Toronto Marlies took the lead against Oakville Rangers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Eric Russell had a great game for Toronto Marlies, netting two goals. Russell found the back of the net on the power play 1:20 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Toronto Marlies and again while 11:57 into the third to make the score 3-1 Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Marlies put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Oakville Rangers to score on any of its three power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for Toronto Marlies were Matthew Wong, who had two and Jamie Drysdale and Michael Bianconi, who each chipped in one.

Toronto Marlies' defense shut down Oakville Rangers' forwards for much of the game, and Oakville Rangers got off only 11 shots during the contest.

Oakville Rangers was led by Ryan Brown, who scored the team's only goal. Brown scored 11:29 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Toronto Marlies. Tanner Kelly picked up the assist.

Connor Mackenzie rejected 10 shots on goal for Toronto Marlies. Toronto Marlies incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Davis Tolnai recorded 20 saves for Oakville Rangers. Oakville Rangers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.