2026 Graduating Class: Ottawa 67’s
After exceeding expectations during the 2025-26 season, the Ottawa 67’s emerged as one of the OHL’s biggest surprises, finishing with 100 points despite not appearing in the league’s preseason rankings. Led by a young core, the 67’s established themselves as one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams while several veteran players played key roles in the club’s success throughout both the regular season and playoffs.
Now, Ottawa prepares to say goodbye to members of its graduating class as Nic Sima, Cooper Foster and Sam McCue move on from the Ontario Hockey League.
Nic Sima (Ottawa 67’s, Saginaw Spirit, North Bay Battalion – 2021-26)
Acquired from the Saginaw Spirit at the January trade deadline, Nic Sima arrived in the nation’s capital after recording 22 points (10-12–22) in 36 games with the Spirit before adding another 22 points (9-13–22) in 32 games with Ottawa, finishing the season with a career-high 44 points. Two seasons earlier, Sima played an important role in Saginaw’s 2024 Memorial Cup championship run, scoring a key game-tying goal in the third period against Drummondville during round-robin play. This past May, he was named the recipient of the Ted Baker OHL Teammate of the Year Award, recognizing his selfless play, leadership, and dedication on and off the ice.
The 6-foot-3 winger closes out his OHL career with 124 points (55-69–124) across 308 regular-season games. Originally selected by the North Bay Battalion in the second round (27th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Sima is committed to the University of Michigan for next season.
67's are rolling!
Nic Sima adds to the @Ottawa67sHockey lead with his 12th goal of the campaign. pic.twitter.com/e2UZmFXInt
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) February 7, 2026
Cooper Foster (Ottawa 67’s – 2021-26)
Cooper Foster spent his entire junior career with the Ottawa 67’s and enjoyed a breakout overage campaign, recording a career-high 66 points (29-37–66) in 66 regular-season games before adding 10 points (3-7–10) in nine playoff contests. His strong season earned him recognition as a finalist for the Leo Lalonde Trophy as the OHL’s Overage Player of the Year.
The Sault Ste. Marie native wraps up his OHL career with 211 points (88-123–211) in 257 regular-season games. Originally selected in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Foster is committed to Lake Superior State University for next season.
Foster took care of business on the road 💈@Ottawa67shockey overager Cooper Foster put up 6 points (2-4-6) across three road games to earn @Cogeco #OHLPOTW honours.
DETAILS 🗞️: https://t.co/hAKBEuqDHi pic.twitter.com/xaryHdmrvM
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) March 16, 2026
Sam McCue (Ottawa 67’s, Brantford Bulldogs, Flint Firebirds, Owen Sound Attack, Peterborough Petes – 2022-26)
Acquired by the Barber Poles in December, Sam McCue joined Ottawa after beginning the season with the Brantford Bulldogs, where he recorded 16 points (10-6–16) in 25 games. He went on to contribute 15 points (7-8–15) with the 67’s, highlighted by a Michigan-style goal in April.
The 6-foot-2 winger concludes his OHL career with 125 points (76-49–125) across 209 regular-season games. Originally selected by the Peterborough Petes in the seventh round (125th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, McCue made his OHL debut during Peterborough’s 2023 championship season, appearing in 33 games as a rookie on a veteran-heavy roster. He was later selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft and is committed to Bowling Green State University for next season.
Did you think it was going to be anything else?
Sam McCue opened the scoring for the @Ottawa67sHockey with a Michigan goal and earns the @deltabingo_ Play of the Night.#LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/lsQF9Mxlz5
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) April 3, 2026
2006-born players:
* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season
Currently, the Ottawa 67’s feature four 2006-born players in David Bedkowski (Buffalo Sabres), Teddy Spitznagel, Jasper Kuhta*, and Frankie Marrelli*.
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