Blandisi scores lone goal in 67's 2-1 loss to the Frontenacs

It did not look like a good start.  With only 33 seconds into the opening frame, Henri Ikonen picked up his 7th goal of the season after he banked in a sharp angle shot off of Jonathan Duchesne’s skate in front of the net.  That was Ikonen’s 14th career point against the 67’s in 10 games.

Hoping to avoid a repeat of their 7-4 loss earlier this month when the Frontenacs also got off to a quick lead, the 67’s regrouped and fought harder in the last half of the first period. Their hard work paid off and forced the Frontenacs to take penalties.

The 67’s went 0-4 on the powerplay, but the extra man-advantage gave them a lot more momentum leading to more scoring chances.  The 67’s outshot the Fronts 10-4 in the first 20 minutes but were unable to solve backup goaltender Lucas Peressini in the Kingston net.

Kingston Frontenacs @ Ottawa 67's: Preview

My apologies for no write up, ran out of time with my full time job taking up most of it this week. These two clubs face each other six more times, so I'll fill you in for the next game. 

The 2013-14 Regular Season Record

Ottawa 67's:  6-8-0-0

Kingston Frontenacs:  8-3-1-2

2012-13 Regular Season Record

Ottawa 67's:  16-46-0-6

Kingston Frontenacs:  27-35-3-3

67's Blow Out Short-Staffed Petes

While it may be a problem most nights that the Ottawa 67’s don’t have a defenceman over the age of 18 after the injury to Mike Vlajkov, experience wasn’t a problem on Thursday night in Peterborough, as the Barberpoles took advantage of three Peterborough veterans sitting out, rolling to an 8-1 win.

67’s acquire Owen Stewart from the London Knights

Owen Stewart pictured as a Kitchener Rangers from the 2011-12 OHL season

The Ottawa 67’s have acquired 17-year old defenseman Owen Stewart from the London Knights in exchange for a 15th round draft pick in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection

Stewart, a native of Greely, was drafted by the Kitchener Rangers in the 6th round in 2011.  He played 33 games with the Rangers last season and had 2 goals and an assist.  The London Knights claimed Stewart off the waivers in September.  He only played three games with the team and did not register any points.

Kosmachuk dominates as 67's lose 7-3 to the Storm

The Guelph Storm skated to a 7-3 victory over the Ottawa 67's in front of a home crowd of 4,002 on Sunday afternoon. The win extends the Storm's win streak to four games and the 67's losing streak to 3 games.

Otter Connor Brown with 4 assists in 6-2 win over the 67's

The Ottawa 67's remain winless on the road after losing 6-2 to the Erie Otters Saturday night.
 
Playing with only 5 defensemen, the 67's got off to a great start against the best-in-the-West Otters.  It was the 67's who would draw first blood after Sam Studnicka knocked in a rebound past Oskar Dansk in the Otters' net for his second of the season. 
 

Quick goals not enough, 67's fall 7-4 to the IceDogs

NIAGARA - The Ottawa 67’s woes continued tonight as the 67’s dropped a 7-4 decision to the Niagara IceDogs to kick off their 4-game roadtrip.  Nevin Guy and Brett Gustavsen were one of the few bright spots both earning 3 points on the night and ending with a positive plus/minus rating.

A pair of first period goals from Leafs prospect Carter Verhaeghe put the 67’s down 2-0 after the first 20 minutes.  Verhaeghe capitalized on his opportunities catching Philippe Trudeau out of position after making two big saves on a two-man advantage.  He backhanded the puck into a wide open net to open the scoring. His second goal came off a great individual effort catching both Jacob Middleton and Trudeau flat-footed.  Verhaeghe extends his goal streak to six games and his point streak to 10 games.

Konecny the shootout hero in a 5-4 barnburner win over the Wolves

Travis Konecny scored the pivotal game-tying goal and shootout winner as the Ottawa 67’s rallied to beat the Sudbury Wolves 5-4 on Sunday afternoon.

The 67’s, trailing 3-1 midway through the 3rd, got a pair of powerplay goals from Joseph Blandisi and Nevin Guy to tie the game up at 3.  Both goals were shot from the same spot on the ice & got past Franky Palazzese who was in nets.  After going 3/24 in the last 5 games, the 67’s had a success of 2/3 on the powerplay this afternoon.

Preview: Sudbury Wolves @ Ottawa 67's - Oct 13

A bounce back game is something both the Ottawa 67’s and Sudbury Wolves will be looking for when the two clash this afternoon.  Both squads suffered a big loss on Friday night. 

The 67’s fell 5-1 to the visiting Guelph Storm.  Brendan Bell had the lone goal.  Coach Chris Byrne was happy with the effort level, but not the end result.  The loss came at a bigger price when both Adrian Sloboda and John Urbanic left the game with injuries.  Sloboda was hit and fell awkwardly into the boards injuring his knee.  He is expected to miss 7-10 days.  Urbanic took a puck to the elbow on a clearing attempt but his status is unknown as they had to take x-rays.  With Mike Vlajkov already out for an extended period of time, this could be a taxing loss – especially on a young blueline.

Storm Score Five To Take Fifth Straight In Ottawa

For the fifth year in a row, the Guelph Storm left their one trip of the year to the Nation’s Capital with two points, taking a 5-1 decision on Friday night in Ottawa.

Preview: Guelph Storm @ Ottawa 67's - Oct 11

The Guelph Storm make their first and only regular season visit to the Canadian Tire Centre tonight.

Last season the Storm took the season series 2-0 and outscored the 67's 13-5. Scott Kosmachuk & Tanner Richard each had 6 points in 2 games for the Storm while Dante Salituro had 3 points also in 2 games. 

With 16 returning players, the Storm's depth is considered one of their best assets.  Key returnees include veterans Scott Kosmachuk, Zach Mitchell, Brock McGinn & Jason Dickinson. Those are four of their top five scorers from last season accounting for 103 goals and 222 points. 

Their back end is also solid with Captain Matt Finn, Ottawa native Zac Leslie and Sens prospect Ben Harpur returning to the lineup. 

Duchesne, Hill Register First Career Goals, 67's Win 6-3

Jonathan Duchesne and Tyler Hill scored on a pair of seeing-eye shots on Friday night, and Joseph Blandisi had his third game winning goal of the season as the 67’s took a 6-3 decision over the Mississauga Steelheads.

Preview: Mississauga Steelheads @ Ottawa 67's - Oct 8/13

After a big 3-2 shootout win Sunday afternoon against the Peterborough Petes, the Ottawa 67’s improved to 3-4-0-0 record.  It’s another big interconference game tonight against the Mississauga Steelheads as the 67’s look to get back at .500 and jump from 8th place into a 4th place tie with Mississauga and Sudbury.

Bell Scores Shootout Winner as 67's Edge Petes 3-2

By Kathryn Jean

Brendan Bell was the shootout hero in the Ottawa 67's 3-2 victory over the visiting Peterborough Petes Sunday afternoon.

It wasn't the prettiest of wins, but it was a big win against an interdivison rival so close in the standings.  The shootout win gets the 67's one point within the Petes for 7th spot in the Eastern Conference.

Preview: Peterborough Petes @ Ottawa 67's - Oct 6/13

Ottawa 67's overage forward, Ryan Van Stralen, tallied his first two goals of the season bit it wasn't enough and the 67's fell 7-4 to the Kingston Frontenacs on Friday night. The powerhouse Fronts got off to a quick 4-0 start, but the 67's started to show more promise at that point. 

In similar 67's fate, Stephen Nosad scored a pair of goals in the Peterborough Petes' 7-4 loss to the Sudbury Wolves.  This added a loss to the Petes 3-3-0 record so far this season.

67's Get First Look At Class Of The Conference, drop 7-4 decision

Whether it’s considered a glance at the best team in the OHL or a glance at their potential future, the Ottawa 67’s got their first look at the league’s best squad in the Kingston Frontenacs, dropping a 7-4 decision in Kingston on Friday night.

Greyhounds Repeat January Meeting, Defeat 67's 4-1

After dropping a 4-1 decision to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds on home ice January 3rd, this season’s edition of the Ottawa 67’s followed suit exactly nine months later, dropping another 4-1 decision to the Greyhounds on Thursday night.

Preview: Soo Greyhounds @ Ottawa 67's

The Ottawa 67’s are coming off a big 3-2 regulation win over the visiting Niagara Ice Dogs on Sunday afternoon improving to a .500 winning percentage.

Fresh off serving his one game suspension, Joseph Blandisi scored a pair of goals to lead the 67’s to the win.  Blandisi has proven to be a clutch scorer so far this season.  He has three goals in three games; two are game-winning goals and one was a game tieing goal. 

Former 67's Desautels and Petaccio Face Off in CCHL Action

Only a month and a few days removed from being cut by the Ottawa 67’s, now ex-OHLers Mathieu Desautels and Mark Petaccio faced off against one another in CCHL action on Wednesday night.