The Little Britain Merchants' Kenzie Smith had a big offensive game, scoring four goals and contributing one assist in his team's 7-4 win over the Lakefield Chiefs.

Smith's first goal came 7:46 into the first period. He then added goals at 3:00 into the second, at 13:59 into the second, and at 16:24 into the second.

Little Britain's penalty kill excelled, as the Merchants gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

Little Britain forced Lakefield's goaltenders to work without much rest, getting 42 shots and forcing 35 saves. Brad Smith made 24 stops and Scott Smith made 11. The Merchants outdid their season average for goals scored. Little Britain averages 4.1 goals per game.

Little Britain additionally got points from Terry Snoddon, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Little Britain included Reed Westington and Michael Cox, who each put in one. In addition, Little Britain received assists from Jordan Sharpe, Nathan Watson, Aidan Renouf, and Blake Abbott, who contributed one each and Jesse Craig and Mark Harris, who each chipped in two.

The Chiefs kept the Merchants' goalie busy throughout the game, and Adam Harris made 34 saves on 38 shots. Lakefield found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

The Chiefs were led by Jayd Killingbeck, who racked up two goals and one assist. Killingbeck scored the first of his two goals at 7:51 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Killingbeck's next tally made the score 7-4 Little Britain with two seconds left in the second period. Parker Sands APM picked up the assist. Lakefield also had goals scored by Jeff Hawthorne and Aaron Vatcher, who scored one goal each. More assists for Lakefield came via Jordan MacLean, Nick Hildebrand, and Jack Vautour, who contributed one each.

Little Britain incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.