The McLean & Dickey Orillia Terriers are heading to the North Carruthers Division Finals for the first time after a dominant 9-3 victory over the Stayner Siskins on Saturday night at Rotary Place.
With a high-powered, balanced attack, the Terriers overwhelmed Stayner, with nine different players finding the back of the net.
Orillia stormed out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, thanks to goals from Finn Price, Dylan Palomaki, and Caleb Tiffin-Seminara.
They continued the onslaught in the second, adding three more tallies from Lleyton McLean, Evan Gliddon, and Josh Presley to take a commanding 6-1 lead.
The final frame saw Jordan Fuller, Caden Pattendan, and Marcus Petroff seal the victory.
Goaltender Reid Thomas was solid in net, stopping 32 shots to secure the win and help propel the Terriers to the championship round.
The Terriers’ reward for their semifinal triumph is a highly anticipated clash with the top-ranked Alliston Hornets. Alliston, who lost only two games in the regular season, both in shootouts, enters the final undefeated in the playoffs at 8-0, while Orillia holds a strong 8-1 record.
This series pits the division’s two best teams against each other in what promises to be an intense, hard-fought battle for supremacy. The Terriers will be looking to dethrone the powerhouse Hornets and capture the North Carruthers Division crown.
With Orillia aiming to take down their longtime rivals, fan support will be crucial in what should be a thrilling series.
Here is a full schedule for the Carruthers Division Final:
• Game 1 – Friday, March 21 – Alliston – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 2 – Saturday, March 22 – Orillia – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 3 – Monday, March 24 – Alliston – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 4 – Wednesday, March 26 – Orillia – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 5 (if necessary) – Friday, March 28 – Alliston – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 6 (if necessary) – Saturday, March 29 – Orillia – 7:30 p.m.
• Game 7 (if necessary) – Sunday, March 30 – Alliston – 2:30 p.m.