The Lakefield Chiefs' Aaron Vatcher scored 3:01 into overtime to beat the Clarington Eagles, 4-3 (OT).

Lakefield nearly gave up a three-score lead. The Chiefs made the score 3-0 on a goal by Eric Oosting at 7:31 in the second period. Clarington got to within 3-2 on a goal by Brodie Myers at 11:51 in the third period.

Lakefield forced the Eagles goalie Zack Wainman to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

Lakefield also got points from Jordan MacLean, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Oosting, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Jeff Hawthorne also scored for Lakefield. In addition, Lakefield received assists from Dalton Hill and Jayd Killingbeck, who contributed one each.

Clarington was held below its usual level of production. The Eagles average 5.6 goals per game. The Chiefs were unable to stop Clarington from sending pucks towards the net, and the Eagles eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. Clarington got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Clarington additionally got points from Mitchell Marchbank, who also registered one goal and one assist. Clarington also got a goal from Dylan Howorko as well. More assists for Clarington came via Brent Hambly and William Lamoureux, who each chipped in one.

Lakefield's Scott Smith stopped 35 shots out of the 38 that he faced. The Chiefs incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Wainman rejected 41 shots on goal for the Eagles. Clarington incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.