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Kemptville 7, Nepean 2
The Kemptville 73’s delivered a dominant 7–2 victory over the Nepean Raiders on Friday night at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, jumping out to a 2–0 lead in the opening period on goals from Thomas Dickey and Jay Zeus Mbarushimana. Nepean cut the deficit to one early in the second, but Kemptville responded with five unanswered goals as Cameron Kealey (AP), Riley Streska, Mbarushimana and Morgan Henderson, who scored twice, powered the 73’s to a 7–1 advantage after 40 minutes. Mbarushimana finished with two goals and three points, while Henderson also added three points, and Kemptville’s power play went 4-for-9 on the night. The Raiders added a late third-period power-play goal, but the 73’s held on comfortably, outshooting Nepean 51–19. Jacob Turpin made 17 saves for Kemptville, while the 73’s offensive attack continued to apply pressure throughout the night in a convincing home-ice victory.
Kemptville 6, Renfrew 2
The Kemptville 73’s defeated the Renfrew Wolves 6–2 on Sunday, September 20, at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. After a scoreless opening period, Kemptville struck twice early in the second on goals from Cameron Kealey (AP) and Riley Streska, before Renfrew answered with power-play goals from Kahriman and Gagne to tie the game 2–2 heading into the third. Kemptville then took control with four unanswered goals, including two from Zachary Venance and single markers from Julian Kemp and Thomas Dickey, to secure the victory. Kemptville outshot Renfrew 43–31, while Cesare Della Santina made 29 saves for the 73’s and Renfrew’s Costa stopped 37 shots.
