Dec 20th vs Bulldogs: Game Day Playbook

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ETIQUETTE HOCKEY

While we score goals on the ice, our goal off the ice is to make sure all of #GensNation has the best game experience possible! We’ve made a list of some important reminders for all fans to keep in mind so that everyone’s night out is a special one.

1. WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE TO ENTER AND EXIT SEATING AREA

A lot can happen in a split second of hockey action – and we don’t want anyone to miss anything. Fans who move from their seat during play can block the view of an entire section of fans. Please wait until a whistle blows to make any move to and from your seats.

QUICK TIP - There will always be extended stoppages following the first whistle after the 14:00 & 6:00 minute marks of a period (unless there is an icing, goal, or the start of a power play – just listen for the buzzer!)

2. BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU

Trust us, we know the games will have you at the edge of your seat, but if you lean too far forward, you’ll block the view of those around you. There isn’t a bad seat in the building, so sit back and enjoy the game!

3. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PUCK

Things move quickly at our games, including flying sticks and pucks. Keep your eye on the puck at all times to avoid any potential injuries!

4. NON-SMOKING FACILITY

The Tribute Communities Centre is a non-smoking, no re-entry facility. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, on TCC property, is prohibited.

5. HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE

We don’t expect everyone to be best friends with the Petes’ fans – some things just don’t mix. But, we do think it’s pretty cool they’re coming to our building to enjoy the same great game we love. Please be aware of those sitting around you, including children and let the play on the ice do the talking. Abusive and inappropriate language will NOT be tolerated.

6. HAVE FUN

Get loud, cheer, and let your favourite team on the ice know you’re behind them – Afterall, hockey is the best sport out there.

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AROUND THE OHL

BRANTFORD BULLDOGS EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Brantford Bulldogs are on a tear of late rattling off four straight wins as they now sit just four points off the division lead. Brantford has the best penalty kill in the East Division sitting at 81% right now. Not only can the bulldogs shut you down on the penalty kill, they have plenty of guys that can put it in the back of the net with the likes of Nick Lardis leading the way with 52 points including 29 goals and 23 assists.

NORTH BAY BATTALION

The North Bay Battalion are sitting in last place in the Central Division despite the fact that they are just one game below 500. Special teams have really hurt the Battalion this season as their powerplay has only clicked at 19.4% while their penalty kill is at 77.3%. Ethan Procyszyn has stepped up in a big way after the Troops traded away Dalyn Wakely and and injury to Anthony Romani, as the North Bay forward has picked up 32 points including 20 goals and 12 helpers.

Photo Credit: Logan Taylor
Photo Credit: Tom Martineau

AROUND THE OHL

WESTERN CONFERENCE ERIE OTTERS

SARNIA STING

The Erie Otters have really taken a step forward this season as the team sits third in a tough Midwest Division and are fourth in the Western conference. Erie has gotten strong play from some of their younger players this season and will look to carry some of this momentum into the second half. A big part of the team’s success has been the growth in play of Matthew Schaefer who has taken off this season.

The Sarnia Sting may have found a footing of late as the teams has grabbed points in four straight games including three wins. Carrying up the bottom of the league in powerplay percentage the Sting are firing at just 10.85 this season. On the other side of the puck things are not much better as Sarnia has given up the most goals in the league. One bright spot for the team has been rookie centre Beckham Edwards as the forward has picked up 19 points this season.

Photo Credit: Sarnia Sting
Photo Credit: Erie Otters

THE GENERALS’ MOST MEMORABLE PRESENTS

The season of giving has arrived! Whether you’re ahead of the game with your shopping or prefer the thrill of last-minute finds, everyone hopes to find that unforgettable gift for someone special. We caught up with the Generals’ to reminisce about their favourite holiday gifts and reflect on the magic of giving. Here’s what they had to say about the gifts that brought them the most joy, along with a few surprising answers!

A HOCKEY TRADITION

For many of the Gens, hockey has always been at the heart of their holiday memories. Jacob Oster fondly remembers unwrapping a Montreal Canadiens Winter Classic jersey, a timeless gift for any fan of the game. Others, like Ethan Toms, Lauri Sinivuori, Beckett Sennecke, and Colby Barlow, were thrilled by hockey sticks, symbolizing their love for the sport even as kids. “It was my first-ever composite stick,” Ethan shared, still clearly excited about it years later.

SURPRISING FAVOURITES

Not all gifts were big-ticket items. Tyler O’Toole said his favourite present was a classic holiday staple: socks. For him, practicality is king! Meanwhile, Luca Marelli shared a slightly different take, saying that escaping the frosty Canadian winters for a family vacation brought him the most joy during the holidays. Honestly, who wouldn’t trade snow for sunshine?

HIGH-TECH HIGHLIGHTS

Others look back on high-tech gifts that brought hours of fun. Owen Griffin treasures the year he received his PS4, while Shawn Costello and Isaac Gravelle both lit up reminiscing about their Xboxes. On the other hand, Lucas Rodriguez still cherishes his childhood memories of riding around in his ATV toy car.

FAMILY FIRST

While gifts can make the season magical, some players value the memories created around them even more. Zackary Sandhu keeps it simple, saying, “The best gift is being with family and the boys.”

MORE THAN JUST GIFTS

The holidays are all about giving in its many forms. Whether it’s hanging out with family, lending a hand to someone in need, or just giving a thoughtful gift, it’s all about spreading the love! As you cheer on the Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre this December, take a moment to think about your own holiday memories and how we can all make this time of year a little brighter for the people around us!

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PREVIEW GAME DAY

The Oshawa Generals take on the Brantford Bulldogs in their las game before the break.

Oshawa is coming off a tight 3-2 win against the Brampton Steelheads last Sunday and are looking to keep that going into the winter break. The Gens sit atop the East Division and Second in the Eastern Conference.

The Bulldogs come to the Tribute Communities Centre on fire as they are riding a four-game winning streak as they sit just four points back of the Gens.

The last time that these two faced off it was the Bulldogs getting the better of the Generals winning 7-3 in Oshawa.

After Brantford scored in the first Ethan Toms scored early in the second to tie the game at 1-1, but the Bulldogs would score five straight opening a lead that was just too much for the Gens.

RECAP LAST GAME

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

The Oshawa Generals are at home again to take on the Brampton Steelheads and Anthony Figliomeni suited up as a General for his first OHL game. After a back-and-forth battle, the Generals came out with a 3-2 win.

The Steelheads fired first and were up one, scored by Captain Luke Misa. Both teams traded multiple penalties in the first, but the Generals hoped to return to tie up the game.

Luke Torrance netted his 13th of the season, assisted by Luca Marelli and Beckett Sennecke. Halfway through the first period, Sennecke skated right in front and netted the game’s second goal.

The Steelheads managed to secure the tying goal of the game, scored by Jack Van Volsen in the last minute of the first.

The second period was slow on both sides and scoreless. Jacob Oster made a total of 20 saves against the Steelheads. By the end of the second both teams were tied, and going into the third, the Generals hoped to come out on top.

In the third period, the Steelheads tried to get past Oster but weren’t able to. Captain Ben Danford sniped in the game-winning goal three minutes into the third. Figliomeni recorded his first assist and point in the OHL and as a General.

The Generals end their weekend with a big win and are back on Friday, December 20th for the last game before the Christmas break against the Brantford Bulldogs.

WARM-UP INITIATIVE

HOLIDAY JERSEY

The Generals will debut their December warm-up jerseys on the first of the month against the Kingston Frontenacs, at home. The holiday-themed jerseys are baby blue with three navy blue stripes on the arms and the names in white on the back and shoulders.

The winter-themed jersey has an image of a red scarf on the collar. It also features a snowflake pattern all over the jersey, getting the players and fans into the winter and holiday spirit.

Snowmen are also pictured on the jersey around the bottom, layered on top of a thick navy blue stripe. This further follows the winter theme of the jersey and resonates with the snowy winters we get in Oshawa and all over Ontario.

The socks match the jersey perfectly, displaying the same baby blue with a snow flake pattern and a thick navy blue strip through the middle of the sock.

Finally, the classic Generals logo has been revamped to a baby blue and white colour with a navy blue outline. The jerseys’ will be auctioned starting in January and proceeds will go to Feed the Need in Durham.

Feed the Need in Durham is a regional emergency food distribution centre that distributes over 2 million pounds of food annually.

Come down to the TCC to celebrate the holidays with us in December and see the Generals take warm-ups in their themed jerseys. Get tickets here for all home games in December and we look forward to seeing you at the rink!

Jersey designed by Adamo Rimoli

LEADERSHIP

After last year’s Captain Stuart Rolofs graduated from the OHL, the spot was left vacant, and Ben Danford was named the 72nd captain of the Oshawa Generals. Beyond the naming of a new captain, there have been some other additions to the Gens leadership group, so let’s take a closer look at who will be donning the letter this season.

BEN DANFORD

Wearing the ‘C’ for the first time, Danford has been a rock at the back end for the Generals, doing the little things to help the team. Danford is in his third season with the Gens and was a first-round pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

CALUM RITCHIE

Returning late to the Generals this season after playing seven games with the Colorado Avalanche, Ritchie will again be wearing an ‘A’ on his jersey. Back for his fourth season in the OHL, Ritchie has shown that he is a force and will be a key cog for the Generals this season.

LUKE

TORRANCE

The over-ager from Oshawa has been a familiar face in the Gens locker room, not afraid to help the team out in any role that might be needed. Torrance has spent his entire OHL career with the Gens currently playing in his fourth season with the team.

LUCA MARRELLI

A mobile defenceman for the Generals Marrelli was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round of last year’s draft. Marrelli has gotten off to a hot start this year leading the team in both goals and points.

The last member of the 2024/25 leadership group is Matthew Buckley. The forward is in his fourth season as a General and has carried his strong play from last season into this year.

TRIVIA

1. HOW MANY GENERALS PLAYERS HAVE PLAYED IN THE NHL? 2. WHO IS THE GENERALS BIGGEST RIVAL? 3. HOW MANY NUMBERS HAVE THE OSHAWA GENERALS RETIRED? 4. WHO IS THE GENERALS’ ALL-TIME LEADER IN POINTS? 5. WHO HOLDS THE SINGLE SEASON RECORD FOR GOALS SCORED?

6. NAME THE TWO PLAYERS WHO CO-LEAD THE GENERALS IN SINGLE SEASON POINTS?

7. WHICH CURRENT GEN WAS DRAFTED IN THE 3RD ROUND OF THE 2024 NHL ENTRY DRAFT? 8. WHEN DID THE TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE OPEN? 9. HOW MANY MEMORIAL CUPS HAVE THE OSHAWA GENERALS HOSTED?

PUCKS IN-GAME

Every single Oshawa Generals home game is YOUR chance to bring home a piece of history. All 34 home games will feature unique warmup pucks specific to that night’s home game! While everyone rushes to the glass hoping their favourite player tosses one over, you can head to the back of section 112, or the Generals store inside Gate 1, after the warmup and grab your own puck fresh off the ice for just $10 dollars!

That not enough? Well, we’ve got more!

Authentic goal pucks are back again for the 2024-2025 season! After every single Oshawa Generals home goal, save for special player milestones, those pucks will be taken out of play and into the Generals team store available for purchase at the next home game. Each puck comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, inside a protective case. Want someone specific? Then don’t wait, cause these pucks don’t last long and are only available on a first come, first served basis.

BIRTHDAYS

WANT TO SEE YOUR NAME ON THE BOARD?

Are you or someone special celebrating your birthday with the Oshawa Generals? We’ve got the perfect way to celebrate! Request a birthday shoutout on our centre-ice videoboard. For a request to be guaranteed, it must be submitted 48-hours BEFORE scheduled puck drop. This means if a game is scheduled for a Friday night at 7:05 p.m., your birthday request needs to be submitted by Wednesday at 7:05 for it to be guaranteed.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Oshawa Generals have had players from near and far come and play for them over the team’s 87-year existence.

This year is no different. The 2024/25 Generals have players from overseas while others grew up just around the corner.

With this wide range let’s take a deeper look at who has travelled the farthest to be on the team this year.

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REFLECTING ON THE GENERALS’ FIFTH MEMORIAL CUP

10 seasons ago, the Oshawa Generals won their fifth Memorial Cup. A team led by forward Michael Dal Colle, Cole Cassels and Tobias Lindberg finished 2nd in the regular season OHL standings behind the Soo Greyhounds. Just beneath the Generals in 3rd were Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters, who the Generals beat in their quest for the J. Ross Robertson Cup.

After beating the Otters in five games to clinch the OHL title, they went on to the Memorial Cup hosted by the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. The two other teams that won their respective leagues that year were the Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) and Kelowna Rockets (WHL).

The Generals went a perfect 3-0 in the round-robin, securing all six points and advancing directly to the championship game, where they played the Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets team featured current super-star, highest-paid NHLer Leon Draisaitl, and all-star defenceman Josh Morrissey.

But Oshawa took care of business thanks to undrafted training camp invitee Anthony Cirelli. Cirelli netted both Generals’ goals in the 2-1 overtime win to clinch the Memorial Cup.

Goaltender Ken Appleby saved 37 of 38 shots on goal and made several big saves in the win, including a breakaway save on Leon Draisaitl.

Draisaitl led the tournament in points, but he could not get his team over the finish line. Tobias Lindberg and Michael Dal Colle led the Generals in points, each registering five.

Ten years later, the Generals have the firepower and are hungry for another.

With NHL first-round picks Calum Ritchie, Beckett Sennecke, Colby Barlow, and Ben Danford leading the way, the Generals are among the favourites to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup. If they make the OHL finals, they will likely play the London Knights again, a favourite in the Western Conference, who they lost to just last season.

With the 2024 playoff run behind them and most of the Generals’ veterans returning, they are primed for a long playoff run and, hopefully, a trip to the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski.

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MATT BEACHIN

Call 905-433-0900 Ext. 2233 or Email mbeachin@oshawagenerals.com

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