OHL Returns with the Seaway Shootout
October 1, 2026Cornwall Ontario – Ontario Hockey League action returns to Cornwall for the first time in decades with the Seaway Shootout in October.
Tickets are now on sale to see the Brampton Steelheads face off against two Eastern Conference opponents — the Ottawa 67’s on Friday, Oct. 16 and the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Both games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. puck drop at the Ed Lumley Arena.
“Excitement is building for the games, and we are excited to showcase all of the recent improvements to the Ed Lumley Arena at the Civic Complex,” says Lori Gibeau, Manager of Recreation with the City of Cornwall. “There really is not better place to see the fast paced action of the OHL.”
The Civic Complex has received a number of upgrades over the past few years, including additional seating, a new scoreboard, new rink boards and more. The arena has the capacity to host over 4600 spectators for hockey games.
Get your tickets!
Tickets are now on sale. You can pick up tickets at the Aquatic Centre, Benson Centre or online:
- Single Game Tickets: https://ohl.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1694439753
- Two-Day Tickets: https://ohl.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1694439754
Cornwall’s Enduring Hockey Legacy
Cornwall has a storied and highly decorated hockey legacy. The city is the historic home of the Cornwall Royals, who played in the QMJHL from 1969 to 1981, capturing three Memorial Cup titles (1972, 1980, and 1981). Standout stars from the era included players who became legends of the game in the NHL, including Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour, and Marc Crawford.
Cornwall’s impact on professional hockey extends from the ice to the bench and the officiating crew. The city has produced notable figures including former NHL referee Bob Kilger and his son, Chad Kilger, a Kingston Frontenacs alumnus who enjoyed a lengthy NHL playing career. It is also the hometown of the late Orval Tessier, a prominent coach who led both the Royals and the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers before taking the helm as head coach of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks.
Cornwall’s hockey legacy is on full display the Cornwall Sports Hall of Fame, located at the Civic Complex. At the Hall of Fame you will be able to learn about hockey’s first superstar, Édouard “Newsy” Lalonde.
About the Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 329 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2024-25, resulting in a collective investment of over $42 million by OHL member teams over the past 15 years.