PREVIEW: #7 men’s hockey gearing up for regular season finale at TD Place Arena
February 6, 2024
Thursday, February 8
- The Matchup: #7 Ottawa Gee-Gees (19-8) vs Carleton Ravens (10-16)
- Location: TD Place Arena
- Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
- Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Carleton 1 – Jan. 4, 2024 at Carleton Ice House
OTTAWA GAME NOTES
- Major stat leaders
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- Goals: Max Grondin – 14
- Assists: Liam Markhauser – 16
- Points: Luka Verreault – 28
- Wins: Franky Lapenna – 18
- With such a tight race for first place in the OUA East, every game has been crucial for the Gee-Gees. Defeating Concordia 3-2 and falling to UQTR 2-0 over the weekend puts Ottawa in third place, only two points behind the division leader.
- The Gee-Gees have been flawless over the Ravens so far this season, defeating their rivals in all three of their previous matchups.
- In last year's Colonel By Classic, Bradley Chenier logged a hat trick against the Ravens. Liam Markhouser and Max Grondin each contributed a goal as well. All three have been notable players for the team this season.
CARLETON GAME NOTES
- Major stat leaders
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- Goals: Kieran Craig – 12
- Assists: Kieran Craig – 15
- Points: Kieran Craig – 15
- Wins: Mark Grametbauer – 10
- Carleton won last year's edition of the Colonel By Classic, taking the high-scoring affair 8-7, expanding their overall series lead to 4-1.
- After losses to McGill and UQTR, the Ravens have been eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in program history.
- The Ravens are on a four-game losing streak heading into the Colonel By Classic. Following their game with Ottawa, Carleton will host McGill to close out their season.