The Brampton Bombers could not stop the Stratford Cullitons' Tyson Baker, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-4 win.

Baker notched his first tally 8:33 into the second period. He then added goals at 12:47 into the second and at 19:35 into the second.

Brampton fell victim to a deadly Stratford power play, which ripped the Bombers for four goals.

Brampton was unable to stop the Cullitons from sending pucks towards the net, and Stratford eventually piled up 44 shots on goal. The Cullitons' goal total was higher than their season average. Stratford averages 4.1 goals per game. The Cullitons' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Stratford also got points from Joe Leahy, who also had two goals and one assist, Jack Scanlan, who also racked up one goal and two assists, and Hayden Broomhead, who also tallied two goals and three assists. Other players who recorded assists for Stratford were Zach Van Louwe, who had one and Deven Kropf, Quinton Haddock, and Justin Graham, who each chipped in two.

The Bombers struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 28 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

Brampton was led by Brad Bollert, who registered two goals. Bollert scored the first of his two goals at 1:09 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Brampton. Yianni Liarakos assisted on the tally. Bollert's next tally made the score 2-0 Brampton with 18:24 left in the first period. Liarakos picked up the assist. Brampton additionally got points from Liarakos, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Carmine Vietri also scored for Brampton. More assists for Brampton came via Cameron Cruickshank, who had one and Lucas Toth, who had two.

Carson Poulin made 16 saves for Stratford on 20 shots. The Cullitons incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors. Jason Rhynold rejected 36 shots on goal for the Bombers. Brampton registered one goal on six power play opportunities.