Barrie's bruising blue-liner up for OHL defenceman of the year

Barrie's bruising blue-liner up for OHL defenceman of the year

Kashawn Aitcheson had 28 goals and 70 points this season with the Colts, both franchise records; he's up against Frankie Marrelli, Chase Reid and Carson Woodall

Aitcheson named OHL Defenceman of the Year finalist after record season

Kashawn Aitcheson’s record-setting year for the Barrie Colts is drawing more accolades. On Tuesday afternoon, the Barrie Colts co-captain was named a finalist for the Max Kaminsky Trophy presented to the OHL Defenceman of the Year. The 19-year-old Toronto native, who was a 17th overall selection of the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, led all OHL blueliners this season with 28 goals and 42 assists for 70 points in 56 games. Franki…