Eastern Conference Final HQ: Barrie vs. Oshawa

Game 4 – Barrie Colts 4 at Oshawa Generals 8

• This back-and-forth matchup was decided by a dominant third period by the Generals, scoring five goals within the period including the game-winner by Colby Barlow on the power play.
• With this win, Oshawa wins their second straight Bobby Orr Trophy and is set the face off for a OHL Championship rematch against the London Knights.
• Second period goals by Anthony Romani and Brad Gardiner kept the game tied at three for the Colts heading into the final frame.
• Luca Marrelli had a huge five point night, consisting of a goal and four assists for the Gens.
• Owen Griffin continued his playoff tear, netting his 14th and 15th goals plus added on an assist.

Game Centre | Oshawa Post-Game

 

Game 3 – Barrie Colts 6 at Oshawa Generals 7 – 2OT

• This back-and-forth battle was settled in double overtime by Oshawa native Luke Torrance
• NHL Draft prospect Owen Griffin scored the tying goal with 1:04 left in regulation, burying a feed from Colby Barlow to knot the score at six
• Barlow had a big night, scoring two goals and a primary assist on the game-tying goal
• A pair of Canucks prospects had solid performances for Barrie, with Riley Patterson scoring two goals, and Anthony Romani having a goal and two assists.
• Three unanswered goals by the Colts allowed them to crawl back in and take the lead temporarily
• Goaltenders Sam Hillebrandt and Jacob Oster each came up with some big saves beyond regulation

Game Centre | Oshawa Post-Game

 

Game 2 – Oshawa Generals 7 at Barrie Colts 1

• Andrew Gibson’s first period goal stood as the game-winner, as the Gens stunned the Colts with seven goals in Game 2
• Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke had a huge night, scoring his first career OHL playoff hat-trick in a four point performance
• Two other Gens celebrated four point nights, with Luca Marrelli and Colby Barlow each scoring a goal and three assists
• Owen Van Steensel got the Colts on the board with a power play goal in the third period—denying the shutout
• Jacob Oster stood tall in net for the Gens, having turned away 31/32 shots in the win

Game Centre | Oshawa Post-Game | Barrie Post-Game

 

Game 1 – Oshawa Generals 3 at Barrie Colts 1

• 2025 NHL Draft prospect Owen Griffin broke the offensive silence with 4:38 left in the second period
• Matthew Buckley would follow with another Oshawa goal with 1:17 left in the second frame
• Jacob Oster turned aside 27 shots in the road win
• Anthony Romani’s 10th of the playoffs extended his point streak to 13 games, standing as Barrie’s lone goal
• Sam Hillebrandt stopped 36-of-38 in the loss

Game Centre | Oshawa Post-Game | Barrie Post-Game

 

(2) Barrie Colts (42-22-2-2) vs. (4) Oshawa Generals (41-21-4-2)

The Barrie Colts and Oshawa Generals are set to go head-to-head in an Eastern Conference showdown starting Friday!

Fresh off a hard-fought seven-game series win over the Kingston Frontenacs, the Colts retain home ice advantage as the No. 2 seed and return to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2016. Their lineup features experienced playoff veterans in Dalyn Wakely, Anthony Romani, and Owen Van Steensel, former North Bay Battalion standouts now making their fourth straight appearance in the East Final after being acquired by Barrie mid-season. With momentum on their side, the Colts look to come together and continue their push toward an OHL title.

Draft eligible defenceman Kashawn Aitcheson has been one of the stories of the 2025 playoffs, providing the Colts with a blend of physicality and scoring from the back end. His OT winner in Game 5 of Barrie’s first round series against Kingston was his fifth beyond regulation this season.

The Oshawa Generals return to the Eastern Conference Final for the second consecutive year after defeating the top-seeded Brantford Bulldogs 4–2 in their second-round series. Colby Barlow (Winnipeg Jets) has proven to be a key addition, leading all Generals skaters with 21 points (9-12-21) in 12 playoff games. 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Owen Griffin continues to rise to the occasion, sitting second among all OHL players in postseason goals with 11. Eager to redeem last year’s playoff run, the Generals face an eager opponent as both teams battle for a spot in the OHL Championship Series.

Perhaps an area the Generals were affected last spring with an injury to Connor Punnett, Oshawa is back with a well-built blueline featuring captain Ben Danford and steady scoring defenceman Luca Marelli who leads OHL blueliners with 20 points (4-16–20) in the playoffs.

Two physical, well-built squads with an abundance of skill square off to determine who will advance to the OHL Championship Series.

Series Schedule:
Game 1: Fri., April 25 – Oshawa at Barrie, 7:30pm
Game 2: Sun., April 27 – Oshawa at Barrie, 6:00pm
Game 3: Tues., April 29 – Barrie at Oshawa, 7:05pm
Game 4: Thurs., May 1 – Barrie at Oshawa, 7:05pm
Game 5: Sat., May 3 – Oshawa at Barrie, 7:30pm*
Game 6: Mon., May 5 – Barrie at Oshawa, 7:05pm*
Game 7: Tues., May 6 – Oshawa at Barrie, 7:00pm*

Season Series:
Barrie wins 3-1
Oct. 6 – BAR 4 at OSH 3
Nov. 16 – OSH 4 at BAR 6
Dec. 31 – OSH 4 at BAR 7
Jan. 31 – BAR 2 at OSH 3 OT

Playoff History:
This marks the fourth time that Barrie and Oshawa have met in the OHL Playoffs.
2024 OSH def. BAR 4-2 – First Round, 2013 BAR def. OSH 4-1 – Second Round, 1999 OSH def. BAR 4-3 – Second Round