Kingston Frontenacs GameDay April 13, 2018
The Official GameDay Magazine of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Game 6 of the 2018 OHL Eastern Conference Semifinals, Barrie Colts vs. Kingston Frontenacs.
The Official GameDay Magazine of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Game 6 of the 2018 OHL Eastern Conference Semifinals, Barrie Colts vs. Kingston Frontenacs.
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CAPITALIZE ON SCORING CHANCES<br />
There is little doubt that offense will be on display in this series. Both teams have<br />
extremely talented players capable of creating scoring chances out of thin air. With so<br />
many scoring chances being produced, the difference in a game could come down<br />
to which team converts on them more frequently. In game one we saw <strong>Kingston</strong> hit a<br />
post on a wide-open net, only to have Barrie skate down the ice and convert on their<br />
next shot. That two-goal swing ended up being a huge factor as Barrie would go on to<br />
win 6-5 in overtime. Creating scoring chances is great but converting on them is what<br />
makes the difference.<br />
DEFENSIVE DEPTH<br />
Everybody is well aware of the “big 3” on both rosters, but what some may not know<br />
is that both teams have at least three lines capable of scoring goals regularly. When<br />
teams are that deep offensively, it can be hard to get successful match ups on the<br />
defensive side of the puck. The top defenders will always be out against the opposing<br />
top line, so the depth guys that can step up defensively are the ones that will make a<br />
huge difference. Everyone expects the top line of both teams to produce, but the team<br />
that can prevent the second and third lines from putting up points will have a significant<br />
advantage.<br />
SUCCESS ON THE ROAD<br />
Winning at home was not a problem for either team in the regular season. Both teams<br />
finished with 22 wins on home ice, tied for the conference lead. In the opening round<br />
of the playoffs, both teams went 2-1 on home ice. Needless to say, it will be hard for<br />
either team to get a win in the other’s building. The <strong>Frontenacs</strong> were able to get two<br />
road wins in the first round against the North Bay Battalion, and they will need at least<br />
one against Barrie if they want to advance. They came close in game one but came up<br />
a goal short. If either team gets a road win in this series, they will be in the driver seat<br />
because of the stellar home records both teams boast. - KF<br />
Jordan Jackson is a longtime <strong>Kingston</strong> <strong>Frontenacs</strong> season ticket holder and profound sports writer. Follow him on Twitter @iamsportsguy<br />
OFFICIAL GAMEDAY PROGRAM, VOLUME 45, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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