Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Gloucester Rangers defeated the Kanata Stallions in a shootout 3-2 (1-0 SO).

Gloucester overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Rangers was down 2-1 after a goal by Kanata's Devin Fullum at 14:35 in the second period. Gloucester tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Zackhary Salloum at 15:00 in the third period.

The Rangers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Stallions to score on any of their three power plays. Gloucester forced Kanata goalie Brian Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

The Rangers were helped by Ryan Kuffner, who registered one goal. Kuffner scored 1:43 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Gloucester. Matt Foget assisted on the tally. More assists for Gloucester came via Vincent Guimond and Adam Beveridge, who each chipped in one.

The Stallions stifled Gloucester's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Kanata kept the Rangers' goalie busy throughout the game, and David Richer made 35 saves on 37 shots.

Ethan MacLean also scored for Kanata. In addition, Kanata received assists from Domenic Camastra, Ian Johnston, and Nic Marchand, who contributed one each.

Gloucester incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Brian Wilson made 37 saves for the Stallions on 39 shots. Kanata incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Stallions ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matthew Tozer was ejected from the game.