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Friday Highlights: Erliden excellent for Otters in Rivalry Week win

Niagara IceDogs vs. Erie Otters

Final: 1 (NIAG) – 3 (ER)

The Otters defended home ice against Niagara.

  • Noah Erliden picked up first star honours, stopping 24 of 25 in the victory.
  • Brett Hammond (3) started the scoring in the first period.
  • Dylan Edward (3) potted the eventual game winner early in the second.
  • McLean Agrette (2) added a beautiful insurance marker, good for the OHL’s play of the night.
  • Braidy Wassilyn (1) was the lone scorer for the IceDogs – getting his first of the 2025-26 campaign.

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London Knights vs. Kitchener Rangers

Final: 6 (LDN) – 1 (KIT)

The Knights took the Aud by storm, putting up six in the win.

  • London had six different goal scorers – Logan Hawery (2), Julian Brown (1), Sam O’Reilly (4), Ben Wilmott (5), Kaeden Hawkins (1) and Max Crete (1).
  • Brody Cook chipped in two assists to earn the third star of the night.
  • Aleksei Medvedev was the winning goalie, making 19 saves.
  • Jack Prindham (6) got the lone Rangers goal.

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Brantford Bulldogs vs. Brampton Steelheads

Final: 7 (BFD) – 3 (BRAM)

Brantford continued there success with seven goals in Brampton.

  • Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker (9) had two goals and two assists – good for first star in the game and the OHL.
  • Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue (4) also added a pair of goals.
  • Adam Benak (4) scored and added two helpers for the Bulldogs.
  • Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders made 28 saves to help defeat his former team.
  • Gabe Chiarot (3), Troy Patton (2) and Kieran Witkowski (3) were the scorers for Brampton.

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Ottawa 67s vs. Kingston Frontenacs

Final: 3 (OTT) – 0 (KGN)

The 67s bounced back from their first defeat of the season.

  • Jack Dever (2) opened the scoring midway through the first period.
  • Filip Ekberg (1) tallied his first of the season on the powerplay.
  • Nic Whitehead (3) sealed the game in the third period.
  • Ryder Fetterolf made 13 saves for the shutout win.
  • Gavin Betts was the third star of the game, stopping 28 of 30 for Kingston.

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Windsor Spitfires vs. Sarnia Sting

Final: 3 (WSR) – 2 (SAR) – OT

The Spitfires picked up the extra point after forcing overtime in the final minutes.

  • Cole Davis (6) was the hero and earned the OHL’s Play of the Night for his efforts.
  • 2026 NHL Draft top prospect Ethan Belchetz (9) continued to raise his stock with a goal and an assist.
  • Joey Costanzo stopped 23 of 25 in the game to help the Spits to victory.
  • Ben Pickell (2) and Blues prospect Lukas Fischer (1) scored for the Sting.
  • Patrick Quinlan did all he could in the Sarnia net, stopping 27 to earn the first star of the game.

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Soo Greyhounds vs. Sudbury Wolves

Final: 2 (SOO) – 4 (SBY)

The Wolves came out victorious in the Highway 17 Rivalry.

  • Jets 6th rounder Kieron Walton (4) continued his run of form since returning from camp with another goal and an assist.
  • Nathan Villeneuve (1) scored his first and added two helpers in the win – earning the third star of the game.
  • Finn Marshall was sensational for the Pack, stopping 29 of 31 including this ridiculous glove save that was named Save of the Night.
  • Travis Hayes (5) and Jordan Charron (10) scored for the Hounds.

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Owen Sound Attack vs. Guelph Storm

Final: 6 (OS) – 3 (GUE)

The Petes opened OHL Rivalry Week with a win over the Generals.

  • OA forward Matthew Soto (5) set a new career high with five points – three goals and two assists.
  • Adam Novotny (4) scored twice, giving him goals in three straight games.
  • Aiden Young showcased his playmaking acumen with four assists.
  • Easton Rye made 24 saves to get the win for the Petes.
  • Brooks Rogowski (5), Vadim Smirnov (3) and Owen Griffin (6) each found the back of the net for Oshawa.

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