In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Stratford Cullitons escaped with a 3-2 victory over the Caledonia Corvairs.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jared Culliton at 13:33 of the third period.

The win by Stratford clinched the best of seven series at 4-2.

The Cullitons were paced by Culliton, who grabbed one goal.

Stratford put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Caledonia to score on any of its five power plays. The Cullitons forced the Corvairs goalie Justis Husak to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Stratford additionally got points from Ryan Watson, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Jake Ryan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Stratford were Jonathan Langford, Mitch Brooks, and Andrew Barton, who each chipped in one.

Caledonia's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Stratford power plays. Stratford was unable to stop the Corvairs from sending pucks towards the net, and Caledonia eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

The Corvairs were helped by Connor Murphy, who racked up one goal and one assist. Murphy scored 12:38 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Ryan Blunt assisted on the tally. Caledonia also got points from Spencer Gourlay, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Caledonia received assists from Tyler Norrie, who had one.

Nick Caldwell recorded 40 saves for the Cullitons. Stratford incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Caledonia's Husak stopped 31 shots out of the 34 that he faced. The Corvairs incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.