Renfrew, ON – The Richardson Division Semi-Final will go the distance.
The Renfrew Timberwolves delivered a decisive performance Sunday night, defeating the Arnprior Packers 3–1 to even the series 3–3 and force a winner-take-all Game 7. Renfrew controlled the opening period and leaned on a strong defensive effort and goaltending from Dylan Elliott to secure the crucial victory.
Renfrew 3, Arnprior 1
Renfrew built its advantage early and never looked back.
The Timberwolves opened the scoring midway through the first period when Blake Egan found the net at 11:23, finishing a play from Preston Charron and Mannix Hart.
Renfrew doubled its lead a few minutes later as Connor Hanniman capitalized on a pass from Parker Evans at 16:56.
The Timberwolves added another before the end of the period when Evans scored on the power play at 18:35, finishing a setup from Daxton Markwick to give Renfrew a commanding 3–0 lead after the first period.
Arnprior responded late in the opening frame when Ethan Smith scored at 19:52 with assists from Ian Kennedy and Carter Downs, but that would be the only goal the Packers could muster.
The remaining two periods turned into a defensive battle. Renfrew held Arnprior off the scoreboard while Dylan Elliott continued to shine in net.
Elliott finished the night with 29 saves on 30 shots, while Cole King stopped 23 shots for Arnprior.
With the win, Renfrew ties the series 3–3.
The deciding Game 7 will be played Monday night in Arnprior at the Nick Smith Centre at 8:30 PM, where one team will advance to face the Smiths Falls Jr. Bears in the Richardson Division Final.
