The Gloucester Rangers could not stop the Kemptville 73s' Matt Tugnutt, who tallied a hat trick in a 7-4 win.

Tugnutt notched his first tally 5:35 into the second period. He then added goals at 17:39 into the second and at 9:19 into the third.

Kemptville stifled Gloucester's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The 73s kept the Rangers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Doug Johnston made 36 saves on 43 shots. Kemptville bested its season scoring average. The 73s have scored at the pace of 3.3 goals per game during the current campaign.

Kemptville also got points from Owen Guy, who also racked up one goal and three assists, Jason Tackett, who also registered one goal and three assists, and Victor Tracy, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Kemptville also got a goal from Tyson Kirkby as well. More assists for Kemptville came via Dean Kiriacou and Bobby Dow, who contributed one each.

Gloucester surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, the Rangers average 1.7 goal per contest.

Gloucester was helped by Dan Martin, who had one goal. Martin scored 4:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Gloucester. Drew Shields picked up the assist. Gloucester additionally got points from Vincent Guimond, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Matt Adams, who also registered one goal and one assist. Zachary Towns also scored for Gloucester. In addition, Gloucester received assists from Jacob Kendrick and Salim Mahi-Beaudry, who each chipped in one.

Nicholas Hodgins made 21 saves for Kemptville on 25 shots. The 73s incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. The Rangers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.