The Brantford Bulldogs moved within one win of their second consecutive playoff series sweep after a 3-2 double-overtime victory against the North Bay Battalion on April 12, 2026. The win gives the team a commanding 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, putting them in a position to eliminate the Battalion when the series continues on Tuesday, April 14.
The deciding moment of the marathon contest came at 14:33 of the second overtime period when Ben Danford scored his first goal of the playoffs. The play was set up by a cross-ice pass from Marek Vanacker to Jake O’Brien, who then found Danford at the point for the game-winning shot. Goaltender Ryerson Leenders played a critical role in the victory, recording nine saves during the overtime periods to keep the game tied until Danford’s strike.
This post-season run follows a successful opening round where the Brantford Bulldogs swept the Sudbury Wolves in four games. The team entered the playoffs with momentum after a strong regular season, which included capturing the Hamilton Spectator Trophy behind a league-leading power play efficiency of 34.8 percent.
The Bulldogs have demonstrated strong form throughout this current series, starting with an 8-1 victory in Game 1. Head coach Jay McKee, who recently signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season, continues to lead the roster in their pursuit of the J. Ross Robertson Cup.
Game 4 of the series is set for Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens in North Bay.
