The Cumberland Grads used a sparkling performance by Thierry Messervier to take down the Brockville Braves, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Cumberland's 7-0 shutout victory.

The Grads got the win thanks to a great game by Martin Frechette, who had two goals and one assist. Frechette scored the first of his two goals at 2:15 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cumberland. Matthieu Franche picked up the assist. Frechette's next tally made the score 7-0 Cumberland with 13:23 left in the third period. Cumberland earned a power play opportunity when Jesse Kestenbaum was put in the box for tripping. Shawn Cameron assisted on the tally.

The Grads forced Braves' goaltenders to work between the pipes, totaling 42 shots and forcing 35 saves. Michael Cerasuolo made 25 stops and Henry Johnson made 10. Cumberland stifled Brockville's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Grads' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Braves. Cumberland allows 2.5 goals per game. The Grads' goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Cumberland averages 4.3 goals per contest.

Cumberland additionally got points from Adam Dauda, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Cameron, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Cumberland also got a goal from Tyler Barban as well. In addition, Cumberland received assists from Sam Tremblay, Branden Makara, and Simon Besner, who contributed one each and Ethan Wensink, Michael Larose, and Costa Georgitsos, who each chipped in two.

Brockville's offense operated below its season average. The Braves average 2.8 goals per game.

Thierry Messervier made 28 saves for the Grads on 28 shots. Cumberland incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Brockville incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.