Game Sheets: Playoffs Edition – Here We Go!

By: Steve Irving – Ottawa67s.com Staff
Photo: Valerie Wutti – Blitzen Photography

Playoff hockey returns to Lansdowne for the first time since 2012 tonight at 7:00 and Saturday afternoon at 1:00. Got your seats yet?  

The 67’s took the regular season series against their first round opponent, Niagara, by a 3-1 margin. But the IceDogs have been one of the hottest teams in the OHL in the second half of the season and their confidence is through the roof.  It should be a great series.

The 67’s are the 4^th seed hosting the 5^th seed IceDogs which could pay off with the 67’s holding a 25-6-3-0 record at TD Place. The 67’s finished the regular season ranked 2^nd on the penalty kill and 8^th on the power play. The 67’s were led in scoring this season by 2015 draft eligible Dante Salituro who also earned a nomination yesterday for the Red Tilson award which goes to the League’s top player.

Niagara IceDogs

The IceDogs are led in scoring by Leafs prospect Carter Verhaeghe (3^rd RD,Tor). Josh Ho-Sang (1^st Rd,NYI), Brendan Perlini (1^st Rd,Ari), Cody Payne(5^th RD Bos),Aaaron Haydon (6^th Rd. Dal), Ryan Mantha (4^th Rd, NYR) Blake Siebenaler (3^rd Rd, CLB) and Brent Moran (4^th Rd Dal) are all drafted as well. Brent Moran and Billy Jenkins are the 2 local players for the IceDogs. Vince Dunn and Graham Knott both are ranked by Central Scouting for the upcoming NHL entry draft. Niagara finished the regular season ranked 4^th on the Penalty and 9^th on the Power Play.

Saturday’s game at TD Place is a great opportunity to come early and try one of Lansdowne’s new restaurants.  Doors open at noon so you might want to just get in the arena for a hot roast beef sandwich or any of the great arena fare options.  You’ll need energy to cheer at the top of your lungs as the 7^th man to get the boys on their way to victory.  Tell your friends to meet you at the game.  Tickets and parking passes are available here.