In a thrilling Ontario Hockey League matchup, the Erie Otters narrowly defeated the Barrie Colts 2-1, with Malcolm Spence netting the decisive goal early in the third period. Matthew Schaefer contributed another goal for Erie, while Barrie's Beau Jelsma found the net.

In other action, the North Bay Battalion edged the Ottawa 67's 3-2, thanks to Shamar Moses' late third-period goal. The Kingston Frontenacs triumphed over the Peterborough Petes 6-4, highlighted by Tyler Hopkins' two goals.

The Niagara Icedogs secured a 4-3 victory against the Oshawa Generals, with Andrei Loshko scoring the winning goal. Meanwhile, the Windsor Spitfires dominated the Owen Sound Attack 7-5, led by Jack Nesbitt's hat trick.