Cobourg came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Whitby, but did just enough to escape with a 5-3 victory.

Cobourg led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Cobourg's Nick Ainsworth scored at 13:25 in the second period to put Cobourg up 5-2.

Cobourg was paced by Tanner Sheppard, who had one goal. Sheppard scored 12:38 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Cobourg. Mac Lowry assisted on the tally.

Cobourg also had goals scored by Tyler Doyle and Davis Park, who each put in one. In addition, Cobourg received assists from Noah Doyle, Alex Mercier, and Beau Petrohelos, who each chipped in one.

Whitby was led by Shane Bull, who registered one goal and one assist. Bull scored 8:40 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Cobourg. Others who scored for Whitby included Bryce Patterson and Noah Bull, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Whitby were Graeme McCrory, who had two.

Cobourg incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Whitby incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.