Yahoo Sports Can't-Miss Games: Week Seventeen
Week seventeen marks the point where most OHL teams will be three-quarters of the way through their season. The standings are solidifying and this is the point where teams will try to make a big push as we head towards the end of the season.
As a reminder, can't-miss games feature thrilling matchups, unique storylines or an aspect that is not found in other games that week.
Without further ado, here are three can't-miss games for week seventeen.
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Niagara IceDogs @ Brantford Bulldogs - Wednesday, Jan 22, 7:00 p.m.
Brantford enters this contest as winners of their last six games. Most impressively they took down Oshawa in a pair of games before also beating North Bay. Because of the winning streak, Brantford now sits fifth in the Eastern Conference just two points behind the Barrie Colts who are in third.
This is a massive four-point game for Brantford. If they win, they will gain two points while holding Niagara at 55 points. The win would also puts them two points behind the conference-leading Generals
This game is also full of talented players. Nick Lardis leads the Bulldogs in points and has eight points in the last five games while St. Louis Blues' prospect Adam Jiricek mans the blue line. On the other side, there are stars like Ryan Roobroeck who is eligible for the 2025 NHL draft, rookie Braidy Wassilyn and Winnipeg Jets' prospect Kevin He.
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Saginaw Spirit @ Kingston Frontenacs - Friday, Jan 22, 7:00 p.m.
This game will be the first of two meetings between Saginaw and Kingston this season. Both teams sit in the middle of their respective conferences with firm grips on playoff spots. This should, therefore, be a very interesting game for both sides.
Adding to the interest around this game is the fact that these teams completed a pair of colossal trades at the deadline.
This will be the first game that all of the traded players will play against their former team. Based on comments made by Dave Drinkill, this could be an interesting moment for the former Saginaw players.
This should be a good hockey game with added human interest in watching these players reunite with their former teammates.
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London Knights @ Sudbury Wolves - Friday, Jan 22, 7:00 p.m.
This is a bounce-back game for the London Knights who lost a 5-2 game against the Kitchener Rangers last night. The loss ended an eleven-game winning streak dating back to Dec. 14, 2024.
The Knights are still a juggernaut and the favorites to repeat as OHL champions this season. However, this game will show how they bounce back when faced with adversity.
On the other side of this game, Sudbury went all in at the deadline and picked up Henry Mews. Despite beefing up their team, the Wolves have lost their last three games including a crushing 8-1 loss against London last Sunday.
Sudbury needs to bounce back in their own way and show they can compete with teams like London.
