The Nepean Raiders tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Smiths Falls Bears would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Zachary Senyshyn put Smiths Falls up 3-1 in the third period, but Nepean pulled to within one on Keenan Hodgson's tally 13:46 into the third period.

The win by the Bears clinched the best of seven series at 4-0.

Smiths Falls was sparked by Senyshyn, who grabbed one goal. Senyshyn scored 5:13 into the third period to make the score Smiths Falls. Brandon McMartin picked up the assist.

The Bears' offense rang up 51 shots on the Raiders' net.

Others who scored for Smiths Falls included Brandon Lesway and Brett Costello, who each put in one. In addition, Smiths Falls received assists from Daniel Lombardi, who had two and Ryan Duhaime and Neil Doef, who contributed one each.

Nepean stifled Smiths Falls' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Raiders kept the Bears' goalie busy throughout the game, and Cory Simic made 33 saves on 35 shots.

Jesse Ferras also scored for Nepean. Other players who recorded assists for Nepean were Tanner Williams, Max Robitaille, and Michael Vered, who each chipped in one.

Smiths Falls incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Ryan Mulder recorded 48 saves for Nepean. The Raiders incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.