The Port Stanley Sailors came close to giving away a three-goal lead to the Thamesford Trojans, but did just enough to escape with a 7-6 victory.

Port Stanley led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Sailors' Tyler Beaulieu's scored at 7:49 in the second period to put Port Stanley up 5-2.

The Sailors forced Trojans' goalies to work without much rest, racking up 45 shots and forcing 38 saves. James Champagne made 28 stops and Grayson Templeman made 10. Port Stanley's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, the Sailors average 4.3 goals per contest. Port Stanley could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Sailors were helped by Taylor McArthur, who had one goal. McArthur scored 6:17 into the third period to make the score 7-5 Port Stanley. Mark Brisson picked up the assist. Port Stanley also got points from Ryan McDonnell, who also had one goal and one assist, Luke McGuire, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Beaulieu, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Port Stanley included Derek Finlay, who had one and Tanner Turley, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Port Stanley were Dan Gordon, who had two and Zak Jukna, Drew Eaton, Tyson Corkum, and Findley Brandon, who contributed one a piece.

Thamesford was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on 10 chances.

The Trojans were helped by Dylan Salter, who registered four goals and one assist. Thamesford additionally got points from Beau Diloreto, who also finished with one goal and four assists and Dylan Black, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. More assists for Thamesford came via James Toye, Dakota Hill, Brent Kipfer, Jorden Travis APM, and Mitch Davies, who each chipped in one.

Brandon Garner rejected 23 shots on goal for Port Stanley. The Sailors registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Thamesford incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.