The Newmarket Hurricanes relied on the scoring touch of Justin Maiolino, who netted two goals, to beat the Toronto Junior Canadiens, 7-3.

Newmarket's penalty kill excelled, as the Hurricanes gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Newmarket's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, the Hurricanes average 4.1 goals per contest. Newmarket took advantage of Toronto's penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities.

Newmarket also got points from Nik Coric, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Ryan Kruss, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Newmarket included Kyle Stephan, Sam Hu, and Brandon Francisco, who scored one goal each. In addition, Newmarket received assists from Cameron Nicoll, who had two, Shaquille Hickey, who had three, and Trevor Petersen, Ian Farrell, and Ferdinando Colella, who each chipped in one.

The Junior Canadiens kept the Hurricanes' goalie busy throughout the game, and Bo Bessette made 28 saves on 31 shots.

Toronto was helped by Michael Cuddemi, who finished with one goal. Cuddemi scored 2:38 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Kennedy Duguid assisted on the tally. Toronto also had goals scored by Mark Spadafora and Aaron Spivak, who each put in one. More assists for Toronto came via Cody Thompson, Alex DiCarlo (APM), Daniel Harquail, and Anthony Repaci, who contributed one a piece.

Newmarket incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Nathan Colitto recorded 20 saves for the Junior Canadiens. Toronto incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.