The game between the Smiths Falls Bears and the Brockville Braves was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Smiths Falls emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Anthony DiPlacido at 19:51 of the third period.

Brockville's power play was ineffective against the Bears' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Smiths Falls was led by DiPlacido, who registered one goal.

The Bears forced the Braves goalie Michael Cerasuolo to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Smiths Falls also had goals scored by Broydon Stufko and Sterling Bray, who scored one goal each. In addition, Smiths Falls received assists from Chris MacMillan, Josh Leblanc, Corey Caruso, Tyler Creagh, Zach Main, and Michael McKenney, who each chipped in one.

Brockville was led by Ian Johnston, who finished with one goal and one assist. Johnston scored short handed 8:30 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Brockville. The Braves were on a disadvantage when Cameron Crotty went off the ice for holding. Brockville also got a goal from Thomas Dunleavy as well. More assists for Brockville came via Jack Billings, who had one.

Evan DeBrouwer made 22 saves for Smiths Falls on 24 shots. The Bears incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brockville's Cerasuolo stopped 29 shots out of the 32 that he faced. The Braves incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.