Drake Hart had two points to lead the Thorold Blackhawks to a 6-3 victory over the Port Colborne Pirates.

Thorold's offense rang up 45 shots on Port Colborne's net.

Thorold additionally got points from Kevin Lavoie, who also tallied two goals and one assist and Roger Sherwood, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Thorold included Chris Goulet and Ryan Sarris, who each put in one. More assists for Thorold came via Joe Mitchell, who had two, Kyle Tanev, who had three, and Brendan Polasek, Matt Pizzo, and Zach McQuade, who each chipped in one.

The Pirates were helped by Brock Ackerman, who finished with one goal. Ackerman scored on the power play 9:40 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Thorold. Port Colborne had gotten the advantage when the Blackhawks' Hart was sent off for high sticking. Charlie Izaguirre picked up the assist. Port Colborne also had goals scored by James Mewse-Detrich and Dakota Kingston, who scored one goal each. In addition, Port Colborne received assists from Mack Steele, who had two and Cody Mintz, Ryall Ledyard, and DYLAN BURDICK, who contributed one a piece.

Brendan Polasek made 23 saves for Thorold on 26 shots. The Blackhawks incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. For Thorold, Francesco Gigliotti was ejected from the game. Mitchell Knight recorded 39 saves for the Pirates. Port Colborne incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.