Evan DeBrouwer was superb between the pipes for the Smiths Falls Bears, as he did not allow a goal in a 3-0 victory over the Pembroke Lumber Kings.

Smiths Falls was paced by Michael McKenney, who had one goal. McKenney scored 5:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Smiths Falls. Matthew Kenney assisted on the tally.

The Bears' penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. Smiths Falls surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. The Bears put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pembroke to score on any of its four power plays. Smiths Falls' defensive play was more effective than usual against the Lumber Kings. The Bears average 2.7 goals allowed per game. Smiths Falls' offense rang up 45 shots on Pembroke's net.

Others who scored for Smiths Falls included Josh Leblanc and Tyler Creagh, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Smiths Falls were Broydon Stufko, Sterling Bray, and Cole Busschaert, who each chipped in one.

The Lumber Kings were often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and two majors for 28 minutes in penalty time. Pembroke had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Lumber Kings excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. Pembroke could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Lumber Kings put an average of 2.9 pucks into the net per game. Pembroke forced the Bears goalie DeBrouwer to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Evan DeBrouwer made 34 saves for Smiths Falls on 34 shots. For the Bears, Creagh was ejected from the game. Boyd Diclemente rejected 42 shots on goal for the Lumber Kings. For Pembroke, Colton Keuhl and Fraser Turner were ejected from the contest.