The Kemptville 73s scored three goals in the second period to pull away from the Hawkesbury Hawks and clinch a 6-1 win.

Kemptville's penalty kill excelled, as the 73s gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Kemptville was sparked by Owen Guy, who racked up one goal. Guy scored 10:51 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Kemptville. Matt Tugnutt provided the assist.

The 73s found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Kemptville averages 3.4 goals per game.

Kemptville additionally got points from Jake Gaudet, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Kemptville included Tyson Kirkby, Cameron Bisson, Bobby Dow, and Liam Watson, who scored one goal each. In addition, Kemptville received assists from Brandon Cole, Jason Tackett, Dean Kiriacou, and Victor Tracy, who contributed one each and Tyler Beauparlant and Justin St-Germain, who each chipped in two.

Hawkesbury's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Kemptville power plays. The Hawks could not produce up to their normal offensive output. Hawkesbury averages 3.7 goals per game.

The Hawks were led by Chris Smith, who scored the team's only goal. Smith scored on the power play 18:11 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Kemptville. Hawkesbury had gotten the advantage when the 73s' Kiriacou was sent off for slashing. Brett Everson picked up the assist.

Nicholas Hodgins made 19 saves for Kemptville on 20 shots. The 73s incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. The Hawks' starting goalie, Andrew Tucci, made 16 saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Cole Skinner, who stopped seven shots. Hawkesbury incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.