2016-17 OHL Social Media Year in Review
The 2016-17 Ontario Hockey League season was loaded with highlights from start to finish.
Through the power of social media, many of these highlights were shared and viewed by thousands of hockey fans around the world.
From great plays, to milestone moments, awards, achievements, and championship celebrations, here’s a look back at the OHL season as showcased through 40 of the league’s most popular Twitter posts.
September:
WATCH THIS: 1st career shift, shot & goal as @tydellandrea @FlintFirebirds opens 2016-17 #OHLOpeningWeek scoring pic.twitter.com/pcDxHwbsUz
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 21, 2016
#OHL Record Fastest Goal to Start Period – 4 secs.
Nov 3 1989: D. Synishin (LDN)
Sept 28 2016: @PalmuPp @AttackOHL pic.twitter.com/OJ5xr5rXyv— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 29, 2016
October:
WATCH THIS: @MapleLeafs prospect @NKoro35 shows off his dance moves with his 2nd of the game for @StingHockey pic.twitter.com/U6P2rt3Ix7
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 8, 2016
WATCH THIS: First overall pick @ryan_merkley of @Storm_City nets his first career #OHL goal with a bullet from the point. pic.twitter.com/ADPg0ExAHk
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 10, 2016
WATCH THIS: @FlaPanthers prospect Adam Mascherin (@amascherin_23) scores the OT winner in style for the @OHLRangers #OHL pic.twitter.com/5A0IlNYHPD
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 30, 2016
November:
WATCH THIS: @NHLBlackhawks prospect @Brinksy97 scores #OHL high 14th goal in School Day OT win for @ErieOtters: pic.twitter.com/FhAsVDdTO1
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 2, 2016
WATCH THIS: @AnaheimDucks prospect Julius Nattinen (@nttinen) burns his former team with this short handed beauty for @SpitsHockey pic.twitter.com/hnRmaCvWxi
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 6, 2016
U.S Division captures 3rd annual #OHL @HPHL1 Battle of the Border Showcase title.
RECAP: https://t.co/fr0dHCrSzt pic.twitter.com/9t3uA8DoXH
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 14, 2016
Toe-drag, snipe, celly.@TBLightning prospect @RussianRocket13 of @OHLHoundPower at @CIBC #CANvsRUS. pic.twitter.com/nDQ2DoFPva
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 15, 2016
December:
WATCH THIS: For 2nd straight year @NHLFlyers prospect @CBunnaman74 provides @OHLRangers Teddy Bear Toss goal, tipping a shot by @jbracco97: pic.twitter.com/sLGxxH7LLj
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 8, 2016
WATCH THIS: @NYRangers prospect @SeanDay66 @SpitsHockey scores 2 in 21 secs to tie, then OTW to complete hat-trick in #OHLFarewell2TheJoe: pic.twitter.com/FAPq9Ne3Fy
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 5, 2016
19 #OHL players from 11 teams are spread across 7 countries in pursuit of #WJC2017 Gold.
DETAILS: https://t.co/Y3VyaasRtf #WorldJuniors pic.twitter.com/L6BXIyPEkU
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 26, 2016
January:
#OHL‘s @Tylerparsons22 (LDN) & @jbracco97 (KIT) celebrate 2017 #WorldJuniors Gold with USA.
RECAP: https://t.co/zZI89DVefI pic.twitter.com/fftbnazYel
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 6, 2017
Special night for @92KSherwood.@BlueJacketsNHL prospect tied all-time @FlintFirebirds franchise record of 5 goals: https://t.co/mPfLIMYjsP pic.twitter.com/fIBJzAoxRZ
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 11, 2017
Dale Hunter hits 1000th #OHL game milestone.
6th coach in history to 1K has 669 all-time wins, .704 win pct.
READ: https://t.co/vj3nH4JZpo pic.twitter.com/7AdSWNGtcK
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 15, 2017
#OHL introduces annual U-18 Priority Selection.
Inaugural #OHLU18Draft for ONT Midget AAA Players is Apr 12.
READ: https://t.co/ePVbg8kaQb pic.twitter.com/xT9a4tGZhW
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 18, 2017
Captain @stromer19 a true franchise leader.@ArizonaCoyotes prospect sets #OHL @ErieOtters record with 310th point: https://t.co/DuPp3nP3AP pic.twitter.com/8A9kbyvZoa
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 29, 2017
February:
WATCH THIS: @Brinksy97‘s history!@NHLBlackhawks prospect Alex DeBrincat @ErieOtters 1st #OHL player in 40 yrs with 3-straight 50G seasons. pic.twitter.com/yTWQxOdlkp
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 20, 2017
Most goals by #OHL Americans:
DeBrincat surpasses Schremp (154), O’Sullivan (148), Peake (138), Ryan (133).
READ: https://t.co/WMeA0fLtFp pic.twitter.com/dFrlPwnYs7
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 27, 2017
March:
WATCH THIS: @StLouisBlues prospects @JordanKyrou decides to do it on his own and goes coast to coast for @StingHockey pic.twitter.com/Q2w95xEsH5
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 2, 2017
It’s been 3 years since the #OHL family lost one of our own.
We remember Terry Trafford, now encourage conversation with #TalkToday.#TT16 pic.twitter.com/q6rN01FtnH
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 11, 2017
#CHL history has been made.@ErieOtters earn record 4th straight 50 win season, clinch regular season title.
READ: https://t.co/jlYgTA2Hn4 pic.twitter.com/nKzmkeSiY9
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 19, 2017
Minor Midget Champions.
Mississauga Reps capture first #OHLCup title in dramatic fashion.
GAME STORY: https://t.co/qFlCQC3EWB pic.twitter.com/QqrXG148TO
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 21, 2017
WATCH THIS: Petrus Palmu (@PalmuPp) scores an incredible lacrosse style behind-the-net goal for @AttackOHL in Game 4 #OHLPlayoffs #OSvsKIT: pic.twitter.com/6zWRb30mWx
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 30, 2017
April:
.@OHLBarrieColts announce Ryan Suzuki @ALLIANCE_Hockey @2001LJKAAA will be 1st overall pick in #OHLDraft.
DETAILS: https://t.co/gPIkauJnM4 pic.twitter.com/sdEkhbsNiF
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 7, 2017
Congrats to Victor Hadfield @HometownHockey‘s Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs selected 1st overall in inaugural #OHLU18Draft: https://t.co/BMNkCQOKOh pic.twitter.com/IR3nG64EpB
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 12, 2017
WATCH THIS: @EdmontonOilers goalie prospect @dylanwells30 scores into the empty net in @PetesOHLhockey series sweeping win. #OHLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/sR9uIKiZwX
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 14, 2017
WATCH THIS: What. A. Period. #ERvsLDN GM7 #OHLPlayoffs.
Cirelli ties, DeBrincat puts @ErieOtters up. Stephens @GoLondonKnights scores late. pic.twitter.com/2ofUQyFG3E
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 19, 2017
WATCH THIS: @FoegDaddy96!@NHLCanes prospect is Game 7 OT hero as @ErieOtters eliminate LDN from #OHLPlayoffs in dramatic fashion. #ERvsLDN pic.twitter.com/5YetbNxU7d
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 19, 2017
May:
Congrats @NHLBlackhawks prospect @Brinksy97 @ErieOtters voted #OHL‘s Most Outstanding Player of the Year.
DETAILS: https://t.co/XxcCpFkW7P pic.twitter.com/rjuQ1mkZp9
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 5, 2017
WATCH THIS: @TBLightning prospect @acirelli22 is the OT hero!
His goal at 2:41 gives @ErieOtters their first #OHLPlayoffs title in 15 years pic.twitter.com/nfckbRRt4p
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 13, 2017
Champions.
After 4 straight 50 win #OHL seasons, the @ErieOtters claim their prize.
STORY: https://t.co/gH2AWAlxga #OHLPlayoffs #ERvsMISS pic.twitter.com/o7rorTXuID
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 13, 2017
#OHL 1st Team All-Stars:
F: @amascherin_23, @stromer19, @Brinksy97
D: @SCentorame88 & @DarrenRaddysh
G: @McNivenMichael
Coach: @RyanCMcGill pic.twitter.com/aqdzJlk2jy— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 17, 2017
It takes a special performance to raise the bar in a 99-year old event.
Strome did.
READ & WATCH: https://t.co/ilei2VmB6B #MCMemorialCup pic.twitter.com/G7jSlmPiaJ
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 24, 2017
???
Looking good, @addy1zero.
Next stop #MCMemorialCup Final. pic.twitter.com/IKY2SAMKbe
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 25, 2017
#OHL talent earns #CHL honours.
Congrats to award winners Chmelevski, DeBrincat, McGill, McNiven, Suzuki.
DETAILS: https://t.co/b0fDj8sxWp pic.twitter.com/ZOMlZFZ0eE
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 27, 2017
The best photo in all of sports, will look great beside 2009 & 2010.@SpitsHockey win #MCMemorialCup: https://t.co/uG5ENRKMqO pic.twitter.com/ZWXCBZ0Zjz
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 29, 2017
June:
Great day recognizing outstanding achievements.
2016-17 #OHL Awards Ceremony @HockeyHallFame in photos.
? GALLERY: https://t.co/0npGoVkt6X pic.twitter.com/U3M41QN6BB
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 10, 2017
Records, streaks, milestones highlight 2017 where 16 clubs develop 42 picks.
DETAILS: https://t.co/XXzgL3LhjJ pic.twitter.com/YlzdwmP72U
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 26, 2017
2018 #NHLDraft prospect Andrei Svechnikov chosen 1st overall by @OHLBarrieColts in 2017 #CHLImportDraft.
DETAILS: https://t.co/dkVLaamJFQpic.twitter.com/QvXmeZWuTA
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 28, 2017
The 2017-18 season begins on Thursday September 21.
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