KNIGHTS SIGN FOUR PLAYERS FOLLOWING TRAINING CAMP

The London Knights have announced the signings of four players following last weekend’s training camp.

The team is proud to announce the signings of OHL Scholarship and Developments Agreements of forward Ryder Boulton, defenceman Henry Brzustewicz, forward Evan Van Gorp, and defenceman Jared Woolley.

Ryder Boulton, a native of Atlanta, GA came to Knights training camp as a free agent invite and earned himself a roster spot after many strong showings. Boulton’s game caught the eyes of many at camp with his speed and gritty play style throughout camp scrimmages. Boulton spent his 2022-23 season with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U AAA, playing in 64 games while recording 6 goals and 8 assists. Boulton’s father, Eric Boulton, played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, Thrashers, Devils, and Islanders. Boulton will wear #11 with the Knights.

Henry Brzustewicz was acquired by the Knights on the evening of September 1st from the Ottawa 67’s. Brzustewicz was the 67’s first round selection, 22nd overall in the most recent OHL Priority Selection and is considered one of the top defenceman in the draft class. Brzustewicz played the 2022-23 season with the North Jersey Avalanche where he combined for 95 points in 84 games from the backend. Brzustewicz will wear #2 with the Knights.

Evan Van Gorp, a native of Watford, ON played his U18 AAA season with the Elgin Middlesex Canucks and was signed to a scholarship and development agreement after coming to camp as a free agent. Van Gorp scored the overtime winner for team green in the green and gold game on September 2nd. Van Gorp recorded 40 points over 35 games in 2022-23. Van Gorp will wear #14 with the Knights.

Jared Woolley was the Knights 6th overall selection in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection at 105th overall. Woolley, a native of Port Hope, ON brings large size to the Knights defence corps at 6’3″, 190lbs. Woolley played with the Quinte Red Devils U18 AAA in 2022-23 where he recorded 24 points over 36 games. Woolley will wear #51 with the Knights.

All four players will join the London Knights organization for the upcoming preseason which kicks off with a home-and-home this weekend against the Sarnia Sting.