The Ottawa 67’s season came to a sudden end on Friday night in St. Catharines, as they put up a valiant fight, but in the end were overpowered by the Niagara Ice Dogs on their way to bowing out in 5 games. Ottawa fought hard, and had a chance to tie up the game on [...]
67′s in Familiar Situation – Backs Against The Wall After 5-2 Loss in Game 4
April 26, 2012 – 9:21 am
It is the situation that they didn’t want to find themselves in, but it is not a place that they haven’t been before. Overagers Andrew Agozzino and David Pacan each scored a pair as the Niagara IceDogs twice came back from being a goal down to take over in the third period, leading the IceDogs [...]
67′s As Close To Must Win As You Can Get Without Being Must Win
April 25, 2012 – 11:04 am
The Ottawa 67′s face the Niagara IceDogs tonight, and they will attempt to make this a best of 3 series with a win, evening the series at 2 games apiece. With a full day of rest, hopefully the 67′s have had a chance to recharge their batteries and focus on winning this game, knowing full [...]
“Perfect Storm” for IceDogs To Take Series Lead In Ottawa
April 23, 2012 – 9:40 pm
It appears the hockey gods were against the Ottawa 67′s heading into Monday Night’s game 3 matchup against the Niagara IceDogs. As the day progressed, a little mountain became Mount Everest as Petr Mrazek came down with the flu and was forced out of the 67′s lineup. That was the final straw that broke the [...]
67′s Even Series With 7-4 Win, Come Home Monday Night All Square
April 23, 2012 – 10:11 am
With the shadow of an indefinite suspension hanging over captain Marc Zanetti, the 67′s rallied in game 2 to chase Mark Visentin from the net en route to a commanding 7-4 win over the Niagara IceDogs in St. Catherine’s on Sunday. Zanetti did not play in game 2 and is awaiting word on what is [...]
67′s Drop Game 1 In OT To IceDogs, Zanetti’s OHL Future In Question
April 21, 2012 – 7:07 am
In a game played at a frenetic pace that required extra time, the Niagara IceDogs dropped the Ottawa 67′s 2-1 in Overtime. Both goaltenders, Ottawa’s Petr Mrazek and Niagara’s Mark Visentin, were the story as the teams combined for 93 shots on goal. The teams played a scoreless first 40 minutes, but there was no [...]
Round 3 Preview & Prediction – Ottawa 67′s vs Niagara IceDogs
April 19, 2012 – 10:01 am
The showdown that was expected by many for most of the season is about to begin for the OHL’s Eastern Conference championship. The Ottawa 67′s and Niagara IceDogs were the class of the conference for most of the season, as they battled for the top spot. Niagara finished stronger than the 67′s and ended up [...]
67′s Bend But Don’t Break, Force Game 7 Against Colts
April 16, 2012 – 8:34 am
Two down, one to go. The 67′s won their second straight elimination game against the Barrie Colts Sunday night, setting the stage for a one game showdown on Tuesday night back in Ottawa. Tyler Toffoli opened the scoring just over three minutes in, wiring a long wrist shot past Colts goalie Mathias Niederberger. Steven Janes [...]