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Ottawa Gee-Gees

PREVIEW: #10 men’s hockey set for southern road swing

Photo: Greg Kolz
Photo: Greg Kolz
November 22, 2024

Friday, November 22

  • The Matchup: #10 Ottawa Gee-Gees (7-5) vs Laurier Golden Hawks (2-10)
  • Location: Sun Life Financial Arena  
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 5, Laurier 4 (OT) – Oct. 20, 2023 at Minto Sports Complex 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees are coming off an overtime win over one of the top ranked team in the nation, the Concordia Stingers. Ottawa is the second team to take down Concordia so far this season.
  • Ottawa has continued to adjust their lineup as they manage injuries. Solid pillars in captains Anthony Poulin, Mathieu Desgagnes, Brad Chenier and Peter Stratis have kept the team moving in a positive direction.

LAURIER GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Sam Rhodes – 4
    • Assists: Sam Rhodes – 6
    • Points: Sam Rhodes – 10
    • Wins: Tristan Malboeuf – 2
  • Since their win over RMC on Oct. 18, the Golden Hawks have been on an eight-game losing streak.
  • Sam Rhodes leads the Golden Hawks in production, Isaak Sooklal, Bryce Sutherland, and Callum Chisholm have also been notable contributors for the squad.

Saturday, November 23

  • The Matchup: #10 Ottawa Gee-Gees (7-5) vs Waterloo Warriors (4-8)
  • Location: CIF Arena
  • Puck drop: 4:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 4, Waterloo 1 – Oct. 21, 2023 at Minto Sports Complex

WATERLOO GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Tate Popple – 8
    • Assists: Sam McKinney – 13
    • Points: Sam McKinney and Tate Popple – 16
    • Wins: Matt Onuska – 3
  • The Warriors are on a four-game losing streak, most recently dropping a home game to the Redbirds on Nov. 15.
  • Waterloo ranks second in the OUA with 3.58 goals per game. Their highest scoring game was against Toronto when they won 7-4.