Can't-Miss Games: Week Six

Week six of OHL action is underway, and there are so many good games to watch. However, we recognize that many people are busy and don't have time to sit down and watch every game. As such, we are here with another list of three OHL games that we feel you just can't miss. 

As a reminder, games qualify as can't miss because of a stellar matchup, interesting storylines or they contain an aspect you won't see in most other games. If you can only watch one game this week make sure it is one of the following.

Erie Otters @Brantford Bulldogs - Friday, Nov. 1, 7:00 p.m.

The St. Louis Blues 2024 first-round pick Adam Jiricek was reassigned to Brantford on Tuesday. The addition of a 6-foot-3 defender with international experience like Jiricek will radically improve Brantford's D-corps. 

"Adam is an elite talent, as represented by his first-round NHL selection, who immediately adds a dynamic presence to our team," said GM Matt Turek.

If Jiricek is in this game, it will be a great opportunity to see what he will bring the Brantford's already strong lineup. It will also be his first game in the league.

On the other end of the ice, Matthew Schaefer got his season started last week after being sidelined by mononucleosis to start the year. He already has a goal and two assists in only three games played. 

Schaefer is considered an elite talent as evidenced by his first-overall selection in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. He is considered one of the top prospects for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. 

Watching these two elite defenders clash should be high on everyone's priority list. It should make for a great game between two strong teams.

Soo Greyhounds @ London Knights - Friday, Nov. 1, 7:00 p.m.

The Greyhounds enter this game on a five-game winning streak. Though the team struggled to start the season, they have managed to vault themselves into the top half of the Western Conference with their recent performance.

They are currently tied for third in the conference with London and Sarnia. However, London has played one less game than Saut St. Marie. Essentially this becomes a four-point game with the winner not only gaining in the standings but also taking two points away from a rival. 

Since the return of Easton Cowan, London has looked more like the team we saw last year. However, it also seems that we have not seen their best yet. After winning their last two games we will see what they do against a red-hot Greyhounds squad that is benefitting from the return of some of their top players.

Sarnia Sting @ Brampton Steelheads - Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:00 p.m.

There was a lot of hype surrounding the Steelheads heading into this season and for good reason. Their forward group, which includes Porter Martone and Carson Rehkopf who are both top-five in OHL scoring, is one of the best in the league. 

After a hot start, the Steelheads tumbled down the standings. They currently sit eighth in the Eastern Conference. Earlier this week they smashed Guelph 10-1 in what could easily be viewed as a "get right game." If that turns out to be the case it will be interesting to see them pit themselves against a young Sarnia team with lots of potential. 

Led by rookie forward Beckham Edwards, Sarnia is a balanced squad that has shown the ability to go toe-to-toe with some of the top teams in the league. They currently have a tenuous hold on the fifth spot in the Western Conference. 

With both these teams looking to continue rising up the standings in their respective conferences, it is sure to be a great game.