In a high-scoring affair to start 2023, the Ontario Tech men's hockey team knocked off the RMC Paladins 7-5.
Gabriel Bernier (Victoriaville, Que.) scored twice to lead the Ridgeback offence.
Braiden Koran (Kimberley, B.C.) scored his first OUA goal, which had put Ontario Tech up 4-0 in the opening period.
William Desmarais (Sherbrooke, Que.) made 26 saves in his fourth win of the season.
To continue the weekend the Ridgebacks travel to Ottawa to face the Carleton Ravens. Puck drop is 7 p.m.