Ottawa West Golden Knights gutted out a close 3-2 win against :Akwesasne.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Connor Gavan-Coady's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Ottawa West Golden Knights pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

Ottawa West Golden Knights was sparked by Gavan-Coady, who finished with one goal. Gavan-Coady scored 7:01 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Ottawa West Golden Knights. Mike Darnowski picked up the assist.

Ottawa West Golden Knights stifled :Akwesasne's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ottawa West Golden Knights' offense rang up 36 shots on :Akwesasne's net.

Ottawa West Golden Knights additionally got points from Jeff Gottzman, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Dave Kilrea, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Ottawa West Golden Knights were Corey Tam and Jack Kilrea, who contributed one a piece.

:Akwesasne excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 11 chances.

:Akwesasne was helped by Zack Seguin, who grabbed one goal. Seguin scored 11:45 into the second period to make the score 2-1 :Akwesasne. Sean David assisted on the tally. Hiio Herne also scored for :Akwesasne. More assists for :Akwesasne came via Stevie Ray Adams and Justin Rutley, who each chipped in one.

JJ Pristanski made 16 saves for Ottawa West Golden Knights on 18 shots. Cam Turcotte rejected 33 shots on goal for :Akwesasne. :Akwesasne incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with 12 minors.