PREVIEW: Gee-Gees welcome Lakers and Lancers to Minto Sports Complex

Friday, January 17

• The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (11-8) vs Nipissing Lakers (6-12)
• Location: Minto Sports Complex
• Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
• Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Nipissing 1 – Nov. 17, 2023 at North Bay Memorial Gardens 

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
• • Goals: Andrew Belchamber – 9
  • Assists: Andrew Belchamber – 12
  • Points: Andrew Belchamber – 21
  • Wins: Franky Lapenna – 9

• The Gee-Gees are coming off a tough overtime loss to their crosstown rivals, the Carleton Ravens. Ottawa will be looking to bounce back as they host a pair of teams they have yet to meet this season.
• As Franky Lapenna competes in the 2025 FISU Winter World University Games in Torino, Italy, Zach Dietz has stepped up to handle goaltending responsibilities.

NIPISSING GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders
• • Goals: Charles Farmer – 9
  • Assists: Harrison Caines – 11
  • Points: Charles Farmer and Charlie Johnson – 15
  • Wins: Reece Proulx – 4

• The Lakers have struggled on the road, only win two games on enemy territory.
• Nipissing has improved their game, winning four of their last six contests.

Satruday, January 18

• The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (11-8) vs Windsor Lancers (11-7)
• Location: Minto Sports Complex
• Puck drop: 4:00 p.m.
• Last meeting: Ottawa 3, Windsor 4 – Oct. 27, 2023 at Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex

WINDSOR GAME NOTES

• Major stat leaders

• The Lancers have been undefeated since December, putting together a three-game win streak over Brock, Western, and Concordia.
• Nathan Torchia ranks third in the OUA with 451 total saves, four behind Franky Lapenna.