2026 Graduating Class: Soo Greyhounds
After battling their way back into the OHL Playoffs, the Soo Greyhounds entered the postseason believing they had the pieces to make noise in the Western Conference. The club was aggressive at the trade deadline, highlighted by the acquisition of goaltender Carter George, while veteran leaders like Marco Mignosa helped guide a young roster that also featured emerging NHL Draft talent.
Now, the Greyhounds prepare to say goodbye to members of its graduating class as Marco Mignosa and Justin Cloutier move on from the Ontario Hockey League.
Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds – 2021-26)
Spending his entire junior career with the Soo Greyhounds, Marco Mignosa saved the best for last, delivering a career-best season with the club after recording 89 points (35-54–89) in 65 regular-season games. He continued producing at a high level in the OHL Playoffs, adding 17 points (7-10–17) in just 10 postseason appearances while serving as a key piece of the Greyhounds offence. His efforts were recognized with a nomination as a finalist for the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the OHL’s Overager of the Year.
Originally selected in the second round (36th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Mignosa was later chosen by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the seventh round (215th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Vaughan, Ont., native wraps up an impressive five-year OHL career having appeared in 303 regular-season games, totalling 289 points (116-173–289). He also recorded 14 career shorthanded goals, setting a franchise record.
Mignosa recently signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Syracuse Crunch and is committed to Penn State University for next season.
Marco Mignosa has been a MONSTER👀
The #GoBolts prospect recorded his first hat-trick of the season last night for the @OHLHoundPower, and now has 15 points during his current 6-game streak! pic.twitter.com/WplUjrgFe9
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 21, 2026
Justin Cloutier (Soo Greyhounds – 2021-26)
Also spending his whole junior career with the Soo Greyhounds, Justin Cloutier endured an unconventional start to his overage season. Originally set to begin his freshman year at Arizona State University, Cloutier contracted E. coli, requiring hospitalization and dialysis while temporarily jeopardizing his hockey future.
Fortunately, the 20-year-old fan favourite was able to return to the Greyhounds during the second half of the season, highlighted by a career-high four-point performance just a few games after returning to the lineup.
The Ottawa, Ont., native concludes his OHL career with 153 points (82-71–153) across 296 regular-season games. Originally selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Cloutier is committed to his hometown University of Ottawa for next season.
HE'S BACK🗣️
Justin Cloutier scores his first goal of the year in his second game since returning to the @OHLHoundPower lineup! pic.twitter.com/v7RE08iUzs
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) January 25, 2026
2006-born players:
* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season
Currently, the Soo Greyhounds feature five 2006-born players in Carter George (L.A. Kings), Landon Miller (Detroit Red Wings), Lukas Fischer (St. Louis), Christopher Brown, and Spencer Evans.
