The Belleville Senators are providing the ice, the Wellington Dukes and Trenton Golden Hawks will provide the rivalry.
On Friday evening at CIBC Place, the two fierce OJHL rivals will renew the Battle of Highway 33.
It is a Wellington Dukes home game and Head Coach Jacob Panetta spoke to Quite News about the game.
“The idea kind of started towards the end of last season and then we were able to work something out over the summer with them. It’s great for an AHL organization like the Sens to host something like this.”
“Hockey in the Quinte area is extremely popular, we have a ton of it and a lot of good teams in local town as well. I think it’s such a cool idea and experience for the Sens to put on.”
Tracey Legault-Davis is the Director of Business for the Golden Hawks and says anytime the two teams meet, it makes for an amazing game.
“It’s an amazing rivalry that goes back a generation. The Dukes versus Hawks, it doesn’t matter who’s where in the standings, it doesn’t matter what’s going on, everyone comes for that game.”
“Players come motivated, both sides to give it their all. We’re really happy we spoke with the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation and we’re really excited for them to do some fundraising. Anytime we can support them.”
“I’m completely blown away by the love of hockey in the Bay of Quinte Region, and that shows up at the arenas in Wellington and Trenton every week,” said Belleville Sens Vice President of Business Operations John Mathers. “As part of Hockey Weekend in Quinte, we wanted to create an event that recognizes the important role junior hockey plays in developing players, building communities and inspiring the next generation of fans. A rivalry game between Trenton and Wellington at CIBC Place, the largest hockey venue in our area, is a perfect fit, and we’re excited to provide a new stage for these athletes to showcase their talent.”
There is a fundraising component to the game as well, raising funds for local health care.
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TRENTON, ONTARIO – SEPTEMBER 25: Landon Marleau #12 of the Wellington Dukes skates with the puck during the second period at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens on September 25, 2026 in Trenton, Ontario. (Amy Wiegel / OJHL Images)
