The EOJHL Finals are set in stone as it will be the Metro-Valley Champion Stittsville Rams squaring off against the Rideau-St. Lawrence Champion Casselman Vikings for the D. Arnold Carson Memorial Trophy. The Rams advanced as they defeated the Gatineau Mustangs 7-4 on Friday night in Buckingham, PQ in front of 529 spectators.
Talmadge Farnes led the way with 1 goal and 2 assists, while Jordan Boutillier, Cole Carter, Parker Aimers, Matt Veaudry, Scott Gervais, and Riley McGuire also scored. Goaltender Matt Couvrette stopped 20 of 24 shots to pick up the victory.
Gatineau was led by Mikael Gervais who picked up 2 goals, while Raphael Grandmaison and Maxime Belley added singles. Justin Malette-Trottier did all he could between the pipes but the Stittsville offense was on point as he finished with 27 saves on 34 shots.
The final series opens on Thursday.
(This article originally appeared on Overtime Sports Nation.)