Down 5-1 in points after three games, the Atom A Flames could have beeb excused for giving in to the strong Vaughan Rangers. But in true "one-game-at-a-tiume" fashion, the team clawed back, forcing a deciding game at MasterCard Centre.
St. Mike's was the setting for a high-spirited tilt between the best of the GTHL Atom A loop as East met West in a thrilling clash, won 4-3 by the Rangers.
It was one of those nights at St. Mike's - electric atmosphere, a birth in the East Final on the line, series tied 5 points each. Something had to give.
In a tighter game than the score might indicate, the Minor Midget A team goaltender turned aside every shot he faced, leading his team to the next round.