Collins takes a minor down low to send Withrow to the PP at 5:28.

Withrow opens the scoring at 4:44 mark.

NL Selects to the PP. A chance to even the score.

Nothing shaking on PP number two. Still 1-0 Withrow.

End of one. Withrow holding a close 1-0 lead. Shots 6-5 in favour of NL Selects.

30 seconds into the second frame and Withrow extend their lead off a two on one down low. Selects now have some work to do.

The Skinner line answers back with a strong shift, leading to several chances but are unable to capitalize.

Selects have upped their intensity leading to some solid chances and are headed to the PP at the 8 minute mark.

Again, no luck on the PP, but we're headed right back on one after a body contact against Withrow. Selects soon have to start taking advantage of these chances.

A third consecutive kill by Withrow but yet another call. Selects to their fourth PP of the frame.

Coming off their fourth consecutive kill Withrow scores their third of the game with 48 seconds left in the period. Selects in desperate need of the next goal.

3-0 Withrow after two. Shots 11-9 in favour of the Ontario Squad. Special teams the story of the second.

8 minute mark and we're headed to the box. We've done well with killing penalties all week. Without a doubt we need this one.

Great kill by the Selects. 4:44 left in regulation.

Selects score with 20 seconds left to get on the board. 3-1 Withrow.

Game over. We fall a little short in our quest for the Cup, but certainly not from lack of effort, heart or hustle. Congratulations to Withrow on their @2023Jrnationals U16 National Junior title! Well done to both teams.