Ottawa, ON – Friday night action across the EOJHL featured dominant home performances, milestone streaks continuing, and a shutout that highlighted elite goaltending. Perth set the tone early with a fast start, Arnprior extended its torrid run with another lopsided victory, Glengarry blanked Embrun behind a flawless effort in net, and Ottawa West flexed its offensive depth to take sole possession of first place overall.
Perth 6 Richmond 2
Perth wasted no time establishing control on home ice, jumping out to a three-goal lead in the opening period and never looking back. Jory Leakey opened the scoring early before Colby Hunter and James Lake added quick strikes that put Richmond on its heels. The Royals responded late in the first with goals from Ethan Fleming and Korbin Trudel-Shore, briefly cutting into the deficit, but Perth answered decisively in the second.
Owen Adams restored the Blue Wings’ momentum early in the middle frame, and Kaius Newberry followed with a highlight-reel finish to push the game out of reach. Phoenix Anderson capped the scoring later in the period as Perth cruised through a composed third with a four-goal cushion.
Rowan Williamson was steady in goal, stopping 24 of 26 shots, while Perth’s balanced scoring attack featured six different goal scorers. The Blue Wings improved to 7-14-1-1, while Richmond slipped to 11-13-0-1.
Arnprior 10 Smiths Falls 2
Arnprior’s relentless offense continued to overwhelm opponents as the Packers exploded for double digits at home to extend their winning streak to eleven games. Rowan Casey got things started before Cameron Sheppard and Ethan Smith struck late in the first period to seize early control.
The floodgates opened in the second as Arnprior poured on the pressure, scoring four more times while controlling the pace and possession. Smith continued his dominant stretch with multiple goals, while Sheppard drove play throughout the night, piling up points as the Packers repeatedly broke through Smiths Falls’ defensive coverage.
Despite brief responses from Aidan Conroy and Gabriel Waito, the outcome was never in doubt. Arnprior added three more goals in the third, including markers from Smith, Colin Lalonde, and Carter Downs, punctuating a commanding team performance.
Tristan Hodgson was solid in net, turning aside 31 of 33 shots, as Arnprior improved to 19-5-0-0. Smiths Falls fell to 10-15-1-1.
Glengarry 3 Embrun 0
Defense and goaltending took center stage in Glengarry, as the Brigade earned a shutout victory behind a flawless performance from Maxime Mayer. After a scoreless first period, Glengarry broke through early in the second when Derek Larocque opened the scoring just 18 seconds in.
Liam Gray doubled the lead midway through the period, and A.J. Alejandrino sealed the result early in the third with a timely finish that allowed Glengarry to lock things down defensively the rest of the way.
Mayer turned aside all 38 shots he faced to earn the shutout, anchoring a composed team effort that pushed Glengarry to 13-10-2-1. Embrun, despite generating chances, was held off the scoresheet and slipped to 6-12-3-4.
Ottawa West 8 Winchester 3
Ottawa West delivered a statement performance on the road, erupting for eight goals in a fast-paced, physical contest in Winchester. After conceding the opening goal, the Golden Knights answered immediately and took control with three first-period goals to swing momentum firmly in their favour.
The offense continued to pour on in the second period, with Ottawa West capitalizing on sustained zone time and special-teams opportunities to extend the lead. Despite a brief push from Winchester, the Golden Knights kept their foot on the gas in the third, closing the door with timely scoring and disciplined play.
Carter Overhoff was sharp in goal, making key saves when needed as Ottawa West’s depth overwhelmed the Hawks. The victory moved the Golden Knights into first place overall at 21-4-2-0, while Winchester dropped to 12-14-0-0.
