PREVIEW: #8 Men’s hockey to meet Lakehead for first time since 2017, head to Toronto on Saturday

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
January 24, 2024

Friday, January 26

  • The Matchup: #8 Ottawa Gee-Gees (16-7) vs Lakehead Thunderwolves (10-13)
  • Location: Minto Sports Complex
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 3, Lakehead 1 – Jan. 14, 2017 at Minto Sports Complex 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees went into overtime in their last two games, and earned a shootout win earlier in January, earning invaluable experience in high pressure situations.
  • Ottawa has been dealt 330 penalty minutes this season, recently logging 27 in a loss to Concordia.

LAKEHEAD GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Nicolas De Grazia – 8
    • Assists: Colin Van Den Hurk – 13
    • Points: Colin Van Den Hurk – 19
    • Wins: Max Wright, Christian Cicigoi – 5
  • The Thunderwolves have only picked up two wins in the new year, starting with a 3-0 win over Queen's and most recently a 2-0 win against Guelph.

Saturday, January 27

  • The Matchup: #8 Ottawa Gee-Gees (16-7) vs Toronto Varsity Blues (14-9)
  • Location: Varsity Arena
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 3, Toronto 4 (Exhibition) – Sep. 15, 2023 at Varsity Arena

TORONTO GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Cole Purboo, Nicholas Wong – 10
    • Assists: Nicholas Wong – 18
    • Points: Nicholas Wong – 28
    • Wins: Jett Alexander – 10
  • Toronto leads the OUA with six short-handed goals, they've been on the penalty kill 94 times, logging 336 penalty minutes this season.
  • The Varsity Blues are on a four-game losing streak, three of these games have been on the road. Toronto will be happy to welcome Carleton and Ottawa to Varsity Arena for an opportunity to snap the streak on home ice.