Niagara Falls rebounded from a one-goal deficit to tie Ancaster,.

The Avalanche excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Ancaster could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Avalanche average 4.0 goals per game. The Canucks were unable to stop Ancaster from sending pucks towards the net, and the Avalanche eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Ancaster was led by Ben Hughes, who scored the team's only goal. Hughes scored on the power play 17:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ancaster. The Avalanche had gotten the advantage when Niagara Falls' Peter Falivena was sent off for tripping. Ryan Knill assisted on the tally.

The Canucks were held below their usual level of production. Niagara Falls puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game. The Canucks forced Ancaster goalie Cole Ceci to work between the pipes, taking 48 shots.

Niagara Falls was led by Kevin Boyd, who scored the team's only goal. Boyd scored short handed 10:57 into the third period to make the score 1-1. A high sticking call on Zack Lansfield put the Canucks on the penalty kill. Luke Laurin picked up the assist.

The Avalanche's Ceci stopped 47 shots out of the 48 that he faced. Ancaster totaled 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors and two majors and went 1-for-5 on the power play. Team's Cole Nagy and Joshua Pace were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game. Adam Dentico rejected 36 shots on goal for Niagara Falls. The Canucks ended with 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors and two majors. For Niagara Falls, Taggart Ledyard, Tanner Allen, and Scott Grieve were ejected from the contest.