The 73's struggled against the Bears 6-1 in home game

The Kemptville 73's struggled against the Smiths Falls Bears allowing Marc Shannon to score a hat trick as the 73's crushed Smiths Falls 6-1 in a home game at North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville. The Smiths Falls Bears took the lead early in the second on a goal from Marc Shannon.

Ethan Coltart had no trouble finding the scoresheet, adding 2 points (1 goal, 1 assist) and Matthieu Franche chipped in with 2 assists.

During the first, Shannon opened the scoring for the Bears with a goal at 3:38 with helpers from teammates Larose and Franche. Frazee answered for Kemptville with a goal at 10:12 with helpers from Thousand and Bertrand.

In the second, Shannon answered for Smiths Falls with what turned out to be the game winning goal at 0:28 with assists from Franche and Dicarlo.

In the third, Coltart put in a goal at 7:29 with a helper from Garlasco. Bohemier deposited a goal at 16:05 with assists from his linemates, Lalonde and Garlasco. Shannon quickly followed with a goal at 17:56 with helpers from Humberstone and Coltart. Crump quickly followed with a goal at 18:41 with assists from Bygrave and Humberstone.

This loss brings the Kemptville 73’s’ record to (5-21-0-1).