Phoenix Knights relied on the sparkling performance of Colton Pankiw in net to grab a 2-1 win against Ontario Avalanche.

Phoenix Knights was sparked by Brynton Macnab, who registered one goal. Macnab scored 5:02 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Knights. Davis Dryden provided the assist.

Phoenix Knights found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 12 shots against Ontario Avalanche's defense.

Phoenix Knights also got points from Dryden, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for Phoenix Knights came via Colton Seeman, who had one.

Ontario Avalanche's offense operated below its season average. Ontario Avalanche averages 4.2 goals per game. Ontario Avalanche forced Phoenix Knights goalie Pankiw to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. Ontario Avalanche could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

Ontario Avalanche was led by Thurel Kast, who scored the team's only goal. Kast scored on the power play 4:02 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Ontario Avalanche had taken the advantage when Phoenix Knights' Seeman got sent off for elbowing. Michael Thomas assisted on the tally.

Pankiw recorded 43 saves for Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Chris Skeates took the loss and made zero saves before being replaced by Daniel Cepila who made 10 saves. Ontario Avalanche registered one goal on three power play opportunities.