The xNorth York Rangers gutted out a close 4-2 win against the xToronto Lakeshore Patriots.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Power Brody secured the win for xNorth York with a goal in the second period.

The Rangers were led by Brandon Gaudette, who finished with one goal and one assist. Gaudette scored 14:17 into the third period to make the score 3-1 xNorth York. Ted Hunt picked up the assist.

xNorth York's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four xToronto Lakeshore power plays. The defensemen of the Rangers were also effective in xToronto Lakeshore's zone, and came away with two goals.

xNorth York additionally got points from Matthew Whittaker, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Alex Leader also scored for xNorth York. Other players who recorded assists for xNorth York were Patrick Piacentini and Liam Kerins, who contributed one a piece.

The Patriots were helped by Nicholas Ursitti, who registered one goal. Ursitti scored 9:24 into the second period to make the score 1-0 xToronto Lakeshore. Andreas Tsogkas provided the assist. xToronto Lakeshore also got points from Tsogkas, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for xToronto Lakeshore came via Brandon Willett, Nathan Feric, and Michael Prapavessis, who each chipped in one.

Jason Pucciarelli recorded 25 saves for xNorth York. The Rangers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jeremy Helvig made 21 saves for xToronto Lakeshore on 24 shots. The Patriots incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.