The Kemptville 73s could not hold down the Smiths Falls Bears, and Bears erased a three-goal deficit en route to a 4-3 win.

Smiths Falls never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Bears trailed 3-0 after a goal by Kemptville's Lucas Gonu at 8:52 in the second period. Smiths Falls knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Chris Maniccia at 19:12 in the third period. The Bears netted the game winner at 19:23 in the third period on a goal by Maniccia.

Smiths Falls' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Kemptville power plays. The Bears' offense rang up 45 shots on the 73s' net.

Smiths Falls additionally got points from Michael Buonincontri, who also had one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for Smiths Falls were Yannick Crete, who had two and Connor McLaren and Jeffrey Carroll, who each chipped in one.

Kemptville was led by Blaine Byron, who tallied one goal and two assists. Byron scored 16:31 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Kemptville. Shane Snow picked up the assist. Kemptville also got a goal from Stephen Cooney as well. In addition, Kemptville received assists from Brett Varrin and Mason Nowak, who contributed one a piece.

Smiths Falls took out Patrick Martin after he had made six saves and installed Jimmy Howe in goal, where he finished with 15 saves and the win. The Bears incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. The 73s' Dylan BrindAmour stopped 41 shots out of the 45 that he faced. Kemptville incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.