From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Feb. 19, 2026)

The Ontario Hockey League continues to produce standouts at the professional level, with alumni making headlines across the NHL and AHL. From milestone moments to first career goals, OHL grads continue to shape the hockey landscape every week. Here’s a look at the top alumni stories from the past seven days.

 

Feature Stories of the Week (NHL)

While the NHL is currently on the Olympic break, men’s hockey at the Milano Cortina Games began on February 11, featuring 41 OHL graduates on opening rosters. The tournament also marks the return of NHL players to Olympic competition for the first time in 12 years.

 

Dalibor Dvorsky (Sudbury Wolves)

The youngest OHL alumnus competing at the Olympics, Dvorsky (3-3–6) now holds the record for the most points ever by an NHL rookie and by any St. Louis Blues player in a single Olympic tournament.

Dalibor Dvorsky has two points so far, which boosted his totals to 3-3—6 to establish the most points ever by an NHL rookie – and by any @StLouisBlues player – in a single #WinterOlympics tournament. #MilanoCortina2026
#NHLStats: https://t.co/3iP4wpdz7G pic.twitter.com/66Vf79eERw

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 18, 2026

 

Mitch Marner (London Knights)

In his Olympic debut, Marner scored the overtime winner for Team Canada on Wednesday to send them to the semifinals. The goal also marked the fastest overtime winner (1:22) in an Olympic game featuring NHL players.

MITCH MARNER 🚨

CANADA WINS CANADA WINS CANADA WINS 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/sKICnjLnA6

— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) February 18, 2026

 

Connor McDavid (Erie Otters)

McDavid recorded two assists in Canada’s win over Czechia, tying the record for most points at a single Olympic tournament featuring NHL players. With 11 points (2-9–11), he has extended his multi-point streak to four games, matching the longest by any player in an Olympic tournament with NHL participation.

Oilers forward Connor McDavid has recorded multiple points in four straight games and now looks to guide Team Canada to their third comeback win in #WinterOlympics featuring NHL players (2002 GMG at USA & 1998 RR vs. SWE). #MilanoCortina2026#NHLStats: https://t.co/3iP4wpdz7G pic.twitter.com/6Ru8Ahk2iO

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) February 18, 2026

 

Feature Stories of the Week (AHL)

Avery Hayes (Hamilton Bulldogs/Peterborough Petes)

Fresh off being named Player of the Week, Hayes earned AHL First Star of the Night honours on February 18 after recording his second hat trick of the season and firing a career-high 10 shots on goal.

HAYESY KEEPS ROLLING 🧢🧢🧢🔥 pic.twitter.com/xFGIwqI1GM

— Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (@WBSPenguins) February 19, 2026

 

Kasper Halttunen (London Knights)

Shortly after returning to London to receive his championship ring, Halttunen was named AHL First Star of the Night on February 15 following his first career hat trick. He currently ranks second on the Barracuda in rookie goals.

Halts gets his first @TheAHL Hat Trick!🧢 pic.twitter.com/LLWCT5eAjc

— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) February 16, 2026

 

Brendan Gaunce (Belleville/Erie)

Gaunce was named AHL Third Star of the Night on February 15 after tallying the overtime winner along with two assists.

The Captain Brendan Gaunce captures the OT win🤝@monstershockey | #CLEvsWBS pic.twitter.com/oIZuw5GIMx

— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) February 15, 2026

 

Additional Alumni Notes:

• Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound/Guelph) –Scored the game-tying goal for Team Canada in the final minutes of regulation.
• Jordan Binnington (Owen Sound) – Turned aside 21 shots in Canada’s overtime victory.
• Gabriel Landeskog (Kitchener) – He and Andre Kempe scored 41 seconds apart, marking the third-fastest two goals by Team Sweden in an Olympic game featuring NHL players.
• Arthur Kaliyev (Hamilton) – Tied for third in AHL scoring with 49 points (29-20–49) in 50 games.
• Logan Morrison (Hamilton/Ottawa) – Also tied for third in AHL scoring with 49 points (24-25–49) in 48 games.
• Ilya Protas (Windsor) – Ranks second among AHL rookies in scoring with 40 points (19-21–40) in 48 games.
• Michael DiPietro (Windsor/Ottawa) – Continues to lead the AHL in both goals-against average (1.64) and save percentage (.942) over 28 games.

 

OHL Alumni Milestones & Notes:

Player	Former OHL Team(s)	Current Team	Notable Stat / Milestone
Dalibor Dvorsky	Sudbury Wolves	St. Louis Blues/Team Slovakia	Most points by an NHL rookie at the Olympics.
Mitch Marner	London Knights	Vegas Golden Knights/Team Canada	Scored the overtime winner.
Connor McDavid	Erie Otters	Edmonton Oilers/Team Canada	Tied the record for most points by an NHL player at the Olympics.
Avery Hayes	Hamilton Bulldogs,  Peterborough Petes	Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton Penguins	1GP, 3G, 10 SOG
Kasper Halttunen	London Knights	San Jose Barracuda	First career hatrick
Brendan Guance	Belleville Bulls,  Erie Otters	Cleveland Monsters	1GP, 1GWG, 2A

 

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