First School Day Matchup of the Year for the Frontenacs Goes Down this Morning in Ottawa
OHL Kingston Frontenacs

First School Day Matchup of the Year for the Frontenacs Goes Down this Morning in Ottawa

Published on November 12, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kingston Frontenacs News Release


Ottawa, ON - Kingston Frontenacs hit the ice bright and early this morning for a special School Day Game against the Ottawa 67's. Puck drop is set for 10:30 AM at the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators; as Kingston looks to build on the momentum from Sunday's big win in Kitchener.

The Frontenacs are coming off one of their most complete performances of the season, a 3-2 road victory over the Rangers that snapped a five-game skid. The story of that game was goaltender Matt Minchak, who turned in a spectacular performance to steal the win for Kingston. His efforts didn't go unnoticed across the league, as Minchak was named OHL Goaltender of the Week after posting a 1-1 record to go along with 65 saves, a .942 SV% and a 2.03 GAA on the weekend.

Kingston will be looking for more of the same today against a strong Ottawa squad. The 67's currently sit third in the Eastern Conference and have been one of the most consistent teams in the league so far this season. However, the Frontenacs have reason for confidence; the last time these two teams met, Kingston skated away with a 4-2 victory on October 19th in Ottawa. To go with that, Kingston also won the School Day matchup at the Canadian Tire Centre last season in a 3-2 final.

The Frontenacs are projected to have a couple familiar faces return to the lineup this morning, as Aleks Kulemin and Matthew Henderson have returned from a Silver Medal win at the 2025 U17 World Challenge with Team Canada White. A win this morning would not only give the Frontenacs consecutive victories for the first time since early October, but also provide another boost of confidence as they continue to round into form.

London, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs are right back at it tonight, facing the London Knights at Canada Life Place in a 7:00 PM puck drop. It's the second half of a back-to-back for Kingston, who are aiming to bounce back after a 3-0 loss in Windsor on Thursday and put an end to a five-game losing streak.

The Frontenacs know tonight's challenge won't be easy. London enters the game sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a 9-4-3-0 record and plenty of confidence after winning 6-1 in Kingston last Sunday. While the scoreline looked lopsided, the game itself was tighter than it appeared; the Frontenacs generated quality chances and stayed within reach until the third period, when the Knights pulled away.

Kingston will look to build on those positives tonight. A stronger finish, more sustained offensive pressure, and continued defensive structure will be key to turning effort into results. The team has shown flashes of strong play throughout the losing streak, but consistency and execution will be the focus as they try to get back in the win column.

Tonight's game marks the second stop on Kingston's four-game road trip, which continues Sunday in Kitchener and wraps up Wednesday in Ottawa. After competing hard but coming up short in recent outings, the Frontenacs will look to turn effort into outcome and snap their skid with a statement performance in one of the league's toughest buildings.

Players to Watch:

Kingston - Matt Minchak (#76)/Gavin Betts (#43)

Whichever goaltender gets the nod between the pipes for the Frontenacs this morning will be the heart of the team. The Frontenacs have been struggling to find the back of the net, so goaltending will be imperative for the black and gold. If they get off to a strong start in net, that could give the rest of the team the confidence they need to find the back of the net and repay their goalie. Both Frontenacs netminders have earned OHL Goaltender of the Week honours this season, so both are capable of putting in top level performances.

Ottawa - Brock Chitaroni (#17)

He was the 3rd overall pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection and he's already made a strong impression on 67's staff and fans. Chitaroni has five points through his first nine OHL games, and while he's still finding his place in the lineup you can tell he has the tools to become an impact player in the league. Fresh off winning a Silver Medal alongside Aleks Kulemin and Matthew Henderson with Team Canada White at the 2025 World U17's, Chitaroni should come back with a boost in confidence after putting up 6 points in 5 games.

Tune-In: Fans have the opportunity to tune in to each game in real-time through Fronts Radio, featuring Kingston's New Country 98.9 and 98.3 FLY FM. The renowned play-by-play announcer, Jim Gilchrist, will be narrating the games, both home and away. Kingston's New Country 98.9: Listen Live | 98.3 FLY FM: Listen Live

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