Thorold and Strathroy could not crack each other's defense, and the teams skated to a scoreless tie.

The Blackhawks stifled the Rockets' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Thorold was held below its usual level of production. The Blackhawks average 2.1 goals per game. Thorold's offense rang up 39 shots on Strathroy's net.

The Rockets' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Thorold power plays. Strathroy's offense operated below its season average. The Rockets put an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. Strathroy kept the Blackhawks' goalie busy throughout the game, and Fraser Kirk made 33 saves on 33 shots.

Thorold incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Mat Ouellet rejected 39 shots on goal for the Rockets. Strathroy incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.