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Frontenacs announce pair of Season Ticket Member Events ahead of 2026-27 Season

Spencer Loeb — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:23:56 +0000

Kingston, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs are happy to announce the dates of our annual Season Ticket Member BBQ, as well as a brand new Season Ticket Member exclusive event, the Frontenacs Town Hall. Our Season Ticket Member BBQ will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd from 5:00-6:30PM. This gives our loyal and dedicated Season Ticket Members the first chance to meet this year's team and get autographs from the entire roster. The Season Ticket Member BBQ is currently planned to take place on King Street in between Slush Puppie Place and Food Basics; with weather contingency plans in place for the event to take place inside of Slush Puppie Place. The first ever Frontenacs Town Hall will take place on Monday, September 14th from 5:00-6:00PM inside of Slush Puppie Place. The Town Hall will feature General Manager Kory Cooper and Head Coach Troy Mann taking questions from Season Ticket Members and local media; as well as the very first look at our new alternate jerseys. Due to capacity limitations, our Frontenacs Town Hall will be first come, first serve through a registration form that will be sent out in the coming days. Full details for both events will also be sent to Season Ticket Members outlining further information early next week. Season Ticket Members can also begin picking up their Season Ticket Member packges starting on August 26th at 10AM. To learn more about Season Ticket Memberships and to gain access to these first two of many Season Ticket Member exclusive events; click here.

Frontenacs announce 2026 Training Camp Details

Spencer Loeb — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:24:03 +0000

Kingston, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs are happy to announce the dates for 2026 Training Camp presented by Scotiabank, officially kicking off the new calendar year of the OHL season. Training Camp will take place from August 26-28th at Slush Puppie Place. The team will be undergoing pre-season off-ice performance testing throughout camp as well as on-ice practices and drills. These events will be closed to the public. However, Frontenacs fans will be able to attend four scrimmages throughout the course of Training Camp. The Training Camp roster will be divided into three teams, Team Black, Team Grey and Team Gold, that will compete in a series of games against each other during the camp. On Friday, the three teams will be split up into two teams and compete in a full scrimmage to close out camp. The full 2026 training camp roster will be revealed ahead of the start of camp. Thursday, August 27th

10AM - Team Black vs Team Grey
1PM - Team Grey vs Team Gold
4PM - Team Black vs Team Gold

Friday, August 28th

10AM - Team Black vs Team Gold

All games will be held at Slush Puppie Place and are open to the public, free of charge. The Kingston Frontenacs invite all visitors to enter the arena through The Fronts Shop between gates 3 & 4, where they can access the scrimmages, with roster sheets available upon entry. Please note that Season Ticket Members can also begin picking up their Season Ticket Member packges starting on August 26th at 10AM. Your Kingston Frontenacs welcome in the Ottawa 67’s on Sunday, August 30th at 2PM in the first taste of preseason action for the 2026-27 OHL season. Tickets are just $18, taxes and fees included, and can be purchased in person at the Fronts Shop from Monday to Friday from 10:00am until 3:00pm. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the game starting at 12:00PM in the lobby of gate 4. For media inquiries, contact: Abbey Johnson Manager, Communications & Fan Experience Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club 613) 328-6787 ajohnson@kingstonfrontenacs.com

Matthew Frost departs to Newfoundland Regiment of the QMJHL

Spencer Loeb — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:06:45 +0000

Kingston, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs have announced today that overage forward Matthew Frost has been invited to Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL) training camp ahead fo the 2026-27 season. Frost, who turns 20 on September 11th, joined the Frontenacs for the 2025-26 season. Originally selected by the Frontenacs in the 10th round of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the Orleans, ON native made his mark in his first season in Kingston, recording 14 goals and 15 assists for 29 points in 64 regular-season games, having a monstrous second-half of the season. He added one goal and one assist in four playoff games.

The left-shot forward also recorded four game-winning goals and five power-play goals during the regular season, showcasing his offensive ability and versatility throughout the campaign.

Frost originally joined the Frontenacs after spending the 2024-25 season with the Sherwood Park Crusaders of the BCHL, where he recorded 9 goals and 11 assists in 28 games. Kingston signed Frost to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement in June 2025.

The Frontenacs thank Matthew for his contributions to the organization and wish him continued success in Newfoundland. For media inquiries, contact: Abbey Johnson Manager of Communications and Fan Experience Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club (613) 328-6787 ajohnson@kingstonfrontenacs.com

Three Frontenacs Earn Medals at 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Spencer Loeb — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:35:22 +0000

Edmonton, Alta - Three Kingston Frontenacs teammates found themselves competing for gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with Aleks Kulemin and Matt Henderson helping Team Canada capture the championship while Frontenacs forward Nolan Snyder earned a silver medal with Team USA.

Canada entered the medal round after completing preliminary play with a perfect 3-0 record, earning victories over Switzerland, Slovakia and Sweden. The Canadians then defeated Finland 6-3 in Friday’s semifinal to advance to Saturday’s gold medal game against the defending champion United States.

Team USA also entered the championship game undefeated, setting up a gold medal showdown that featured all three Frontenacs representatives.Kulemin and Henderson ultimately helped Canada secure the gold medal, while Snyder concluded an impressive tournament with a silver medal representing the United States.

After earning bronze at the 2025 tournament, Canada returned to the top of the podium in 2026. The victory marked Canada’s fourth gold medal in the past five Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournaments and its 14th gold medal over the last 18 editions of the event.

Seven different CHL teams sent a trio of players to the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but the Frontenacs are the only trio that came home with medals. The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to congratulate Kulemin, Henderson and Snyder on representing their respective countries on the international stage and returning home with medals from the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

More Ways to Experience Frontenacs Hockey in 2026-27

Spencer Loeb — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:44:30 +0000

Frontenacs add to Hockey Operations Staff ahead of 2026-27 Season

Spencer Loeb — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:51:10 +0000

Kingston, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs have announced changes within the organization's Hockey Operations department. Following Ryan Lennon's departure to the Wilkes/Barre-Scranton Penguins (AHL), Colin Johnson has been named Coordinator of Hockey Operations & Video Coach. Johnson joins the Frontenacs organization from the Soo Greyhounds where he served as the club's Director of Analytics and Video Analyst for the past two seasons. Prior to the Greyhounds, Johnson interned with the Hockey Operations departments of the St. Louis Blues (NHL) and Prince George Cougars (WHL). Also joining the Frontenacs is Brad Francis, who has been named the Assistant Equipment Manager of the club. Francis rejoins the organization after previously serving as a Game Day Intern on the equipment staff. The Kingston Frontenacs season begins on September 17th with a visit to Peterborough for a match up with the Petes. The Home Opener takes place on Sunday, September 20th against the division rival Ottawa 67's. Game time at Slush Puppie Place is 3:05PM with our annual Home Opener Tailgate Party kicking things off at 12PM on The Tragically Hip Way. Tickets are available here. For media inquiries, contact: Abbey Johnson Manager of Communications and Fan Experience Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club (613) 328-6787 ajohnson@kingstonfrontenacs.com

Frontenacs’ Aleks Kulemin and Matthew Henderson Named to Team Canada for 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Spencer Loeb — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:12:33 +0000

Kingston, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to congratulate Aleks Kulemin and Matthew Henderson on being named to Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, taking place August 3rd-8th in Edmonton, AB.

Kulemin and Henderson both earned spots on Canada's final roster following Hockey Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team Selection Camp where the nation's top under-18 players competed for the opportunity to represent Canada.

The duo will proudly wear the Maple Leaf while competing against the world's top under-18 talent, adding to the Frontenacs' growing list of players representing their country on the international stage.

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is recognized as one of the world's premier under-18 hockey tournaments and serves as an important stepping stone toward future NHL Drafts and international competition. Canada will once again enter the tournament among the favourites to capture gold on home ice.

The Kingston Frontenacs congratulate Aleks and Matthew on this well-deserved accomplishment and wish them and Team Canada the very best throughout the tournament.

Sydney Merriam named to Hockey Canada National Women’s Development Team Staff

Spencer Loeb — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:21:37 +0000

Kingston, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to congratulate Strength & Conditioning Coach Sydney Merriam on being named Strength & Conditioning Coach for Hockey Canada's National Women's Development Team as part of the organization's National Women's Program for the 2026-27 season.

Merriam joins an accomplished staff that will guide Canada's National Women's Development Team throughout the upcoming season, including training camps and international competition. The Development Team serves as the final step in Hockey Canada's women's high-performance pathway before athletes graduate to the National Women's Team and compete at events such as the IIHF Women's World Championship and the Olympic Winter Games.

Since joining the Kingston Frontenacs, Merriam has played an integral role in the development of the club's players, overseeing year-round strength and conditioning programs designed to maximize performance, recovery, and long-term athletic development. Her commitment to excellence and player care has made a lasting impact on the Frontenacs organization.

The Kingston Frontenacs congratulate Sydney on this outstanding achievement and wish her the very best as she represents both the organization and Canada on the international stage.

OHL Summer Spotlight: Gavin Betts’ growth extends beyond the crease

Spencer Loeb — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:15:51 +0000

Sometimes, development isn't just measured by a single save or a stat line. For Kingston Frontenacs netminder Gavin Betts, his biggest strides came after overcoming adversity. With two solid goaltenders, the 2024 OHL Priority Selection second-round selection often found himself sharing the crease with partner Matthew Minchak. Down the stretch, however, it was Betts who became Kingston's go-to. After posting a 2.81 goals-against average and .905 save percentage, Betts helped steady the Frontenacs late in the season while continuing to establish himself as one of the league's promising young goaltenders in his first full season. But it wasn't always smooth sailing for the Toronto, ON native.

"I had a lot of fun this year, and I was really happy with the development I experienced throughout the season," Betts said. "In the first half, I was playing below the level that I knew I was capable of, and there was definitely frustration and adversity that came with that. But those challenges went hand in hand with the growth I experienced because I learned so much from them.

"Going into the second half, I felt like I was able to apply the things I had learned, and I was really happy with the progress I made, both on and off the ice." Frontenacs General Manager Kory Cooper was able to see that maturity firsthand. "I don't know if there was one particular moment where you could point to his growth," Cooper said. "He was definitely frustrated with himself over the first half of the season because he wasn't getting the results he believed he was capable of. What impressed me was that he stayed with it. He kept working every day, continued to grind and trusted the process. As the second half of the season went on, you could really see his game evolve." As a former OHL and professional goaltender himself, Cooper understood exactly what Betts was experiencing. "We had a lot of conversations throughout the season," Cooper said. "As a goalie, you're going to go through ups and downs, and those moments help build your character and your game. Gavin is a mature player, and he stayed the course the entire time." Sharing the crease with Minchak helped foster both a close friendship and a competitive environment that helped elevate each goaltender throughout the season. "Matthew was an incredible goalie partner throughout the year," Betts said. "As the season progressed, we became really close. We were roommates on the road, spent time together off the ice and built a great friendship.

"There was definitely internal competition between us, but we were able to separate that from our friendship. Off the ice, we supported each other, and on the ice, we pushed each other every day. Iron sharpens iron, and I think we brought the best out of each other."

Cooper agreed that the relationship and inner competition benefited both players. "They were genuinely happy for each other when one was playing well and getting results," he said. "At the same time, they're competitors. Both of them wanted the net. I definitely believe that internal competition helped both of them improve over the course of the season." Betts' strong finish earned him an invitation to the Tampa Bay Lightning Development Camp earlier this summer, giving him a firsthand look at the professional level. "The development camp was an awesome experience," Betts said. "I learned so much, and I'm really excited to apply everything I took away to my game this upcoming season." Working closely with the Lightning's goalie department proved especially valuable. "We worked closely with the goalie staff throughout the week, and everything felt very personalized. The feedback was excellent, and the information was really accessible. We were encouraged to ask questions, and I definitely took advantage of that." One of the week's highlights came when Lightning star and starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy joined one of the team's video sessions.

"Frantz Jean, the goalie coach in Tampa Bay, has worked with Vasilevskiy throughout his career, so being able to learn from him was incredible," Betts said. "During one of our video sessions, Vasilevskiy even joined us and sat in. It was pretty surreal to be in the same room as one of the best goaltenders in the world."

Cooper believes the experience will only accelerate Betts' development. "He absolutely deserved the opportunity because of the work he puts in every single day," Cooper said. "His routines, habits, preparation and attention to detail are the intangibles that are going to help him continue climbing to higher levels." While Betts' development in goal has been impressive, his impact away from the rink may be even more meaningful. Earlier this month, he received the 2026 Dayna Brons Honorary Award in recognition of his work as a Hockey Gives Blood Player Ambassador, using his platform to promote blood, stem cell, organ and tissue donation throughout the Kingston community. For Betts, that commitment began by following the example of players who came before him. "I was really inspired by the players who came before me," he said. "One player in particular was Mason Vaccari. As a 16-year-old, I looked up to him because of the impact he had off the ice through Mason's Miracles. "When the opportunity came to become Kingston's Hockey Gives Blood player ambassador, I thought it was an incredible opportunity. Working with Hockey Gives Blood has been an amazing experience. It's an incredible organization that gives players like me the chance to make a real difference in the community. Being able to use hockey to have that kind of impact has meant a lot to me." Cooper says Betts exemplifies the values the organization hopes every player will embrace.

"It's part of our culture and our core values," Cooper said. "We believe that better people make better players, and Gavin is at the forefront of that. He cares deeply about Kingston and this team, and he consistently puts those things ahead of himself. He's a leader in our room."

With another season in Kingston ahead, Betts enters 2026-27 carrying both greater expectations and greater confidence. "As a group, our expectations are much higher than they were last season," Betts said. "Personally, my biggest goal every summer is to improve my game and continue growing as a goaltender. I think my individual goals really align with what we're trying to accomplish as a team." For Betts, continuing to grow means more than stopping pucks. It's about becoming the kind of teammate, leader and community member that leaves a lasting impact long after the final buzzer.

Nolan Snyder named to Team USA for 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

Spencer Loeb — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:24:31 +0000

Kingston, ON - The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to announce that forward Nolan Snyder has been named to Team USA's Under-18 Men's Select Team for the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, taking place August 3rd-8th in Edmonton, Alberta. Snyder earned his place on the final 23-player roster following USA Hockey's selection camp in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup is one of the premier international tournaments for under-18 players, featuring many of the world's top NHL Draft prospects. Team USA enters the tournament as the defending Hlinka Gretzky Cup champions and will compete in Group B against Czechia, Finland and Germany.

Snyder continues to build on an impressive offseason after finishing third in scoring at the 2026 USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival with 11 points in six games, a performance that earned him an invitation to selection camp. Now, the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native has secured the opportunity to represent his country on the international stage while continuing to establish himself as one of the top American-born prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft.

Snyder enjoyed a strong first season with the Frontenacs and now becomes one of five Ontario Hockey League players selected to Team USA's roster for the tournament.

The Kingston Frontenacs congratulate Nolan on this outstanding accomplishment and wish him the best of luck as he represents the United States at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. For media inquiries, contact: Abbey Johnson Manager of Communications and Fan Experience Kingston Frontenacs Hockey Club (613) 328-6787 ajohnson@kingstonfrontenacs.com