The Ottawa 67’s have made a statement with a record-breaking home-and-home sweep against the Oshawa Generals.
In their first game on Friday night, the 67’s dominated the Generals with a 5-1 victory at the TD Place Arena. The 67’s came out strong, scoring two goals in the first period and never looking back. They continued their dominance in the second period, adding two more goals to their lead. The Generals managed to score one goal in the third period, but it was not enough to catch up to the 67’s.
The 67’s were led by their top line of Marco Rossi, Austen Keating, and Jack Quinn, who combined for four goals and six assists in the game. Rossi, who is currently leading the OHL in points, had a goal and three assists, while Keating and Quinn each had a goal and two assists.
The 67’s also received strong performances from their goaltender Cedrick Andree, who made 27 saves, and defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer, who had two assists.
The second game of the home-and-home series took place on Sunday afternoon at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. The 67’s once again came out on top with a 4-2 victory, completing the sweep against the Generals.
The 67’s continued their strong offensive performance, with Rossi scoring two goals and adding an assist, while Keating and Quinn each had a goal and an assist. Andree once again stood tall in net, making 29 saves and earning his second win of the weekend.
The 67’s have now won six straight games and have a record of 12-3-0-0, putting them in first place in the OHL’s Eastern Conference. They have also extended their lead in the East Division to six points over the second-place Peterborough Petes.
This sweep against the Generals is not only a testament to the 67’s strong offensive and defensive abilities, but also their resilience and determination. The team has faced some challenges this season, including injuries to key players, but they have continued to find ways to win and have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the OHL.
Head coach Andre Tourigny praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played two really good games. We were solid defensively and we were opportunistic offensively. We played with a lot of energy and we were able to capitalize on our chances.”
The 67’s will look to continue their winning streak as they face the Niagara IceDogs on Friday night at the Meridian Centre. With their strong start to the season and this impressive sweep against the Generals, the 67’s are proving to be a top contender in the OHL and a team to watch out for.
