By Total Sports Quinte
Frankford Huskies Roar Into 2026 as PJHL East Conference Champions, Cementing Rise Among Ontario’s Elite
FRANKFORD, ON — The Frankford Huskies have officially arrived as one of the Provincial Junior Hockey League’s premier franchises, concluding the 2025–26 season as PJHL East Conference Champions and earning a coveted berth in the Clarence Schmalz Cup Championship series.
While their remarkable playoff run ultimately ended at the hands of the Fergus Whalers, including a hard-fought 3-1 loss in Game 5 of the Schmalz Cup final, the Huskies’ season marked a defining chapter in franchise history — one that firmly established Frankford as a powerhouse in Ontario Junior C hockey.
Under head coach Matt Goody, the Huskies delivered one of the strongest seasons in team history, combining regular-season consistency with postseason resilience. After finishing near the top of the East Tod Division, Frankford surged through the playoffs, defeating top competition en route to capturing the PJHL East Conference title.
The team’s playoff performance galvanized the Quinte region. So strong was community support that several marquee home games were moved from Frankford to the larger Trenton Arena to accommodate swelling crowds, a testament to how deeply the Huskies have connected with local fans and how rapidly the organization’s profile has grown.
Frankford’s postseason success was built on balanced scoring, disciplined defense, and standout goaltending. Players like Avery Wease, Deke Osterhout, Nolan Donnelly, and Keegan Juchau delivered in key moments, while the Huskies’ defensive structure and relentless pace made them one of the most difficult teams in the PJHL to contain.
Though the Schmalz Cup slipped away against a determined Fergus squad, the Huskies’ run to the provincial final represented a massive leap for a franchise that only recently returned to junior hockey. Just a few years removed from rebuilding, Frankford has evolved into a championship-caliber program with a sustainable future.
Beyond wins and losses, the 2025–26 season showcased the Huskies’ transformation into a community institution — drawing unprecedented attendance, regional pride, and proving that junior hockey in Frankford is thriving at an entirely new level.
For Coach Goody and his club, the season’s final result may have ended one dream, but it also sent a powerful message across the PJHL: the Frankford Huskies are no longer underdogs — they are contenders, and their pursuit of a Schmalz Cup is far from over.