The Kitchener Dutchmen's Adam Kawalec scored 23 seconds into overtime to beat the Stratford Cullitons, 3-2 (OT).

Kitchener was led by Kawalec, who racked up one goal and one assist.

The Dutchmen forced Stratford goalie Nick Redman to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Kitchener also had goals scored by Matthew Cruickshank and Jeremy Kuehn, who each put in one. In addition, Kitchener received assists from Connor Cole, who had two and Marselis Subban and Taite Wirschke, who contributed one each.

The Cullitons excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Stratford did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Cullitons put an average of 4.9 pucks into the net per game. Stratford's offense rang up 35 shots on Kitchener's net.

The Cullitons were led by Justin Graham, who registered one goal and one assist. Graham scored on the power play 9:15 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Stratford had gained a power play chance when Cole was whistled for roughing. Zach Van Louwe assisted on the tally. Quinton Haddock also scored for Stratford. Other players who recorded assists for Stratford were Joe Leahy, who had one.

Cossimo Lazzarino recorded 33 saves for the Dutchmen. Kitchener incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Nick Redman made 30 saves for the Cullitons on 33 shots. Stratford incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.