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2026 OHL Futures Camp: Sunday Recap

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:41:47 +0000

OHL Futures Camp features 120 top prospects from across Ontario and the United States eligible for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore that takes place on June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. Games consist of a 15-minute first period, a 15-minute second period and a 20-minute third period.

Team Schaefer vs. Team Sennecke Final: 4 (SCHAE) – 1 (SENNE) Team Schaefer earned a 4-1 victory over Team Sennecke, closing out their 3-0 weekend. Schaefer got off to a fast start, opening the scoring early into the first period as Austin Ottenhof (1) found the back of the net. They then doubled their lead later in the frame to go into the second frame. The momentum carried into the second period, where Cole Guizzetti (3) extended the lead early. Max Fransen (1) added another not long after, pushing the lead to 4-0. Team Sennecke broke through late in the third, as Jack Samek (1) got them on the board in the last minute, but it would be as close as they would come. “Overall, it was a good tournament,” said defenceman Ivan Belikov post-game. “Getting used to some new boys. It was fun, we won a lot of games. It's almost like family. I love it.” OHL Players of the Game: Team Schaefer: Liam Voit (F) – 1G Team Sennecke: Roman Shtefan (F) GameCentre Team Parekh vs. Team Dickinson Final: 8 (PAR) – 1 (DICK) Team Parekh dominated Team Dickinson with an 8-1 victory, using a five-goal second period to break the game wide open. After a scoreless opening frame, Team Parekh struck first early in the second, as Ryan Beaulieu (1) opened the scoring. Team Dickinson responded shortly after, with Arjun Nanubhai (2) finding the equalizer. From there, it was all Team Parekh. Kyler Lauder (2) restored the lead on the power play with what stood as the game-winning goal. Just over a minute later, Brayden Barkic (1) extended the lead, Logan Prud’homme (1) added to the surge before Lauder (3) struck again to cap off a dominant five-goal period and give Team Parekh a 5-1 lead through two. Team Parekh continued to roll in the third. Landon Roulston (2) made it 6-1 early before Barkic (2) added his second of the game. Jake Readings (1) then closed out the scoring in the final few minutes. “I think it went pretty well. I mean, we didn't have the best win percentage, but you know what? It's all right,” said Prud’homme postgame. “I think the team did well overall, and it was a good weekend. They did a really good job putting it together and getting a good group of guys. Everyone is hard to play against; they’re good, but it was super fun.” OHL Players of the Game: Team Dickinson: Arjun Nanubhai (F) – 1G Team Parekh: Logan Prud’homme (F) – 1G, 2A Gamecentre

2026 OHL Futures Camp: Saturday Recap by the Ontario Hockey League

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 04 May 2026 14:41:04 +0000

Team Cowan vs. Team Dickinson Final: 6 (COWAN) – 1 (DICK) Team Cowan delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, skating to a 6-1 victory over Team Dickinson in the final game of the day. Team Cowan opened the scoring in the first period, as Evan Miller (Huron-Perth Lakers) found the back of the net midway through the frame. Braden Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) followed up later in the period, giving Cowan a 2-0 lead heading into the intermission. Cowan continued to build momentum in the second, with Lauchlan Whelan (Quinte Red Devils) extending the lead early before Jack Lee (Barrie Colts) added another to make it 4-0. Team Dickinson responded later in the frame, as Matthew Taylor (Ajax-Pickering Raiders) got them on the board to cut into the deficit heading into the third. In the final frame, Cowan pulled away for good. Reilly netted his second of the night early in the period before completing the hat trick with his third goal later in the frame to seal the 6-1 victory. "Yeah, it's not bad. My linemates definitely helped me out there, they're just great guys to play with," Reilly said about his hat trick post-game. "It's been a blast, everything has been top-notch - it's just been amazing." OHL Players of the Game: Team Cowan: Braden Reilly (F, Toronto Marlboros) – 3G Team Dickinson: Joshua Jodoin (F, Reps Hockey Club) Gamecentre Team Misa vs. Team Sennecke Final/OT: 8 (MISA) – 7 (SENNE) Team Misa edged Team Sennecke in an 8-7 overtime thriller, capping off a back-and-forth contest that featured 15 total goals and multiple momentum swings. Team Sennecke opened the scoring early, as Miles Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) found the back of the net just over four minutes into the first. Team Misa responded shortly after, with Kade O’Rourke (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) tying the game midway through the frame. The pace picked up in the second period, with both sides trading goals. Wyatt Finch (Huron-Perth Lakers) gave Team Misa their first lead before Drew Bate (London Jr. Knights) pulled Team Sennecke even. Roman Vanacker (Brantford 99ers) and Turner Stephenson (Upper Canada College) continued the back-and-forth scoring, keeping the game level through two periods. The third period saw the offence erupt. Matthew Zilinski (Mississauga Senators) gave Team Misa the lead early, before Marc Ruggere (Woodbridge Wolfpack) extended it. Reilly responded with two goals, while Trent Clow (Quinte Red Devils) also found the back of the net. Ryder Nobes (Markham Majors) kept Misa within striking distance before O’Rourke tied the game late in the frame to force overtime. In the extra frame, Finn Ellery (Central Ontario Wolves) delivered the game-winner, sealing the 8-7 victory for Team Misa. "This is unreal, and it's a great time to do it," said Reilly post-game when asked about his five-point performance. OHL Players of the Game: Team Misa: Kade O’Rourke (D, Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 2G Team Sennecke: Miles Reilly (F, Toronto Marlboros) – 4G, 1A Gamecentre Team Parekh vs. Team Schaefer Final: 3 (SCHAE) – 0 (PAR) Team Schaefer went perfect on the day, shutting out Team Parekh 3-0 and finding the back of the net in each period. Kosta Housseas (Markham Majors) opened the scoring midway through the first period, giving Schaefer a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Alexandre Saulnier (Ottawa Jr. 67's) extended the lead in the second, capitalizing to make it 2-0 and build on the early momentum. In the third, Benjamin Legros (Credit River Capitals) added an insurance marker to put the game out of reach, sealing the 3-0 victory. Goaltender Chase Pastor (Woodbridge Wolfpack) turned aside all 27 shots he faced to earn the shutout. OHL Players of the Game: Team Schaefer: Chase Pastor (G, Woodbridge Wolfpack) – 27 SVS Team Parekh: Ryan Beaulieu (D, London Jr. Knights) Gamecentre Team Dickinson vs. Team Sennecke Final: 5 (DICK) – 3 (SENNE) Team Sennecke used a strong first period and a three-goal third to secure a 5-3 victory over Team Dickinson. Team Sennecke opened the scoring early, as Declan McNally (Don Mills Flyers) found the back of the net midway through the first. Nathan Hewitt (Niagara North Stars) responded for Team Dickinson later in the frame, but Roman Shtefan (Windsor Jr. Spitfires) restored the lead for Sennecke to make it 2-1 heading into the middle frame. After a scoreless second period, the game opened up in the third. Innis Robinson (Ottawa Jr. 67's) extended the Sennecke lead early in the frame before Miles Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) added what would stand as the game-winning goal. Team Dickinson continued to push, with Kayden Kelly (Markham Waxers) cutting into the deficit before Arjun Nanubhai (Mississauga Senators) brought them within one late in the period. However, Team Sennecke sealed the win in the final moments, as Joseph Fenwick (Markham Majors) found the empty net to secure the 5-3 victory.

“It took a bit at the very start, but as we progressed, it got a lot better," said Innis Robinson post-game. "We found a good bit of chemistry, got some goals, and we managed to take that win today ... everyone’s hitting, a lot of energy, just a great atmosphere.”

OHL Players of the Game: Team Dickinson: Arjun Nanubhai (F, Mississauga Senators) – 1G Team Sennecke: Innis Robinson (F, Ottawa Jr. 67's) – 1G, 1A Gamecentre Team Cowan vs. Team Parekh Final: 7 (COWAN) – 3 (PAR) Team Cowan earned a commanding 7-3 victory over Team Parekh, using a three-goal second period to take control and never look back. They opened the scoring in the first, as Peter Phelan (Woodbridge Wolfpack) found the back of the net midway through the frame to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Cowan pulled away in the second period, beginning with Christian Del Buono (Upper Canada College) doubling the lead. Lauchlan Whelan (Quinte Red Devils) added another soon after, before Jace Voortman (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) extended the advantage to 4-0 with what would stand as the game-winning goal. Team Parekh showed pushback in the third, as Landon Roulston (Vaughan Kings) got them on the board early, followed by Michael Warner (Toronto Marlboros) to cut the deficit to two. However, Team Cowan responded once again, with Voortman netting his second of the game before Jake Hall (Notre Dame Academy) added another to restore control. Kyler Lauder (Central Ontario Wolves) rounded out the scoring for Parekh late in the frame, while Jacob Curic (Toronto Nationals) sealed the 7-3 win with an empty-net goal. “Yeah, it was great," Voortman said post-game. "I mean, I couldn't have done it without my linemates. This has been a great event so far.” OHL Players of the Game: Team Cowan: Jace Voortman (F, Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 2G, 2A Team Parekh: Evan Fitzgerald (F, Vaughan Kings) – 1A Gamecentre Team Schaefer vs. Team Misa Final/OT: 5 (SCHAE) – 4 (MISA) Team Schaefer edged Team Misa with a 5-4 overtime victory in the opening game of the 2026 OHL Futures Camp, overcoming a four-goal second period from Team Misa before sealing the win in OT. Team Schaefer struck early, as Kash Kwajah (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) opened the scoring just 1:33 into the first period. Alexandre Saulnier (Ottawa Jr. 67's) added to the lead later in the frame, giving Schaefer a 2-0 advantage heading into the second. Team Misa responded in a big way in the second, erupting for four goals. Ryder Nobes (Markham Majors) got them on the board before Andrew Laurin (Quinte Red Devils) followed up to tie the game. Laurin added his second of the night shortly after, and Brayden Jaravata (Hill Academy) capped off the surge to give Team Misa a 4-2 lead through two periods. Team Schaefer pushed back in the third, as Ivan Belikov (Detroit HoneyBaked) cut into the deficit before Cole Guizzetti (Upper Canada College) found the equalizer midway through the frame to knot the game at 4-4. In overtime, Guizzetti struck again, burying the game-winner to complete the comeback and secure the 5-4 victory.

“We started off strong, then we fell behind, and then as the game went on, the lines kind of started working better together, and fortunately, we were able to come back and win in overtime,” said Guizzetti post-game. "It's fun to see all the players I play against all year, and it's nice to play with and against them again. It's awesome with great competition here.”

OHL Players of the Game: Team Schaefer: Kash Kwajah (F) – 1G, 1A Team Misa: Andrew Laurin (F) – 2G Gamecentre

OHL Futures Camp Starts Friday at Ridley College by the Ontario Hockey League

Lisa Della Mattia — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:37:28 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is set to host the 2026 OHL Futures Camp from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 at Ridley College in St. Catharines.

The event will feature 120 of the top players from across Ontario and the United States eligible for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. Players will be divided into six teams—Team Schaefer, Team Cowan, Team Dickinson, Team Sennecke, Team Parekh, and Team Misa—competing in a weekend showcase tournament.

Beyond OHL scouting, the Futures Camp will be utilized by Hockey Canada as an evaluation opportunity for the National Under-17 Program. The weekend will also feature NHL participation, with prospects gaining valuable exposure to NHL Combine-style off-ice fitness testing protocols.

Event Schedule

All on-ice sessions and games will take place at Ridley College's Evans Athletic Centre.

Friday, May 1, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Off-Ice Fitness Testing 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Team On-Ice Practices

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 AM: Game #1 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Misa 10:00 AM: Game #2 – Team Cowan vs. Team Parekh 12:00 PM: Game #3 – Team Dickinson vs. Team Sennecke 2:30 PM: Game #4 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Parekh 4:30 PM: Game #5 – Team Sennecke vs. Team Misa 6:30 PM: Game #6 – Team Cowan vs. Team Dickinson

Sunday, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM: Game #7 – Team Dickinson vs. Team Parekh 10:00 AM: Game #8 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Sennecke 12:00 PM: Game #9 – Team Misa vs. Team Cowan

Futures Camp Rosters

A detailed roster file can be found here

Team Schaefer (Blue)

Goaltenders: Egor Sokolov, Chase Pastor

Defencemen: AJ Foyt, Lucas Cranney, Max Fransen, Kosta Housseas, Colten Sixsmith, Ivan Belikov

Forwards: Brady Nash, Liam Voit, Gavin Murphy, Austin Ottenhof, Jakub Kuklinski, Declan McCotter, Cole Guizzetti, Benjamin Legros, Kash Kwajah, Xavier Carroll, Henry McIntosh, Alexandre Saulnier

Coaches: Brayden Guy (Sarnia Sting), Matt Hogan (Sarnia Sting), Keenan Reynolds (Erie Otters)

Team Cowan (Black)

Goaltenders: Luke Lawson, Tanner Gibson

Defencemen: Nixon Mccaig, Jaden Licastro, Colton Lapierre, Ethan Mears, Jake Hall, Rory Shaughnessy

Forwards: Lauchlan Whelan, Jack Lee, Robbie Knight, Evan Miller, Jace Voortman, Landon Bellchamber, Jackson Zinkie, Braden Reilly, Ronan Quinn, Christian Del Buono, Peter Phelan, Jacob Curic, Ryker Kesler (inj.), Gavin Martin (inj.)

Coaches: Brandon Shaw (Owen Sound Attack), Mason Baptista (Sarnia Sting), Kevin Hess (Guelph Storm)

Team Dickinson (White)

Goaltenders: Mitchell Nouwens, Rylan Da Costa

Defencemen: Gavin Godick, John Kanyo, Marco Cinque, John Montanino, Liam Nelson, Shayden Hintenberger, Lucas Matheson (inj.)

Forwards: Nathan Hewitt, Matthew Taylor, Arjun Nanubhai, Finn Merrill, Kayden Kelly, Joshua Jodoin, Brayden Grima, Henri Packalen, Aaron Petrov, Gavin Springer, Shea Huinink, Evan Bannister

Coaches: Patrick Sanvido (Kingston Frontenacs), Reagan O'Grady (Owen Sound Attack)

Team Sennecke (Grey)

Goaltenders: Marko Mesich, Nolan Hardy

Defencemen: Adrian Sgro, Cooper Ross, Jack Hair, Wyatt Finch, Declan McNally, Turner Stephenson

Forwards: Miles Reilly, Joseph Fenwick, Brody Brown, Emry Lowe, Michael Pacek, Trent Clow, Jack Samek, Innis Robinson, Shayne Keefe, Finley Butler, Roman Shtefan, Brody Schulz (inj.)

Coaches: Scott Wray (Owen Sound Attack), James Kennedy (Brantford Bulldogs)

Team Parekh (Red)

Goaltenders: Owen Loftus, Cohen O'Neill

Defencemen: Rylan Aufderheide, Colin MacCormack, Shane Roche, Ryan Beaulieu, Brayden Barkic, Drew Hulbert

Forwards: Quinn Roberts, Evan Fitzgerald, Kyler Lauder, Landon Roulston, Michael Warner, Jake Readings, Cole Krottner, Ethan Bridges, Jax Martin, Porter Matchett, Logan Prud'Homme, Leo Parini

Coaches: Brian McLaughlin (Windsor Spitfires), Mark Seidel (Windsor Spitfires)

Team Misa (Yellow)

Goaltenders: Lukas Butler, Kaiden Harper

Defencemen: Brayden Jaravata, Kade O'Rourke, Marc Ruggere, Jay Nimchonok, Sebastien Fortin, Johnny Tait

Forwards: Drew Bate, Nathan Slack, Roman Vanacker, Ryder Nobes, Andrew Laurin, Matthew Zilinski, Gabriel Barakat, Finn Ellery, MJ Campbell, Mason Quinn, Cole Coristine, Nick Lawniczak

Coaches: Scott Simmonds (Guelph Storm), Brian Prout (Saginaw Spirit)

Storm players attend local Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign kick-off event

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:37 +0000

Smile Cookies are back at Tim Hortons locations across Canada!

On Monday, April 27th, Storm players Grant Spada and Tyler Hopkins represented the Guelph Storm at a local Tim Hortons for the launch of the 2026 Smile Cookies.

They were joined by members of the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, Tim Hortons, and local media to take part in a launch event which included speeches from community stakeholders and, of course, cookie decorating.

Smile Cookie week will run from April 27 to May 3, 2026. 100% of local Smile Cookie proceeds in Guelph will be donated to the Keep Kids Fed program, which provides nutritious food for local students through breakfast, morning meal, snack, and lunch programs. The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington are proudly partnering with Tim Hortons locations in Arthur, Guelph, Harriston, Mount Forest, and Puslinch. To learn more about the Keep Kids Fed Program and to pre-order larger quantities of Smile Cookies, click here.

The first-ever Smile Cookie campaign in 1996 raised funds to support Hamilton Children's Hospital. Since then, the annual charitable campaign has raised a total of more than $150 million for charities and community groups that are selected every year by Tim Hortons restaurant owners. In 2025 alone, the Smile Cookie campaign raised $22.6 million, supporting over 600 charities and community groups across Canada and in the United States.

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5 Former Stormers to compete in the NHL’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:31:31 +0000

A total of 5 Former Stormers are set to compete in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, part of a CHL-leading presence that continues to shape the NHL’s biggest stage. The list includes Jason Dickinson (EDM), Drew Doughty (LAK), Robby Fabbri (MIN), Nick Suzuki (MTL), and Sean Durzi (UTA). In all, 190 graduates of the Canadian Hockey League will take part in the postseason, accounting for more than 45 percent of the 417 players competing, the highest total of any development league in the world.

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6 Storm Players listed on 2026 NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings

Lisa Della Mattia — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:29 +0000

A total of 6 Guelph Storm players have been included in NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft. Zach Jovanovski is 12th overall among North American goaltenders. Eric Frossard leads the way for Storm skaters ranked 68th overall after a strong second season with the team. Carter Stevens follows at 85th overall, and Layne Gallacher ranked 119th. First year forward, Illia Shybinskyi ranks 181st overall, followed by Rylan Singh at 201. The 2026 NHL Draft will be held June 26–27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, marking the fourth time the Buffalo Sabres have hosted the event. The NHL will once again use a decentralized format, with prospects and their families attending in person while team executives make selections remotely from their home markets. Buffalo has also hosted the NHL’s annual Scouting Combine since 2015 and will welcome the league’s top draft-eligible prospects again this spring. For the full NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings, visit nhl.com.

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2025/2026 Alternate Jersey Auction

Lisa Della Mattia — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:37:43 +0000

The Guelph Storm are auctioning off the 2025/2026 black alternate jerseys. The black alternate jerseys, which launched in November 2024, feature crimson and white horizontal striping to match the logo. The trim of the player numbers features a metallic silver fabric, making the numbers pop on the black and crimson colouring. The design includes a new secondary logo on the shoulders, an “S” with a lightning effect, and a puck in the centre which was also seen on the 2024 Pink the Rink jerseys. The auction will begin on Wednesday, April 15th at 4:00pm and end on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm starting with group one. Please note that there is sales tax applied on the auction and the auction will include an overtime period. Overtime will start if you are the highest bidder on an item, and another bid is placed in the last 60 seconds of the auction. The overtime auction period will run for two minutes. Shipping will be available for purchase once the auction is closed. While Spyke’s Sport Shop continues to ship to the United States, the Guelph Storm are not responsible for any potential taxes and duties placed on jerseys.

Click here to access the auction!

Group 1:

Jett Luchanko (C)
Grant Spada
Charlie Paquette (C)
Tyler Hopkins (A)
Carter Stevens

Group 2:

Jett Luchanko (A)
Quinn Beauchesne (A)
Charlie Paquette (A)
Zach Jovanovski
Jaakko Wycisk

Group 3:

Rylan Singh
Parker Snelgrove
Rowan Topp (A)
Ethan Miedena
Layne Gallacher

Group 4:

Noah Jenken
Leo Serlin
Colin Ellsworth
Illia Shybinskyi
Wil McFadden

Group 5:

Eric Frossard
Mark Pape
Hunter McKenzie
Josh Avery
Simon Belohorsky

Group 6:

Alex McLean
Patrick Babin
Chris Soares
Mykhailo Haponenko
Cruz Reznik

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Nick Suzuki becomes the first Former Stormer to reach 100 points in a single NHL season

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:28:47 +0000

On Sunday, April 13th, Nick Suzuki became the first former Storm player to reach the 100 NHL point milestone in a single season. He also earned himself a spot in the Montreal Canadiens' history books as he became the fifth player in their franchise history to accomplish the feat. Nick suited up for 29 regular-season games with the Storm, where he registered 49 points (12-37-49), adding another 24 playoff games.

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Jaakko Wycisk named to the preliminary Team Canada roster for 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship

Lisa Della Mattia — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:06:28 +0000

First year forward, Jaakko Wycisk has been named to the preliminary Team Canada roster ahead of the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. The 6'1, 190lb centreman appeared in 60 games during his first season with the Storm, registering 43 points (16-27-43). The 17-year old from Tecumseth, Ont., has previously represented Canada at the 2025 U17 World Hockey Challenge, where he helped Team Canada White to a silver medal finish with 3 points (2 goals, 1 assist) in 5 games.

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Simon Belohorsky to represent Czechia at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship

Lisa Della Mattia — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:32 +0000

Rookie import selection Simon Belohorsky will represent Czechia at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship. The 6'1, 175lb winger appeared in 34 games during his first season with the Storm, registering 13 points (9-4-13). Simon represented Czechia at the 2024 U17 World Challenge, as well as the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky tournament.

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