Islanders Prospect Kashawn Aitcheson Scores in Barrie Colts' Game 7 Win Over Brantford, Advances To OHL Final
New York Islanders 2025 first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson scored the opening goal in the Barrie Colts' Game 7 win over the Brantford Bulldogs.
On Monday, New York Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson and the Barrie Colts advanced to the OHL Finals, shutting out the Brantford Bulldogs 5-0 in Game 7. Aitcheson, the Islanders’ 17th overall pick in 2025, scored the game-winning goal and an assist in the do-or-die matchup. The defenseman also recorded a +4 and logged important minutes down the stretch as Brantford attempted to rally.
#Isles #BornInBridgeport Kashawn Aitcheson gives Barrie a 1–0 lead late in the first period of this Game 7 matchup against Brantford. Aitcheson now has 9 points in 7 games this series, continuing his dominant stretch. pic.
twitter. com/B5HFo2Rf8R — Kenny Kaminsky (@KennyKaminsky) May 4, 2026 In the playoffs altogether, Aitcheson scored six goals with 17 assists for 23 points in 15 games. During the regular season, Aitcheson tallied 28 goals with 42 assists for 70 points in only 56 games, earning the Max Kaminsky Trophy for the OHL’s Defenseman of the Year.
Aitcheson, who serves as team captain, set the single-season franchise record for goals by a Colts defenseman, as well as the overall franchise record for goals (63) and points (171) by a defenseman. Barrie was the heavy underdog against Brantford but managed to pull off a comeback, rallying from down 3-1 in the series. The Colts earned two overtime wins in Games 5 and 6 prior to Monday's victory.