Futures Watch: Brampton Steelheads
As the 2025–26 OHL season approaches this September, the Brampton Steelheads are looking to build on their (36–22–10–0) record from last year. We spoke with GM and Head Coach James Richmond about the new faces fans should be keeping an eye on as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
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“Our 2025 Camp will no doubt have a different look with a lot of opportunities up for grabs. We have a super group of returning guys looking to take hold of bigger roles and some young guys looking to earn their spots with the team. We’re excited at what the upcoming season may look like.”
– James Richmond
Player Spotlights:
Peter Green – D
Drafted in the first round (14th overall) in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the Don Mills Flyers U16 AAA program, Green is a right shot defenceman from Toronto, Ont. The 173 pound blueliner recorded 24 points (13-11–24) in 25 regular season games in the GTHL and captained the Flyers to a GTHL championship.
“Peter is a strong skating defenceman that plays a smart physical game. Very good in all three zones of the ice. Strong in the Dzone, makes good reads taking on the rush through the Nzone and smart to know when to jump in the Ozone. We believe he is going to develop into one of the top defencemen in the OHL.”
Keaton Ardagh – RW
Drafted in the first round (15th overall) in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA program, Ardagh is a 6-foot right winger from Clarington, Ont. In 2024-25 he put up 45 points (24-21–45), and added 3 assists in the OHL Cup play-in before tallying 6 points (3-3–6) in seven OHL Cup games to help lead his team to an OHL Cup Championship.
“Keaton is a big solid forward with above average offensive abilities and an eye for the net, but he is also very conscious of his defensive responsibilities. He’s not afraid to go to the tough spots on the ice and has the ability to drive a line from the winger’s position.”
Lucas Johnson – G
Drafted in the second round (39th overall) in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the Chicago Reapers U15 AAA program, Johnson is a 6-foot netminder from Chicago, Il. Last season he won 28 of his 34 games played while sporting a .916 save percentage and a 1.76 goals against average this past season. He was the first goalie selected in the draft.
“Lucas is a winner. He gives the guys in front of him a chance to win every game and carried his team to the US Nationals. He’s very composed in the net and has good size. We are looking forward to seeing him in our net very soon.”
2025-26 Brampton Steelheads Signings:
Includes players signed to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement who have played fewer than 10 games in the OHL
| PLAYER | POSITION | HOMETOWN | DOB | 2024-25 TEAM | ACQUIRED |
| Keaton Ardagh | RW | Clarington, ON | 07/08/2009 | Toronto Jr. Canadiens | 1st Rd. 2025 |
| Peter Chlebowski | G | Schiller Park, IL | 09/03/2008 | Team Illinois | 10th Rd. 2024 |
| Julian Demiglio | C | Concord, ON | 04/22/2006 | Stouffville Spirit | 3rd Rd. 2023 (U18) |
| David Green | LD | Toronto, ON | 08/13/2006 | Green Bay Gamblers | June 25, 2025 |
| Peter Green | RD | Toronto, ON | 07/21/2009 | Don Mills Flyers | 1st Rd. 2025 |
| Lucas Johnson | G | Chicago, IL | 04/16/2009 | Chicago Reapers | 2nd Rd. 2025 |
| Zach Nyman | LD | Toronto, ON | 02/12/2008 | Penticton Vees | 5th Rd. 2024 |
| Matej Stankoven | C | Bratislava, SVK | 02/28/2008 | HC Slovan Bratislava U20 | 1st Rd. 2025 (Import) |
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