The Carleton Place Canadians were firing on all cylinders against the Hawkesbury Hawks, and when the final buzzer sounded Canadians emerged with a 5-1 win.

Carleton Place was led by goalie Justin Laforest, who finished with 25 saves while allowing one goal. Laforest managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.75 prior to the game.

The Canadians were led by Craig Pefley, who racked up one goal. Pefley scored 12:23 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Carleton Place. Owen Stewart picked up the assist.

Carleton Place stifled Hawkesbury's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Carleton Place additionally got points from Brett DAndrea, who also registered one goal and one assist. Carleton Place also got a goal from Stephen Cooney as well. In addition, Carleton Place received assists from Anthony Latina, Brett Everson, Andy Sturtz, and Anthony McVeigh, who each chipped in one.

Penalties took their toll on the Hawks, as their penalty kill unit let in two power play goals.

Hawkesbury was led by Francis Landers, who scored the team's only goal. Landers scored 16:56 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Carleton Place. Carl Faucher provided the assist.

The Canadians incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Gunner Rivers made 18 saves for the Hawks on 23 shots. Hawkesbury incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.