Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Sarnia Legionnaires defeated the LaSalle Vipers in a shootout 7-6 (1-0 SO).

Sarnia saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. The Legionnaires made the score 6-4 on a goal by Nathan Mater at 9:20 in the third period. LaSalle evened things up at 6-6 on a goal by Austin Hall at 18:01 in the third period.

Josh Kestner was all over the ice for Sarnia, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Kestner scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 19:43 into the second period to make the score 4-3 Sarnia. The Legionnaires had gained a power play chance when Brett Langlois was whistled for interference. Davis Boyer provided the assist. Kestner's next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 Sarnia with 11:21 left in the third period. Sarnia had taken the advantage when the Vipers' Langlois got sent off for cross checking.

The Legionnaires' offense rang up 42 shots on LaSalle's net. Sarnia surpassed its usual scoring output this season. The Legionnaires average 4.5 goals per game. Sarnia was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on 11 chances.

Sarnia also got points from Jay Clarke, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Hunter Tyczynski, who also registered one goal and one assist. Bobby King also scored for Sarnia. Other players who recorded assists for Sarnia were Curtis Crombeen, Mitchell Minder, Riley Babkirk, and Tyler Prong, who each chipped in one.

The Vipers kept the Legionnaires' goalie busy throughout the game, and Sean Parker made 29 saves on 35 shots. LaSalle's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. The Vipers give up 2.5 goals per game. LaSalle got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. The Vipers were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 34 penalty minutes.

LaSalle was led by Mark Manchurek, who finished with two goals and two assists. Manchurek scored the first of his two goals at 19 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 LaSalle. Langlois picked up the assist. Manchurek's next tally made the score 3-1 LaSalle with 4:52 left in the first period. Brendan McCann provided the assist. LaSalle additionally got points from McCann, who also had one goal and two assists. LaSalle also got a goal from Billy Eansor as well. In addition, LaSalle received assists from Bryce Mayea and Richard Villani, who contributed one a piece and Blake Jones and Ben Hanus, who each chipped in two.

Sarnia incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Paolo Battisti rejected 35 shots on goal for the Vipers. LaSalle registered one goal on five power play opportunities.