The Smiths Falls Midget AAA Bears gutted out a close 3-2 win against the Ottawa Midget AAA Senators.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Mackenzie Mercier's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Smiths Falls Midget AAA was paced by Mercier, who registered one goal. Mercier scored 17:33 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Smiths Falls Midget AAA. Dylan McMahon assisted on the tally.

Others who scored for Smiths Falls Midget AAA included Brock Boisclair and Connor Drost, who scored one goal each. More assists for Smiths Falls Midget AAA came via Ethan Coltart, who had one.

The Bears were unable to stop Ottawa Midget AAA from sending pucks towards the net, and the Senators eventually piled up 32 shots on goal. The defensemen of Ottawa Midget AAA were also effective in Smiths Falls Midget AAA's zone, and came away with two goals.

The Senators were helped by Merrick Rippon, who grabbed one goal. Rippon scored 6:41 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Nicholas Raponi de Roia provided the assist. Adrien Bisson also scored for Ottawa Midget AAA. In addition, Ottawa Midget AAA received assists from Marcus Stepto, who had one.

The Bears' Kyle Renaud stopped 30 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Smiths Falls Midget AAA incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Cedrick Andree made 20 saves for Ottawa Midget AAA on 23 shots. The Senators incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.