Daniel Mannella recorded a shutout against the Hamilton Red Wings as the Oakville Blades picked up a 1-0 win.

Ross Sloan's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 8:09 in the second period. Kamil Tkaczuk assisted on the tally.

Oakville was sparked by Sloan, who grabbed one goal.

The Blades stifled Hamilton's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakville did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Blades put an average of 4.0 pucks into the net per game. Oakville was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. The Blades average 2.4 goals allowed per game.

The Red Wings put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Oakville to score on any of its five power plays. Hamilton's offense operated below its season average. The Red Wings average 3.4 goals per game. Hamilton forced the Blades goalie Mannella to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Daniel Mannella made 31 saves for Oakville on 31 shots. The Blades incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Mark Sinclair rejected 28 shots on goal for the Red Wings. Hamilton incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.