In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Lucan Irish escaped with a 4-2 victory over the North Middlesex Stars.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Cam Bond secured the win for Lucan with a goal in the third period.

The Irish's penalty kill excelled, as Lucan gave up one goal despite allowing 12 power plays.

The Irish were led by Bond, who registered one goal. Bond scored 19:08 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Lucan. Mitch Smith picked up the assist.

Lucan was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 30.0 minutes per game the Irish had been spending in the box. Lucan kept North Middlesex's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alex Foster made 62 saves on 66 shots.

Lucan additionally got points from Smith, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Colin Hartwick, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Wes Huston also scored for Lucan. More assists for Lucan came via Mitch Morin, Mike Dekok, and Dylan Murray, who each chipped in one.

The Irish were unable to stop the Stars from sending pucks towards the net, and North Middlesex eventually piled up 53 shots on goal. The Stars could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

North Middlesex was helped by Mike Sharpe, who racked up one goal. Sharpe scored four seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Middlesex. Spencer Kading provided the assist. North Middlesex also got points from Kading, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, North Middlesex received assists from Brock Pinnell, who had one and Zak MacNaught, who had two.

Dylan Hoover rejected 51 shots on goal for Lucan. The Irish registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. For Lucan, Riley Orchard was ejected from the game.