Ottawa 67's 2023-24 Season Thread (Part 2)

[NordiquesForeva]

Lineup posted for tonight. Michelone starting but no backup listed on the scorers sheet. Foster still out but looks like everyone else is back.

Barlas is back, that's great news. I wonder if Foster is still out due to illness, or if there is something else bothering him.

 

[sirius67fan]

Go to the OHL site and click on the scorers sheet. The teams add their lineup to the sheet during the day. Later on they post the lines As well. Jsut click the links on the Game Preview page of the Game Centre page.

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Thx

Barlas is back, that's great news. I wonder if Foster is still out due to illness, or if there is something else bothering him.

I believe he left a game due to injury last weekend. Not 100% sure though, could be illness.

 

[mianjo]

OTTAWA LINEUP​
Pos​	No.​	Name
G​	1​	Michelone, Ian
G​	31​	Saari, Matthew
​	2​	Smyth, Derek
​	5​	Horner, Bradley
A​	6​	Sirman, Thomas
​	8​	Marrelli, Frankie
​	9​	Barlas, Chris
​	10​	Whitehead, Nic
​	11​	Mews, Henry
​	12​	Kressler, Braeden
A​	17​	Stonehouse, Brady
​	18​	Dever, Jack
​	19​	Mayer, Samuel
C​	20​	Pinelli, Luca
A​	22​	Mayich, Matthew
A​	23​	Gerrior, Will
​	24​	Körbler, Kimi
​	25​	Gardiner, Brad
​	27​	Maillet, Jacob
​	28​	Kelly, Caden

67's up 1-0

GOAL
#24 Kimi Körbler (4) scores. Assists: #11 Henry Mews, #20 Luca Pinelli 1st 0:48

 

[mianjo]

3-0
GOAL
#12 Braeden Kressler (21) scores. Assists: #9 Chris Barlas 1st 7:59


GOAL
#23 Will Gerrior (19) scores. Assists: #17 Brady Stonehouse, #8 Frankie Marrelli 1st 12:25

shots 13-1

 

[mianjo]

3-0 after 1

SHOTS ON GOAL

Teams	1st	Total
PBO	3	3
OTT	20	20

 

[mianjo]

3-1

4-1
GOAL
#12 Braeden Kressler (22) scores. 4:12

5-1

GOAL
#19 Samuel Mayer (18) scores. Assists: #10 Nic Whitehead, #28 Caden Kelly 2nd 16:11

 

[mianjo]

67's lead 5-1 after 2

SHOTS ON GOAL

Teams	1st	2nd	Total
PBO	3	10	13
OTT	20	17	37

 

[mianjo]

6-1


GOAL
#17 Brady Stonehouse (14) scores. Assists: #11 Henry Mews, #25 Brad Gardiner 3rd 7:23

 

[mianjo]

67's win 6-1

SHOTS ON GOAL

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	Total
PBO	3	10	9	22
OTT	20	17	10	47

STARS OF THE GAME​

FIRST
#12 Braeden Kressler C
G 2A 0+/- +3Ottawa

SECOND
#1 Ian Michelone G
SH 22SV 21GA 1Ottawa

THIRD
#5 Bradley Horner D
G 0A 0+/- 0Ottawa

 

[beastintheeast]

You can’t hit what you can’t catch. Guys like Pinelli and Kressler don’t typically get hit. That won’t change in the playoffs.

There hasn’t been enough time to start seeing real separation int he standings yet. Brantford stumbled a bit last weekend when they finally had more of a test to face compared to much of their schedule the previous 5-6 weeks. Oshawa seems to be in some turmoil right now. We’ll see how that affects the team on the ice.

Sudbury has been playing better than I anticipated and North Bay maybe a little weaker than I anticipated. Sudbury tends to give up a lot of goals though. Not good for a playoff team.

I still think it is a bit wide open. We’ll see how things shake out the rest of the way.

I think you will still be waiting for the separation in July LOL
This is going to be a close conference. I think it will go down to the last weekend unless someone slips a gear.

As to hitting Pinelli, we shall see if he played last year, and the Petes had no trouble finding him. Also, he is still in my books a liability defensively.

We will see what happens, but just as you have made your prediction that we will finish at the top of the division, I see our top line getting shut out in the playoffs. The playoffs are a totally different thing, as you know, that the regular season.

 

[OMG67]

I think you will still be waiting for the separation in July LOL
This is going to be a close conference. I think it will go down to the last weekend unless someone slips a gear.

As to hitting Pinelli, we shall see if he played last year, and the Petes had no trouble finding him. Also, he is still in my books a liability defensively.

We will see what happens, but just as you have made your prediction that we will finish at the top of the division, I see our top line getting shut out in the playoffs. The playoffs are a totally different thing, as you know, that the regular season.

Oshawa is now starting to slip. Brantford is still holding strong.

It is a good thing we have more players than Kressler and Pinelli….

 

[AGranderson]

Why is Horner playing on that line, he is a D playing up, he looked very out of place tonight. He needs to shift to the 4th line when Foster returns in a few weeks, whitehead needs to sit out when that happens

 

[PuckStop75]

Losing Lockhart is a big hit for Oshawa. Brantford is a well coached team they are going to win their fair share of games and be a solid playoff team. Ottawa tried a few things tonight and it didn’t blow up in their face which is a good sign. Much better competition tomorrow.

 

[beastintheeast]

Why is Horner playing on that line, he is a D playing up, he looked very out of place tonight. He needs to shift to the 4th line when Foster returns in a few weeks, whitehead needs to sit out when that happens

Whitehead is the future of the team and needs to develop. He is also a pure center; therefore, he is required. He needs to get as much ice time as he can, even if it is as a 4th line center. The idea, I thought, was to get the OA centers so that Foster could go back to playing on the wing.

Oshawa is now starting to slip. Brantford is still holding strong.

It is a good thing we have more players than Kressler and Pinelli….

LOL, Oshawa is in a never-land right now. I am sure that the dressing room is a little messed up. This, too, should pass but hopefully not soon.

Yes we have other players but can we tech them to score goals LOL

If the Bulls are going to stumble it will not be until at least the end of the month when they play Saginaw.. They don't have an easy schedule but it will not be super hard.

The bottom line is if we are going to finish top, we are going to have to win almost all our games.

 

[sirius67fan]

Did they actually play Stoney at center last night?

 

[AGranderson]

My prediction for the final standings in the east

Wolves——89pts
Bulldogs—-86pts
Battalion___88pts
67’s————81pts
Steelheads-78pts
Fronts———77pts
Gens———-71pts
Colts———-57pts

 

[NordiquesForeva]

Did they actually play Stoney at center last night?

Maybe for a shift or two because of all the penalties/misconducts. He played wing with a Gardiner and Dever for most of the night.

 

[sirius67fan]

Maybe for a shift or two because of all the penalties/misconducts. He played wing with a Gardiner and Dever for most of the night.

Ok that makes sense. I can't see the games where I am, just thought it was weird he was at center on game sheet.

 

[NoQuit67s]

Why is Horner playing on that line, he is a D playing up, he looked very out of place tonight. He needs to shift to the 4th line when Foster returns in a few weeks, whitehead needs to sit out when that happens

I've noticed the coaching staff likes to scramble the lines up a bit when facing lesser opponents.
It was kind of the same thing too when Niagara was in town. No use unnecessarily running up the score (too much) against those teams, and use the opportunity to have some players build some confidence.

I don't think we will see Korbler on the top line again come crunch time, but he seemed to gain some confidence last night. Same for Kelly the last few games.

Regarding Horner, gotta say he is one tough customer. He may not be a heavyweight, but as far as middle weights go, he is a scary as they come. I think they have a found a great role for him as a 3rd or 4th line forward who can create some fear. He doesn't miss any opportunity to let opposing defence know he is there on the forecheck. I think he has helped keep some teams in check in taking less liberties with our small forwards.

 

[OMG67]

My prediction for the final standings in the east

Wolves——89pts
Bulldogs—-86pts
Battalion___88pts
67’s————81pts
Steelheads-78pts
Fronts———77pts
Gens———-71pts
Colts———-57pts

Based on schedules:

I have the 67’s getting 28-32 points the rest of the way. That puts them between 86 and 90 points.

I have Brantford at 24-28 points. That puts them between 84 and 88. There is some overlap in there.

Oshawa has a very tough schedule. I’d be surprised if they gain 20 points the rest of the way. That maxes them out at 78. Kingston the same, maybe 20 points… puts them around 69. Both Kingston and Oshawa have tough schedules.

1> Ottawa 88
2> Brantford 86
3> Oshawa 76
4> Kingston 68

I have North Bay at 28 points and Sudbury at 26 points the rest of the way.

1> Sudbury 89
2> North Bay 88
3> Missy 76
4> Colts 57

Looks like we are pretty close on the Central. Not all that close on the East. I’m not sure Ottawa is capable of getting only 25 points the rest of the way. They should win at least 7 home games and 6 road games based on matchups. That is 26 points. Then there are the toss up games where they are bound to at least get a few points (Home vs KIT, LDN and NB. Road against NB, OSH, BFD, KGN). I can’t see a scenario where Kingston gets to 77. 9 of their remaining 20 games are against teams predicted to be top four in either conference. That is a very tough schedule. Oshawa is similar with 10 against those same teams. I think 16-20 points for each is realistic But I agree that Oshawa may drop because the other games they have outside those 10 tougher games are mostly still middle pack teams. If I am off, it is because I have Oshawa with a few too many points. I can’t get to where the Fronts finish 6 up on Oshawa when they are behind by 9 right now. That’s a 15 point swing with 20ish games remaining.

 

[ScoutLife4]

I don't feel like Ottawa is near as good as you think they are OMG67.
The team is very Mid. -Can't seem to get the big wins against good teams but is able to put beat downs on teams like Peterborough only.

Even when you guys play a strong game you are lucky to squeak out a 1 goal lead to win.
I think the games against North Bay and Kingston next week are really going to make it clearer where this team stands.

 

[mianjo]

67's tied 1-1 after 2

GOAL
#18 Jack Dever (7) scores. Assists: #19 Samuel Mayer, #25 Brad Gardiner
2nd 18:56

 

[OMG67]

I don't feel like Ottawa is near as good as you think they are OMG67.
The team is very Mid. -Can't seem to get the big wins against good teams but is able to put beat downs on teams like Peterborough only.

Even when you guys play a strong game you are lucky to squeak out a 1 goal lead to win.
I think the games against North Bay and Kingston next week are really going to make it clearer where this team stands.

Ottawa is 6-4-2 (EDIT: 7-4-2 after today’s win) vs London, Saginaw, Kitchener, SSM, North Bay and Sudbury this year. I don’t think your “facts” are very accurate. Those are arguably the top 6 teams in the OHL.

Ottawa had a really tough stretch (1-6-1) from mid-December through the deadline. They had a bad spate of injuries and their lack of depth showed. They added at the deadline, got some guys back from injury, and have been much more competitive (8-3-2 .692%). They had a lot of really tough games in that stretch. Eight of those thirteen games on the road with two trips out West.

With all due respect, I don’t think you have a strong grasp of this particular team and its capabilities. They still are not driving with all cylinders. MacKenzie is injured. Maillet is yet to find his stride. The flu really pounded the room last week and we still have had guys out this weekend. So, this is a team that hasn’t even found its ceiling yet.

 

[mianjo]

down 1-2

2-2

GOAL
#20 Luca Pinelli (35) scores. Assists: #8 Frankie Marrelli, #22 Matthew Mayich 3rd 14:52

3-2

GOAL
#5 Bradley Horner (3) scores. Assists: #29 Cooper Foster, #8 Frankie Marrelli 3rd 18:31

 

[mianjo]

67's WIN 3-2

SHOTS ON GOAL

Teams	1st	2nd	3rd	Total
KIT	4	12	9	25
OTT	14	11	10	35

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