Gananoque Advances to Western Conference Final

For the fourth consecutive year, the Gananoque Islanders are back in the EOSHL Western Conference Final after defeating the Western Conference-leading Deseronto Bulldogs in a best-of-five series, winning in four games. Led by Ben Blasko, Kevin Domingue, and 2024 EOSHL Playoff MVP Brock Higgs, the Islanders' never-back-down mentality has carried them to this familiar stage.

Goaltender Alex Lapizzera has been outstanding between the pipes, boasting a 5-1 record, a 3.37 goals-against average, and a .900 save percentage. Lapizzera has risen to the occasion under pressure, making key saves at crucial moments throughout the series.

The defending EOSHL champions now await the outcome of the Madawaska Valley Wolves and Smiths Falls Rideaus series, with the fifth and deciding game scheduled for this Friday, March 14th, at 7:30 PM.

Who will the Islanders face? The high-powered Smiths Falls Rideaus or the underdog Madawaska Valley Wolves? We’ll find out on Friday!