Emerson Verrier stood on his head and made 32 saves to lead the Niagara Falls Canucks to a 4-1 victory over the Fort Erie Meteors.

Niagara Falls was sparked by Cole Vinnai, who tallied one goal. Vinnai scored on the power play 7:55 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Niagara Falls. The Canucks had taken the advantage when Fort Erie's Braden Kavaratzis got sent off for slashing. Garrett Gallardi assisted on the tally.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 18:46 into the second period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

Niagara Falls stifled the Meteors' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Fort Erie was unable to stop the Canucks from sending pucks towards the net, and Niagara Falls eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Niagara Falls additionally got points from Johnny Curran, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Niagara Falls also had goals scored by Vito Scaringi and Billy Saxton, who each put in one. In addition, Niagara Falls received assists from Denis Creighton, who had two and Austin Wright, Mitch McIntosh, Frank Nemeth, and Marcus Michalski, who each chipped in one.

The Meteors were held below their usual level of production. Fort Erie averages 3.2 goals per game. The Meteors forced the Canucks goalie Verrier to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Fort Erie was led by Nicolas Giancola, who scored the team's only goal. Giancola scored 9:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Fort Erie. Kavaratzis provided the assist.

Niagara Falls totaled 45 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. For the Canucks, Nolan Dunn was ejected from the game. Liam Conway made 35 saves for the Meteors on 37 shots. Fort Erie totaled 41 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-5 on the power play. The Meteors ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Jared Marino was ejected from the game.