Ottawa, ON – A busy Sunday slate brought drama, momentum swings, and a streak snapped across the EOJHL. Richmond needed overtime to fend off Carleton Place, Athens picked up a long-awaited victory at home to halt a ten-game slide, and Arnprior claimed a crucial divisional win over Renfrew to strengthen their hold on first place in the Richardson Division.
Richmond 4, Carleton Place 3 (OT)
The Royals outlasted the Jr. Canadians in one of the season’s most fast-paced games, earning a 4–3 overtime win on home ice.
Richmond opened the scoring early when Jacob Warnes netted his third of the year at 2:20, but Carleton Place answered quickly through Luke Humby. The teams traded goals again in the first as Kevin Zhu restored the Royals’ lead at mid way through the period.
The Jr. Canadians surged ahead in the middle frame. A power-play marker from Ethan Shaver tied the game, followed by Reid Hapke, who gave Carleton Place a 3–2 advantage at 14:06. Richmond struck back late with a shorthanded effort from Dylan Cutts to send the teams to the third knotted at 3–3.
With no scoring in the final period, overtime was required, and it didn’t take long—Nevyn Trenholm buried the winner at 1:11, set up by Warnes and Avery Schoenhofen, lifting Richmond to victory.
Sam Nolan made 27 saves for the Royals, while Callum Clare stopped 40 shots in the OT loss.
Richmond improves to 8-7-0-1, while Carleton Place drops to 6-11-1-0.
Athens 5, Perth 3
The Aeros snapped a ten-game losing streak in front of their home crowd, defeating the Perth Blue Wings 5–3 behind a strong third period and timely scoring throughout.
After a scoreless first, Athens struck twice early in the second with goals from Cameron Kelly and Parker Kealey just one minute apart. Perth battled back with goals from Phoenix Anderson and James Lake, tying the game 2–2.
Athens reclaimed the lead in the third when Aiden Slattery scored at 3:39, but Perth answered again through Antoine Ziade. The Aeros refused to let this one slip away—Cam McNulty buried the go-ahead goal with 2:31 remaining, and Rylan Boyer hit the empty net in the final second to seal the victory.
Marshall Greig earned the win with 23 saves, while Jake Dignard turned aside 39 shots for Perth.
Athens moves to 4-12-4-0, while Perth falls to 5-10-1-1.
Arnprior 5, Renfrew 3
An explosive Arnprior offense powered the Packers past Renfrew in a battle for first place in the Richardson Division, earning a 5–3 win at home.
The Timberwolves took control late in the first with three straight goals from William Herrick (PP), Connor Hanniman, and Ayden Childerhose, answering an early Arnprior marker from Ethan Smith to carry a 3–1 lead into intermission.
Arnprior stormed back in the second. A power-play goal by Cameron Sheppard cut the deficit, then Ethan Smith tied the game at 18:35 with his second of the night. With four seconds left in the period, Ben Hiel scored his first of the season to give the Packers a 4–3 advantage.
Early in the third, Brendan Lynch added insurance with his fourth of the campaign, set up by Carter Downs and Smith, capping a four-point night for the star forward.
Tristan Hodgson made 35 saves to secure the win, while Dylan Elliott stopped 33 shots for Renfrew.
Arnprior improves to 11-5-0-0, now three points clear of Renfrew, who falls to 9-9-1-0.
