By The Canadian Press on April 5, 2024.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Nick DeAngelis scored twice as the Sudbury Wolves topped the Mississauga Steelheads 6-2 to win the Ontario Hockey League first-round playoff series in five games. Quentin Musty, David Goyette, Alex Pharand and Evan Konyen also tallied for Sudbury. Angus MacDonell and Jack Van Volsen replied for Mississauga. RANGERS 3 OTTERS 2 (OT) KITCHENER – Trent Swick scored at 12:02 of overtime as the Rangers topped the Otters. Kitchener has a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Erie. BATTALION 5 FRONTENACS 1 NORTH BAY – Justin Ertel scored twice to lead the Battalion to victory over the Frontenacs. Sandis Vilmanis had three assists as North Bay wrapped up the series in five games. COLTS 3 GENERALS 0 OSHAWA – Sam Hillebrandt made 47 saves for the shutout as the Colts blanked the Generals. Kashawn Aitcheson opened the scoring with 4:32 remaining in the third period. Barrie added a pair of empty-net goals. The Colts will face another must-win situation when they return home for Game 6 on Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 5, 2024. 16