Almonte Thunder survived a determined comeback attempt by Renfrew Timberwolves on the way to a 5-4 win.

Almonte Thunder took a 4-1 lead during the second period, only to have Renfrew Timberwolves storm back on a Issac Anderson goal 7:50 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Andrew Rowbotham had two goals and one assist to lead Almonte Thunder. Rowbotham scored the first of his two goals at 9:07 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Luke Martin assisted on the tally. Rowbotham's next tally made the score 5-3 Almonte Thunder with 11:03 left in the third period. Almonte Thunder had taken the advantage when Renfrew Timberwolves' Matt Johnston got sent off for holding. Martin picked up the assist.

Almonte Thunder kept Renfrew Timberwolves' goalie busy throughout the game, and Matt Schroeder made 26 saves on 31 shots.

Others who scored for Almonte Thunder included Kyle Weedmark, who had one and Jordan Bosely, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Almonte Thunder were Liam Killeen, who had three and Dominic Plaschy, Garret McMullin, and Nick Villeneuve, who each chipped in one.

Renfrew Timberwolves forced Almonte Thunder goalie Alex Daley to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

Renfrew Timberwolves was helped by Kurtis Leclaire, who tallied one goal. Leclaire scored on the power play 17:31 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Almonte Thunder. Renfrew Timberwolves had gained a power play chance when Haydon Devlin was whistled for holding. Teddy Suckow provided the assist. Renfrew Timberwolves also got points from Bailey Hein, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Renfrew Timberwolves also got a goal from Sean Kyte as well. More assists for Renfrew Timberwolves came via Pat Dick, Matt McIntyre, Scott Conroy, and Cole Allard, who contributed one a piece.

Alex Daley made 35 saves for Almonte Thunder on 39 shots. Almonte Thunder incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Renfrew Timberwolves incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.