The Hagersville Hawks beat the Glanbrook Rangers, 3-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

A goal 16:39 into the first period by Domenic Evangelista proved to be the game winner, and powered Hagersville to the victory. Matt Lemassuir picked up the assist.

The Hawks were led by MIchael Arch, who grabbed one goal. Arch scored on the power play 7:51 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Hagersville. Hagersville earned a power play opportunity when Curtis Zahorodni was put in the box for tripping. Derek Friesen assisted on the tally.

Hagersville also got points from Lemassuir, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Hagersville received assists from Mitch Green, who had two and Max Gunter and Dan Mederios, who contributed one each.

Glanbrook was held below its usual level of production. The Rangers put an average of 4.8 pucks into the net per game. The Hawks were unable to stop Glanbrook from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rangers eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Glanbrook was helped by Brad Parish, who racked up one goal. Parish scored on the power play 8:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Glanbrook. A high sticking penalty on Justin Fletcher had put the Rangers on the power play. Chris Haigh picked up the assist. Cameron Lapointe also scored for Glanbrook. Other players who recorded assists for Glanbrook were Michael Fortino and Garnet Batrynchuk, who each chipped in one.

Stephen Tierney made 36 saves for Hagersville on 38 shots. The Hawks incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jay Payton recorded 27 saves for Glanbrook. The Rangers incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.