PREVIEW: Men’s hockey hosts crosstown rivals in first game of 2025

Thursday, January 9

• The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (10-7) vs Carleton Ravens (9-8)
• Location: Minto Sports Complex
• Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
• Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Carleton 5 – Nov. 30, 2024 at TD Place Arena 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
• • Goals: Andrew Belchamber – 8
  • Assists: Andrew Belchamber – 11
  • Points: Andrew Belchamber – 19
  • Wins: Franky Lapenna – 8

• The Gee-Gees are set for their third meeting with the Carleton Ravens on Thursday night, hosting their crosstown rivals for the second time this season.
• Ottawa is 0-2 against Carleton, falling 6-3 (Nov. 29, 2024) and 5-4 (Nov. 30, 2024).
• The Gee-Gees will look to ramp up in the second half of the season. While they hold the host bid for the 2025 U CUP, the team aims to earn their place amongst the best teams in Canada.

CARLETON GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
• • Goals: Reese Belton and Gio Morneau – 9
  • Assists: Nick McCarry – 16
  • Points: Nick McCarry – 21
  • Wins: Steven Bacovsky – 5

• The Ravens finished the 2024 half of the season on a seven-game winning streak, taking down the Gee-Gees in back-to-back games heading into the break.
• Nick McCarry ranks amongst the top five in points and assists in the OUA.