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    Rowan McCarthy
    Rowan McCarthy
    Oct 16, 2024, 01:58

    If you only have time to watch one OHL game this week consider watching one of these three.

    If you only have time to watch one OHL game this week consider watching one of these three.

    Luke Durda/OHL Images - Can't-Miss OHL Games: Week 4

    We are back after another exciting week of OHL action that brought about some big changes in the standings. There are no longer any undefeated teams in the league, and several teams that struggled to start the year seem to have found their groove. 

    This is an especially difficult week for this series, as it features a stacked lineup of games on Friday night. 

    However, my difficulties in selecting the best games to watch should be smiled upon by fans as it means there is an abundance of high-quality games to watch. 

    After lots of thought, here are the three games that you do not want to miss in week four. 

    Saginaw Spirit @ London Knights - Friday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m.

    The Knights had a rough start to the season going 1-3 in their first four games. Things looked dire until like Gandalf at Helm's Deep, Easton Cowan rode into town on a white stallion ushering in three wins and scattering London's opponents. 

    Last year's playoffs MVP scored two goals and added two assists for four points in his first three games since being sent down by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

    This week, we get to see him clash with current goals leader Michael Misa in a rematch of last year's Memorial Cup Final. 

    With 11 goals in seven games, Misa has been deadly this season leading his team through a fantastic start.

    The Spirit started the year hot but lost both of their games last weekend resulting in a bit of a step backward. They will look to right the ship on a difficult weekend that sees them play London, Brampton and Oshawa.

    This is not just a mere game, but a renewal of last year's rivalry and a battle between some of the most skilled players in the league. 

    Niagara IceDogs @ Kitchener Rangers - Friday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m.

    After suffering their first loss of the season, Niagara did not crumble, but turned around and handed North Bay a 7-5 defeat. The IceDogs look like a completely different team this season. Kevin He has been incredible, but the scoring has come throughout the lineup. 

    They currently lead the Eastern Conference and have at least one game in hand on every team but Ottawa. A win would help them to solidify their place at the top of the heap. 

    On the other side, Kitchener sits second in the Western Conference after taking down Saginaw last Saturday. 

    Despite trading away Carson Rehkopf in the offseason, Kitchener does not appear to have lost a step despite many hailing the move as a signal for a rebuild. 

    If Rocky IV was your favorite movie in the franchise look no further than Kitchener vs Niagara. This East against West heavyweight bought should result in fireworks.

     North Bay Battalion @ Brantford Bulldogs - Friday, Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m.

    The Bulldogs secured six of a possible six points last week and subsequently jumped into second place in the Eastern Conference. The line of Nick Lardis, Patrick Thomas and Calvin Crombie was critical to the team's success and will continue to be so moving forward. 

    The Bulldogs' ability to score is augmented by their bruising style which punishes their opponents leading to turnovers. 

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    North Bay won two out of their three games last week and currently sit two points ahead of Brantford. They have had a busy start to the year playing six games in the last two weeks. Despite that, they continue to play a fast skilled game that is difficult for opponents to handle.

    Since the Bulldogs have a game in hand, this game becomes critical for both teams. For Brantford, it is an opportunity to catch North Bay in terms of points without surrendering the game in hand. For North Bay, a victory means extending their lead over Brantford and halting them in their tracks.

    These are two big teams that play a fast style. It will be fun to watch them struggle against one another and see who comes out with the win.