Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Milton Icehawks defeated the Wellington Dukes in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO).

The Icehawks overcame a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Milton was down 2-0 after a power play goal by the Dukes' Joe McKeown at 18:36 in the second period. The Icehawks tied things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Kane Elliot at 8:24 in the third period.

Milton pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 38 penalty minutes.

The Icehawks kept Wellington's goalie busy throughout the game, and Tyson Teichmann made 38 saves on 41 shots.

Milton was helped by Shane Bennett, who racked up one goal. Bennett scored on the power play 19:36 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Wellington. The Icehawks had gotten the advantage when the Dukes' Steven Deeg was sent off for slashing. Elliot assisted on the tally. Milton additionally got points from Elliot, who also tallied one goal and one assist. More assists for Milton came via Joseph Benvenuto, who had one and Cooper Richards, who had two.

Wellington's offense rang up 53 shots on Milton's net. The Dukes struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

In addition, Wellington received assists from Andrew Coupland, Mike Soucier, Kyle Paat, and Maurizio Colella, who each chipped in one.

Ben Blacker made 51 saves for the Icehawks on 53 shots. Wellington registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.