The Smiths Falls Bears' offense had a big night, peppering the Pembroke Lumber Kings with 43 shots throughout the game. The Smiths Falls Bears took the lead before the halfway point in the third on a goal from William Searle.
Kyle Dowdall contributed with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) and Kris Lalonde delivered for his team with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist). Salim Mahi-Beaudry chipped in with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) and Matthew Barnaby had a productive game with 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist).
During the first, Cross opened the scoring for Pembroke with a goal at 0:30 with a helper from his teammate Warnholtz.
In the second, Larabie answered for the Bears with a goal at 7:39 with helpers from Franche and Dicarlo. Lalonde netted a goal at 10:24 with assists from Dowdall and Franche. Larose quickly followed with a goal at 11:31 with helpers from Dicarlo and Gervais. Barnaby answered for the Lumber Kings with a goal at 19:55 with assists from his linemates, Browne and Mahi-Beaudry.
During the third, Rhodes deposited a goal at 2:11 with helpers from his linemates, Barnaby and Browne. Mahi-Beaudry quickly followed with a goal at 2:42 with assists from his linemates, Falivena and Buckley. Dowdall answered for Smiths Falls with a goal at 5:17 with helpers from his linemates, Lalonde and Garlasco. Searle deposited what turned out to be the game winning goal at 13:31 with assists from Harley and Larose.
The Bears’ victory was in no doubt helped out by Dobson’s big night as he stopped 36 of the 40 shots he faced. Dobson’s counterpart, Smith, also had a big night, managing to stop 38 of 43, but ultimately fell short.
This win brings the Smiths Falls Bears’ record to (5-8-0-0).
