Storm acquire Blue Jackets prospect Owen Griffin from Generals

The Guelph Storm have acquired forward Owen Griffin from the Oshawa Generals in exchange for forward Mark Pape, goaltender Cruz Reznik, a second-round pick in 2027, a second-round pick in 2028 (via Sudbury), a third-round pick in 2027 (via Niagara) and a fourth-round pick in 2028.

The move adds another established OHL veteran to a Storm roster that continues to build toward the 2026-27 season and its role as host of the 2027 Memorial Cup.

“Among his many strengths, Owen has the ability to create offense both 5-on-5 and on the powerplay,” said Storm General Manager George Burnett. “He set himself apart with his playoff performance in 2025 and gained valuable experience helping his team to consecutive OHL Finals.”

A native of Markham, Ont., Griffin was originally selected sixth overall by Oshawa in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection and spent his entire OHL career with the Generals.

Over three seasons, the Columbus Blue Jackets prospect recorded 48 goals and 76 assists for 124 points in 189 regular season games. Griffin was also a key contributor during Oshawa’s back-to-back appearances in the OHL Championship Series, producing 34 points in 42 playoff games, including 17 goals. He led all OHL players in playoff goals during the 2025 postseason.

Selected by Columbus in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, Griffin represented Canada at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge, winning a gold medal alongside several current Storm players.

“I am excited for this new opportunity and ready to do whatever I can to help the Storm succeed this upcoming season,” Griffin said.

For Oshawa, the deal brings back a combination of young talent and future draft capital.

Pape, selected 25th overall in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, completed his rookie season with the Storm in 2025-26, recording seven points in 46 games. Reznik joins the Generals after spending the season with the Ayr Centennials of the GOJHL.

“Owen came in as a first-rounder and certainly didn’t disappoint,” said Oshawa General Manager Roger Hunt. “For Owen to play out his junior career with a chance to play for a Memorial Cup would be a fairytale finish to his OHL career.”

The trade is one of the most significant moves completed during the OHL trade window, with Guelph adding a proven top-six forward and NHL prospect while Oshawa acquires a pair of young assets and four future draft selections.

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