The Kemptville 73s relied on the scoring touch of Adam Alavi, who netted two goals, to beat the Kanata Lasers, 6-2.
Alavi found the back of the net 6:12 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Kemptville and again while 7:51 into the third to make the score 4-2 Kemptville.
Kemptville forced Lasers' goalies to work between the pipes, launching 32 shots and forcing 26 saves. Brian Wilson made 24 stops and Alex Butler made two. The 73s put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Kanata to score on any of its five power plays.
Kemptville also had goals scored by Jason Tackett, Dean Kiriacou, Victor Tracy, and Bobby Dow, who each put in one. In addition, Kemptville received assists from Alex Row, who had two and Jack Hale, Tyson Kirkby, Cameron Russell, Brandon Cole, Jake Gaudet, Tyler Beauparlant, and Liam Watson, who each chipped in one.
The Lasers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances.
Kanata was helped by Cody Bean, who registered one goal. Bean scored 13:52 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Ian Johnston picked up the assist. Dean Hewines also scored for Kanata. Other players who recorded assists for Kanata were Spence Norcott and Cole Lussier, who contributed one each.
Charlie Jensen made 15 saves for Kemptville on 17 shots. The 73s incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. The Lasers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.
