The Thorold Blackhawks relied on the sparkling performance of Josh Astorino in net to grab a 5-1 win against the Niagara Falls Canucks.

Thorold was led by Cal Davis, who finished with one goal. Davis scored 9:41 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Thorold. Adam Kozlowski provided the assist.

The Blackhawks managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Thorold ended up below its season average of 24.0 penalty minutes per game. The Blackhawks' offense rang up 46 shots on Niagara Falls' net. Thorold surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Blackhawks have scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Thorold additionally got points from Francois Plamondon, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Nick Sacco, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Thorold included Tyler Sehovic and Anthony Postiglione, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Thorold were Anton Trublin, who had one and Rick Eberhart and David D`Agostino, who contributed two each.

The Canucks' offense operated below their season average. Niagara Falls averages 3.2 goals per game. The Canucks forced Thorold goalie Astorino to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Niagara Falls was led by Matthew Marsden, who scored the team's only goal. Marsden scored 4:04 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Frank Pucci assisted on the tally.

Astorino recorded 31 saves for the Blackhawks. Thorold registered one goal on three power play opportunities. The Canucks' Adam Dentico stopped 41 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Niagara Falls incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.