The Kanata Lasers had trouble finding ways to stop the Smiths Falls Bears, which beat Lasers, 6-0.
Smiths Falls was paced by Jared Henry, who registered one goal. Henry scored on the power play 2:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Smiths Falls. The Bears had gained a power play chance when Mike McArthur was whistled for slashing. Jesse Blais picked up the assist.
Smiths Falls excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The Bears' defensive play was more effective than usual against Kanata. Smiths Falls allows 2.7 goals per game. The Bears surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Smiths Falls averages 3.8 goals per game.
Smiths Falls additionally got points from Blais, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Matthew Kenney, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Josh Leblanc, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Smiths Falls also had goals scored by Broydon Stufko and Sterling Bray, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Smiths Falls were Michael McKenney, who had two and Tristan Whynot, Corey Caruso, Tyler Creagh, and Cole Busschaert, who each chipped in one.
Dyllan Lubbesmeyer rejected 19 shots on goal for the Bears. Smiths Falls incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Alex Butler made 20 saves for the Lasers on 26 shots. Kanata incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.
