Ottawa West Golden Knights gutted out a close 3-2 win against Metcalfe Jets.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Derrin Lahoux secured the win for Ottawa West Golden Knights with a goal in the second period.

Ottawa West Golden Knights was sparked by Lahoux, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Lahoux scored 8:50 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Ottawa West Golden Knights. Mike Milito picked up the assist.

Ottawa West Golden Knights' offense rang up 42 shots on Metcalfe Jets' net.

Jack Kilrea also scored for Ottawa West Golden Knights. More assists for Ottawa West Golden Knights came via Jake Gaudet and Corey Tam, who each chipped in one.

Metcalfe Jets put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ottawa West Golden Knights to score on any of its three power plays. Metcalfe Jets forced Ottawa West Golden Knights goalie Eric Plumadore to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Metcalfe Jets was helped by Matt Borkowski, who racked up one goal. Borkowski scored on the power play 5:36 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Metcalfe Jets had gained a power play chance when Matt Connolly was whistled for hooking. Justin St Germain provided the assist. Metcalfe Jets also got a goal from Geoff Hiebert as well. Other players who recorded assists for Metcalfe Jets were Matthew Shaheen, who had one and Simon Martel, who had two.

Eric Plumadore made 29 saves for Ottawa West Golden Knights on 31 shots. Ottawa West Golden Knights incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Metcalfe Jets' Connor Hicks stopped 39 shots out of the 42 that he faced. Metcalfe Jets incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.