After a scoreless first period, the Warriors jumped out to a 2-0 lead early in the second.

Adam Montgomery scored just 17 seconds into the period, assisted by Greg Bryl and Mike Kavangh.

Just over two minutes later, Jason Popek jammed one home on a pretty feed from Jordan Poole and David Ruberto.

Mike Stone brought the Falcons to within one goal at the midway mark of the period. Steven Ceccanese and Brad Jackson earned the helpers.

The Warriors were quick on the board once again to open the third period, as Kavanagh tipped a shot from the point on the power play to give Stoney Creek a two-goal cushion. Cayle Creen and Bryl earned the assists.

At the 6:13 mark of the third, Chris Garbacz closed the gap to one goal, assisted by Brandon McGregor.

Despite a flurry of offence in the final three minutes, the Falcons were unable to tie the game. Warriors goaltender Dylan Ellis was spectacular in net, turned aside all rubber sent his way.

The Falcons pulled goaltender Steele DeFazio with just over a minute left in the game. Despite the extra attacker, Bryl was able to squeeze by the Falcons’ defence and pot an empty net goal to give the Warriors a 4-2 victory.

The win allowed the Warriors to move into third place, one point ahead of Welland.

The Warriors are back in action tonight, with a tilt against the first-place Niagara Falls Canucks.

On Saturday, the Warriors will complete their three-games in three-nights schedule by hosting Port Colborne at Valley Park Arena. Game time is 7:30 p.m.