67's to Face Steelheads in October's Seaway Shootout
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67's to Face Steelheads in October's Seaway Shootout

Published on April 2, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Ottawa 67's News Release


OTTAWA - The Ontario Hockey League unveiled plans today for the Seaway Shootout, a special two-game event bringing major junior hockey back to the city of Cornwall during the 2026-27 season.

The Seaway Shootout features two OHL matchups, including the Ottawa 67's taking on the host Brampton Steelheads on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. As this is considered a Brampton home game, the Barber Poles will have a full home slate at The Arena at TD Place next season.

The historic Cornwall Civic Complex will serve as the backdrop for this exciting weekend, with the Brampton Steelheads playing regular season games against two Eastern Conference opponents in the 67's and the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Seaway Shootout Event Schedule

The weekend will feature a variety of community and hockey events leading up to and surrounding the OHL matchups:

Friday, October 16, 2026: Free Public Open Skate - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Friday, October 16, 2026: Brampton Steelheads vs. Ottawa 67's, 7:00pm

Saturday, October 17, 2026: Seaway Hockey Day (Benson Centre)

Saturday, October 17, 2026: Brampton Steelheads vs. Kingston Frontenacs, 7:00pm

Located in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties, the city of approximately 50,000 residents has a storied and highly decorated hockey legacy. Cornwall is the historic home of the Cornwall Royals, who played in the QMJHL from 1969 to 1981, capturing three Memorial Cup titles (1972, 1980, and 1981). The franchise subsequently competed in the OHL from 1981 through the 1991-92 season before relocating to Newmarket, and has operated as the Sarnia Sting since 1994-95. During its major junior era, Cornwall developed Hockey Hall of Famers and legends of the game, including Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour, and Marc Crawford.

Cornwall's impact on professional hockey extends from the ice to the bench and the officiating crew. The city has produced notable figures including former NHL referee Bob Kilger and his son, Chad Kilger, a Kingston Frontenacs alumnus who enjoyed a lengthy NHL playing career. It is also the hometown of the late Orval Tessier, a prominent coach who led both the Royals and the OHL's Kitchener Rangers before taking the helm as head coach of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.

The Seaway Shootout will be hosted at the Ed Lumley Arena within the Cornwall Civic Complex. The venue is no stranger to high-level hockey, having recently hosted 2024 IIHF World Junior pre-tournament competition as well as the 2022 World Junior A Challenge. The Complex has also been the proud home of the Central Canada Hockey League's (CCHL) Cornwall Colts since 1992.

Ticket information and broadcast details for the 2026 Seaway Shootout will be announced at a later date.

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