The Kemptville 73s relied on the scoring touch of Cameron Russell, who netted two goals, to beat the Pembroke Lumber Kings, 5-2.

Russell found the back of the net on the power play 15:01 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Kemptville and again while 15:35 into the second to make the score 3-1 Kemptville.

Kemptville stifled Pembroke's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The 73s' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Kemptville also got points from Shawn Cameron, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Kemptville also had goals scored by Tyson Kirkby and Dean Galasso, who scored one goal each. More assists for Kemptville came via Quinn Wichers, who had two, Jason Tackett, who had three, and Brandon Seatter, Aaron Hickie, and Daniel Monk, who contributed one each.

The Lumber Kings forced Kemptville goalie Jacob Tugnutt to work between the pipes, taking 52 shots.

Pembroke was helped by Cale List, who registered one goal. List scored 8:24 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Kemptville. Brendan Valko picked up the assist. Pembroke also got a goal from Anthony Nellis as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pembroke were Felix Chamberland, Adam Dauda, and Owen McDade, who each chipped in one.

Jacob Tugnutt made 50 saves for the 73s on 52 shots. Kemptville incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Lumber Kings' Joel Horodziejczyk stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Pembroke incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.