Ottawa, ONT. – The Ridgebacks men's hockey team went toe-to-toe with the Ottawa Gee-Gee's on Sunday afternoon, but fell late in a shoot out after an outstanding performance from William Desmarais (Sherbrooke, Que.).

The Ridgebacks and Gee-Gees were evenly matched throughout the game, with each team's goalie keeping the sheet clean with several key saves. Desmarais stopped all 32 shots he faced in regulation and overtime, and Ottawa's goaliee, Franky Lapenna, stopped 26 shots. 

In the shoot out, Ottawa was able to convert on both chances and secure the extra point.

The Ridgebacks will return back to Oshawa and prepare for one of the most anticipated games of the year, the Carriage Cup, taking place at the Tribute Communities Centre on January 11 at 7 p.m. For more information and buy tickets, please visit goridgebacks.com/carriagecup.