The St. Marys Lincolns beat the Lambton Shores Predators, 4-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

St. Marys took over the lead for good with a goal by Ocean Check at 14:50 in the first period. CJ Griffith assisted on the tally.

The Lincolns' penalty kill excelled, as St. Marys gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

The Lincolns were led by Chace Duckworth, who had one goal. Duckworth scored on the power play 16:11 into the second period to make the score 3-1 St. Marys. St. Marys had gotten the advantage when Lambton Shores' Ethan Sarfati was sent off for slashing. Garrett James picked up the assist.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 3:17 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

The Lincolns' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and two majors for 36 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 20.0 minutes per game St. Marys had been spending in the box. The Lincolns forced the Predators goalie Anthony Hurtubise to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. St. Marys outdid its season average for goals scored. The Lincolns have scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

St. Marys additionally got points from James, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jared Lindsay also scored for St. Marys. In addition, St. Marys received assists from Sean O`Brien, who had two and Jack Wieringa, Robert Clifford, Trent Dundas, and Colin Nancekivell, who each chipped in one.

Lambton Shores was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The Predators surpassed its season average of 26.0 penalty minutes per game. St. Marys was unable to stop Lambton Shores from sending pucks towards the net, and the Predators eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

Lambton Shores was helped by Colin Burns, who racked up one goal. Burns scored on the power play 16:52 into the second period to make the score 3-2 St. Marys. A slashing penalty on O`Brien had put the Predators on the power play. Ryan Fraser assisted on the tally. Lambton Shores also got a goal from Calvin Hughson as well. Other players who recorded assists for Lambton Shores were Franco Sproviero and Brett Corrigan, who contributed one each.

Andrew Masters recorded 46 saves for the Lincolns. St. Marys registered one goal on five power play opportunities. For the Lincolns, Matt McGall and Jordan Winter were ejected from the contest. Lambton Shores' Hurtubise stopped 29 shots out of the 33 that he faced. The Predators ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Adam Wammes was ejected from the game.