Kyle Dawson led the way with 6 goals and 2 assists. Cory Burr had a hat trick in the win. Brayden Bell picked up the victory in goal turning aside 41 shots.
The loss snapped the Bengals 11 game winning streak. Game 2 in the best of 5 affair will take place in Hamilton Sunday afternoon.
Game 3 will be back in Wallaceburg next Saturday afternoon.