The St. Catharines Falcons used a sparkling performance by Joel Horodziejczyk to take down the Welland Jr. Canadians, as the netminder did not allow a goal in St. Catharines' 1-0 shutout victory.

Broderick Kelly's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 10:07 in the third period. Tyler Hildebrandt provided the assist.

Welland's power play was ineffective against the Falcons' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

St. Catharines stifled the Jr. Canadians' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Falcons could not produce up to their normal offensive output. St. Catharines puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. The Falcons found themselves short handed often, totaling 34 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for St. Catharines were Griffin Roubos, who had one.

Welland excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. The Jr. Canadians did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Welland averages 2.8 goals per game.

Joel Horodziejczyk made 28 saves for St. Catharines on 28 shots. The Falcons ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brandon Vuic was ejected from the game. Chris Janzen rejected 28 shots on goal for the Jr. Canadians. Welland incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.