The Amherstburg Admirals' Cody Leeming scored 1:04 into overtime to beat the Essex 73s, 3-2 (OT).

Amherstburg was led by Leeming, who grabbed one goal.

Others who scored for Amherstburg included Mark Sobocan and Jordan Luciw, who each put in one. In addition, Amherstburg received assists from James Brooks, who had two and Steven Spada, Dan Matoski, and Mark Gangnon, who each chipped in one.

Essex's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Amherstburg power plays. The 73s were held below their usual level of production. Essex averages 5.2 goals per game. The 73s' offense rang up 37 shots on the Admirals' net.

Essex was led by Matthew Hebert, who racked up one goal and one assist. Hebert scored on the power play 11:58 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Essex. A roughing penalty on Dean Patterson had put the 73s on the power play. Matthew Rosati assisted on the tally. Essex also got a goal from Adam Gaiarin as well. Other players who recorded assists for Essex were Anthony Cristofaro, who had one.

Amherstburg's Arren Romeril stopped 35 shots out of the 37 that he faced. The Admirals incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Colin Lauzon made 21 saves for Essex on 24 shots. The 73s incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.