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Trenton found itself down againt Whitby, but battled back to secure to a tie.

The Fury forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 12 minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Whitby had been averaging 16.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Fury's offense rang up 33 shots on the Golden Hawks' net. Whitby had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on nine chances.

The Fury were helped by Matt Fischer, who had one goal. Fischer scored 17:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Whitby. Kevin Dimagno picked up the assist. Jonathan OHara also scored for Whitby. In addition, Whitby received assists from Ryan Sarris and Dakota Kettrick, who contributed one each.

Trenton racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 12 minors and two majors for 34 minutes in penalty time. The Golden Hawks surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. Trenton's offense operated below its season average. The Golden Hawks average 4.8 goals per game. Trenton kept Whitby's goalie busy throughout the game, and Tyler Feaver made 31 saves on 33 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

The Golden Hawks were helped by Braden Hellems, who grabbed one goal. Hellems scored on the power play 15:49 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Trenton had gotten the advantage when the Fury's Scott Kirton was sent off for holding. Kevin Lavoie assisted on the tally. Trenton also got points from Loren Ulett, who also tallied one goal and one assist.

Whitby ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Austin Fischer was ejected from the game. Justin Kapelmaster rejected 31 shots on goal for the Golden Hawks. Trenton registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Team's Braedyn Asselstine and Chrisitian Lloyd were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game.