The Oakville Blades used a sparkling performance by Brendan McGlynn to take down the Newmarket Hurricanes, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Oakville's 5-0 shutout victory.

The Blades got the win on the strength of a great game by Matt Lippa, who had one goal and two assists. Lippa scored 13:53 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Oakville. Josh Kosack provided the assist.

Oakville's defense was surprisingly good. The Blades allow 2.4 goals per game. Oakville kept Newmarket's goalie busy throughout the game, and Connor Ryckman made 43 saves on 48 shots. The defensemen of the Blades were also effective in the Hurricanes' zone, and came away with three goals.

Oakville additionally got points from Tanner Shaw, who also finished with three goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Oakville also got a goal from Christian Rajic as well. More assists for Oakville came via Ross Sloan, who had two and Kamil Tkaczuk and Max Lindsay, who contributed one each.

Newmarket was held below its usual level of production. The Hurricanes average 3.5 goals per game.

Brendan McGlynn made 25 saves for Oakville on 25 shots. The Blades totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 2-for-4 on the power play. Oakville ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Vince Palermo was ejected from the game. Newmarket totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play. For the Hurricanes, Anthony Salemi was ejected from the game.