PREVIEW: Men’s hockey head to Thunder Bay for battle with the Thunderwolves

Photo: Tim Austen
Photo: Tim Austen
January 23, 2025

Saturday, January 25

  • The Matchup: Ottawa Gee-Gees (13-8) vs Lakehead Thunderwolves (11-9)
  • Location: Fort Williams Gardens
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Lakehead 3 (OT) – Jan. 26, 2024 at Minto Sports Complex  

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • The Gee-Gees put together a pair of great games wins over the weekend and will be looking to carry their momentum up north as they travel to take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves.
  • Mitch Martin logged his first two U SPORTS goals in only his third game with the Garnet and Grey. Martin has contributed a point per game so far.
  • Zach Dietz has assumed goaltending responsibilities as Franky Lapenna is absent from the lineup representing Canada at the FISU Winter Games. Dietz earned a shutout on Friday night and only allowed a single goal against the following afternoon.

LAKEHEAD GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Spencer Blackwell – 10
    • Assists: Luca Fasciano – 13
    • Points: Spencer Blackwell – 19
    • Wins: Christian Cicigoi and Carson Cherepak – 5
  • The Thunderwolves are back on home ice after four road games. Lakehead went 2-2 on their road swing, splitting games with both Laurier and Waterloo.
  • Carson Cherepak leads the OUA with a .936 save percentage.
  • Lakehead is second in the OUA with 790 shots, they will look to put pressure on the Gee-Gees defence and goaltending.