The Pembroke Midget AAA Lumber Kings and the Kanata Midget AAA Lasers were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Pembroke Midget AAA made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.
Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Brad Richardson secured the win for the Lumber Kings with a goal in the third period.
Pembroke Midget AAA was led by Richardson, who finished with one goal. Richardson scored 6:06 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Pembroke Midget AAA. Lawson Leclaire picked up the assist.
Pembroke Midget AAA additionally got points from Jared Campitelli, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Pembroke Midget AAA included Will Searle and Tyler Dyke, who each put in one. More assists for Pembroke Midget AAA came via Andre Simard, who had one and Noah Maika, who had two.
Kanata Midget AAA was held below its usual level of production. The Lasers put an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. Kanata Midget AAA forced the Lumber Kings goalie Jake Smith to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. The Lasers got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.
Kanata Midget AAA was helped by Kyle Lefebvre, who tallied one goal. Lefebvre scored on the power play 5:41 into the third period to make the score 2-2. The Lasers had gotten the advantage when Pembroke Midget AAA’s Chris Grose was sent off for tripping. Mack Miller assisted on the tally. Cade Townend also scored for Kanata Midget AAA. Other players who recorded assists for Kanata Midget AAA were Luca Nocita, who had one.
Smith recorded 29 saves for the Lumber Kings. Pembroke Midget AAA incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cameron Scott rejected 16 shots on goal for Kanata Midget AAA. The Lasers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.
