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Bolts in the Pipeline: CHL playoffs preview, NCAA bracket set

I’ll be brief in my introduction today. The OHL Coaches poll results were released this week and some Lightning prospects were given recognition. Anthony Cirelli was named best defensive forward, Boris Katchouk named best penalty killer, and Erik Cernak was named best defensive defenseman. For more solid prospect coverage, go check out Bolt Prospects.

Ontario Hockey League

Matthew Spencer (D) / Christopher Paquette (F) / Jonne Tammela (F)
0G, 2A / 0G, 1A / Did Not Play
Peterborough Petes - Series vs Niagara starts Friday

March 15th: @ Ottawa 67’s
W 2-0 - No Points / 0G, 1A, +1 / Did Not Play
March 16th: vs Hamilton Bulldogs
W 4-0 - 0G, 1A / 0G, 0A, +1 / Did Not Play
March 19th: @ Oshawa Generals
L 4-2 - 0G, 1A / 0G, 0A, -2 / Did Not Play

OHL Championships: 9 (2006, 1996, 1993, 1989, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1972, 1959)
Memorial Cups: 1 (1979)
Round one opponent: Niagara IceDogs
Season head to head: 3-1
Playoffs head to head: Never met in playoffs

The Peterborough Petes have long been a middling team.