Friday Highlights: Wolves complete comeback with four unanswered and shootout win

Kitchener Rangers vs. Flint Firebirds

Final: 4 (FLNT) – 1 (KIT)

The Flint Firebirds win their second straight home game with a big performance from Mason Vaccari in net.

Overage forward Christopher Thibodeau opened the scoring with his 9th for the Firebirds
Flint rookie Bryson Morgan scored his second goal of the season with stood as the winner
Nathan Aspinall scored his 22nd goal of the year, as the New York Rangers prospect is on a 13 game point streak
Mason Vaccari was almost perfect as the overage netminder stopped 32/33 for his 18th win this year

Saginaw Spirit vs. London Knights

Final: 5 (LDN) – 3 (SAG)

The London Knights get back in the win column with a five goal night on home ice.

LA Kings prospect Henry Brzustewicz hit double digits on the year with his 10th goal for London
Overage forward Braiden Clark scored twice including the winner for the Knights
NHL Draft prospect Jaxon Cover scored his 9th goal of the year and added an assist on the GWG
Velliaris, Pepoy, and Harper all scored for the Spirit in their loss

Windsor Spitfires vs. Kingston Frontenacs

Final: 4 (KGN) – 3 (WSR)

The Kingston Frontenacs take down a top opponent on home ice for their second straight win.

Overage defenceman Will Bishop opened the scoring with his first goal of the year for Kingston
NHL Draft prospect Beksultan Makysh scored his 8th goal of the season in the Spitfires’ loss
Nolan Buttar had a goal and an assisted the game winning goal for the Frontenacs
Vancouver prospect Kieran Derven scored his 9th of the season which stood as the eventual winner

Ottawa 67’s vs. Oshawa Generals

Final: 3 (OTT) – 1 (OSH)

The Ottawa 67’s open the game with three unanswered goals to win their third straight game.

NHL Draft prospect Thomas Vandenberg started the game with his 11th goal just over 5 minutes in
Carolina prospect Filip Exberg’s 7th goal of the year stood as the eventual winner for Ottawa
67’s import Jasper Kuhta continued his hot season, scoring his 16th of the year
Anthony Timmerman scored the lone goal for Oshawa in the loss

Owen Sound Attack vs. Sudbury Wolves

Final: 7 (SBY) – 6 (OS) – SO

The Sudbury Wolves score four unanswered goals to win a shootout thriller in their Teddy Bear Toss game.

Nathan Villeneuve had a big night for the Wolves, as the Kraken prospect earned the ‘Play of the Night’ and scored the shootout winner
Winnipeg prospect Kieron Walton had a goal and 3 primary assists for Sudbury to continue his offensive success
Caden Taylor had a 3 point night for the Attack, scoring his second goal since being acquired in a trade
Tristan Delisle scored his team-leading 21st goal of the season in the loss
2026 NHL Draft prospects Pierce Mbuyi(16) and Rowan Henderson(7) each scored a goal for their respective teams

Sarnia Sting vs. Guelph Storm

Final: 3 (SAR) – 2 (GUE) – SO

The Sarnia Sting end their losing skid with a shootout win on the road.

Eric Frossard scored his first OHL goal for the Storm in the loss
Ryan Brown had a big night for the Sting, scoring his 5th goal and adding a primary assist
Cameron Aucoin tied the game late in the third to send the game to extra time for Sarnia
Ryan Brown made a huge block in the dying seconds of overtime to earn the ‘Save of the Night’
Patrick Quinlan went 4/4 on shootout saves before Easton Walos scored a nifty goal to pick up the extra point

Brampton Steelheads vs. Soo Greyhounds

Final: 4 (SOO) – 3 (BRAM)

The Soo Greyhounds continue their recent home ice success with a fourth straight win.

Canucks prospect Gabriel Chiarot scored his 14th and had a primary assist in the Brampton loss
Noah Laus had a big night as the Greyhounds’ rookie had a goal and 2 assists
Quin McKenzie also had 3 points with a goal and 2 primary assists of his own
Recently acquired NHL Draft prospect Colin Fitzgerald scored his 2nd goal in as many games for the Soo
Jeremy Martin’s scored his 11th of the season late in the third which stood as the winner