Arnprior Packers tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Ottawa West Golden Knights held on for a 6-5 victory.

Ottawa West Golden Knights took a 6-3 lead during the third period, only to have Arnprior Packers storm back on a Damian Armstrong goal 12:26 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Dave Kilrea was all over the ice for Ottawa West Golden Knights, as he tallied one goal and three assists in the win. Kilrea scored 12:53 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Ottawa West Golden Knights. Eric Wintjes picked up the assist.

Ottawa West Golden Knights forced Arnprior Packers' goalies to work between the pipes, totaling 37 shots and forcing 31 saves. Erik Miksik made 19 stops and Brett Hahn made 12. Ottawa West Golden Knights' normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Ottawa West Golden Knights gives up 2.5 goals per game.

Ottawa West Golden Knights additionally got points from Phil Edgar, who also registered one goal and one assist and Jeff Gottzman, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Connor Gavan-Coady also scored for Ottawa West Golden Knights. In addition, Ottawa West Golden Knights received assists from Corey Tam, Jack Kilrea, and Mike Darnowski, who contributed one a piece.

Arnprior Packers kept Ottawa West Golden Knights' goalie busy throughout the game, and JJ Pristanski made 26 saves on 31 shots. Arnprior Packers gave up more goals than its normal season average. Arnprior Packers is averaging 2.4 goals against for the season.

Arnprior Packers was helped by Christopher Marchand, who racked up one goal. Marchand scored 5:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Arnprior Packers. Tim McDonnell assisted on the tally. Arnprior Packers also got points from Isaac Perreault, who also had one goal and one assist and Armstrong, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Arnprior Packers also got a goal from John McLean as well. More assists for Arnprior Packers came via Marc Shanks, who had two and Alex Loslo, Brian Taylor, Brayden Harvey, James Prebble, and Patrick McGrath, who each chipped in one.

Ottawa West Golden Knights avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored one goal off of two power plays. Arnprior Packers incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities.