If you only have time to watch one OHL game this week make sure it is one of the following!
As we move into November, the OHL schedule continues to roll along providing some of the most entertaining hockey you will see outside of the professional realm. While this week features a plethora of games that are worth watching, we selected three that qualify as truly can't-miss games.
For us, can't-miss games are games that feature a great matchup, a unique storyline or an aspect that you won't find in most other games. With that established, here are three can't-miss OHL games for week seven.
Guelph Storm @ Brantford Bulldogs - Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7:00 p.m.
One of the things that makes this game so intriguing is that it features a pair of teams who have struggled recently. Brantford has lost their last three games and has been outscored by their opponents 12-6 in that time. As a result, the team has plummeted down the standings and currently sits ninth in the Eastern Conference.
If possible, things are worse on the other side. The Guelph Storm find themselves on a nine-game losing streak that stretches back to Oct. 11. They very nearly broke the losing streak last week in a game against Ottawa, but ultimately fell short.
One of these teams will pick up a win in this game and it will be a balm for their ailing fans. Will Guelph avoid their tenth consecutive loss? Will Brantford find their first win since acquiring Adam Jiricek? Tune in to find out.
Barrie Colts @ Sudbury Wolves - Friday, Nov. 8, 7:05 p.m.
Barrie and Sudbury find themselves sitting next to one another in the standings as they enter a weekend that will see them play against one another on back-to-back nights. With just a point separating them in the standings, the games represent an opportunity for one team to gain the upper hand on the other at an early juncture in the season.
There is undeniable star power on either side of this matchup and both teams have proven their prowess on the ice. Adding to this is the rivalry between Nathan Villeneuve and Cole Beaudoin that stretches back to their days playing U-18 AAA in Ottawa. Back then, it was Villeneuve who beat Beaudoin in the U-18 AAA championship. Hopefully, their competition will continue to flourish on Friday night.
Kitchener Rangers @ Oshawa Generals - Sunday, Nov. 10, 6:05 p.m.
Kitchener has been making some noise while rising up the Western Conference standings. The Rangers are winners of their last nine games which included taking down Niagara once and Saginaw twice.
Excellent performances from draft-eligible players like Cameron Reid and Luca Romano have been backed up by veterans Matthew Andonovski and Jakub Chromiak in a wonderful combination of skill and experience.
Oshawa is another team on the rise with a plethora of talented forwards and stout defenders. The performance of Beckett Sennecke over the last seven games has been nothing short of draw-dropping. The Anaheim prospect has ten goals and eighteen points in that time.
The clash between these two teams should be fun to watch while also being a potential preview of what could be the OHL Finals matchup.