The Schomberg Cougars gutted out a close 3-2 win against the Huntsville Otters.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Mitchell Robinson secured the win for Schomberg with a goal in the second period.

The Cougars were led by Robinson, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Robinson scored on the power play 17:34 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Schomberg. Schomberg had gained a power play chance when Myles Bissonette was whistled for hooking.

The Cougars forced Huntsville goalie Hunter Ferguson to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Others who scored for Schomberg included Blake Culley and Brandon Yorke, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Schomberg were JP Crescenzi, who had one and Tristan Joseph, who had two.

The Otters' offense operated below their season average. Huntsville puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game.

The Otters were helped by Brendan Fitter, who finished with one goal. Fitter scored on the power play 13:44 into the second period to make the score 2-2. A hooking penalty on Derek Neilly had put Huntsville on the power play. Jake McIntyre provided the assist. Huntsville also got a goal from Jesse Houlton as well. More assists for Huntsville came via Corey Miller, who had one.

Taylor Ewart made 28 saves for Schomberg on 30 shots. The Cougars incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. The Otters' Ferguson stopped 37 shots out of the 40 that he faced. Huntsville incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.