If you can only watch one game this week, make sure it is one of these three.
Another week of OHL hockey kicked off yesterday with a pair of games last night. With the new week upon us, it is once again time for three can't-miss games happening this week.
A reminder that these games are either likely to be explosive, are narratively important or feature something unique that you won't find in many other games.
With that in mind, here are three can't-miss games for week five.
Oshawa Generals @ Kingston Frontenacs - Friday, Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m.
After a rough start to the season, Oshawa now finds themselves on a three-game winning streak. The streak coincides with Colby Barlow and Beckett Sennecke getting on the scoreboard.
Barlow has all three of his points in the last two games, while Sennecke has five points in that time. The two offensive dynamos will be joined this week by a familiar face.
The big news from today is that the Colorado Avalanche have reassigned Calum Ritchie to the Generals. Friday night will mark his return to the lineup, which should greatly increase Oshawa's firepower.
Kingston is no pushover though, and the clash between these two teams should be a very exciting event that showcases lots of offensively gifted players.
Barrie Colts @ Brampton Steelheads - Friday, Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m.
The Barrie Colts come into this contest as winners of their last three games. After two meetings this season, the Steelheads and Colts are tied with one win each in their season series.
Both prior meetings between the teams have resulted in five or more goals scored. Both of these offenses can be very explosive and have put up impressive totals during the year.
Additionally, these teams were big buyers during the offseason. While Brampton acquired Carson Rehkopf and Spencer Sova, Barrie acquired Brad Gardiner and recently Dalyn Wakely.
These are two strong rosters that many expect to be battling at the top of the Eastern Conference come the end of the season. That makes tomorrow night's game a preview of a potential playoff matchup.
Niagara IceDogs @ Windsor Spitfires - Saturday, Oct. 26, 7:05 p.m.
It has been a busy week for the Niagara IceDogs. They traded away Gavin Bryant before naming Kevin He captain of the team moving forward. This will be the first opportunity to see He in action with the C on his chest.
Additionally, this is a clash between the top team in the Eastern Conference and the top team in the Western Conference. Both teams are young and are bouncing back from poor finishes at the end of last year.
While Windsor currently has three more points than Niagara, they also have played one more game. Niagara could narrow the gap and gain on the top team in the OHL if they can pull off a win.
This should be a fun contest between two of the top teams through the beginning of the season.