The game between the Belle River Canadiens and the Essex 73s was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Belle River emerged with a 6-4 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jason Clarke secured the win for the Canadiens with a goal in the third period.

Belle River was paced by Clarke, who racked up one goal and one assist. Clarke scored 10:43 into the third period to make the score 5-4 Belle River. Derek Haskell picked up the assist.

The Canadiens racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 11 minors and one major for 47 minutes in penalty time. Belle River had been averaging 24.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Canadiens' offense rang up 32 shots on Essex's net.

Belle River additionally got points from Billy Eansor, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Mike Ditty, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Donnovan Plummer also scored for Belle River. More assists for Belle River came via Branden Larocque, James Shelton, Chris DiNatale, and Richard Dunning, who contributed one a piece.

The 73s were often in penalty trouble, totaling 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. Essex surpassed its season average of 23.0 penalty minutes per game. The 73s kept Belle River's goalie busy throughout the game, and Zakk Olvin made 35 saves on 39 shots.

Essex was led by Dylan Solecki, who registered one goal and one assist. Solecki scored on the power play 12:35 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Belle River. The 73s earned a power play opportunity when DiNatale was put in the box for roughing. Tyler Raymont provided the assist. Essex also got a goal from Jordan Brohman as well. Other players who recorded assists for Essex were Colin Moore, who had one and Aaron Thibert, who had two.

The Canadiens registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Belle River ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Andrew Synnott was ejected from the game. Essex's Trevor Wheaton stopped 26 shots out of the 31 that he faced. The 73s registered three goals on nine power play opportunities. For Essex, Chad Hedrick was ejected from the game.