Arnprior Packers survived a determined comeback attempt by Perth Blue Wings on the way to a 6-5 win.

A goal by Tim McDonnell put Arnprior Packers up 6-4 in the third period, but Perth Blue Wings pulled to within one on Andrew Davis's tally 18:21 into the third period.

McDonnell was all over the ice for Arnprior Packers, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. McDonnell scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 11:29 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Arnprior Packers earned a power play opportunity when Chris Ewbank was put in the box for interference. Patrick McGrath assisted on the tally. McDonnell's next tally on the power play made the score Arnprior Packers with 7:39 left in the third period.

Arnprior Packers made Perth Blue Wings' goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, taking 36 shots and forcing 30 saves. Michael Cullen made 11 stops and Jeremy Wright made 19. Arnprior Packers bested its season scoring average. This season, Arnprior Packers averages 3.5 goals per contest.

Arnprior Packers additionally got points from McGrath, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Arnprior Packers included Christopher Marchand, who had one and John McLean, who had two. More assists for Arnprior Packers came via Damian Armstrong, who had two and Ty Fleming, Brayden Harvey, Marc Shanks, Colby Cochrane, and Dallas Farr, who contributed one a piece.

Perth Blue Wings forced Arnprior Packers goalie Erik Miksik to work between the pipes, taking 48 shots.

Perth Blue Wings was helped by Alex Vala, who grabbed two goals. Vala scored the first of his two goals at 2:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Perth Blue Wings. Zac Rodier picked up the assist. Vala's next tally made the score 3-1 Perth Blue Wings with 3:23 left in the first period. Austin Lamont provided the assist. Perth Blue Wings also got points from Rodier, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Perth Blue Wings also got a goal from Brock Stashick as well. In addition, Perth Blue Wings received assists from Christian Bueti, who had three and Adam Morton, Jaren Burke, and Blair Barr, who each chipped in one.

Miksik rejected 43 shots on goal for Arnprior Packers. Arnprior Packers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Perth Blue Wings incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.