PREVIEW: Men's hockey look to take down Gee-Gees on the road
OSHAWA, Ont. – The Ontario Tech Ridgebacks are gearing up for an exciting playoff matchup against the Ottawa Gee-Gees in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The Ridgebacks, finishing the regular season with a 16-12 record, will look to upset the third-seeded Gee-Gees, who enter the playoffs with a 19-9 record. The game is set to be a crucial battle as both teams look to advance further into the postseason.
The Ridgebacks have been led offensively by Gabriel Bernier, who has netted 12 goals this season, making him the team's top goal scorer. His offensive prowess will be key if the Ridgebacks are to capitalize on scoring opportunities against Ottawa.
On the playmaking side, Antoine Desrochers has been the primary setup man, dishing out 19 assists this season. His ability to find his teammates and create scoring chances will be a huge asset for Ontario Tech as they face one of the toughest teams in the league.
The Ridgebacks' most recent meetings with the Gee-Gees have been a mixed bag. Ontario Tech lost a narrow 4-5 decision in one encounter, but bounced back with a commanding 4-1 victory in the next.
In net, Beckett Langkow and William Desmarais have shared goaltending duties throughout the season. Together, they have faced the Ottawa Gee-Gees and saved a total of 67 shots. Their experience against this high-powered Ottawa offense will be crucial in the upcoming playoff series.
As the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, Ontario Tech enters the series as the underdog, but they've shown they can hang with the best. With strong leadership and solid performances in net, the Ridgebacks are ready to pull off an upset against the Ottawa Gee Gee's and make a playoff run
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