The Windsor Spitfires beat the Erie Otters for a berth in the 2017 Memorial Cup Final.
Michael DiPietro backstopped the Spitfires with 33 saves to a 4-2 win over the OHL Champion Otters.
Jeremiah Addison provided the offence with three goals while Gabe Vilardi had three helpers. Blueliner Mikhail Sergachev scored the other goal.
The Spits were outshot 35-19.
The Spitfires will play the winner of the semifinal set for Friday, being played between the Saint John Sea Dogs and Erie Otters.
The final is set for Sunday.
The @SpitsHockey beat the @ErieOtters 4-2 to advance to the @MCMemorialCup final on Sunday. The fans are loving it! @CTVWindsor #cklw pic.twitter.com/JZ0RQreg5D
— Manny Paiva (@paivathewayCTV) May 25, 2017
The Windsor Spitfires celebrate a 4-2 win over the Erie Otters in the Memorial Cup tournament on May 24, 2017. (Photo by Tim Cornett)
AUDIO below as Spits netminder Michael DiPietro talks to reporters following the win.