Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Wheatley Sharks defeated the Essex 73s in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

Wheatley overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Sharks was down 3-2 after a power play goal by Essex's Alex Garon at 18:49 in the third period. Wheatley tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Brendon Anger at 9:52 in the third period.

In the losing effort, the 73s were paced by Garon, who registered two goals. Garon scored the first of his two goals at 10:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Essex. Garon's next tally made the score Essex with 1:11 left in the third period. Essex had taken the advantage when the Sharks' Scott Florence got sent off for high sticking. Corey Beaulieu picked up the assist.

Wheatley forced the 73s goalie Jacob Kment to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

The Sharks were helped by Jon Woelk, who racked up one goal. Woelk scored 7:55 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Cale Phibbs assisted on the tally. More assists for Wheatley came via Brett Babkirk, who had one.

Essex's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Wheatley power plays. The 73s were held below their usual level of production. Essex averages 5.4 goals per game. The 73s' offense rang up 36 shots on Wheatley's net.

Essex also got a goal from Tyler Scott as well. In addition, Essex received assists from Philip Janikowski and Daniel McIntyre, who each chipped in one.

The Sharks' Conner MacKinnon stopped 34 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Wheatley incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kment recorded 30 saves for Essex. The 73s incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. For Essex, Chad Hedrick was ejected from the game.