The Niagara Riverhawks tried to dig themselves out of a three-goal hole, but the Glanbrook Rangers held on for a 4-2 victory.

A goal by Curtis Zahorodni put Glanbrook up 4-1 in the third period, but Niagara pulled to within two on Jarrod Peacock's tally 15:47 into the third period.

The Riverhawks' power play was ineffective against the Rangers' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Niagara was unable to stop Glanbrook from sending pucks towards the net, and the Rangers eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. Glanbrook could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Rangers were helped by Cole Anderson, who tallied one goal. Anderson scored 7:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Glanbrook. Cameron Lapointe assisted on the tally. Glanbrook also had goals scored by Nicholas Sherwood and Zac Brawell AP, who scored one goal each. In addition, Glanbrook received assists from Justin Whitwell, who had two and Michael Fortino, Chris Haigh, Josh Pace, Jeff May, and Brad Parish, who contributed one each.

Niagara also got a goal from Andrew Somerville as well. Other players who recorded assists for Niagara were Dawson Ethier, Alex Cipriano, Robert Shaw, and Josh Mallory, who each chipped in one.

Matthew Venturelli rejected 26 shots on goal for Glanbrook. The Rangers registered one goal on five power play opportunities. The Riverhawks' Scott Charanduk stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Niagara incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.