The Barrie Colts forced a decisive Game 7 in the OHL Eastern Conference final with a dramatic overtime win against the Brantford Bulldogs on May 3, 2026. The game took place at Sadlon Arena in Barrie. Despite being heavily outshot, the Colts secured a 4-3 victory.
Mason Zebeski scored the winning goal at 9:38 of overtime. This victory evened the series at 3-3, necessitating a Game 7. Barrie goaltender Ben Hrebik was named the game’s first star after making an impressive 54 saves.
Cole Beaudoin, the OHL’s leading playoff scorer with 10 goals and 19 assists, did not play in Game 6 due to poor performance. Caleb Malhotra contributed significantly, ranking second in playoff scoring with 13 goals and 13 assists. His goal total is notable as it ranks fourth among 16 or 17-year-old rookies in OHL playoff history since 1980.
The winner of Game 7 will advance to face the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL championship series. Jay McKee, coach of the Barrie Colts, expressed satisfaction with his team’s effort and chances generated during the game. He stated, “This is what these players play for, opportunities like this. I’m excited about it.”
Ben Danford from Brantford acknowledged Hrebik’s performance, saying, “He’s a good goalie over there.” The deciding Game 7 is set to take place on Monday at the TD Civic Centre.
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