Saturday Highlights: Kostov and Lemieux lead the way with hat tricks

London Knights vs. Owen Sound Attack

Final: 3 (LDN) – 2 (OS) – SO

The London Knights take a shootout win on the road.

Sebastian Gatto was a standout in the Knights net, stopping 41/43 in the win
2026 NHL Draft prospect, Braidy Wassilyn extended his goal streak to 4 and added an assist
LA Kings goalie prospect, Carter George stopped 40/42 in the loss for Owen Sound
Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, Sam O’Reilly scored the lone shootout goal

Guelph Storm vs. Flint Firebirds

Final: 6 (FLNT) – 3 (GUE)

The Flint Firebirds win on the back of another Alex Kostov hat trick

LA Kings prospect, Jimmy Lombardi scored twice for the Firebirds
Ethan Miedama had a goal and 2 assists in the loss for Guelph
Alex Kostov had a hat trick for the second straight night, making it 7 goals in 2 games
Pittsburgh Penguins prospect, Quinn Beauchesne extended his goal streak to 4 for the Storm

Niagara IceDogs vs. Erie Otters

Final: 5 (ER) – 2 (NIAG)

The Erie Otters defeat the rival IceDogs on home ice.

Gabriel Frasca had a 2 goal night for the Otters
Michael Dec also scored twice for Erie in the win
Anaheim Ducks prospect, Noah Read scored his first goal since being acquired by Niagara
Luc Plante scored his first career OHL goal for the Otters

North Bay Battalion vs. Saginaw Spirit

Final: 7 (NB) – 1 (SAG)

The North Bay Battalion’s offence exploded in a huge road win.

Spirit rookie, Nikita Klepov continued his success with his 4th goal of the year
Ryder Carey had a goal and an assist for North Bay, and was a +3 on the night
Shamar Moses also had a goal and an assist for the Battalion
Laird, Pazii, Enright, Greer, and Wellenreiter all scored once for North Bay
Kaleb Papineau made an unbelievable toe save for the ‘Save of the Night’

Brampton Steelheads vs. Windsor Spitfires

Final: 6 (WSR) – 3 (BRAM)

The Windsor Spitfires continued their hot season with a big home ice win.

2026 NHL Draft eligible forward, Jean-Cristoph Lemieux scored his first OHL hat trick for the Spitfires
Philadelphia Flyers prospect, Jack Nesbitt had a 5 point night with a goal and 4 assists
Vancouver Canucks prospect, Gabriel Chiarot had 2 goal in the Steelheads’ loss
LA Kings prospect, Liam Greentree sniped the game winning goal which ended up as the ‘Play of the Night’

Barrie Colts vs. Soo Greyhounds

Final: 4 (SOO) – 3 (BAR)

The Soo Greyhounds win a spirited tilt in the shootout on home ice.

Dallas Stars prospect, Brad Gardiner had a goal and 2 assists in the Colts’ loss
Jordan Charron continued his success with his 5th goal of the season for the Soo
Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible defenceman Chase Reid scored his 7th of the season for the Greyhounds
Brady Martin and Marco Mignosa both scored for the Soo in the shootout