The Amherstburg Admirals' Blake Rutckyj had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing one assist in his team's 7-4 win over the Alvinston Flyers.

Rutckyj found the back of the net 5:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Amherstburg and again while 9:36 into the first to make the score 3-2 Alvinston.

Alvinston was stymied by Amherstburg netminder Klinton Kenney, who stopped 28 shots during the victory. Kenney certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.17 entering the contest.

The Admirals pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 18 penalty minutes.

Amherstburg made the Flyers' netminders to work between the pipes, racking up 33 shots and forcing 26 saves. Brad Jacklin made 20 stops and Brett Avery made six. The Admirals excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Amherstburg bested its season scoring average. The Admirals have scored at the pace of 4.2 goals per game during the current campaign. Amherstburg got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Amherstburg also got points from Kyler Carter, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Luke Gagnon, who also had one goal and one assist. Zack Brown also scored for Amherstburg. Other players who recorded assists for Amherstburg were Thomas Eady, who had three and Cody Leeming, Mark Sobocan, Ryan Jones, Brett Beattie, and Chad Copeland, who each chipped in one.

The Admirals were unable to stop Alvinston from sending pucks towards the net, and the Flyers eventually piled up 45 shots on goal.

Alvinston was helped by Chad Vaneyk, who registered one goal. Vaneyk scored 8:54 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Alvinston. Sam MacGee picked up the assist. Alvinston additionally got points from Sam Vokes, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Alvinston also got a goal from Dan Warner as well. In addition, Alvinston received assists from Clint Rose, Tyler Kettler, Dylan Lightfoot, and Sebastian Ty, who contributed one a piece.

Amherstburg registered two goals on four power play opportunities. The Flyers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.