The Port Colborne Pirates climbed out of a three-goal hole to beat the Thorold Blackhawks, 4-3.

Port Colborne never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Pirates fell behind 3-0 after a goal by Thorold's Mark Arnone at 11:41 in the second period. Port Colborne tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by DYLAN BURDICK at 17:08 in the second period. The Pirates scored the game winner on the power play at 12:23 in the third period on a goal by BURDICK.

Port Colborne was paced by Zack Deconilys, who racked up one goal and one assist.

The Pirates forced the Blackhawks goalie Vinny Merante to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots.

Port Colborne additionally got points from Charlie Izaguirre, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Ryan Pilon also scored for Port Colborne. In addition, Port Colborne received assists from Pat Murphy, who had three and Dayne Phillips, Bryan Komasara, and Dima Lavrenov, who contributed one a piece.

Thorold struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 34 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

The Blackhawks were led by Owen Sobchak, who registered one goal and one assist. Sobchak scored 11:03 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Thorold. Tanner Pagendam provided the assist. Thorold also got a goal from Joel Forestell as well. More assists for Thorold came via Denis Creighton, Matthew Hoszko, Mackenzie Mac Avoy, and Dan Chudobiak, who each chipped in one.

Real Cormier rejected 25 shots on goal for Port Colborne. The Pirates incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. For Port Colborne, Thomas Sestini was ejected from the game. Thorold's Merante stopped 40 shots out of the 44 that he faced. The Blackhawks registered one goal on five power play opportunities.