Arnprior Packers survived a determined comeback attempt by Stittsville Royals on the way to a 3-2 win.

Arnprior Packers made the score 3-0 on a goal by Ty Fleming at 19:10 in the second period, and Stittsville Royals got as close as 3-2 when Alex Hulford scored 8:18 into the third period.

Arnprior Packers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Stittsville Royals to score on any of its five power plays. Arnprior Packers kept Stittsville Royals' goalie busy throughout the game, and Quinten Abrams made 36 saves on 39 shots.

Arnprior Packers was helped by John McLean, who tallied one goal and one assist. McLean scored 10:49 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Arnprior Packers. Damian Armstrong picked up the assist. Arnprior Packers also got points from Jake Gaudet, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Arnprior Packers received assists from Corey Chaplin, who had one.

Stittsville Royals excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Stittsville Royals forced Arnprior Packers goalie Erik Miksik to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.

Stittsville Royals additionally got points from Steve Genier, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Stittsville Royals were Kevin Groulx, who had one.

Miksik recorded 43 saves for Arnprior Packers. Arnprior Packers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Stittsville Royals incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.