Friday Highlights: Van Volsen's first hat-trick leads Sting surge

Friday Highlights: Van Volsen’s first hat-trick leads Sting surge

North Bay Battalion vs. Brampton Steelheads

Final: 5 (NB) – 1 (BRAM)

The North Bay Battalion score four in the first period to win big in Brampton.

Lirim Amidovski opened the scoring with his 11th of the season and had a primary assist in the game
Parker Vaughan hit double digits on the year with his 10th goal and had a primary assist as well
Sebastien Gervais and Nick Wellenreiter both scored their 13th goal of the season respectively
Jack Lisson stopped 20/21 shots he faced for the Battalion

Saginaw Spirit vs. Flint Firebirds

Final: 4 (FLNT) – 2 (SAG)

The Flint Firebirds stay undefeated against the Spirit this season, with sixth win against their Michigan rivals.

Kevin He had a two-point night with a primary assist and a goal that earned him ‘Play of the Night’ honours
Firebirds overage defenceman Urban Podrekar scored his 6th goal of the season on the powerplay
Jacob Cloutier and Carson Harmer scored the Spirit goals in the loss
Xavier Tessier scored his 5th goal of the season early in the third period and it stood as the game winning goal

Oshawa Generals vs. Kitchener Rangers

Final: 4 (KIT) – 2 (OSH)

The Kitchener Ranger’s recent acquisitions shine in a home win at the Aud.

LA Kings prospect Jared Woolley had a two-point debut for the Rangers including a shorthanded goal that stood as the game winner
Recently acquired overage forward Dylan Edwards scored his 20th goal of the season and had a primary assist for Kitchener
Jaden Cholette stopped 24/27 shots he faced for Oshawa in the loss
Harrison Franssen scored his 16th goal of the year and had a primary assist for the Generals

Brantford Bulldogs vs. London Knights

Final: 4 (BFD) – 1 (LDN)

The Brantford Bulldogs score four goals in the second period to win their second straight game.

Blues prospect Adam Jiricek scored his 11th of the season and had a primary assist on the game winning goal
Marek Vanacker extended his lead in the OHL goal scoring race with his 29th of the year
2026 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Malhotra scored his 19th goal of the season for Brantford as he gets set for next weeks Prospect Game
Jesse Nurmi scored his second goal for the Knights since returning to the lineup

Niagara IceDogs vs. Sudbury Wolves

Final: 4 (NIAG) – 2 (SBY)

Vladislav Yermolenko carries the IceDogs to a road win despite being outshot.

IceDogs import goaltender Vladislav Yermolenko stopped 31/33 for the win
Wolves import and Kings prospect Jan Chovan scored his 8th of the season and had a primary assist
Hudson Martin scored his first career Ontario Hockey League goal for the Wolves in the loss
Sharks prospect Haoxi Wang scored his 3rd of the season and first for Niagara in his IceDogs debut
Paolo Frasca made 16 saves on the night including a breakaway stop that earned him ‘Save of the Night’ honours

Erie Otters vs. Sarnia Sting

Final: 9 (SAR) – 1 (ER)

The Sarnia Sting explode for nine-unanswered goals at home.

Jack Van Volsen scored three goals to record his first career Ontario Hockey League hat trick
Sting overage forward Ben Pickell had a three-point night including a goal and two assists
Liam Beamish had three assists for Sarnia in the win
Matthew Manza, Jordan Bax, and Jacob Reese all had a pair of points for the Sting

Ottawa 67’s vs. Soo Greyhounds

Final: 2 (SOO) – 1 (OTT)

Jordan Charron provides all of the offence as the Greyhounds beat the top-ranked 67’s.

Penguins prospect Jordan Charron scored both of the Hounds goals, bringing his season total to 21
Christopher Brown had a primary assist on both of the Soo’s goals
Cooper Foster scored his 20th of the season as the lone goal for Ottawa in the loss
Jaeden Nelson stopepd 26/29 shots he faced for the 67’s

Barrie Colts vs. Guelph Storm

Final: 6 (BAR) – 3 (GUE)

The Barrie Colts World Juniors returnees shine in a high-scoring road win.

Islanders first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson scored twice in two minutes to make his season total 21
Cole Beaudoin shined with three points in his return from the World Juniors including a goal and two assists
Wil McFadden had a goal and a powerplay assist for the Storm in the loss
Ben Wilmott scored his 13th of the season, and first with the Colts in his debut