Trenton Golden Hawks ran into a hot goalie and gave up three power play goals Sunday at Wellington’s Lehigh Arena, as the defending Ontario Junior A Hockey League champions fell 5-3 to the arch rival Wellington Dukes in the opening game of the 2025-26 season for both clubs. Article content

Despite outshooting the Dukes 37-15, the Golden Hawks found it difficult to beat Wellington goaltender Jacob Brown, who made 14 saves in the first period, then turned aside 12 in the second and eight in the final stanza to record the win. Article content Article content

The Golden Hawks jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead on their rivals in the opening game of the Battle of Quinte.

Kayden Oliver opened the scoring from Kale Mace and Devon Ferroni just 3:17 into the game. Isaiah Shantz quickly ma

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