Port Colborne Sailors Open Playoff Series Against Pelham Panthers

March 17, 2026 4:42 pm

The Port Colborne Sailors are starting a playoff series against the Pelham Panthers on March 20, 2026, with the opening game hosted in Pelham. This matchup determines which team will move forward in the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) Sutherland Cup playoffs.

The Sailors are entering the post-season as the fifth-ranked team. They will face the fourth-ranked Panthers in several games running until March 26, 2026.

Local supporters can watch the Sailors’ home games at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre. The arena serves as a gathering spot for the community to witness the high-stakes competition between the two nearby Niagara teams.

This series is a significant part of the team’s 2026 season and continues a local sports tradition that dates back to the 1940s. The outcome of these games will decide the Sailors’ future in this year’s playoffs.

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