The Stratford Cullitons used a sparkling performance by Carson Poulin to take down the Brantford 99ers, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Stratford's 7-0 shutout victory.

Hayden Broomhead had one goal and three assists to lead the Cullitons. Broomhead scored on the power play 10:01 into the third period to make the score 7-0 Stratford. Stratford earned a power play opportunity when Alec Tiley was put in the box for inciting an opponent. Jack Scanlan provided the assist.

The Cullitons forced 99ers' goaltenders to work in net, getting 47 shots and forcing 40 saves. Will Rawski made 27 stops and Tristan Lewis made 13. Stratford put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Brantford to score on any of its five power plays. The Cullitons surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Stratford averages 4.7 goals per game.

Stratford additionally got points from Deven Kropf, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jared Nash, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Scanlan, who also registered one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Stratford included Joe Leahy, Josh Higgins, and Justin Graham, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Stratford were Cooper Stahl, Dylan Lebold, Rob Grant, Zander Pryor, Zach Van Louwe, and Drew Gross, who each chipped in one.

The 99ers did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. Brantford averages 2.8 goals per game. The 99ers kept the Cullitons' goalie busy throughout the game, and Poulin made 31 saves on 31 shots.

Stratford incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brantford incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.