The Brantford Bulldogs defeated the North Bay Battalion at home Saturday night and secured their spot in the eastern conference semi-finals.
The Bulldogs went into Game 5 with a 3-1 series lead.
The team got off to a strong start with a goal from Nick Lardis just 2:13 into the first period, followed by another one from Lardis early in the second period.
Lardis’ power play goal has us on the board first!🚨#BFD7 | #Blackhawks | #OHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/HL9DamodpH
— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) April 5, 2025
North Bay responded with a goal of their own a few minutes later, but it would be their one and only for the match.
Owen Protz and Lardis got two more goals for Brantford in the second period, followed by one from Calvin Crombie in the third.
Protz wires it to restore the 2-goal lead!🚨#BFD7 | #GoHabsGo | #OHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/7rmaJGoDVy
— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) April 6, 2025
The Bulldogs won Game 5 with a final score of 5-1.
Nick’s got (Hat) Tricks!🎩🎩🎩#BFD7 | #Blackhawks | #OHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/B1YFadDfR1
— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) April 6, 2025
Brantford will play Oshawa in the semi-finals after the Generals won their best-of-seven series against the Brampton Steelheads on Sunday afternoon. The Bulldogs will host the first game at the Brantford Civic Centre on Thursday, April 10. Puck drops at 7 p.m.
