Belleville v. Oshawa

They say defence wins games. We’re about to find out if it wins Conference Championships, too.

The Belleville Bulls are known for their stellar defence and solid offence. Only two teams allowed fewer goals than the Bulls and they’re playing each other in the other conference final. With their defence-first approach, the Bulls play a simple, disciplined game. That means very few fighting majors, which could prove interesting against this rough and tumble Oshawa team.

The Generals are a high octane squad that will beat you if you try to get into a wild-west shootout. They scored the most goals in the league this year but have also allowed the most of any playoff team. They’re also a team that will defend their teammates no matter what the price.

That’s what makes this series interesting. It’s essentially a disciplined, defensive club (who can score, mind you) against an all-out offensive team that will drop the mitts. It’s anyones guess as to who takes it or what happens.

If you’re looking for fisticuffs, keep an eye on Belleville’s Matt Beleskey and Andrew Self. While not regular fighters, they can certainly throw down when need be. Oshawa counters with guys like James DeLory, Shea Kewin, Ryan Baldwin, and the list goes on. This will be a fun series to watch.

Kitchener v. Sault Ste Marie:

Take a coin. Now, flip it. You’ve got a 50/50 chance at picking the winner, right? Welcome to the Western Conference Final.

There’s not much to say that hasn’t been said about these two teams. They’re offensive, they’re defensive, and they can drop the mitts. It’s two of the best in the nation battling it out to see who wins four first.

Let’s, then, concentrate on the pugilists. Afterall, we are OHL Tough Guys. Kitchener doesn’t have one “main” guy, if you will. They’ve got three or four secondary guys, all of whom can go very easily. Brandon Mashinter, Mike Mascioli, and Mike Duco are the bigger names you’ll run into. All of which could shed the gloves for any reason at all. The Hounds have one of the toughest in the West in Anthony Peluso, but they also have Brandon Biggers, a legit threat, and Jake Carrick, a very tough rookie.

These teams do not like each other and it’s probably the most anticipated series of the season. This one is definitely worth watching, folks!!

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Filed under: Possible Fights by Dave Jewell Date 16 April, 2008