Preseason Loss
Kingston Frontenacs Fall 6-2 to Ottawa 67's After Resting Regular Players
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The Kingston Frontenacs fell 6-2 to the Ottawa 67's in a preseason game, with the visiting team scoring four unanswered goals in a second-period explosion Brantford Expositor. Kingston sat most of its regular defensemen, forcing rookie 17-year-old Gavin Christie and other newcomers onto the ice against a team that finished as the third seed in last year's Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 67's Seized Control in the Second Period
Ottawa jumped on Kingston early with four goals in rapid succession during the second period Northern News. Goalie Royden Smith kept the Frontenacs in it during a strong first-period performance, but the visitors overwhelmed the defense once the second started. By that point, the damage was done.
Kingston Rested Key Defensemen for the Game
The Frontenacs deliberately benched their likely top four defensemen Sault Star. Vann Williamson, an overager, along with Andre Mondoux and Matt Henderson, did not play. This left the blue line thin and inexperienced against a playoff-tested opponent.
Christie Showed Promise Despite Tough Matchup
Seventeen-year-old Gavin Christie was the steadiest newcomer on defense Daily Herald Tribune, though he finished minus-five for the game. For a rookie thrust into action against established talent, Christie's work was encouraging. His performance suggests he could develop into a reliable option for the team.
Ottawa's Playoff Pedigree Showed in Victory
The 67's have appeared on the CHL's national top-10 lists multiple times Chatham Daily News. Their third-seed finish last season in the Eastern Conference proved they have depth and skill. This preseason win over Kingston demonstrated they remain a competitive force heading into the regular season.
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