The Ayr Centennials beat the Burford Bulldogs, 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Ayr pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

The Centennials were led by Brendan Schaefer, who tallied one goal. Schaefer scored on the power play 19:39 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Ayr. A unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Adam Harris had put Ayr on the power play.

The Centennials' offense operated below their season average. Ayr averages 5.7 goals per game. Burford was unable to stop the Centennials from sending pucks towards the net, and Ayr eventually piled up 52 shots on goal.

Quinn Diamond also scored for Ayr. In addition, Ayr received assists from Coleton Madge, who had one.

The Bulldogs could not produce up to their normal offensive output. Burford puts an average of 3.6 pucks into the net per game.

The Bulldogs were led by Jesse Brooks, who scored the team's only goal. Brooks scored on the power play 4:59 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Ayr. Burford had taken the advantage when the Centennials' Austin Kovrig got sent off for slashing. Alex Hall provided the assist.

Ayr's Will Rawski stopped 20 shots out of the 21 that he faced. The Centennials registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Michael Black made 49 saves for the Bulldogs on 52 shots. Burford incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.