The xSt. Thomas Stars was within striking distance after one period, but the xSarnia Legionnaires put the pedal down in the second en route to a 7-2 victory.

xSarnia pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

The Legionnaires were sparked by Riley Babkirk, who tallied one goal and one assist. Babkirk scored 2:53 into the second period to make the score 2-0 xSarnia. Riley Roberts assisted on the tally.

xSarnia forced Stars' goalies to work without much rest, launching 34 shots and forcing 27 saves. Nikolas Dampier made 11 stops and Dane Gubbels made 16. The Legionnaires' goal total was higher than their season average. xSarnia averages 4.5 goals per game.

xSarnia additionally got points from Cody Trowell, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for xSarnia included Ryan Vendramin, who had three and Josh Kestner and Brandon Layman, who scored one goal each. In addition, xSarnia received assists from Nathan Mater, Hayden Allen, Brad Campbell, and Tyler Prong, who contributed one a piece and Curtis Crombeen and Thomas Moxley, who each chipped in two.

xSt. Thomas also had goals scored by Spencer Hutchinson and John Warren, who each put in one. More assists for xSt. Thomas came via Alex Morgan, Braden Hellems, Carson Brookshaw, and Aiden Jamieson, who contributed one a piece.

Hunter Johnson recorded 25 saves for the Legionnaires. xSarnia registered two goals on six power play opportunities. For the Legionnaires, Kestner was ejected from the game. xSt. Thomas incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.