The first game of the season is a strong beginning for Rehill Bantams. Lead by a shutout by Creed Jones and powerplay goals from Greg Wayling and Mike Robinson the opening game at the 12th Shootout Tournament in Ottawa was a team effort with ten players recording their first point of the season. Riley Bates, Carson Hartwick and Luke Robinson added even strength goals to give the Rehill Bantams a 5-0 win over RYH Elite 2000's from Rochester. Adding assists were James White, Braydon Crowe, Matt McKnight, Matthew McNamara, Quinn MacMillan, and Morgan Thomson.