2026 Graduating Class: Brampton Steelheads

Despite a rocky season that ultimately ended short of a playoff berth, the Brampton Steelheads gained valuable experience with one of the Ontario Hockey League’s younger rosters. While the club faced its share of challenges throughout the year, the foundation remains in place for a group that will look to take another step forward in the years ahead.

Now, the Steelheads prepare to say goodbye to the lone member of their graduating class as Zach Bowen moves on from the OHL following the conclusion of his overage season.

Zach Bowen (Brampton Steelheads, Peterborough Petes, London Knights – 2022-26)

Acquired by the Steelheads during the offseason, Zach Bowen stepped into the starting role for Brampton in his overage season, posting an 18-24-3-2 record along with a 3.14 goals-against average, .899 save percentage, and one shutout. He also earned OHL Goaltender of the Week honours twice throughout the season. Prior to arriving in Brampton, Bowen spent time with the Peterborough Petes and London Knights.

Originally selected by London in the fourth round (77th overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the Kanata, Ont. native concludes his OHL career with a 51-62-8-5 record, a 3.49 goals-against average, a .896 save percentage, and two shutouts across 135 regular-season appearances. He is committed to Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) for the 2026-27 season. 

Is this the save of the year ⁉️@OHLSteelheads goaltender Zach Bowen bailed his team out with a crazy save, earning him the @RealCdnSS Save of the Night! pic.twitter.com/UKqXt4D370

— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) March 10, 2026

2006-born players:

* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA/USports for next season

Currently, the Brampton Steelheads boast six 2006-born players in MacGregor Richmond, Reed Gee, Julian DeMiglio*, Justin Bottineau*, William Eggleton*, and David Green*.