The Smiths Falls Midget AAA Bears were firing on all cylinders against the OHA U18 Midget AAA OHA U17, and when the final buzzer sounded Bears emerged with a 3-0 win.
Smiths Falls Midget AAA was paced by Nathan Bisson, who had one goal and one assist. Bisson scored 13:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Smiths Falls Midget AAA. Connor Drost provided the assist.
The Bears’ defense was surprisingly good. Smiths Falls Midget AAA allows 2.5 goals per game. Team’s forwards weren’t the only contributers offensively, and the team’s defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.
Others who scored for Smiths Falls Midget AAA included Willem Larsen and Michael Hogan, who each put in one. More assists for Smiths Falls Midget AAA came via Dylan McMahon, Blake Kettyle, and Mackenzie Mercier, who each chipped in one.
OHA U18 Midget AAA’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Smiths Falls Midget AAA power plays. The OHA U17 were held below their usual level of production. OHA U18 Midget AAA averages 2.7 goals per game.
Alex Zoutis recorded 19 saves for the Bears. Smiths Falls Midget AAA incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Francis Asselin made 14 saves for the OHA U17 on 17 shots. OHA U18 Midget AAA incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.
