The Welland Jr. Canadians had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-4 win over the Niagara Falls Canucks.

Josh Allan had one goal and three assists to lead Welland. Allan scored on the power play 12:40 into the first period to make the score 3-0 Welland. A cross checking penalty on Austin Wright had put the Jr. Canadians on the power play. Kris Melna provided the assist.

Welland forced Canucks' netminders to work without much rest, taking 49 shots and forcing 41 saves. Joseph Murdaca made 30 stops and Dylan Pietrangelo made 11. The Jr. Canadians' goal total was higher than their season average. Welland averages 3.8 goals per game. The Jr. Canadians' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Welland finished with 26 penalty minutes.

Welland additionally got points from Brayden Stortz, who also registered one goal and two assists, Mitch Reid, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Jack Fitzgerald, who also had one goal and one assist, and Melna, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Jake Shaw also scored for Welland. More assists for Welland came via Max Cipriano, Matt Cuglietta, and Cameron Aitken, who each chipped in one and Adam Barron and Gabe Ruggi, who contributed two each.

Niagara Falls kept the Jr. Canadians' goalie busy throughout the game, and Hunter Johnson made 27 saves on 31 shots. The Canucks could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 64 minutes in penalties during the game.

Niagara Falls was helped by Frank Pucci, who registered one goal. Pucci scored 1:55 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Welland. Nigel Slade picked up the assist. Niagara Falls also got points from Mac Hollowell, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Niagara Falls also had goals scored by Matthew Mannella and Zack Lansfield, who each put in one. In addition, Niagara Falls received assists from Matthew Baldinelli, who had two and Trevor Simonick and Cesare Caldaroni, who each chipped in one.

Welland registered three goals on seven power play opportunities. The Canucks registered one goal on four power play opportunities.