After missing the Ontario Hockey League playoffs for the first time in more than a decade — and just the sixth time since 1970 — the Ottawa 67’s are determined to play in the most meaningful games again. Article content

It’s a sentiment shared by the 15 returning players and the eight newcomers on Dave Cameron’s squad. Article content Article content

“It was definitely tough not making the playoffs,” said veteran defenceman Frank Marrelli, who’s entering his fourth season with the team. “It’s the best time of the year. Everyone came in this year hungry to make the playoffs and go far in the playoffs, not just to get into the first round. Every guy here wants that.”

The 67’s lost three of their four pre-season games, but each defeat was by a goal and two were in shootouts.

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