The Essex 73s relied on the scoring touch of Nick Mainella, who netted two goals, to beat the Amherstburg Admirals, 7-3.

Mainella's tallies came on the power play at 11:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Essex and on the power play 19:01 into the first to make the score 3-1 Essex.

Essex was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 18.0 minutes per game the 73s had been spending in the box. Essex's offense rang up 40 shots on Amherstburg's net. The 73s' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Essex additionally got points from Tyler Scott, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Matthew Hebert, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Essex included William Stadder, Anthony Cristofaro, and Daniel McIntyre, who each put in one. More assists for Essex came via Matthew Rosati, Matt Zelko, and Dallas Pereira, who contributed one each and Jordan Ryan, Phil Janikowski, and Daniel Slipchuk, who each chipped in two.

The Admirals kept Essex's goalie busy throughout the game, and Noah Hedrick made 30 saves on 33 shots. Amherstburg could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 29 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Admirals were helped by Jordan Luciw, who registered one goal. Luciw scored on the power play 15:33 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Essex. Amherstburg had gotten the advantage when the 73s' Ryan was sent off for roughing. James Brooks picked up the assist. Amherstburg also had goals scored by Brett Banwell and Mark Sobocan, who scored one goal each. In addition, Amherstburg received assists from Cody Leeming, Mark Gangnon, and Luke Gangnon, who contributed one each.

Essex registered two goals on six power play opportunities. The 73s ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Janikowski was ejected from the game. The Admirals' Arren Romeril stopped 33 shots out of the 40 that he faced. Amherstburg registered one goal on four power play opportunities. For the Admirals, Marshal Laing was ejected from the game.