Austin Wright netted a hat trick to lead the Niagara Falls Canucks over the St. Catharines Falcons, 6-3.

Wright got on the scoresheet 17:03 into the first period. He then added goals at 7:20 into the second and at 12:18 into the third.

Niagara Falls' penalty kill excelled, as the Canucks gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Niagara Falls stifled St. Catharines' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Canucks surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Niagara Falls averages 3.5 goals per game.

Niagara Falls also got points from Nigel Slade, who also tallied two goals and one assist and Zack Lansfield, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Niagara Falls received assists from Sean Farquharson, who had two and Frank Pucci, Kevin Millejours, Colton Anstey, Trevor Simonick, and Matthew Marsden, who contributed one each.

The Falcons stifled the Canucks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. St. Catharines' offense rang up 37 shots on Niagara Falls' net.

The Falcons were helped by Nick Prestia, who had one goal. Prestia scored 7:24 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Niagara Falls. Tyler Jackson provided the assist. St. Catharines additionally got points from Nicholas Dozzi, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Brady Cranwell also scored for St. Catharines. More assists for St. Catharines came via Josh Miller, Owen Peacock, and Manny Manns, who each chipped in one.

Dylan Pietrangelo made 34 saves for the Canucks on 37 shots. Niagara Falls incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Jonathan D`Ilario recorded 20 saves for St. Catharines. The Falcons incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.