belle River on 29 shots. The Canadiens incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Lakers incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.