Barber Poles aim for Hamilton Spectator Trophy in visit to Oshawa
The Ottawa 67’s have a road win over the Oshawa Generals at the top of their minds, Friday night, but while they focus simply on the task at hand, a bigger prize lies in the periphery.
If they earn just a single point in the standings, tonight, the Barber Poles can clinch first place in the Ontario Hockey League, and their third Hamilton Spectator Trophy in the last four seasons. Puck drop is slated for 7:35pm, and fans can stream live on CHL TV, or hear Kenny Walls call the action on TSN 1200.
Friday marks the back end of a home-and-home set, featuring the final two regular season meetings between the 67’s and Generals. Despite Oshawa gaining an early lead on Wednesday afternoon, Ottawa exploded for eight goals, en route to an 8-3 win inside The Arena at TD Place. Will Gerrior tallied his first career hat trick, along with goals from Gavin Ewles, Jack Beck, Brady Stonehouse, Jack Matier, and Matthew Mayich. Stuart Rolofs scored a pair for the road side, with Ryan Gagnier netting the other. Max Donoso out-duelled the tandem of Jacob Oster, and Carter Bickle, for his 30th win of the season.
It was a milestone game for Donoso, who became the fifth goaltender in 67’s history to post 30 wins in a season.
Player Stats – Season:
| Ottawa 67’s (Xy) (47-12-5) | Player | Total | Oshawa Generals
(24-33-6) |
Player | Total |
| Goals | Logan Morrison | 37 | Goals | Stuart Rolofs | 32 |
| Assists | Pavel Mintyukov | 62 | Assists | Ryan Gagnier | 37 |
| Points | Logan Morrison | 87 | Points | Ryan Gagnier | 65 |
| Shots | Brady Stonehouse | 230 | Shots | Calum Ritchie | 157 |
| Wins | Max Donoso | 30 | Wins | Jacob Oster | 15 |
| Save Percentage | Collin MacKenzie | 0.927 | Save Percentage | Jacob Oster | 0.870 |
Game Notes:
- Pavel Mintyukov is on a nine-game point streak.
- Logan Morrison returned to the lineup after a six-game absence, Wednesday, posting three assists.
- Cameron Tolnai has point efforts in four straight contests.
- The 67’s haven’t scored less than four goals in any game vs Oshawa, this season.
- Jack Matier is on a four-game point streak.
