The Toronto Patriots Patriots tried their best to erase a three-goal deficit, but the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Junior Canadiens would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-3.

A goal by Andrew Mullen put Toronto Jr. Canadiens up 5-2 in the second period, but Toronto Patriots pulled to within two on Jack Lyons's tally 12:56 into the third period.

The Junior Canadiens forced Patriots' goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, firing 35 shots and forcing 30 saves. Sean OReilly made 19 stops and Jacob Standen made 11. Toronto Jr. Canadiens' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

The Junior Canadiens were helped by Nicholas Jarzabek, who registered one goal. Jarzabek scored 19:43 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Adam DeLuca provided the assist. Others who scored for Toronto Jr. Canadiens included Cody Symonds, Anthony Trujillo, and George Novachis, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Toronto Jr. Canadiens were Matthew Ferrari, Jake Joffe, Alex Lee, and Lucas Colalillo, who contributed one each.

The Patriots excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Toronto Patriots kept Toronto Jr. Canadiens' goalie busy throughout the game, and Daniel Lopapa made 44 saves on 47 shots.

The Patriots were helped by Jeremy Pullara, who finished with one goal. Pullara scored on the power play 6:31 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Toronto Patriots. Toronto Patriots had gotten the advantage when the Junior Canadiens' Mullen was sent off for cross checking. Nicholas Ursitti picked up the assist. Toronto Patriots also got a goal from Connor Beck as well. In addition, Toronto Patriots received assists from Daniel Barnes, Mario Ferraro, Michael Siddall, and Jordan Anderson, who each chipped in one.

Toronto Jr. Canadiens incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. The Patriots incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.