The Kemptville 73s almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but the Carleton Place Canadians managed to pull out a 5-4 win in the end.
Carleton Place led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Canadians' Marcus Joseph scored at 6:49 in the second period to put Carleton Place up 3-0.
Jordan Larson was all over the ice for the Canadians, as he racked up two goals in the win. Larson's tallies came at 5:44 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Carleton Place and 15:35 into the third to make the score 5-4 Carleton Place.
Carleton Place excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Canadians kept Kemptville's goalie busy throughout the game, and Nicholas Hodgins made 30 saves on 35 shots.
Carleton Place additionally got points from Brett Murray, who also had one goal and one assist. Carleton Place also got a goal from Connor Merkley as well. In addition, Carleton Place received assists from Will LeNeave, Geoff Kitt, Kyle Dowdall, Nicolas Carrier, and Vinny Post, who contributed one each and Bryce VanHorn and Maxime StPierre, who each chipped in two.
The 73s' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Carleton Place power plays.
Kemptville was led by Alex Row, who registered one goal and one assist. Row scored 6:14 into the third period to make the score 4-4. Jason Tackett picked up the assist. Others who scored for Kemptville included Quinn Wichers, Matthew Titus, and Owen Guy, who each put in one. More assists for Kemptville came via Kaelan OFlynn, Adam Alavi, Matt Tugnutt, and Bobby Dow, who contributed one each.
Adrian Clark made 15 saves for Carleton Place on 19 shots. The Canadians incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The 73s incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.
