Jeff Gottzmann netted a hat trick to lead Ottawa West Golden Knights over Ottawa Canadians, 5-3.

Ottawa West Golden Knights forced Ottawa Canadians goalie Dominic Plaschy to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

Ottawa West Golden Knights additionally got points from Zac Rodier, who also registered one goal and three assists. Justin Lafleur also scored for Ottawa West Golden Knights. More assists for Ottawa West Golden Knights came via Phil Edgar, who had two and Mike Milito, Dave Kilrea, and Eric Wintjes, who contributed one a piece.

Ottawa Canadians' defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Ottawa Canadians averages 1.7 goal allowed per game.

Ottawa Canadians was helped by Stephen Fullum, who racked up one goal. Fullum scored 10:38 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Ottawa Canadians also had goals scored by Eric Ferguson and Nick Martin, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ottawa Canadians received assists from Connor Primeau, Casey Doner, Stefan Valvur, and Mitch Parker, who each chipped in one.

Eric Plumadore recorded 18 saves for Ottawa West Golden Knights. Ottawa West Golden Knights incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ottawa Canadians' Plaschy stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Ottawa Canadians incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.