Frontenacs to Take Part in Seaway Shootout in Cornwall this October
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Frontenacs to Take Part in Seaway Shootout in Cornwall this October

Published on April 2, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kingston Frontenacs News Release


Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is proud to announce the Seaway Shootout, a special two-game event bringing major junior hockey back to the city of Cornwall.

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 Ottawa 67's on Friday, October 16 and the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

"We are incredibly thrilled to bring OHL hockey back to Cornwall for the Seaway Shootout," said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. "This is a community with deep, foundational roots in major junior hockey. Returning to a city that has developed legendary talents and boasts such a rich Memorial Cup history is a special opportunity for our league, our players, and the great hockey fans of Eastern Ontario.

"The level of care taken to preserve the history of the Royals at the Civic Complex is truly remarkable," added Crawford. "Seeing the artifacts and historical visuals so proudly displayed throughout the venue speaks volumes about the deep, enduring passion for hockey that still exists in Cornwall."

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.

"The Seaway Shootout will see the return of regular season OHL games in Cornwall for the first time in decades," said Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale. "Over the years, the City of Cornwall has continued to make meaningful investments and upgrades in the Civic Complex, and this event is a testament to those investments. We are excited about this partnership with the OHL and look forward to continuing this renewed relationship well into the future."

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, game times, and broadcast details for the 2026 Seaway Shootout will be announced at a later date.

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