Game Summary: Carleton Place Canadians vs Kemptville 73’s
Date: Wednesday December 6th, 2023
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre
Final Score: Carleton Place Canadians 0, Kemptville 73’s 2
In a thrilling encounter at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on December 6, 2023, the Kemptville 73’s emerged victorious over the Carleton Place Canadians with a commanding 2-0 win. The intensity from the start was palpable as both teams displayed solid defensive efforts in the opening period, resulting in a scoreless deadlock. Notable penalties during this time included Loreto of Kemptville for high sticking and Carleton Place’s Ryan for cross-checking at 18:59, setting the stage for a tense matchup.
The second period proved to be decisive for Kemptville, showcasing their resilience and strategic prowess. Redmond seized the opportunity during a shorthanded situation, netting a crucial goal at 5:06 with assists from Logue and Moroz. Despite facing penalties, including O’Doherty’s tripping at 3:22 and Melvin’s hooking at 19:54, Kemptville’s defensive prowess and the goaltending of Biron held strong, maintaining their 1-0 lead.
The final period witnessed Kemptville solidify their dominance with Melvin’s empty-net goal at 18:46, assisted by Thomas and Rutley. Even with a penalty for high sticking by Haughian at 10:35, Kemptville’s disciplined play and effective penalty killing preserved their shutout. The shots on goal were closely contested, with Carleton Place registering 29 shots and Kemptville not far behind with 28. The power play opportunities favored neither side, as both Carleton Place and Kemptville failed to capitalize on their chances. In goal, Vandenberg of Carleton Place made 26 saves, but Biron’s exceptional performance for Kemptville, stopping all 29 shots faced, secured the well-deserved 2-0 victory for the home team.
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Game Summary: Ottawa Jr Senators vs Kemptville 73’s
Date: Sunday December 8th, 2023
Location: North Grenville Municipal Centre
Final Score: Ottawa Jr Senators 3, Kemptville 73’s 1
In a closely contested match at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on December 8, 2023, the Ottawa Junior Senators secured a 3-1 victory over the Kemptville 73’s. The first period saw Ottawa taking an early lead with Moline scoring at 6:01, followed by another goal on the power play by Moline at 9:11, with assists from Renaud-Viau and Cote. Kemptville faced penalty trouble during the period, with Loreto receiving two hooking penalties and Winsor of Ottawa penalized for slashing at 17:07.
Ottawa continued to capitalize in the second period, extending their lead to 3-0 with a goal from Cote at 12:21. However, Kemptville fought back, as Melvin found the back of the net at 19:00, assisted by Holmes and Bennett. Graham of Ottawa received an interference penalty at 7:38 during this period.
The third period remained scoreless, but not without its share of penalties. Cote of Ottawa was penalized for holding at 2:21, and Kemptville’s Melvin faced kneeing penalties at 17:43. Despite a late charge by Kemptville, Ottawa’s defense held firm. The shots on goal were closely matched, with Ottawa registering 22 shots and Kemptville closely behind with 21. Ottawa capitalized on one of their power play opportunities, going 1 for 4, while Kemptville faced challenges on the power play, going 0 for 3. In goal, Shibley of Ottawa made 20 saves out of 21 shots, while Biron of Kemptville made 19 saves out of 22 shots. The game concluded with Ottawa securing the 3-1 victory.
