Ottawa's 67s Are Believing — And Dave Cameron Is Leading the Charge
Ottawa's Ottawa 67s have a lot to feel good about this season, and a big part of that confidence starts behind the bench. Head coach Dave Cameron has been named the OHL Coach of the Year — a well-deserved honour for a man who has quietly built one of the most cohesive teams in the league.
For 67s fans who pack TD Place on game nights, this recognition feels overdue. Cameron has been a steady, calming presence since taking over, instilling a culture of accountability and, perhaps most importantly, belief — a word he returns to often when describing what makes this group of young men tick.
Who Is Dave Cameron?
Cameron is no stranger to hockey at the highest levels. Before arriving in Ottawa, he served as an assistant coach with the NHL's Ottawa Senators and later took the head coaching job with the Canadian national team program. His pedigree is undeniable, but what's stood out in his time with the 67s is his ability to connect with junior-age players and draw out their best performances at a critical stage of their development.
His coaching philosophy leans heavily on character and culture. He wants players who compete hard, trust each other, and play with purpose — values that translate directly into wins when a team buys in fully.
A Season Built on Belief
The 67s have had stretches this season that would test any coach's patience — injuries, tough road trips, and the grind of an OHL schedule that doesn't let up. But Cameron's team has responded each time, finding ways to win games when it mattered most.
That resilience doesn't happen by accident. It's the product of a locker room that trusts its leader, and a leader who trusts his players right back. Cameron has consistently praised his group's work ethic and their willingness to lean on each other — a dynamic that has made the 67s genuinely difficult to play against night in, night out.
Can They Go All the Way?
With the OHL playoffs either approaching or underway, the big question around Ottawa hockey circles is whether this belief can translate into a deep postseason run — and potentially a trip to the Memorial Cup.
The 67s have the pieces. They have a proven coach. And now they have external validation that what's being built in Ottawa is something real. For a franchise with a storied history and one of the most passionate fan bases in junior hockey, that combination is an exciting thing.
TD Place has seen plenty of big moments over the years, and if Cameron and the 67s have anything to say about it, this spring could add another chapter worth remembering.
Ottawa hockey fans — keep your eyes on this team. The belief is there. Now it's time to see where it takes them.
Source: Ottawa Citizen via Google News
