(2) Barrie Colts (42-22-2-2) vs. (7) Niagara IceDogs (29-31-4-4)
The Colts enter a first round series against the IceDogs fresh off securing their first Central Division championship since 2018. Former IceDogs coach Marty Williamson leads a unique Barrie team into the postseason, one whose leading scorers had just 59 points, one being a blueliner in NHL Draft prospect Kashawn Aitcheson.
The IceDogs had a forgettable second half of the season after a promising start. Can they pick up the pieces, channel some of the first half energy and make this a series?
Series Schedule:
Game 1: Thurs., March 27 – Niagara at Barrie, 7:00pm
Game 2: Mon., March 31 – Niagara at Barrie, 7:00pm
Game 3: Tues., April 1 – Barrie at Niagara, 7:00pm
Game 4: Thurs., April 3 – Barrie at Niagara, 7:00pm
Game 5: Sat., April 5 – Niagara at Barrie, 7:30pm*
Game 6: Sun., April 6 – Barrie at Niagara, 7:00pm*
Game 7: Tues., April 8 – Niagara at Barrie, 7:00pm*
Season Series:
Barrie wins 4-1
Nov. 1 – BAR 7 at NIAG 3
Dec. 19 – NIAG 6 at BAR 5
Jan. 19 – BAR 5 at NIAG 1
Mar. 11 – BAR 7 at NIAG 4
Mar. 22 – NIAG 1 at BAR 8
Playoff History:
This marks the second time that Barrie and Niagara have met in the OHL Playoffs.
2016 NIAG def. BAR 4-0 – Conference Final
