Kevin Lavoie scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and the Trenton Golden Hawks held off the challenges of the Cobourg Cougars in a tough 2-1 win.

The win by the Golden Hawks clinched the best of seven series at 4-2.

Lavoie was all over the ice for Trenton, as he finished with two goals in the win.

The Golden Hawks' Justin Kapelmaster was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 30 saves and let only one puck past him. Kapelmaster certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.71 entering the contest.

Trenton's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Cobourg power plays. The Golden Hawks forced Cobourg goalie Stefano Durante to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

More assists for Trenton came via Blayne Oliver and Brady Wiffen, who contributed one each.

The Cougars' offense rang up 31 shots on Trenton's net.

Cobourg was led by Connor Armour, who scored the team's only goal. Armour scored 16:24 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Trenton. Liam Grande assisted on the tally.

The Golden Hawks incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. For Trenton, Ty Jackson was ejected from the game. The Cougars' Durante stopped 31 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Cobourg incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.