Sean Ross scored the game winner with 1:47 remaining in the third and Stratford edged Kitchener 3-2.
The Warriors struck twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead into the second. Nick Jung scored unassisted at 9:09 of the opening frame and Andrew Gunlock scored at 15:54.
Sean Kawalec put the Dutchmen on the board midway through the second and Kyle Kennery's power play goal just 41 seconds into the third made it a tie game.
Kennery led the Dutchmen with a goal and an assist.
Corson Searles had two assists for the Warriors.
Zack Weir earned the win with 25 saves. Lucas Patton made 24 saves for Kitchener.