The Hamilton Red Wings' Nick Scamurra had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing one assist in his team's 8-3 win over the Buffalo Jr. Sabres.

Buffalo's power play was ineffective against Hamilton's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

The the Red Wings penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled five minors and two majors for 30 minutes in penalty time. Hamilton surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. The Red Wings forced the Jr. Sabres goalie Bobby Bloomfield to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Hamilton surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Red Wings have scored at the pace of 3.1 goals per game during the current campaign.

Hamilton also got points from Spencer MacCormack, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Luke Laidlaw, who also tallied three goals and one assist to lead the team in points, and Jordan Merante, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Chris Micallef also scored for Hamilton. Other players who recorded assists for Hamilton were Troy Crema, who had two, Adam Brady, who had three, and Kurt Gottschalk, Oliver Hyman, and Jason OConnor, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo's offense rang up 40 shots on Hamilton's net. The Jr. Sabres got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Buffalo was led by Sean Federow, who had three goals. More assists for Buffalo came via Ryan Schmelzer, Josh Kielich, Max Mikowski, Nathan Pelligra, and Nick Gullo, who each chipped in one.

Jason Pucciarelli made 37 saves for the Red Wings on 40 shots. Hamilton registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Team's Gottschalk and Mark Inglis were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game. Bloomfield rejected 24 shots on goal for the Jr. Sabres. Buffalo ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major. For the Jr. Sabres, Mikowski was ejected from the game.