Felix Lantaigne gave the Ayr Centennials the lead in the first period, and the Woodstock Navy Vets was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 4-2.

The Centennials' penalty kill excelled, as Ayr gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

The Centennials were paced by Carver Ormiston, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Ormiston scored 15:24 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Ayr. Riley Clipper picked up the assist.

Ayr stifled Woodstock's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Centennials kept the Navy Vets' goalie busy throughout the game, and Jackson Swindells made 30 saves on 34 shots.

Ayr also had goals scored by Jake Whibbs and Mitch Klie, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ayr received assists from Ben Roelofson, Connor MacLean, Cash Seraphim, and Sean Mitchell, who contributed one each.

Ayr was unable to stop Woodstock from sending pucks towards the net, and the Navy Vets eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

Woodstock was led by Tyler Arsenault, who had two goals. Arsenault scored the first of his two goals at 12:31 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Dylan Wettlaufer provided the assist. Arsenault's next tally made the score 3-2 Ayr with 4:48 left in the third period. Chris Thompson assisted on the tally.

The Centennials' Hayden Padalino stopped 40 shots out of the 42 that he faced. Ayr incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. The Navy Vets incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.