In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the Campbellford Rebels escaped with a 6-4 victory over the Gananoque Islanders.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Tarbutt Matt secured the win for Campbellford with a goal in the third period.

The Rebels got the win behind a great game by Travis Bennett, who had one goal and two assists. Bennett scored on the power play 2:49 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Campbellford. Campbellford had gotten the advantage when Gananoque's Ryan Patrick was sent off for interference. Jeremiah Doherty picked up the assist.

The Rebels forced the Islanders goalie Paul Mazzolin to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots. Campbellford bested its season scoring average. The Rebels average 2.6 goals per game.

Campbellford also got points from Doherty, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Campbellford included Graiden Maynard, Julian Nick AP, and Brenan Rylott, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Campbellford were Austin Fry and Jacob Trotter, who each chipped in one.

Campbellford was unable to stop Gananoque from sending pucks towards the net, and the Islanders eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

Gananoque was helped by Brody Cross, who tallied three goals. Gananoque additionally got points from Hunter Drew, who also racked up one goal and two assists. More assists for Gananoque came via Nic Stafford, who had two and Shamus Barr APM and Liam Pederson APM, who contributed one each.

Cole Mahoney made 29 saves for the Rebels on 33 shots. Campbellford incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mazzolin recorded 34 saves for the Islanders. Gananoque incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with six minors.