Ottawa, ON – From 60-minutes shootout wins; with five action packed games securing Hawkesbury, Smiths Falls, Pembroke, Ottawa and Kemptville winning.
F | Hawkesbury 4 Brockville 3 (SO)
Hawkesbury secured a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Brockville. Hawkesbury’s offense came to life with goals from Remi Gelinas, Alexis Minville, and Aidan Stubbings, showcasing their scoring depth. Wyatt Schmidek sealed the deal with the game-winning goal in the shootout, delivering a well-deserved win for Hawkesbury.
Caleb Chabot, the netminder for Hawkesbury, played a crucial role with an impressive 31 saves, thwarting Brockville’s offensive efforts. Brockville fought valiantly with goals from Owen Watson, Zach Biniaris, and Liam Cardiff, but they fell just short in the shootout.
Dax Easter, Brockville’s starting goaltender, made six saves before being replaced by Zane Spaniol, who recorded 19 saves. It was a closely contested game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, but in the end, it was Hawkesbury who celebrated a hard-fought victory in the shootout.
F | Cornwall 2 Smiths Falls 3 (SO)
Smiths Falls clinched a dramatic 3-2 shootout win over Cornwall. Cornwall’s Brayden Bowen was the standout performer, scoring both of his team’s goals in regulation, showcasing his offensive prowess. Their goaltender, Xander Miceli, stood tall with an impressive 32 saves, keeping Cornwall in contention throughout the game.
Smiths Falls responded with goals from Finnegan Kilmurray and Matthew Dimaline, displaying their offensive depth. Goaltender Dawson Labre was the backbone of the Smiths Falls defense, making an outstanding 38 saves to keep his team in the game.
The game was ultimately decided in a thrilling shootout, with Smiths Falls emerging victorious thanks to Jesse Lumsden’s winning goal. It was an edge-of-the-seat matchup that showcased the resilience and skill of both teams, with Smiths Falls ultimately coming out on top in a hard-fought contest.
F | Pembroke 3 Rockland 2
Pembroke emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Rockland. The Lumber Kings showcased their offensive prowess with goals from Cam Hicklin, Alex Fortier, and Andrew Schmid, displaying incredible teamwork and skill on the ice. Pembroke’s netminder, Kevin Jones, was the hero of the night, making a whopping 38 saves to secure the win for his team.
Rockland didn’t go down without a fight, with Mathieu Fillion and Guillaume Labre scoring two impressive goals. Despite their valiant effort, they fell just short of tying the game. Rockland’s goaltender, Ronald Seagrave, also made a significant contribution with 15 saves, keeping his team in contention.
In the end, it was Pembroke’s determination and Jones’ outstanding performance that sealed the deal, earning them a hard-fought victory over their rivals, Rockland.
F | Ottawa 5 Renfrew 4 (OT)
Ottawa emerged victorious with a thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Renfrew. Renfrew displayed their offensive prowess with goals from Dane Carter, Hunter McKnight, Jace Letourneau, and Andrew Morton, making it a closely contested battle. Ethan Dinsdale, Renfrew’s netminder, played a crucial role in keeping his team in the game, making an impressive 35 saves.
Ottawa, however, fought back with goals from William-Francisco Parent, Mathis Bedard, and another from Parent, showcasing their resilience and skill on the ice. Justin Murdoch added another goal, setting the stage for the dramatic overtime period.
In the end, it was Chase Yanni who delivered the game-winning goal in overtime, securing a hard-fought victory for Ottawa. Goaltender Will Mizenko also played a vital role with 28 saves, contributing to Ottawa’s triumph in this thrilling contest.
F | Kemptville 4 Carleton Place 3 (OT)
In a nail-biting matchup, Kemptville secured a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Carleton Place. Kemptville’s offense showcased their firepower with goals from Ben Kozyra, Matthew Montoni, and another from Kozyra, setting the stage for an exciting contest. The game reached its climax when Matt Thomas netted the game-winning goal in overtime, sending the Kemptville fans into a frenzy.
Kemptville’s goaltender, Jacob Biron, was a stalwart in the net, making 22 crucial saves to help his team secure the win. Carleton Place responded with goals from Bill Gourgon (twice) and Thomas Enrietto, showing their determination to stay in the game. Ian Vandenberg, Carleton Place’s goaltender, also played an important role with 24 saves.
In the end, it was Kemptville’s resilience and determination that paid off, earning them a hard-fought overtime victory in a thrilling contest against Carleton Place.
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