The Collingwood Blues have taken an early lead in the Western Conference Finals after a 4-3 road victory against the Toronto Patriots on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The team now returns to Collingwood for Game 2, which will take place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena.
The Blues advanced to this stage of the Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs after defeating the Leamington Flyers in five games during the second round. The current conference finals series, which runs through April 13, 2026, pits the second-seeded Blues against the first-seeded Toronto Patriots. During the regular season, the Blues finished with a record of 41-10-2-3, trailing the Patriots in the Western Conference standings.
As the team competes for a spot in the league finals, they are looking to maintain the momentum from their recent achievements. The organization is a two-time consecutive winner of the Buckland Cup (2023, 2024) and captured the national Centennial Cup in 2024. This year, the team has seen individual recognition for its roster, including goaltender Maksim Corovic, who was named the league’s top goaltender for the 2025-2026 season, and all-stars Will Hughes and Nathan Omeri.
Fans interested in attending Monday night’s game at the arena on Hurontario Street can purchase tickets through Ticketpro. The club, led by General Manager and Head Coach Andrew Campoli, is encouraging local supporters to fill the stands as they continue their playoff run.
