In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Toronto Lakeshore Patriots escaped with a 3-2 victory over the North York Rangers.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Kyle Dutra's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Dutra had one goal and two assists to lead Toronto Lakeshore. Dutra scored 19:48 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Toronto Lakeshore. Alex D Oliveira picked up the assist.

The Patriots' offense rang up 32 shots on North York's net. Toronto Lakeshore could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Toronto Lakeshore also got a goal from Dylan Carter as well. In addition, Toronto Lakeshore received assists from Brandon Willett and Kevin Pietrobon, who each chipped in one.

The Rangers stifled the Patriots' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. North York's offense operated below it season average. The Rangers put an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game.

North York was led by Michael Giacometti, who tallied one goal and one assist. Giacometti scored on the power play 9:54 into the first period to make the score 1-1. The Rangers earned a power play opportunity when Nathan Feric was put in the box for slashing. Taylor Pryce also scored for North York. More assists for North York came via Corey Kalk, who had one.

Stormer Santana rejected 26 shots on goal for Toronto Lakeshore. The Patriots registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. For Toronto Lakeshore, Mike Vallescuro was ejected from the game. Allen Avery recorded 29 saves for North York. The Rangers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.