OHL Fines Barrie Colts $15,000 For Post-Game Press Conference

The OHL fined the Barrie Colts $15,000 after a post-game press conference drew attention for their answers.

The league said the fine is a result of Colts coach Dylan Smoskowitz's post-game remarks after their Game 7 Eastern Conference championship series win over the Brantford Bulldogs.

The Story Behind The Barrie Colts' Cringe Game 7 News Conference

There are two sides to every story, including on Monday night when the Barrie Colts' coach and co-captain answered every post-game question with "No one cares, work harder," after pulling off an upset.

Smoskowitz, who's in his first year as Barrie's head coach and fourth on their coaching staff, appeared on TSN's Overdrive show Tuesday and said it was his lead.

"It was a decision that I regret immediately," he said. "Took away from a really really good game and a really really good hockey series."

More to come.

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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 10:18 AM.