1976 Clarence Schmalz Cup

These are the 1976 Clarence Schmalz Cup playdowns.

Playdowns
Quarter-final
 * Dunnville Terriers defeated Alliston Hornets 4-games-to-none

Semi-final
 * Essex 73's defeated Clinton Mustangs 4-games-to-2*
 * Dunnville Terriers defeated Cobourg Cougars 4-games-to-3

Final
 * Dunnville Terriers defeated Essex 73's 4-games-to-2

''(*) denotes: Game Six was played twice. Essex won the first time 7-5, but the game was protested by Clinton over a bad referee's call. The OHA ordered the game to be replayed and Essex won again 3-2.''