The Hanover Barons tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Wingham Ironmen would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

Wingham took a 4-1 lead during the second period, only to have Hanover storm back on a Denver Hill goal 4:13 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

The Barons' power play was ineffective against the Ironmen's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Wingham forced Hanover's goaltenders to work all game long, ripping 46 shots and forcing 42 saves. Ben Errington made 20 stops and Cam Harron made 22. The Ironmen found themselves short handed often, totaling 30 penalty minutes and allowing 10 power plays.

Wingham was helped by Travis Donaldson, who registered one goal. Donaldson scored 16:56 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Wingham. Greg Scott provided the assist. Others who scored for Wingham included Keaton Willis, Justin Jacklin, and Aaron Armstrong, who scored one goal each. More assists for Wingham came via Brett Brophy, Jamie Huber, and Ryan McNeil, who each chipped in one.

The Barons excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Hanover kept the Ironmen's goalie busy throughout the game, and Nathan Watson made 29 saves on 31 shots.

Hanover also got a goal from Justin Graham as well. Other players who recorded assists for Hanover were Andrew Scott and Jarrett Kuntz, who contributed one a piece.

The Barons incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.