Kingston Squares off with the OHL's Best Tonight in Brantford
OHL Kingston Frontenacs

Kingston Squares off with the OHL's Best Tonight in Brantford

Published on December 3, 2025 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Kingston Frontenacs News Release


Brantford, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs roll into Brantford tonight looking to halt a tough slide and compete with one of the CHL's premier powerhouses. After a frustrating 0-3 weekend that saw losses to North Bay, Barrie, and Owen Sound the Fronts are hungry for a reset; but the challenge ahead may be their steepest yet.

This will be Kingston's first meeting of the season with the Brantford Bulldogs, who have stormed out to a 19-2-4-1 record and established themselves as one of the most complete and dangerous teams in junior hockey. Brantford's lineup is stacked with firepower and balance, headlined by the OHL's point leader in Jake O'Brien, the OHL's goal leader in Marek Vanacker, the reliable defensive game of Ben Danford, and the offensive instincts of Adam Benak. Together, they form the core of a roster that has overwhelmed opponents with relentless pressure, depth scoring, and consistency rarely seen at this point of the season.

For Kingston, the key will be settling back into their structure after a weekend where mistakes proved costly. Limiting turnovers, staying disciplined, and managing Brantford's speed through the neutral zone will be top priorities. Typically a strong point of their game, the Frontenacs will also need strong goaltending and a committed defensive effort to counter the Bulldogs' ability to generate offense from all three zones. If Kingston can weather the early momentum that Brantford typically creates at home, they may be able to settle in and create chances of their own.

Offensively, the Fronts will have to capitalize on the opportunities they do get, a continuing issue that eluded them during their winless weekend. A quick start could go a long way in restoring confidence while also forcing the Bulldogs to defend more than they'd like.

While the standings and the records point heavily in Brantford's favor, these are the types of games that can reveal character. Kingston enters as the underdog, but also with something to prove: that their tough weekend doesn't define them, that they can skate with the league's elite, and that they're capable of delivering a statement performance on the road.

It will take resilience, discipline, and a full-team effort, but the Frontenacs know that tonight presents an opportunity; not just a challenge.

Players to Watch:

Kingston - Tomas Pobezal (#10)

Fresh off being named to the preliminary roster for Team Slovakia at the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championships, Tomas Pobezal is looking to show why he was among the 28 players chosen. Pobezal scored in Sunday's loss to the Owen Sound Attack, ending a five game pointless drought. After being named to Slovakia's preliminary roster, Pobezal could use this positive news to continue producing for the Frontenacs who are in need of players to step up and start scoring some goals.

Brantford - Jake O'Brien (#44)

Seattle Kraken's eighth overall draft choice in the 2025 NHL Draft has been on fire for the first third of the OHL season. Jake O'Brien has 10 goals and 34 assists entering tonight's game as he leads the OHL points race with 44 through 24 games. O'Brien has speed to burn, elite two-way play, and great playmaking ability. The Toronto native is dangerous every time he hops over the boards.

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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