The Alvinston Flyers could not stop the Blenheim Blades' Derek Muzzatti, who tallied a hat trick in a 6-3 win.

Muzzatti got on the scoresheet 5:42 into the second period. He then added goals at 1:18 into the third and at 1:23 into the third.

Blenheim's penalty kill excelled, as the Blades gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Blenheim forced Flyers' netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, taking 42 shots and forcing 36 saves. Brett Avery made 23 stops and Cam MacAlpine made 13. The Blades found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Blenheim has scored at the pace of 3.2 goals per game during the current campaign.

Blenheim additionally got points from Dylan Muzzatti, who also had one goal and four assists and Jordan Durston, who also registered one goal and one assist. Phillip Clarke also scored for Blenheim. More assists for Blenheim came via Doug Ross, Lucas Hickey, Bryan Boersma, Ben Pataki, and Blair Derynck, who contributed one each.

Alvinston excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. The Flyers kept the Blades' goalie busy throughout the game, and Klinton Kenney made 35 saves on 38 shots.

Alvinston was led by Kirklin Dorman, who racked up one goal and one assist. Dorman scored on the power play 12:00 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Flyers had gained a power play chance when Mike Myers was whistled for interference. Jordan Hayes assisted on the tally. Alvinston also had goals scored by Joe Archer and Josh Moore, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Alvinston were Brady Swan, Eric Marsh, Karsten Berg, and Kole Keating, who each chipped in one.

Blenheim incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Alvinston incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.