Colts Open 2025-26 Season
Published on September 23, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Barrie Colts News Release
The Colts' Home Opener this past Saturday night was more than just the start of another OHL season-it was the beginning of something new in Colts Country. Fans arrived at Sadlon Arena to kick off the start of the 2025-26 season, highlighted by a special pregame appearance and an exciting 6-2 victory over the Guelph Storm.
Before puck drop, a group of five of the Colts' newest draft picks and young incoming players greeted fans outside the West Entrance. 2025 first-round draft pick Aleksandr Sementsov, along with Hagan Bach, Andrei Gudin, Luc Gauvreau, and Ben Bowen, signed autographs and helped set the tone for a memorable night. The autograph session gave Colts Country a first chance to connect with the select players, and the energy carried directly into the arena as fans filled the stands for the season-opening matchup.
Game Recap:
Once the puck dropped, the Colts wasted little time rewarding the crowd's enthusiasm. Brad Gardiner (#25) opened the scoring at 5:47 of the first period, with assists from Alex Assadourian (#9) and Joe Salandra (#15). Moments later, Calvin Crombie (#14) extended the lead at 9:15, assisted by Cole Emerton (#41). The Colts offense kept rolling, as William Schneid (#11) netted his first of the season with help from Teague Vader (#4) before the end of the frame.
In the second period, the Colts continued to apply pressure. Joe Salandra (#15) added his first of the year, assisted by Justin Handsor (#16), followed just two minutes later by a power-play strike from Carter Lowe (#85), assisted by Salandra and Emerton. Schneid capped off his standout night with his second goal at 15:56, set up by Eamon Edgar (#37).
Saturday's Home Opener was full of firsts for the Barrie Colts. William Schneid scored his first career OHL goal and later added a second for a memorable debut performance. Joe Salandra also found the back of the net for his first career OHL tally, while Calvin Crombie recorded his first goal as a Colt. In net, goaltender Arvin Jaswal earned his first career OHL win, backstopping the team to victory.
The Colts started off the regular season with a 6-2 win, fueled by balanced scoring and strong play across the lineup.
Up Next
The Colts return to action Thursday, September 25th, when they host the Owen Sound Attack at 7:00 p.m. at Sadlon Arena.
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