Played on Jan 10, 2026
Game Played in Sadlon Arena
General Game Notes: January 10, 2026 – Barrie, ON The Barrie Colts delivered a commanding performance on home ice, defeating the Brampton Steelheads 4-1 on Saturday night. From puck drop to final horn, the Colts controlled the pace of play, showcasing a strong team effort at both ends of the ice. Leading the charge was #1 Arvin Jaswal, who set the tone with an outstanding performance. He was supported by solid contributions from #53 Ben Wilmott and #29 Cole Beaudoin, each playing key roles in the victory.
Arvin Jaswal (G, L, 6’1″, 160, Barrie Colts, 03/29/2008)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Jaswal plays a cool, collected game. He doesn’t over-challenge and allows much of the play to come to him. He stays tight in scramble scenarios; for example, in the first period, a ricocheted shot came his way, but he was able to stay in position, tighten up, and not let it squeak through. He shows strong hockey IQ, reading plays before they develop, which allows him to stay square and make difficult saves look easy. Although, not the busiest nights, he remained rock solid and led his team to a commanding victory.
Benjamin Wilmott (LW, L, 6’1″, 189, Barrie Colts, 08/30/2006, Ohio State)
Game Rating
B+
Wilmott’s skillset as a forward is built on his exceptional puck control and agility. He effectively navigates the ice, using speed and agility to create space in the offensive zone. His ability to make precise passes sets up scoring opportunities for teammates. He possesses solid hands and strong vision, allowing him to read the game and find openings. Wilmott’s versatility is notable, as he can generate offense through both shooting and passing. This dual threat makes him challenging to defend against.
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Comments: Ben?Wilmott is a versatile forward with sharp offensive instincts and a relentless two-way game. He blends size, skill, and compete level, making him a consistent threat on the ice. Wilmott can manage pucks and create offense in tight areas, using smart stick work and strong body control to find seams and generate scoring chances. His game is fueled by effort and awareness at both ends. He competes relentlessly, turning defensive plays into offensive opportunities for himself and his linemates. Reliable in all situations, Wilmott brings energy, structure, and impact shift in and shift out, making him a player his team can count on in every scenario.
Justin Handsor (D, L, 6’1″, 200, Barrie Colts, 09/24/2007)
Game Rating
B
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Comments: Handsor has a lot of upside to his game. He’s rangy, a strong skater, and keeps an active stick that disrupts plays and creates turnovers. He attacks battles with purpose and consistently comes away with pucks, using his skating to gap up and shut down plays before they develop. Offensively, he’s a dangerous presence. He finds open pockets in the offensive zone, gets shots through traffic, and consistently makes smart, decisive plays. When he identifies a lane, he attacks it with authority, making sure pucks reach the net and generate chances for his team.
Bradley Gardiner (C, R, 6’1″, 191, Barrie Colts, 03/06/2005)
Game Rating
B
Gardiner excels as a two-way forward, showcasing his skills through his work ethic and physicality. He consistently engages opponents in puck battles, utilizing an active stick to gain possession. In the defensive zone, Gardiner reads plays well, anticipating passes and disrupting them effectively. He is also capable of scoring goals, demonstrating speed and agility on breakaways. A highlight from the game came when he scored his team’s only goal by picking off a pass and executing a precise forehand-backhand move to finish with a five-hole goal.
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Comments: Gardiner excels as a two-way forward, combining relentless work ethic with physicality. He consistently drives puck battles, using an active stick to gain possession and create opportunities. In the defensive zone, he reads plays smartly, anticipates passes, and disrupts opponents before they can make a move. Offensively, he knows how to finish. On the third goal of the game, he attacked the net with purpose and fired an off-angle shot past the goalie, making no mistake and showing his ability to capitalize in high-leverage areas.
Cole Beaudoin (C, L, 6’2″, 213, Barrie Colts, 04/24/2006)
Game Rating
B+
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Comments: Beaudoin is a game-changing player. He is physical, relentless on pucks, and has a scoring touch. He makes a difference when he’s on the ice, whether he’s directly impacting the score with his goals or making those around him better. With the puck, he’s a driver. He leans on his opponents and gets to the hard areas. He plays on both the power play and the penalty kill, showcasing his all-around game. He finishes his checks, creates turnovers, and owns a strong net-front presence. He scored a goal just 10 seconds into the game by simply outmuscling the net-front defender and whacking in a loose puck.
Gabriel Eliasson (D, L, 6’7″, 210, Barrie Colts, 09/09/2006)
Game Rating
B+
Eliasson is a physical defender who excels in key areas of his game. He effectively blocks shots by using his size and reach, disrupting opponents’ plays. His strong foot speed allows him to cover loose pucks with ease, closing gaps and recovering efficiently. When moving along the walls or in straight lines, Eliasson demonstrates poise and movement, making it difficult for opponents to get around him.
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Comments: Gabriel Eliason is a big, left-shot defenseman who brings a steady, physical presence to the back end. He plays a composed, defensive game, using his size and reach to take away space and manage opponents effectively in his own zone. Defensively, Eliason relies on positioning and strength rather than over-aggression. He keeps a tight gap, angles well along the walls, and is effective at boxing out around the net. He finishes plays when needed and is comfortable engaging physically to separate players from the puck. With the puck, Eliason keeps his game simple and controlled. He makes safe first passes, moves pucks efficiently, and avoids forcing plays under pressure. While offense is not a primary driver of his game, he has upside, consistently getting shots towards the net from the blue line. He can also keep pucks alive in the o-zone with effective pinches, allowing his forwards to stay o the hunt.
Evan Passmore (D, R, 6’5″, 212, Barrie Colts, 12/05/2006)
Game Rating
B
Passmore is a solid defender who excels at shutting down opponents and keeping things straightforward. He utilizes his physicality to control battles below the dots and maintain a strong net-front presence. His ability to establish body position early allows him to dictate play, and he plays with a confident aggression that often leads to physical confrontations.
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Comments: Evan Passmore is a big, physical, right-shot defenseman who brings a hard, defensive edge to the back end. He plays a heavy game, using his size and reach effectively to close gaps, win battles, and make life difficult for opposing forwards along the walls and in front of the net. Passmore’s defensive game is built on physicality and structure. He finishes his checks, clears the crease, and is comfortable engaging in one-on-one situations. His stick positioning and willingness to play through contact allow him to break up plays and separate opponents from the puck. With the puck, he keeps his game simple and efficient. He makes the first pass, moves pucks quickly, and avoids unnecessary risk. While offense is not the primary driver of his game, he can contribute by getting shots through from the point and keeping plays alive in the offensive zone, as was shown 10 seconds into the game with his primary assist.
Reed Gee (D, L, 6’0″, 181, Brampton Steelheads, 03/12/2006)
Game Rating
C+
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Comments: Gee wasn’t afraid to step up and play a physical game. In the neutral zone, he delivered some bigger hits and also absorbed contact, putting himself in situations to make plays. Overall, he was solid on the back end, and his physical presence added energy and a spark to the game.
Kieran Witkowski (LW, L, 5’11”, 180, Brampton Steelheads, 02/07/2007)
Game Rating
B-
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Comments: Witkowski plays with pace. He is a north-south type player who uses his speed to get into scoring areas. With or without the puck, he drives the net and finds ways to create havoc around it. He has some skill and can make plays in tight, but he is more noted for his work ethic and compete level. He brings that consistently, shift in and shift out, creating energy every time he’s on the ice.
William Eggleton (LW, L, 5’11”, 174, Brampton Steelheads, 02/19/2006)
Game Rating
B
Eggleton is known for his tenacious approach to hockey, always looking to drive towards the net and create scoring opportunities. He has a knack for battling through defenders, using his quickness and agility to evade checks and maintain possession of the puck. This relentless style of play can sometimes lead to rough moments on the ice, but it also allows him to capitalize on rebound chances and create scoring opportunities in front of the net.
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Comments: Eggleton is known for his tenacious approach to the game, consistently driving toward the net and creating scoring opportunities. He has a knack for battling through defenders, using his quickness and agility to evade checks and maintain possession of the puck. This relentless style can sometimes lead to rough moments, but it also allows him to capitalize on rebound chances and create offense around the net. For example, on the Steelheads’ lone goal, he made a strong individual effort using his speed before delivering a tape-to-tape backdoor pass to his teammate in the slot.
Owen Cartwright (D, R, 6’1″, 185, Brampton Steelheads, 03/28/2008)
Game Rating
B
Cartwright is a two-way defenseman with a solid skill set. He excels at moving the puck out of his own end and into the opponent’s zone, where he can start high-speed breaks. Defensively, he’s a good skater who can stay with opponents and limit scoring chances through effective gap control. He shows confidence in possession and attempts to make plays down the stretch, often resulting in shots on net from the blue line. Cartwright also does a solid job of protecting his own end, particularly around the net front, where he boxes out opponents and gives his goaltender clear sightlines. While not immune to mistakes, he consistently competes hard for puck battles and never gives up on plays. Offensively, he’s a smart passer who moves pucks quickly to teammates, often sparking transition game opportunities.
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Comments: Cartwright does a good job managing pucks in his own end and is effective in the offensive zone as well. He consistently gets shots through from the blue line by walking the line and finding shooting lanes. He pinches down the walls when necessary to keep pucks alive and drives offense by wanting the puck, doing what he can to get it into dangerous areas. His skating allows him to maintain good gap control, breaking up plays in the neutral zone and limiting extended time spent in the defensive zone.
Carter Hicks (D, R, 6’1″, 181, Brampton Steelheads, 02/20/2008, Connecticut)
Game Rating
B
Hicks is a right-shot defender who often creates scoring opportunities for himself by positioning himself well in front of the net. He demonstrates good offensive instincts, such as finding soft pockets and timing his movements, which allows him to capitalize on one-timer chances. On defense, he excels when in possession of the puck, making clean retrievals and delivering strong first passes to initiate transitions.
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Comments: Hicks, a right-shot defender, did a good job moving pucks up the ice and helping his group transition as a unit. He isn’t afraid to take risks, acting as a second wave of offense by receiving pucks and getting them on net. He has a good knack for getting shots through traffic, extending his stick to avoid blocks and funnel pucks toward the net-front area. While he isn’t the most defensively minded defender, his ability to play with the puck, move it up ice, and skate with it allows him to spend less time defending and push the pace into the offensive zone.
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