# Ontario lacrosse series 2026 – playoff race tightens

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/owen-sound-sports-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 8.

On May 26 the Cobourg Kodiaks rallied from a two‑goal deficit to edge the Brooklin Lacrosse Club 10‑8 at Iroquois Park, with Aaron Woods netting a natural hat‑trick and the winning goal in the final minute. The same night Owen Sound NorthStars secured an 8‑4 victory over the Collingwood Cruise, capitalising on power‑play chances in the second half.

July saw the playoff race intensify. Cobourg posted a dominant 18‑6 win over Owen Sound, while Brooklin repeated a 14‑6 triumph over Hamilton, keeping both clubs near the top of the table. The Six Nations Chiefs remained unbeaten, and the Lakers upset Cobourg 8‑4, tightening the hunt for the remaining postseason spots.

On August 2 the Kodiaks clinched the league’s final playoff berth by defeating Owen Sound 7‑5 in the regular‑season finale. The comeback win, highlighted by Woods’ hat‑trick, gave Cobourg a 10‑8 record, edging Brooklin on the league tiebreaker. Owen Sound finished 1‑17. Cobourg now prepares for a semifinal series against the Six Nations Chiefs, who concluded the season with only one loss.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Cobourg Kodiaks Secure Final Playoff Spot in Major Series Lacrosse

Cobourg Kodiaks beat Owen Sound 7‑5 to claim the final Major Series Lacrosse playoff berth, finishing 10‑8 and setting up a semifinal versus the Six Nations Chiefs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cobourg-kodiaks-secure-final-playoff-spot-in-major-series-lacrosse

### 2026-07-29: Owen Sound NorthStars Suffer Double Defeats in Ontario Lacrosse

The Owen Sound NorthStars were routed twice in Ontario lacrosse playoffs, losing 14-2 to the Peterborough Lakers and 14-5 to the Brooklin Merchants.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/owen-sound-northstars-suffer-double-defeats-in-ontario-lacrosse

### 2026-07-24: Peterborough Lakers defeat Cobourg Kodiaks 8-4 to stay in playoff hunt

Peterborough Lakers edged Cobourg Kodiaks 8-4 at the Memorial Centre, moving into fourth place and keeping playoff hopes alive; Armitage posted a hat trick and Hutchison made 49 saves.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peterborough-lakers-defeat-cobourg-kodiaks-8-4-to-stay-in-playoff-hunt

### 2026-07-19: Ontario lacrosse teams post decisive victories in major and series playoffs

Ontario lacrosse saw the Six Nations Chiefs stay undefeated with a 10‑4 win, while the Owen Sound NorthStars advanced to the OSL semifinals after a 10‑4 victory over the Collingwood Cruise.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontario-lacrosse-teams-post-decisive-victories-in-major-and-series-playoffs

### 2026-07-12: Cobourg Kodiaks and Brooklin Merchants Secure Lopsided Wins in Ontario Lacrosse

Cobourg Kodiaks beat Owen Sound 18-6 with Alex Marinier's 10‑goal haul, while Brooklin Merchants routed Hamilton 14-6 after a dominant second‑period surge.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cobourg-kodiaks-and-brooklin-merchants-secure-lopsided-wins-in-ontario-lacrosse

### 2026-07-05: Ontario lacrosse sees dramatic comebacks as Kodiaks and Bengals win close games

In Ontario weekend lacrosse, the Cobourg Kodiaks rallied from 5‑0 down to beat Brampton 13‑11, with Alex Marinier scoring five, while the Hamilton Bengals erased a two‑goal deficit to defeat Owen Sound 9‑8, led

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontario-lacrosse-sees-dramatic-comebacks-as-kodiaks-and-bengals-win-close-games

### 2026-06-14: Owen Sound NorthStars lose back‑to‑back games in Ontario lacrosse series

Owen Sound NorthStars lost 10‑8 to Oakville Rock after a third‑period comeback, then fell 14‑5 to Hamilton Bengals in the Ontario lacrosse series.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/owen-sound-northstars-lose-backtoback-games-in-ontario-lacrosse-series

### 2026-05-26: Ontario Lacrosse Teams Cobourg and Owen Sound Win Thrilling Games

Cobourg Kodiaks comeback 10‑8 over Brooklin and Owen Sound NorthStars beat Collingwood 8‑4 in Ontario lacrosse matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ontario-lacrosse-teams-cobourg-and-owen-sound-win-thrilling-games

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