The game between the Smiths Falls Bears and the Kemptville 73s was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Smiths Falls emerged with a 4-2 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Josh Leblanc at 5:44 of the second period.

The Bears were led by Broydon Stufko, who finished with one goal and one assist. Stufko scored on the power play 11:01 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Smiths Falls. Smiths Falls had gained a power play chance when Quinn Wichers was whistled for tripping. Chris King picked up the assist.

The Bears' offense rang up 36 shots on Kemptville's net.

Others who scored for Smiths Falls included Nicolas Coates and Cole Busschaert, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Smiths Falls were Jared Henry, who had two and Brett Garvey and Taylor Henry, who each chipped in one.

The 73s were helped by Alex Row, who racked up one goal. Row scored 3:19 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Smiths Falls. Erik Brown provided the assist. Kemptville also got a goal from Owen Guy as well. In addition, Kemptville received assists from Dean Galasso and Shawn Cameron, who contributed one each.

Michael Pinios recorded 27 saves for Smiths Falls. The Bears incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Kemptville's Jacob Tugnutt stopped 32 shots out of the 36 that he faced. The 73s incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.