March 25, 2026
Photo: TRENTON, ON – MARCH 20: Hayden Jeffery #29 of the Trenton Golden Hawks follows the play during the second period at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens on March 20, 2025 in Trenton, ON . (Photo by Amy Wiegel / OJHL Images)
The Trenton Golden Hawks currently face elimination in their Round 2 Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) playoff series against the Newmarket Hurricanes, trailing 3–0in the best-of-seven series.
Series Status & Schedule
The Golden Hawks entered the series as the top seed but have dropped the first three games. They must win their next match to keep their season alive.
| Game | Date (2026) | Result / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, March 20 | L 4–3 | Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens |
| Game 2 | Sunday, March 22 | L 4–2 | Ray Twinney Recreation Complex |
| Game 3 | Tuesday, March 24 | L 5–1 | Ray Twinney Recreation Complex |
| Game 4 | Friday, March 27 | 7:30 PM EDT | Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens |
| Game 5* | Sunday, March 29 | 5:00 PM EDT | Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens |
| *If necessary |
Series Highlights
- Game 1: Despite outshooting the Hurricanes 38–31 and staging a late third-period comeback with goals from Daylen Moses, Beckett Ewart, and Kale Mace, the Hawks fell short in a 4–3 loss.
- Game 2: Newmarket took a 2–0 series lead with a 4–2 win. Thomas Kuipers scored the lone early goal for Trenton before Newmarket took control in the second period.
- Game 3: The Hurricanes dominated with a 5–1 victory, placing the defending regular-season champions on the brink of elimination for the first time since 2023.
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