The Ayr Centennials relied on the sparkling performance of Mitch Figueirdo in net to grab a 3-1 win against the New Hamburg Firebirds.

Ayr evened the best of seven series at 3-3 and forced a deciding game seven.

The Centennials' penalty kill excelled, as Ayr gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

The Centennials were led by Anthony Pullia, who registered one goal. Pullia scored on the power play 14:12 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ayr. Ayr earned a power play opportunity when Kyle McDonald was put in the box for cross checking. Mike McKnight assisted on the tally.

Ayr additionally got points from Eric Hackborn, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Ayr also got a goal from Jordan Pettitt as well. Other players who recorded assists for Ayr were Rob Grant and Andrew Richard, who each chipped in one.

New Hamburg was led by Brandon Yantzi, who scored the team's only goal. Yantzi scored on the power play 10:50 into the second period to make the score 1-1. The Firebirds had gained a power play chance when Connor Voigt was whistled for goalie interference. McDonald picked up the assist.

Mitch Figueirdo made 28 saves for the Centennials on 29 shots. Ayr totaled 29 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play. The Centennials ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Pettitt was ejected from the game. Eric Peicheff recorded 20 saves for New Hamburg. The Firebirds incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.