The Milton Icehawks beat the Hamilton Red Wings, 4-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Hamilton's power play was ineffective against Milton's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The Icehawks were led by Kane Elliot, who tallied one goal. Elliot scored 1:29 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Milton. Ramon Lopez picked up the assist.

Milton excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. The Icehawks' offense rang up 34 shots on the Red Wings' net.

Milton additionally got points from Riche, who also registered one goal and one assist and Richards, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Lior Goldenberg also scored for Milton. Other players who recorded assists for Milton were Shane Bennett, who had two and Ryan Burns and Stephan Templeton, who each chipped in one.

Hamilton could not produce up to it normal offensive output. The Red Wings average 4.2 goals per game. Hamilton kept Milton's goalie busy throughout the game, and Tyler Lewis made 37 saves on 39 shots.

The Red Wings were led by Connor Bramwell, who finished with two goals. Bramwell scored the first of his two goals at 14 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Milton. Corey Caruso provided the assist. Bramwell's next tally made the score 3-2 Milton with 5:06 left in the third period.

The Icehawks incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Milton ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Troy Saunders was ejected from the game. Corey Foster rejected 30 shots on goal for Hamilton. The Red Wings incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. For Hamilton, Reid was ejected from the game.