The game between the Waterloo Siskins and the Stratford Cullitons was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Waterloo emerged with a 4-3 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Keigan Goetz at 13:21 of the third period.

The Siskins were sparked by Goetz, who had one goal.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 20:00 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

Waterloo was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. The Siskins had been averaging 26.0 minutes in penalties per game. Waterloo was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on nine chances.

Waterloo also got points from Adam Campagnolo, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Waterloo also got a goal from Evan Buehler as well. More assists for Waterloo came via Ryan Doucette, James Soper, Ted Anstett, Christian Mroczkowski, and Daniel Hanlon, who each chipped in one.

The Stratford penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 23.0 minutes per game the Cullitons had been spending in the box.

Stratford was helped by Andrew Barton, who grabbed one goal. Barton scored on the power play 15:20 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Stratford. The Cullitons earned a power play opportunity when Connor Voigt was put in the box for abuse of officials. Ryan Watson picked up the assist. Stratford additionally got points from Ryker Killins, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Mitch Brooks also scored for Stratford. In addition, Stratford received assists from Shane O Brien and Trevor Sauder, who contributed one a piece.

PJ Bridges made 23 saves for the Siskins on 26 shots. For Waterloo, Anstett was ejected from the game. Nick Caldwell recorded 16 saves for Stratford. The Cullitons registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Stratford ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brooks was ejected from the game.