The Lambton Shores Predators was within striking distance after one period, but the Chatham Maroons put the pedal down in the second en route to a 9-4 victory.

Kyle Brothers was all over the ice for Chatham, as he tallied one goal and four assists in the win. Brothers scored 18 seconds into the second period to make the score 4-2 Chatham. Brayden Hopkins assisted on the tally.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 14:55 into the second period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

The Maroons were often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 49 minutes in penalty time. Chatham surpassed its season average of 39.0 penalty minutes per game.

Chatham additionally got points from Hopkins, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Michael Verboom, who also racked up three goals and two assists to lead the team in points, and Hayden Verbeek, who also registered one goal and two assists. Chatham also had goals scored by Nate Pietens, who had one and Trevor Richardson, who had two. More assists for Chatham came via John Montgomery, who had one and Steven Szekesy and Eric Palazzolo, who each chipped in two.

The Lambton Shores penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The Predators had been averaging 31.0 minutes in penalties per game. The defensemen of Lambton Shores were also effective in the Maroons' zone, and came away with two goals.

The Predators were led by John Warren, who grabbed one goal and two assists. Warren scored 19:08 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Chatham. Steven Beenackers provided the assist. Lambton Shores also got a goal from Bryan Boersma as well. Other players who recorded assists for Lambton Shores were Tanner Ferguson, who had two and Ryan Trottier and Nick Sproveiro, who contributed one a piece.

Darien Ekblad rejected 19 shots on goal for Chatham. The Maroons registered three goals on seven power play opportunities. Chatham ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Connor Doran was ejected from the game. Justin Fazio took the loss and made nine saves before being replaced by Justin Tugwell who made 10 saves. Lambton Shores registered two goals on five power play opportunities. For the Predators, Trottier was ejected from the game.