Firebirds acquire import forward Simon Belohorsky from Storm

The Flint Firebirds have acquired forward Simon Belohorsky from the Guelph Storm in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round pick and a 2027 eighth-round pick in the OHL Priority Selection.

The deal sees Flint add a promising young import forward ahead of the 2026-27 season, while Guelph acquires additional draft capital for future OHL Priority Selections.

Belohorsky appeared in 34 games for the Storm during the 2025-26 campaign, recording nine goals and four assists for 13 points in his rookie OHL season. The native of Liberec, Czechia, was originally selected by Guelph in the second round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft and quickly established himself as a player with significant offensive upside.

Prior to arriving in North America, Belohorsky starred in Czechia’s junior ranks, producing 42 points in 24 games with Bili Tygri Liberec’s U17 club during the 2024-25 season. He has also represented Czechia internationally, most recently at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship, where he scored three goals in six games. Belohorsky is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Firebirds believe there is still considerable room for growth in the young forward’s game.

“Simon brings an exciting mix of high-end skill and hockey IQ,” said Flint Head Scout Mike Oliverio. “Our staff feels his ceiling is high with plenty of untapped potential. He is very good at protecting the puck and is a patient player, which gives him the ability to excel at a puck possession game.”

For Guelph, the transaction adds future assets as the organization continues to build its draft capital. Storm General Manager George Burnett announced the trade on Wednesday and thanked Belohorsky for his time with the organization.

“The Storm would like to thank Simon for his hard work and dedication to the club and would like to wish him and his family the best with the Flint Firebirds organization,” the team said in a statement.

The trade gives Flint an opportunity to add a former CHL Import Draft selection with international experience and NHL Draft eligibility, while Guelph gains additional flexibility during their build towards the 2027 Memorial Cup.