The Stouffville Spirit climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat the Newmarket Hurricanes, 3-2.

Stouffville never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Spirit trailed 2-0 after a goal by Newmarket's Marco Bozzo at 6:29 in the second period. Stouffville tied things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by James Mense-Dietrich at 1:44 in the third period. The Spirit netted the game winner at 12:42 in the third period on a goal by Mense-Dietrich.

The Hurricanes' power play was ineffective against Stouffville's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 7:44 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

The Spirit were often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 45 minutes in penalty time. Stouffville surpassed its season average of 27.0 penalty minutes per game. The Spirit forced Newmarket goalie Dalton Ewing to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Stouffville was led by Spencer Roberts, who registered one goal and one assist. Stouffville also got points from Mense-Dietrich, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Stouffville also got a goal from Ryan DaSilva as well. In addition, Stouffville received assists from Alex Williamson, who had one and Nathan Hudgin, who had two.

The Hurricanes forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Newmarket had been spending in the box.

Ryan Shaw also scored for Newmarket. More assists for Newmarket came via Christian Cella, Ryan Young, and Marty Lawlor, who each chipped in one.

Aaron Taylor rejected 24 shots on goal for the Spirit. Stouffville registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For the Spirit, DaSilva was ejected from the game. The Hurricanes' Ewing stopped 32 shots out of the 35 that he faced. For Newmarket, Aidan Comparelli and Roberto Orlando were ejected from the contest.