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The standings are solidifying and this is the point where teams will try to make a big push as we head towards the end of the season. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "As a reminder, can't-miss games feature thrilling matchups, unique storylines or an aspect that is not found in other games that week. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Without further ado, here are three can't-miss games for week seventeen." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Niagara IceDogs @ Brantford Bulldogs - Wednesday, Jan 22, 7:00 p.m." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Brantford enters this contest as winners of their last six games. Most impressively they took down Oshawa in a pair of games before also beating North Bay. Because of the winning streak, Brantford now sits fifth in the Eastern Conference just two points behind the Barrie Colts who are in third. 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On the other side, there are stars like Ryan Roobroeck who is eligible for the 2025 NHL draft, rookie Braidy Wassilyn and Winnipeg Jets' prospect Kevin He." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Saginaw Spirit @ Kingston Frontenacs - Friday, Jan 22, 7:00 p.m." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This game will be the first of two meetings between Saginaw and Kingston this season. Both teams sit in the middle of their respective conferences with firm grips on playoff spots. This should, therefore, be a very interesting game for both sides." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Adding to the interest around this game is the fact that these teams completed a pair of colossal trades at the deadline. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "This will be the first game that all of the traded players will play against their former team. Based on comments made by Dave Drinkill, this could be an interesting moment for the former Saginaw players. 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Despite beefing up their team, the Wolves have lost their last three games including a crushing 8-1 loss against London last Sunday. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Sudbury needs to bounce back in their own way and show they can compete with teams like London. " } }, { "type": "delimiter", "data": {} } ] }

Can't-Miss Games: Week Seventeen

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Named London Knights Captain; Easton Cowan Receives An "A"