Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as DURHAM WEST defeated OAKVILLE in a shootout 2-1 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. OAKVILLE got a shootout goal from Loren Gabel. In addition to the clincher, DURHAM WEST got a shootout goal from Maria Dominico.

With the win, DURHAM WEST avoided elimination to make the series score 2-2 in the best of five series.

DURHAM WEST came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. DURHAM WEST fell behind 1-0 after a goal by OAKVILLE's Gabel at 7:46 in the third period. DURHAM WEST knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Dakota Waites at 18:15 in the third period.

DURHAM WEST excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

In addition, DURHAM WEST received assists from Emily Jukosky, who had one.

Other players who recorded assists for OAKVILLE were Amy Curlew, who had one.

Rebecca Clark rejected 23 shots on goal for DURHAM WEST. DURHAM WEST incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Daniela Paniccia made 23 saves for OAKVILLE on 24 shots. OAKVILLE incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.