The Amherstburg Admirals came close to giving away a three-goal lead to the Lakeshore Canadiens, but did just enough to escape with a 5-3 victory.

Amherstburg led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Admirals' James Brooks scored at 4:26 in the third period to put Amherstburg up 4-1.

Mark Gangnon had two goals and one assist to lead the Admirals. Gangnon scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:53 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Amherstburg. Amherstburg earned a power play opportunity when Nick Tavolieri was put in the box for high sticking. Brooks assisted on the tally. Gangnon's next tally on the power play made the score 3-0 Amherstburg with 7:02 left in the first period.

The Admirals pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Amherstburg's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Lakeshore power plays.

Amherstburg additionally got points from Brooks, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Amherstburg also had goals scored by Marshal Laing and Luke Gangnon, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Amherstburg were Brett Banwell, who had one and Jordan Luciw, who had two.

Lakeshore kept the Admirals' goalie busy throughout the game, and Arren Romeril made 45 saves on 48 shots. The defensemen of the Canadiens were also effective in Amherstburg's zone, and came away with two goals.

Lakeshore was helped by Logan Percy, who registered one goal. Percy scored 10:52 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Amherstburg. Hunter Corp picked up the assist. Lakeshore also got points from Corp, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Lakeshore also got a goal from Michael Long as well. In addition, Lakeshore received assists from Brad Carroll, who had one.

The Admirals registered one goal on four power play opportunities. The Canadiens took out Colin Tetreault after he had made 12 saves and installed John Jeffries in goal, where he finished with 13 saves and the loss. Lakeshore incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.