Cole Skinner had a standout game with 33 saves, and the Smiths Falls Bears beat the Hawkesbury Hawks 3-1.

Smiths Falls was led by Kevin Groulx, who finished with one goal and one assist. Groulx scored on the power play 15:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Smiths Falls. The Bears had gained a power play chance when Michael Ethier was whistled for holding. Neil Doef assisted on the tally.

Smiths Falls stifled Hawkesbury's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Smiths Falls additionally got points from Doef, who also registered one goal and one assist. Smiths Falls also got a goal from Karson McCartney as well. In addition, Smiths Falls received assists from Noah Gurr, who had one and Cole Busschaert, who had two.

The Hawks' offense rang up 34 shots on the Bears' net.

Hawkesbury was led by Hunter Racine, who scored the team's only goal. Racine scored 13:47 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Rory Gagnon provided the assist.

Smiths Falls totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and had no power play opportunities. The Bears ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brody Brunet was ejected from the game. Gunner Rivers recorded 22 saves for the Hawks. Hawkesbury totaled 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. For the Hawks, David Cyr was ejected from the game.