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Guelph Storm season ends by Tony Saxon

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:45:10 +0000

Once the Guelph Storm was awarded the Memorial Cup in November, the rest of the season became about preparing for next year. Now it's official. The Storm's season came to an end Thursday night at the Sleeman Centre as the Windsor Spitfires capped off a four-game sweep of their opening round playoff series with an 11-3 win. Guelph entered the season as a team with its eyes on finishing in the top four of the conference and earning home ice advantage. But once they were guaranteed a spot in next season's Memorial Cup, it became about making moves focused on next season, not this one. And as four teams above them in the standings all added older, talented and more experienced players, Guelph stuck to its guns, hoping to develop those who would be back next season and trading top players who wouldn't. It was going to take a bit of a miracle to get out of the first round against a very good Windsor team. All but one player, overager Ethan Miedema, is eligible to return for Guelph next season and the draft pick piggy bank is overflowing, giving them plenty of assets to acquire the type of players Windsor and other teams picked up this season. They played well in spurts this season, a couple of four-game winning streaks, a stretch where they won seven of nine, but as the season sore on and top players were traded, it became harder to compete with the top clubs. "It was a lot. When Jetter (Jett Luchanko) and C-Paq (Charlie Paquette) got traded, both captains, it hurts the room. But we have a good group in there, we stuck together and we battled," said Storm defenceman Grant Spada. Written by Tony Saxon for GuelphToday.com Click here to read more.

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Thank you, Storm fans

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:35:26 +0000

On behalf of the entire Guelph Storm organization, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your incredible support throughout this season and playoff run. This group gave everything they had, and nights like our final game of the season remind us why we love this game. The passion you brought to the Sleeman Centre each and every night fueled this team, and that means everything to us. This season is proudly presented by Mark Wilson’s Better Used Cars. We wish all fans a safe off-season!

Game 4 – April 2 – WSR @ GUE

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:10:06 +0000

The Storm are back in black for game 4 of the 2026 OHL Playoffs! The 2027 Memorial Cup is coming, and we want YOU to be part of it! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to. Stop by our volunteer registration table behind Section 101 at tonight’s game to sign up or learn more! Click here for more information. Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre. Who to Watch – Guelph Storm Rylan Singh

43rd overall pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection Draft
Finished the regular season with 23 points (4 goals, 19 assists) in 52 games played
Ranked 144th on NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings
Had the Storm's lone goal in game 3

Who to Watch – Windsor Spitfires Jakub Fibigr

7th round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft
16th overall pick of the Steelheads in the 2023 CHL Import Draft
Finished the regular season with 40 points (10 goals, 30 assists) in 56 games played
Has 1 goal and 3 assists through 3 games during the playoff series so far

First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires… Game 1 – Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm – 4-0 Windsor Game 2 – Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm – 4-1 Windsor Game 3 – Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm - 2-1 Windsor Game 4 – Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 – Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 – Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre.

Game 3 – March 31 – WSR @ GUE

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:09 +0000

Back at the Sleeman Centre for game 3 of the 2026 OHL Playoffs presented by Nissan! The 2027 Memorial Cup is coming, and we want YOU to be part of it! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to. Stop by our volunteer registration table behind Section 101 at tonight's game to sign up or learn more! Click here for more information. Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre. Who to Watch – Guelph Storm Carter Stevens

35th overall pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection
Ranked 54th overall by NHL Central Scouting on their mid-season ranking report
Finished the regular season with 20 goals and 16 assists for 36 points in 53 games played
Has the Storm's lone playoff goal

Who to Watch – Windsor Spitfires Liam Greentree

34th overall pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection
26th overall pick of LA in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft
Finished the regular season with 38 goals and 36 assists for 74 points in 52 games played
Has 3 goals and 1 assist during the playoff series so far

First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires… Game 1 – Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm – 4-0 Windsor Game 2 – Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm - 4-1 Windsor Game 3 – Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 – Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 – Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre.

Game 2 – March 28 – GUE @ WSR

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:28:29 +0000

Game 2 gets started tonight at 7:05pm!

Game 2 Watch Party

Where: Shoeless Joe’s, 5 Clair Road.

When: March 28th, starting at 6:30pm

Call the restaurant directly to book, 519-827-1212.

Who to Watch – Guelph Storm Ethan Miedema

4th overall pick of the Windsor Spitfires in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection
Has appeared in 41 playoff games between Windsor and Kingston, notching 3 goals, 4 assists for 7 points, and 35 penalty minutes

Who to Watch – Windsor Spitfires Joey Costanzo

23rd overall pick of the Niagara IceDogs in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection
Finished the regular season with a 2.16 GAA and a 0.908 SAV%
First star in game 1 after stopping all 20 shots he faced

First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires… Game 1 – Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm – 4-0 Windsor Game 2 – Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 3 – Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 – Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 – Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre.

Game 1 – March 26 – GUE @ WSR

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:19:35 +0000

It's game 1 of the 2026 OHL Playoffs! Be a part of the Official Storm Watch Parties for the 2026 OHL Playoffs as your Guelph Storm takes on the Windsor Spitfires in round 1. Join Storm fans and representatives from the Guelph Storm at the game 1 and 2 Watch Parties to cheer on the team as the puck drops on the 2026 OHL Playoffs, plus the chance to win great prizes during both intermissions. Game 1 Watch Party Where: Montana’s Guelph When: Thursday, March 26th, starting at 6:30pm Call the restaurant directly to book, 519-766-1549. Montana’s Guelph, 201 Stone Road. Who to Watch – Guelph Storm Ethan Miedema

4th overall pick of the Windsor Spitfires in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection
Has appeared in 41 playoff games between Windsor and Kingston, notching 3 goals, 4 assists for 7 points, and 35 penalty minutes

Who to Watch – Windsor Spitfires Liam Greentree

34th overall pick of the Windsor Spitfires in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection
Has appeared in 15 playoff games, notching 14 goals, 11 assists for 25 points, and 6 penalty minutes

First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires Game 1 – Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 2 – Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 3 – Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 – Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 – Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre.

Playoff Preview: Guelph Storm vs. Windsor Spitfires

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:13:02 +0000

The Guelph Storm and the Windsor Spitfires are set to face off in the first round of the 2026 OHL Playoffs presented by Nissan. The series will kick off in Windsor on Thursday, March 26th at 7:05pm, and fans can join representatives of the Guelph Storm at Montana's for our first Watch Party of the playoffs. Click here for more information. Games 3 and 4 will be played at the Sleeman Centre starting on Tuesday, March 31st, and Thursday, April 2nd. Individual game tickets are available now. To purchase tickets online, click here, over the phone by calling 866-STORM-GO, or in person at the Guelph Storm Box Office in the Sports Hall of Game Hallway of the Sleeman Centre. Regular Season Recap During the 2025/2026 regular season, the Storm and the Spitfires faced off with the Storm emerging with a 2-1-1 record, defeating the Spitfires 8-5 on November 14th and 5-4 on November 24th. Both wins for the Storm came on home ice! Illia Shybinskyi leads the charge against Windsor as he registered 5 goals through 4 games played. Third-year forward Leo Serlin has also seen success against the Spits with 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points and a +3 record. Netminders Colin Ellsworth and Zach Jovanovski have each picked up a win during the regular season series. Windsor's Carson Woodall shines for the Spitfires as he tallied 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points against the Storm. Anthony Cristoforo is a proven playmaker with 6 assists and a +3 record against the Storm this season. Joey Costanzo and Michael Newlove each picked up a win during the regular season series, with Costanzo only conceding 2 Storm goals. On October 9th, the teams skated into overtime, where the Spitfires ultimately took the game with a 3-2 win. Mark Pape shone for the Storm as he picked up a goal and an assist, which featured his first OHL goal. Ethan Belchetz has the game-winning goal in overtime. On March 4th, the Windsor Spitfires announced that Belchetz would be out indefinitely after suffering a broken left clavicle. Click here to read more. Team Leaders Head-to-Head Forwards

Tyler Hopkins C (January 23, 2007)	Liam Greentree (January 1, 2006)
56 GP, 25 G, 25 A, 50 PTS, -1	52 GP, 38 G, 36 4, 74 PTS, +19

Defenseman

Quinn Beauchesne (March 1, 2007)	Carson Woodall (April 25, 2006)
56 GP, 7 G, 28 A, 35 PTS, -14	68 GP, 12 G, 52 A, 63 PTS, +17

Goalies

Zach Jovanovski (October 7, 2007)	Joey Costanzo (July 7, 2026)
52 GP, 3.39 GAA, 0.890 SAV%, 25-20-1	47 GP 23 W 3.10 GAA 2 SO

Playoff History This will be only the second time that the two teams meet in the postseason; the last time was 2002, when the teams met in the second round. The Spitfires took the series 4 games to 1. First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires Game 1 – Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 2 – Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 3 – Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 – Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 – Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary

CHL launches 2025-26 WHL, OHL & QMJHL Playoff Bracket Challenge Contest

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:25:25 +0000

Fans can now make their picks for the Road to the Memorial Cup at chl.ca/bracket-challenge, as 48 clubs across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL begin their quest for a league title and a place at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna

As postseason play gets underway across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is now inviting fans to take part in the 2025-26 WHL, OHL and QMJHL Playoff Bracket Challenge Contest, a new national fan engagement initiative tied to the playoffs in each of the three Member Leagues of the CHL. Launched earlier today, following the conclusion of the regular season, the program features three separate bracket contests — one for the WHL, one for the OHL, and one for the QMJHL — giving fans the opportunity to submit predictions for each league’s playoff bracket all the way through to the crowning of a champion. One of the most exciting fan-engagement initiatives of the postseason, the Playoff Bracket Challenge gives supporters across North America the chance to make their picks, follow every round of the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL postseasons, and compete for a major prize. With 48 clubs competing in the opening round across the CHL, the program is designed to capture the energy of playoff hockey and turn it into a fun, interactive experience for fans from Newfoundland to Brantford to Everett. Whether they are backing their hometown team or following the full playoff picture across the CHL, fans can stay engaged with every matchup and every round as the Road to the Memorial Cup unfolds. This spring, teams across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL will battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup, J. Ross Robertson Cup, and Gilles-Courteau Trophy, respectively, along with the opportunity to compete at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, B.C., as the CHL’s championship event returns to Kelowna for the first time since 2004. Fans will have just one week to make their picks, with bracket submissions closing on Monday, March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT, shortly after playoff action begins across the three Member Leagues. Fans will earn one point for each team they correctly predict to advance in each round, with the entrant in each league bracket who finishes with the highest total score earning the grand prize. Each grand prize winner will receive a 2026-27 regular season seat ticket package (two tickets) for a Club of their choice within that league. In the event of a tie, a tiebreaker will be used to determine the winner. Beyond the excitement of the contest itself, the Playoff Bracket Challenge serves as a broader national fan engagement initiative for the CHL — helping build playoff excitement across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL, creating a shared postseason touchpoint across all three leagues, and keeping fans connected to the Road to the Memorial Cup throughout the spring. “The playoffs across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL are one of the most exciting times on the CHL calendar, and the Playoff Bracket Challenge was created to give fans a new way to be part of that experience,” said Dan MacKenzie, President of the CHL. “By bringing all three leagues together under one program, the contest helps deepen fan engagement throughout the postseason, encourages supporters to follow every round and matchup more closely, and creates new opportunities for fans across the continent to connect with the Road to the Memorial Cup.” Fans can follow the Road to the Memorial Cup throughout the 2025-26 WHL, OHL, and QMJHL Playoffs. Playoff coverage will begin on FloHockey for the OHL and QMJHL, while Victory+ will be the place to watch WHL playoff action, giving fans a place to follow the road to Kelowna. As the CHL’s official broadcast partners, TSN and RDS will air the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL Championship Series, as well as the 106th edition of the Memorial Cup in Kelowna. Fans can learn more and access the Playoff Bracket Challenge through the contest hub at: chl.ca/bracket-challenge. About the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the world’s largest development hockey league with 52 Canadian and nine American teams participating in the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League (NHL) and U SPORTS than any other league. During the 2024-25 season, of the 1,000-plus players who played a game in the NHL, over 415 came through the CHL. At the 2025 NHL Draft, 90 CHL players were selected, including 21 in the first round. For more information regarding the CHL, please visit chl.ca.

2026 Playoff Storm Watch Parties

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:16:59 +0000

Be a part of the Official Storm Watch Parties for the 2026 OHL Playoffs as your Guelph Storm takes on the Windsor Spitfires in round 1. Join Storm fans and representatives from the Guelph Storm at the game 1 and 2 Watch Parties to cheer on the team as the puck drops on the 2026 OHL Playoffs, plus the chance to win great prizes during both intermissions. Game 1 Watch Party Where: Montana's Guelph When: Thursday, March 26th, starting at 6:30pm Call the restaurant directly to book, 519-766-1549. Montana's Guelph, 201 Stone Road. Game 2 Watch Party Where: Shoeless Joe's When: Saturday, March 28th, starting at 6:30pm Call the resurant directly to book, 519-827-1212. Shoeless Joe's Guelph, 5 Clair Road.

First Round Series vs. Windsor Spitfires Game 1 - Thursday, March 26 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 2 - Saturday, March 28 @ WSR 7:05pm Game 3 - Tuesday, March 31 vs. WSR 6:30pm Game 4 - Thursday, April 2 vs. WSR 7:07pm Game 5 - Saturday, April 4 @ WSR 7:05pm * Game 6 - Monday, April 6 vs. WSR 6:30pm * Game 7 - Tuesday, April 7 @ WSR 7:05pm * * -if necessary

ManchuWOK Player of the Week – Ethan Miedema

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:34:04 +0000

For the second time this season, your ManchuWOK Player of the Week is overage winger Ethan Miedema. Ethan’s ManchuWOK 3-item combo of choice includes Garlic Green Beans, Mandarin Grilled Chicken, and White Rice. Ethan had a mega week, etching his name into OHL history after playing in his 334th OHL game. He took sole possession of the third overall spot for most OHL games played. On Saturday night, he notched his 100th OHL goal in the team's 4-3 loss to Erie. Through his final 3 regular season games, he registered 2 goals. About Manchu Wok Through the 90s, ManchuWOK® was made more accessible to fans of Asian cuisine by gaining greater exposure in non-traditional markets, like Universities and Airports. By 2004, the chain made its mark overseas by bringing the ManchuWOK® brand to Guam, Japan and most recently Dubai. In their 40 years plus of opening their first locations, ManchuWOK® continues to make authentic, chef-inspired Chinese food exactly the way it should be. Using the power of the WOK. Click here to order online!