PREVIEW: #10 Gee-Gees set to host OUA West leader, head to Carleton for final rivalry match of the regular season

Photo: Tim Austen
Photo: Tim Austen
January 29, 2025

Friday, January 31

  • The Matchup: #10 Ottawa Gee-Gees (14-8) vs Toronto Varsity Blues (14-9)
  • Location: Minto Sports Complex  
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting: Ottawa 4, Toronto 1 – Jan. 27, 2024 at Varsity Arena

OTTAWA GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
  • The Gee-Gees are back home after taking on the Lakehead Thunderwolves up north. Ottawa earned the 4-2 win.
  • Andrew Belchamber has found plenty of success in his first U SPORTS season. Belchamber is tied for fourth in the OUA with 27 points.
  • The Gee-Gees have struggled against their crosstown rivals, falling in all three of their meeting so far this season. This is Ottawa's last opportunity to take down the Ravens during the regular season.

TORONTO GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Owen Robinson – 13
    • Assists: Owen Robinson – 21
    • Points: Owen Robinson – 34
    • Wins: Jordan Fairlie – 8
  • The Varsity Blues lead the OUA West with a 14-9 record. They have an even record on the road at 6-6. Their meetings with Ottawa and Carleton mark their final road trip of the regular season.
  • Owen Robinson leads the OUA with 34 points and 21 assists.

Sunday, February 2

  • The Matchup: #10 Ottawa Gee-Gees (14-8) vs Carleton Ravens (12-10)
  • Location: Carleton Ice House
  • Puck drop: 7:00 p.m.
  • Last meeting:  Ottawa 4, Carleton 5 (OT) – Jan. 9, 2025 at Minto Sports Complex

CARLETON GAME NOTES

  • Major stat leaders
    • Goals: Gio Morneau – 14
    • Assists: Nick McCarry – 20
    • Points: Gio Morneau – 29
    • Wins: Steven Bacovsky – 8
  • While the Ravens don't have as strong of an overall record as the Gee-Gees, they are undefeated against their crosstown rivals. In all three meetings, the Ravens have managed to take down the Gee-Gees.
  • In their last meeting with the Gee-Gees, Nick McCarry scored the overtime winner for the Ravens while Felix Bedard logged a third period hat trick to send the game to overtime.