In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the St. Thomas Stars escaped with a 5-3 victory over the Chatham Maroons.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Matt Simsons' goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

St. Thomas was led by Simsons, who had one goal and one assist. Simsons scored on the power play 18:34 into the third period to make the score 4-3 St. Thomas. The Stars had gotten the advantage when Chatham's Jake Flegel was sent off for fighting. Colin Mooney picked up the assist.

The Maroons were unable to stop St. Thomas from sending pucks towards the net, and the Stars eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. St. Thomas' penalty kill was ineffective, and let in three goals to Chatham's power play unit.

St. Thomas additionally got points from Drew Collinson, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. St. Thomas also got a goal from Scott Mitchell as well. Other players who recorded assists for St. Thomas were Ryan Hamelin and Martin Kudla, who contributed one a piece.

The Maroons forced the Stars goalie Donald Edwards to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Chatham was helped by Eric Palazzolo, who finished with one goal. Palazzolo scored on the power play 12:36 into the second period to make the score 2-2. A unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Ashton Waters had put the Maroons on the power play. Sean Myers assisted on the tally. Chatham also got points from Nate Pietens, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Brayden Hopkins also scored for Chatham. In addition, Chatham received assists from Morris Branden, Michael Verboom, and Alexander Morgan, who each chipped in one.

St. Thomas' Edwards stopped 37 shots out of the 40 that he faced. The Stars incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Scott Tricker rejected 28 shots on goal for Chatham. The Maroons ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. For Chatham, Flegel was ejected from the game.