Behind a great game by Alex Row, who had two goals, the Kemptville 73s defeated the Smiths Falls Bears, 6-3.

Row found the back of the net 4:44 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Kemptville and again while 11:02 into the third to make the score 5-3 Kemptville.

Kemptville's offense rang up 36 shots on Smiths Falls' net. The 73s surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, Kemptville averages 3.7 goals per contest.

Kemptville additionally got points from Jason Tackett, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Jake Gaudet, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Kemptville also had goals scored by Jack Hale and Owen Guy, who each put in one. In addition, Kemptville received assists from Adam Alavi, who had two and Kaelan OFlynn, Dean Kiriacou, Victor Tracy, and Bobby Dow, who each chipped in one.

The Bears got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Smiths Falls was led by Joey Rutkowski, who registered two goals. Rutkowski scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 16:43 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Smiths Falls. The Bears earned a power play opportunity when Dow was put in the box for roughing. Michael McKenney picked up the assist. Rutkowski's next tally on the power play made the score 3-3 with one second1 seconds left in the second period. Cole Busschaert provided the assist. Corey Caruso also scored for Smiths Falls. More assists for Smiths Falls came via Chris MacMillan, Brett Garvey, and Jesse Blais, who contributed one each.

Peter Brooks made 24 saves for the 73s on 27 shots. Kemptville incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Evan DeBrouwer recorded 30 saves for Smiths Falls. The Bears incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.