The Barrie Colts started the first round of the playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Niagara IceDogs on March 26, 2026, in Barrie, Ontario. The victory gives the team an early lead in the best-of-seven series as they play for the Ontario Hockey League championship.
Fans can watch the team back in action for the second game of the series on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The game starts at 7:30 PM at Sadlon Arena. Residents looking to attend can use the promo code Rock95 from Rock 95 to get playoff tickets for $26 at participating locations.
Head coach Dylan Smoskowitz led the group to 45 wins during the regular season, which is the most by any first-year coach in the league since the turn of the century. The team enters the post-season as the second seed in the Eastern Conference after winning the Central Division title.
The lineup is led by co-captain Cole Beaudoin, who finished the season with 33 goals and 88 points. His performance has made him a top candidate for the award given to the most outstanding player in the league. After the game on Saturday, the series will move to Niagara for the third game on March 31, 2026.
