Ottawa 67's Travel to Barrie for OHL Showdown
Ottawa's own 67's laced up for a road trip to the Barrie Colts on April 9, 2026, in what was another crucial Ontario Hockey League contest as the post-season picture continues to take shape.
The 67's have been one of Ottawa's most beloved sports institutions for decades, giving the city's hockey fans a front-row seat to the next generation of NHL talent. Road games like this one in Barrie are where character gets built — the Colts are no pushover on home ice, and any points earned in Central Ontario are hard-fought.
The OHL Stretch Run
April OHL hockey carries real weight. Teams are either battling to lock up playoff positioning, fighting to avoid elimination, or gearing up for a deep post-season run. Every game on the schedule matters, and the 67's know better than anyone that road performance separates contenders from pretenders.
Barrie's Sadlon Arena is a notoriously tough building for visitors — the Colts crowd is loud, the ice is fast, and the team skates with an intensity that reflects the city's hockey culture. Getting a result there is never easy.
Why Ottawa Fans Should Be Watching
If you haven't been paying close attention to the 67's this season, now is the time to tune in. The organization has a long history of developing top-end talent and competing deep into the OHL playoffs, and spring hockey in Ottawa has a way of capturing the whole city's imagination.
For fans who can't make it to TD Place in person, the OHL's official highlights package from the Barrie road game gives a chance to catch all the action. The Canadian Hockey League keeps a tight reel on the best plays — big saves, power play goals, and the kind of end-to-end rushes that remind you why junior hockey is such a pure form of the game.
The 67's and Ottawa's Hockey Identity
Ottawa is a hockey town through and through, and while the Senators may be the headliner, the 67's hold a special place in the community. Founded in 1967, the club has produced countless NHL players and delivered multiple Memorial Cup appearances over the years. Supporting the 67's is as Ottawa as a BeaverTail on the Canal.
With the OHL playoffs on the horizon, every road trip matters. Whether the 67's came home with two points or learned a hard lesson in Barrie, the experience only sharpens the squad heading into the most important stretch of the year.
Keep an eye on the schedule — if the 67's are making a playoff run, TD Place is the place to be this spring.
Source: Canadian Hockey League / OHL official highlights, April 9, 2026.
