The Lakeshore Canadiens tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the Amherstburg Admirals held on for a 4-2 victory.

Amherstburg took a 4-1 lead during the third period, only to have Lakeshore storm back on a Zack Bedard goal 12:16 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

The Admirals' penalty kill excelled, as Amherstburg gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

The Admirals was not heavily penalized during the game, and finished with nine minors and one major totalling 23 minutes. Amherstburg fell short of the 29.0 minutes average penalties per game. The Admirals stifled the Canadiens' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Lakeshore was unable to stop Amherstburg from sending pucks towards the net, and the Admirals eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

Amherstburg was helped by James Brooks, who tallied one goal. Brooks scored on the power play 16:43 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Amherstburg. The Admirals earned a power play opportunity when Logan Percy was put in the box for tripping. Curtis Prymack provided the assist. Amherstburg also got a goal from Ryan Alexander as well. In addition, Amherstburg received assists from Luke Gangnon, who had two and Mark Sobocan, Mark Gangnon, and Chad Copeland, who contributed one each.

The Canadiens' offense operated below their season average. Lakeshore puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. The Canadiens forced Amherstburg goalie Arren Romeril to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

Nick Tavolieri also scored for Lakeshore. More assists for Lakeshore came via Luke Sanko, who had one.

The Admirals' Romeril stopped 37 shots out of the 39 that he faced. Amherstburg registered two goals on four power play opportunities. For the Admirals, Cole Martyniuk was ejected from the game. John Jeffries rejected 30 shots on goal for Lakeshore. The Canadiens incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.