"The Bulldogs are first in goals scored and in power play percentage while sitting sixth in the penalty kill. The team also gives up the third-fewest goals and the second-fewest among the East's top-three teams (a list that also includes the Ottawa 67's and Barrie Colts)."
"The four matchups all went Brantford's way, with three of the four games being decided by more than one goal; the combined scoreline was a whopping 22-6 in favour of the Bulldogs. It's also worth noting that two of the four games were shutouts, with the combined scoreline in those two games being 10-0."
"For the Sudbury Wolves, a slow start forced the team to turn their season around and quickly. However, despite a 4-15-1-0 (wins, losses, overtime losses, shootout losses) start to the season, Sudbury was able to put up a 22-23-5-3 run over their next 53 games to secure the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference."
The Brantford Bulldogs finished the regular season with over 100 points and first place in the Eastern Conference, establishing themselves as the team most likely to win the playoffs. They lead in goals scored and power play percentage while allowing the third-fewest goals. The Sudbury Wolves struggled early with a 4-15-1-0 start but recovered with a 22-23-5-3 record over their next 53 games to secure the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. In four regular season matchups, Brantford dominated Sudbury with a combined 22-6 scoreline, including two shutouts. Despite Sudbury's late-season turnaround, Brantford's superior statistics and head-to-head dominance suggest a significant playoff mismatch.
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