Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Lucan Irish defeated the Lambeth Lancers in a shootout 2-1 (2-1 SO).

The two teams needed six turns to complete the shootout. Lambeth got a shootout goal from Warren Hargraves. Lucan's other shootout goal was scored by Andrew Purdom.

The Irish came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Lucan was down 1-0 after a goal by the Lancers' Nick Griffin at 14:11 in the third period. The Irish knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Nathan Marcil at 19:50 in the third period.

Lucan was led by goalie Andrew Gantner, who finished with 48 saves while allowing one goal. Gantner certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.42 entering the contest.

The Irish did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Lucan puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. The Irish kept Lambeth's goalie busy throughout the game, and Logan Ferrington made 40 saves on 42 shots.

More assists for Lucan came via Mitch Smith and Purdom, who contributed one a piece.

The Lancers' offense operated below they season average. Lambeth averages 4.9 goals per game. The Lancers forced Lucan goalie Gantner to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots.

In addition, Lambeth received assists from Jake Alkins, who had one.

The Irish incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Lambeth incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.