The Ottawa 67鈥檚 opened their second playoff round with a loss, falling 4-2 to the Barrie Colts. The Colts took an early lead with goals from Mason Zabeski and Kashawn Aitcheson, both assisted by Emil Hemming. Ottawa narrowed the gap with a power play goal by Nic Whitehead, but the Colts extended their lead again with a goal from Ben Wilmott, leading 3-1 by the end of the second period. Despite a late goal from Thomas Vandenberg, Barrie maintained control and secured the victory.

By the Numbers
  • Shots on goal: Ottawa 34, Barrie 34
  • Power plays: Ottawa 1/5, Barrie 2/3
State of Play
  • Ottawa lost their playoff momentum after a first-round sweep.
  • Barrie鈥檚 offensive execution proved decisive, capitalizing on scoring opportunities.
What's Next

Ottawa aims to rebound in Game 2 on Saturday, March 11th, 2026, at the Sadlon Arena, with the chance to level the series. They will host Game 3 at home on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, with affordable tickets available.

Bottom Line

To stay competitive in the series, the 67鈥檚 need to tighten their defense and improve their power play effectiveness in upcoming games.