North American Juniors

Ontario Hockey League

(E2)Barrie Colts 3 @ (E1)Belleville Bulls 1
Barrie wins Best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals, 4-3

D Jake Dotchin, BAR: Did not play
Playoff totals: 14 GP, 1-4-5, +6, 25 PIM
Season totals: 66 GP, 4-18-22, E, 81 PIM
With Barrie: 28 GP, 2-6-8, -1, 42 PIM
With Owen Sound: 38 GP, 2-12-14, +1, 39 PIM

After losing Games 6 and 7, Barrie netted a 3-1 win in Game 7 to advance to the OHL Finals. Lightning prospect Jake Dotchin was suspended for the game for a checking-from-behind call in Game 6. Barrie will face London for the right to claim the OHL championship and advance to the Memorial Cup.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

(2)Baie-Comeau Drakkar 4 @ (3)Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 0
Drakkar wins Best-of-7 Semifinals, 4-2

C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, -2, 2 PIM, 2 SOG, 1 Hit
Playoff totals: 15 GP, 7-5-12, +3, 31 PIM
Season totals: 63 GP, 27-56-83, +29, 103 PIM

The Drakkar eliminated the Armada four games to two with a 4-0 shutout win on Sunday. Cedric Paquette finished his junior career scoreless in seven straight games after starting the playoffs on fire. He could be signed and assigned to AHL Syracuse to practice with the Crunch for the duration of the AHL playoffs, though unlike Nikita Kucherov, Paquette isn’t already signed. He is expected to be signed at some time in the offseason and the agitator should spend some time with AHL Syracuse next year.

The Drakkar will play powerhouse Halifax in the QMJHL Finals. If Tampa Bay remains in the third draft slot after Monday's lottery, we will follow Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin for the rest of Halifax's playoff and Memorial Cup run. Seth Jones is expected to go first or second, pushing one of the Mooseheads to the Lightning.

The last North American junior prospect remaining for the Lightning is Jake Dotchin of Barrie, who plays Game 7 against Belleville on Monday night.

Ontario Hockey League

(E1)Belleville Bulls 3 @ (E2)Barrie Colts 1
Best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals tied, 3-3

D Jake Dotchin, BAR: 0-0-0, +1, 4 PIM
Playoff totals: 14 GP, 1-4-5, +6, 25 PIM
Season totals: 66 GP, 4-18-22, E, 81 PIM
With Barrie: 28 GP, 2-6-8, -1, 42 PIM
With Owen Sound: 38 GP, 2-12-14, +1, 39 PIM

The Colts held a 3-1 lead in the series but twice have failed to close out the Bulls, this time falling 3-1 at home. Bruins first rounder Malcolm Subban stopped 32 of 33 shots for second star honors. Canucks first rounder Brendan Gaunce had two goals for Belleville. Game 7 is in Belleville on Monday.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

(3)Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 1 @ (2)Baie-Comeau Drakkar 2 (OT)
Drakkar leads Best-of-7 Semifinals, 3-2

C Cedric Paquette, BLB: 0-0-0, -1, 2 PIM, 5 SOG, 1 Hit
Playoff totals: 14 GP, 7-5-12, +5, 31 PIM
Season totals: 63 GP, 27-56-83, +29, 103 PIM

The Drakkar scored a huge Game 5 win when Russian rookie Valentin Zykov scored on the first shot of overtime. Baie-Comeau can advance to the QMJHL Finals against Halifax with a win on Sunday against Cedric Paquette and the Armada. Paquette, who ignited an end-of-game brawl in Game 4 when he taunted the Drakkar, was fined $1,000 but not suspended for his actions. He was scoreless in Game 5 – his sixth straight game without a point. His longest scoreless streak in the regular season was two games.

Ontario Hockey League

(E2)Barrie Colts 1 @ (E1)Belleville Bulls 3
Barrie leads Best-of-7 Eastern Conference Finals, 3-2

D Jake Dotchin, BAR: 0-0-0, -1, 0 PIM
Playoff totals: 13 GP, 1-4-5, +5, 21 PIM
Season totals: 66 GP, 4-18-22, E, 81 PIM
With Barrie: 28 GP, 2-6-8, -1, 42 PIM
With Owen Sound: 38 GP, 2-12-14, +1, 39 PIM

The Bulls were outshot, 42-40, but staved off elimination with a 3-1 win on Friday. Bruins pick Malcolm Subban stopped 41 shots for the win. The Colts will have another chance to advance to the finals against London on Saturday.

Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

(1)Halifax Mooseheads 9 @ (8)Rouyn-Noranda Huskies 6
Halifax wins Best-of-7 Semifinals, 4-0

W Nikita Kucherov, R-N: 0-3-3, -1, 0 PIM, 5 SOG, 0 Hits
Playoff totals: 14 GP, 9-15-24, +8, 10 PIM
Season totals: 33 GP, 29-34-63, +17, 14 PIM
With R-N: 27 GP, 26-27-53, +18, 12 PIM
With Quebec: 6 GP, 3-7-10, -1, 2 PIM

Nikita Kucherov’s junior career came to an end Thursday as the Huskies were downed 9-6 by the powerhouse Mooseheads. Kucherov, who was scoreless in his last two games, had three assists in his playoff finale. His linemate, Sven Andrighetto (2013), had four assists for first star honors. 2013 top first rounders Nathan MacKinnon (2-2-4) and Jonathan Drouin (2-1-3) also had big games. The Lightning could one of the two Mooseheads if they end up picking at No. 3 this summer. Andrighetto was passed over in two drafts, but could still be a late option for the Lightning who could step right in to Syracuse if desired. Andrighetto exits the playoffs as its leading scorer with 30 points in 14 games. Kucherov is tied for fourth with 24 points.

Linday Kramer of the Syracuse Post-Standard reported early on Friday that Crunch GM Julien BriseBois said Kucherov will join Syracuse next week, but his role may be more developmental than being a part of the playoff effort. This will help Kucherov for next year if nothing else.