The North York Rangers tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Toronto Junior Canadiens would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

A goal by David Friedmann put Toronto up 3-0 in the third period, but North York pulled to within two on Adam Valadao's tally 19:22 into the third period.

After the loss made the series score 2-1 in the best of five series, the Rangers face elimination next time out.

The Junior Canadiens were led by goalie Jamie Phillips, who finished with 41 saves while allowing one goal. Phillips certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.35 entering the contest.

Toronto's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four North York power plays.

North York could not produce up to it normal offensive output. The Rangers average five goals per game. North York forced the Junior Canadiens goalie Phillips to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

Toronto was helped by Matt Carey, who finished with one goal and one assist. Carey scored 15:00 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Toronto. Joseph Santino picked up the assist. Toronto also got points from Friedmann, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Matt Galati also scored for Toronto. In addition, Toronto received assists from Michael Whiteside and Peter Kazakis, who contributed one each.

More assists for North York came via Corey Kalk and Luke Colavecchia, who each chipped in one.

The Junior Canadiens stifled the Rangers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

In addition, North York received assists from.

Toronto additionally got points from. Toronto got a goal from Galati as well. Other players who recorded assists for Toronto were.

Toronto incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Leo Podolsky turned away 27 pucks between the pipes for North York. The Rangers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.

The Junior Canadiens registered one goal on two power play opportunities.