Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the Carleton Place Canadians defeated the Hawkesbury Hawks in a shootout 3-2 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Hawkesbury's shootout goal was scored by Joe Smith. Carleton Place also got a shootout goal from Jordan Larson.

The Canadians overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Carleton Place trailed 2-1 after a goal by the Hawks' Brett Everson at 18:06 in the second period. The Canadians tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Bryce VanHorn at 4:07 in the third period.

VanHorn was all over the ice for Carleton Place, as he tallied two goals in the win.

The Canadians excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Carleton Place's offense rang up 44 shots on Hawkesbury's net.

More assists for Carleton Place came via Owen Grant, Alex Robinson, and Nicolas Carrier, who contributed one each.

The Hawks kept the Canadians' goalie busy throughout the game, and Colton Point made 31 saves on 33 shots.

Hawkesbury was helped by Chris Smith, who had one goal. Smith scored 18:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hawkesbury. Johnathan Kovacevic assisted on the tally. In addition, Hawkesbury received assists from Damien Charette, who had one.

Carleton Place incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Cole Skinner made 41 saves for the Hawks on 43 shots. Hawkesbury incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.