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                  <title>25 OHL Players Competing at USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: 400">25 OHL players have been invited to take part in the 2026 USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival, running from July 7-13 at the Northtown Center in Amherst, New York.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">This event gathers top American-born 2009-born players registered with USA Hockey for a week of elite development. While structured as a district-based tournament, the emphasis is on individual growth and showcasing talent through on-ice drills, small-area games, and off-ice training like strength and conditioning, team building, nutrition, and mental skills.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Participants will be evaluated for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp, with the top performers earning spots on the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Select Team competing at the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August.</span>

&nbsp;

<b>List of OHL Players at the USA Hockey Boys 17 Festival:</b>

<span style="font-size: 10pt"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">(Note: Excludes drafted players who have not signed Standard Player Agreements)</span></i></span>

&nbsp;

<b>Atlantic (3):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mason Courville (Flint Firebirds)</span></li>
 	<li>Cody Costello (Oshawa Generals)</li>
 	<li>Braydon Sisco (Sarnia Sting)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Central (1):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Sarvir “Jason” Jaworski (Sarnia Sting)</span></li>
</ul>
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<b>Michigan (4):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Christopher Weiss (Soo Greyhounds)</span></li>
 	<li>Ty Bergeron (Windsor Spitfires)</li>
 	<li>Colby Coombe (Ottawa 67’s)</li>
 	<li>Cole Mazzoni (Oshawa Generals)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Mid-American (4):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Aiden Mowrey (Barrie Colts)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mark Pape (Guelph Storm)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Nolan Snyder (Kingston Frontenacs)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Grant Yingst (Oshawa Generals)</span></li>
</ul>
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<b>New York (8):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Hagan Bach (Barrie Colts)</span></li>
 	<li>Cam Anderson (Soo Greyhounds)</li>
 	<li>Norman Greene (Sudbury Wolves)</li>
 	<li>Ryan Kaczynski (Soo Greyhounds)</li>
 	<li>Robert Matson (Guelph Storm)</li>
 	<li>Sawyer <span> Schmidt (Saginaw Spirit)</span></li>
 	<li>Patrik Ula (Sudbury Wolves)</li>
 	<li>Mason Hriczov (Kitchener Rangers)</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

<b>Northern Plains (1):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Landon Jackman (Owen Sound Attack)</span></li>
</ul>
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<b>Rocky Mountain (1):</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Tang (Niagara IceDogs)</span></li>
</ul>
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<b>Southeastern (3)</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Drew Roscoe (Saginaw Spirit)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Ben Collins (Brampton Steelheads)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Peyton Collins (Brampton Steelheads)</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">For full rosters, schedule and results, </span><a href="https://teamusa.usahockey.com/2026boys17festival"><span style="font-weight: 400">click here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Jordan DeKort joins the Nashville Predators</title>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:41:15 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Kitchener, Ont. —</strong>The Nashville Predators announced today that Jordan DeKort has accepted a new role with the organization as Professional Development Goaltending Coach.

DeKort, who served most recently as the Rangers’ Director of Goaltending and Video Coach, has been an important part of the club’s hockey operations staff and goaltending development program. In his new role with Nashville, he will support the development of goaltenders across the Predators organization and will serve as the goalie coach for the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) and Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL).

“Jordan played a key role in our hockey operations as both Director of Goaltending and Video Coach,” said Kitchener Rangers General Manager Mike McKenzie. “He will be sorely missed on both fronts and as well as just his overall presence around the rinks. We are very excited for him to earn this opportunity and wish him the best of luck in Nashville and Milwaukee.”

A former OHL goaltender, DeKort played four seasons in the league from 2011 to 2015, including the 2013-14 season with the Kitchener Rangers. He returned to the organization in 2021 as Goaltending Coach before being promoted in 2023 to Director of Goaltending and Video Coach, where he oversaw goaltending development, scouting, prospect development, and team video operations.

“I would like to thank Mike McKenzie for allowing me the opportunity to come back to Kitchener. I would also like to thank our entire staff, hockey ops, business staff and players for making my experience in Kitchener first class,” said DeKort. “Being able to help bring a memorial cup back to Kitchener has been one of the highlights of my life, and being able to bring it to the most deserving fans in the CHL made it even better. I am extremely grateful for my time in Kitchener and the all the people who have helped support me over the last 5 years. The Rangers thank DeKort for his contributions to the organization and wish him continued success with the Predators.”

In his five seasons with the Kitchener Rangers, Jordan left a positive impact on all of the goalies he worked with in the Rangers organization. Developing goaltenders to play and thrive at the next level like Pavel Cajan, Marco Costantini, Christian Kirsch, Jackson Parsons, and Jason Schaubel to name a few.

“Jordan did an outstanding job working with me this season and played a huge role in my development as a goalie,” said San Jose Sharks prospect, Christian Kirsch. “He constantly challenged me in practice, paid attention to the small details in my game, and always found ways to help me improve. His coaching gave me more confidence, consistency, and better habits, which had a big impact on my performance throughout the season. I’m really grateful for all the time and effort he put into helping me become a better goalie.”

Jackson Parsons, 2025 OHL and CHL Goalie of the Year also weighed in on his former goaltending coaches promotion to the big leagues:

"I was thrilled to hear that Jordan was joining an NHL club," said Ottawa Senators prospect, Jackson Parsons. "Jordan was instrumental in my success in the OHL and a big part of my development. I couldn’t be happier for him and he will do great things with the Predators organization!"

Chief Operating Officer and Governor, Joe Birch thanked Jordan for his tireless work and contributions to the organization:

“On behalf of the Kitchener Rangers, congratulations to Jordan on his new role with the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals. This is a well-deserved opportunity and a reflection of his character, work ethic, and impact on our organization. We’re proud of Jordan and excited to see him take this next step in his career.”

Thank you again, Jordan, for your incredible contributions to the Kitchener Rangers organization.

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                  <title>Battalion&#8217;s Ryan Oulahen named Head Coach of Canada&#8217;s National Men&#8217;s Summer Under-18 Team</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl/article/battalions-ryan-oulahen-named-head-coach-of-canadas-national-mens-summer-under-18-team</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ryan Oulahen of the North Bay Battalion has been named Head Coach of Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>CALGARY, Alberta – </strong>Hockey Canada has named the coaching staff that will lead Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, <a href="https://www.hlinkagretzkycup.ca/en-ca/season/2026/stats/schedule?tournament=true">Aug. 3-8 in Edmonton</a>.

Ryan Oulahen (Newmarket, ON/North Bay Battalion), who served as an assistant coach at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton when Canada last won gold, will take the reins as head coach as Canada looks for its 26th summer U18 gold medal.

Additional coaching staff include Ryan McDonald (Prince Albert, SK/Prince Albert, WHL), Brad MacKenzie (Charlottetown, PE/Halifax, QMJHL) and Kyle Chipchura (Westlock, AB/Edmonton, WHL) who will serve as assistant coaches, with goaltending coach Jeff Harvey (St. Albert, AB/Saskatoon, WHL) and video coach Matthew Smith (Tatamagouche, NS/Newfoundland, QMJHL).

The coaching staff was selected by Program of Excellence general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON), Yanick Lemay (Drummondville, QC/Drummondville, QMJHL), assistant general manager of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, and Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ryan, Ryan, Brad and Kyle to the staff for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup,” said Millar. “Each brings a pedigree of coaching experience, particularly in short-term international competition, which will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the tournament. We’re excited to continue the process of building a team and working with a group of players who will proudly represent Canada and showcase their talent to hockey fans in Edmonton in August.”

Oulahen just completed his seventh season as head coach of the North Bay Battalion of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and second season as assistant general manager. Prior to joining North Bay, he spent three seasons as head coach of the OHL’s Flint Firebirds and six seasons as an assistant coach with the Battalion (2010-16). Oulahen has previously served as an assistant coach with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, winning a gold medal in 2024 and 2018. He also served as an assistant coach at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge with Canada Red (2014) and Canada Black (2015), and as head coach of Canada White (2016).

Support staff out of the Ontario Hockey League that will work with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup include:
<ul>
 	<li>Team physician Danielle Kelton (London, ON/London Knights)</li>
 	<li>Equipment manager J.R. Grant (Windsor, ON/Windsor Spitfires)</li>
</ul>
The roster for Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team training camp will be announced at a later date.

Canada will play its opening game of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. MT. It will also face Slovakia on Aug. 4 and Sweden on Aug. 5 to close out the preliminary round before the tournament concludes with the medal games on Aug. 8. Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team will hold a training camp prior to the start of the tournament, set for <a href="https://hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/under-18/2026-27/selection-camp/practice-schedule">July 27-30</a> at NAIT Arena in Edmonton, which will include practices and a game against Sweden on July 30. It will also take on Czechia on Aug. 1 as part of the <a href="https://www.hlinkagretzkycup.ca/en-ca/season/2026/stats/schedule?pretournament=true">Hlinka Gretzky Cup pre-tournament schedule</a>.

For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, please visit <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/">HockeyCanada.ca</a>, or follow along via social media on <a href="http://facebook.com/hockeycanada">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hockeycanada">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@officialhockeycanada?_t=8pQBOPovfRV&amp;_r=1">TikTok</a>.]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Knights sign 2026 first round pick Ryan Beaulieu</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl/article/knights-sign-2026-1st-round-pick-ryan-beaulieu</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:42:31 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>LONDON, ON - </strong>The London Knights are very proud to announce that 2026 first round selection, Ryan Beaulieu has signed his OHL Scholarship and Development agreement with the Club.

Ryan, a Londoner, was selected 14th overall from the London Junior Knights program led by team of the century captain, Danny Syvret. The 6’0, 190 pound defencemen played a complete game recording 47 points in 28 games last season. He also showed his compete in the team’s playoffs with another 19 points from the blueline in only 8 games. In addition to his strong play, Ryan captained his club to a
U16 Alliance Championship and was named to the OHL Cup All Star Team with 11 points in 6 games.

Ryan is a second generation London Knight. His Father, Josh Beaulieu played for the Knights from 2003-07 winning a Memorial Cup in 2005.

<em>“We are very happy to have Ryan in our organization. He has elite skills, high hockey IQ, </em><em>compete and knows what it takes to be a London Knight.” </em>- Mark Hunter, General Manager

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                  <title>Battalion sign forward Alexandre Saulnier</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl/article/battalion-sign-forward-alexandre-saulnier</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:26:01 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>NORTH BAY, ON. –</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> The North Bay Battalion have announced the signing of forward Alexandre Saulnier to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Left shot Saulnier of the Ottawa Jr. 67's U16S was chosen 35th overall. A six-foot-two, 192-pound Ottawa resident, he had five goals and 19 assists for 24 points in 17 regular-season games and added 10 points, including six goals, in 12 playoff games. Saulnier turned 16 on April 16 after incurring a groin injury last season.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">“I think I bring a lot of energy, a guy who's hard to play against, who's in your face,” said Saulnier. “I think I bring a lot of physicality as a big guy.”</span>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>2026 OHL In The System: Winnipeg Jets</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Explore the Winnipeg Jets' OHL prospect pool, featuring Kevin He, Kieron Walton, Colby Barlow, Danny Zhilkin, Dom DiVincentiis and more in OHL In The System.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<i><span style="font-weight: 400">This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. </span></i>

<i><span style="font-weight: 400">Join us for OHL in the System!</span></i>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Today, we’re clearing the runway and taking a closer look at the Jets’ OHL prospects ready for takeoff.</span>

&nbsp;

<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8990/"><b>Jacob Cloutier</b></a><b> (RW) – Saginaw Spirit (2023-26)</b>

<b>Selected: 7th Round, 220th Overall (2025)</b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 135 GP, 46G, 49A, 95 PTS, -9</b>

<b>Age: 19</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In his third OHL season with the Saginaw Spirit, Jacob Cloutier matched his career high with 47 points (22-25–47) in 64 regular-season games while continuing to establish himself as a dependable scoring winger.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8777/"><b>Kieron Walton</b></a><b> (LW) – Sudbury Wolves (2022-26), Peterborough Petes (2025-26)</b>

<b>Selected: 6th Round, 187th Overall (2024)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-forward-kieron-walton-to-a-three-year-entry-level-contract"><b>Apr. 7, 2025</b></a><b> </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 239 GP, 104G, 132A, 236 PTS, -35</b>

<b>Age: 20</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Acquired from the Wolves at the January trade deadline, Kieron Walton finished his fourth OHL season with a combined 88 points (52-36–88) in 62 regular-season games, ranking eighth in the league in scoring. The 6-foot-6 forward also set a new career high in goals. He earned a call-up to the Manitoba Moose after Peterborough's playoff run ended but did not dress because of an injury sustained during the postseason. He is expected to begin the 2026-27 season with the Moose.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8756/"><b>Kevin He</b></a><b> (LW) – Niagara IceDogs (2022-26), Flint Firebirds (2025-26)</b>

<b>Selected: 4th Round, 109th Overall (2024)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-kevin-he-to-3-year-entry-level-deal"><b>Dec. 17, 2024</b></a><b> </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 252 GP, 127G, 112A, 239 PTS, -24</b>

<b>Age: 20</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Kevin He wrapped up his final OHL season with 77 points (39-38–77) in 60 regular-season games. After serving as captain of the Niagara IceDogs, He was acquired by the Flint Firebirds at the trade deadline and added nine points (3-6–9) in six playoff games. His season also featured a remarkable 10-game goal streak during which he scored 15 goals. The 6-foot winger earned his first professional call-up in April and is expected to remain with the Manitoba Moose in 2026-27.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/9477/"><b>Edison Engle</b></a><b> (D) – Brantford Bulldogs (2025-26)</b>

<b>Selected: 6th Round, 188th Overall (2025)</b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 61 GP, 3G, 25A, 28 PTS, +26</b>

<b>Age: 19</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In his first OHL season, Edison Engle recorded 28 points (3-25–28) and a plus-26 rating from the Brantford blue line. The 6-foot-2 defenceman is committed to Western Michigan University for the fall.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8879/"><b>Jacob Julien</b></a><b> (C) – London Knights (2022-25)</b>

<b>Selected: 5th Round, 146th Overall (2023)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/julien-signs-three-year-entry-level-contract-with-jets"><b>Mar. 6, 2025</b></a><b> </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 172 GP, 49G, 99A, 148 PTS, +51</b>

<b>Age: 21</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After taking an unconventional path to becoming an NHL Draft pick, Jacob Julien wore an "A" with the London Knights during their 2025 Memorial Cup championship season. In his first professional campaign with the Manitoba Moose, he recorded seven points (3-4–7) in 31 regular-season games.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8388/"><b>Colby Barlow</b></a><b> (LW) – Owen Sound Attack (2021-24), Oshawa Generals (2024-25)</b>

<b>Selected: 1st Round, 18th Overall (2023)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/colby-barlow-signs-entry-level-contract"><b>Sep. 21, 2023</b></a><b> </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 230 GP, 148G, 97A, 245 PTS, +21</b>

<b>Age: 21</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In his first season with the Moose, Colby Barlow appeared in 65 contests and recorded 16 points (8-8–16), with four of his eight goals coming over the club's final four regular-season games.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8392/"><b>Dom DiVincentiis</b></a><b> (G) – North Bay Battalion (2021-24)</b>

<b>Selected: 7th Round, 207th Overall (2022)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-domenic-divincentiis-to-a-three-year-entry-level-contract-345227286"><b>Jul 5, 2023</b></a><b> </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 117 GP, 2.68 GAA, .907 SV%, 77-26-6-2</b>

<b>Age: 22</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Splitting the crease for Manitoba last season, Dom DiVincentiis appeared in 34 AHL games, posting a 13-16-3 record, a 3.03 goals-against average, a .896 save percentage and two shutouts. He earned his first NHL call-up in December and will look to make his NHL debut during the 2026-27 season.</span>

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<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8212/"><b>Danny Zhilkin</b></a><b> (C) – Guelph Storm (2019-23), Kitchener Rangers (2022-23)</b>

<b>Selected: 3rd Round, 77th Overall (2022)</b>

<b>Signed: </b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-forward-danny-zhilkin-to-a-three-year-entry-level-contract-339334746"><b>Dec 30, 2022</b></a><b>  </b>

<b>OHL Career Stats: 186 GP, 59G, 67A, 126 PTS, -19</b>

<b>Age: 22</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Playing in his third season with the Manitoba Moose, Danny Zhilkin recorded a career-high 24 points (12-12–24) in 62 regular-season games. The 6-foot-1 centreman also reached another milestone, making his </span><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/article/nhl-debut-danny-zhilkin-january-8th-2026/"><span style="font-weight: 400">NHL Debut</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> in January. He appeared in six games with Winnipeg and recorded his first NHL point with an assist.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Tomorrow on OHL In The System: We'll take a look at the OHL talent inside the Florida Panthers organization.</span>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>IceDogs sign forward Michael Tang</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl/article/icedogs-sign-forward-michael-tang</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: 400"><em><strong>NIAGARA, ONT</strong></em> - 2009-born forward Michael Tang has signed an OHL Standard Player Agreement and will lace up for the Niagara IceDogs in the upcoming 2026-2027 season. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Tang was originally drafted by the IceDogs in the fourth round of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, 78th overall. He spent this past season with the Madison Capitals of the USHL, where he finished with 27 points (9G-19A) in 57 games. During this time, he also represented the United States in the U17 World Junior Championships. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">IceDogs General Manager Dale DeGray describes Tang as a “Smart, highly-skilled, crafty player that can play all three forward positions. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">He should fit in very nicely with the young group we will see in September.” </span>

Following his career with the IceDogs. Tang is committed to Harvard University in the NCAA.

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                  <title>OHL Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule</title>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<em>Preseason slate features cross-league play between the OHL, QMJHL and WHL.</em>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica neue, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>TORONTO </b></span>— The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today released its 2026 preseason schedule, a 53-game slate running from Aug. 28 through Sept. 13 that will see all 20 member clubs tune up for the regular season with a mix of division rivalries, community showcases and rare cross-league matchups.

The London Knights and Saginaw Spirit headline interleague action, with the former travelling west to face the Victoria Royals of the Western Hockey League in a home-and-home set at Victoria's Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre on Sept. 4 and 5 — a first-of-its-kind trip to Vancouver Island for the Knights' preseason slate.

Meanwhile, the Spirit will head east for a three-game set against the Newfoundland Regiment of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, with stops across the province at Gander's Steele Community Centre (Aug. 28), Grand Falls-Windsor's Windsor Stadium (Aug. 29) and the Corner Brook Civic Centre (Aug. 31).

Rounding out the QMJHL crossover, the Sudbury Wolves will take-on the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Sept. 2 at McIntyre Arena in Timmins, Ont.

Both the Barrie Colts and Kitchener Rangers will host multiple games in their respective venues, with the Colts, Brantford Bulldogs, Oshawa Generals and Owen Sound Attack all playing games at Sadlon Arena on Aug. 29-30. The Rangers will host the Erie Otters, Oshawa Generals and Saginaw Spirit for a quartet of action over Labour Day weekend.

In total, 16 games will be played at non-OHL venues, part of the League's continued effort to bring exhibition hockey to communities across Ontario and beyond. Notable community stops include King City, Timmins, Watford, Arnprior, Cornwall, Fort Erie, Leamington, LaSalle, Elmira and Stouffville.

On the ice, the Saginaw Spirit will play the most exhibition games of any club with seven, while seven teams — the Barrie Colts, Brantford Bulldogs, London Knights, Niagara IceDogs, Oshawa Generals, Owen Sound Attack and Sudbury Wolves — are slated for six games apiece.

<u><strong>2026 OHL Preseason Schedule</strong></u>

<strong>Friday, August 28th</strong>
Saginaw at Newfoundland (QMJHL), 7:00pm NT/5:30pm ET (Steele Community Centre, Gander, NL)
Peterborough at Guelph, 7:00pm
Erie at London, 7:00pm

<strong>Saturday, August 29th</strong>
Oshawa vs. Owen Sound, 1:00pm (Sadlon Arena, Barrie)
Saginaw at Newfoundland (QMJHL), 4:00pm NT/2:30pm ET (Windsor Stadium, Grandfalls-Windsor, NL)
Erie vs. London, 4:00pm (East Lambton Community Centre, Watford)
Brantford at Barrie, 7:30pm

<strong>Sunday, August 30th</strong>
Oshawa vs. Brantford, 12:30pm (Sadlon Arena, Barrie)
Ottawa at Kingston, 2:00pm
Sarnia at Kitchener, 2:00pm
North Bay at Brampton, 4:00pm
Sault Ste. Marie at Windsor, 4:05pm
Owen Sound at Barrie, 7:00pm

<strong>Monday, August 31st</strong>
Barrie vs. Sudbury, 6:30pm (Zancor Centre, King City)
Saginaw at Newfoundland (QMJHL), 7:00pm NT/5:30pm ET (Corner Brook Civic Centre, Corner Brook, NL)

<strong>Wednesday, September 2nd</strong>
Brantford at Guelph, 6:30pm
North Bay at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL) vs. Sudbury, 7:00pm (McIntyre Arena, Timmins)

<strong>Thursday, September 3rd</strong>
Oshawa at Niagara, 7:00pm
Sarnia at Peterborough, 7:00pm

<strong>Friday, September 4th</strong>
Niagara at Brantford, 7:00pm
Brampton at Guelph, 7:00pm
Oshawa at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Kingston vs. Ottawa, 7:00pm (Cornwall Civic Complex)
London at Victoria (WHL), 7:05pm PT/10:05pm ET (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC)
Sudbury at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07pm

<strong>Saturday, September 5th</strong>
Barrie at Owen Sound, 2:00pm
Guelph at Brampton, 4:00pm
Peterborough vs. Ottawa, 4:00pm (Bert Hall Arena, Arnprior)
Erie vs. Saginaw, 4:00pm (Kitchener Memorial Auditorium)
Windsor at Sault Ste. Marie, 4:00pm
London at Victoria (WHL), 4:05pm PT/7:05pm PT (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC)
Flint at Sarnia, 7:05pm

<strong>Sunday, September 6th</strong>
Erie at Kitchener, 2:00pm
Brantford at Niagara, 2:00pm
Sudbury at North Bay, 2:00pm
Oshawa vs. Saginaw, 6:00pm (Kitchener Memorial Auditorium)

<strong>Monday, September 7th</strong>
Saginaw vs. Kitchener, 2:00pm (Woolwich Memorial Centre, Elmira)

<strong>Thursday, September 10th</strong>
Sarnia at London, 7:00pm
Brampton at Owen Sound, 7:00pm

<strong>Friday, September 11th</strong>
Barrie at Brampton, 7:00pm
Guelph at Brantford, 7:00pm
Niagara vs. Erie, 7:00pm (Fort Erie Rec. Complex)
Windsor vs. Flint, 7:00pm (Leamington Community Centre)
Sault Ste. Marie at Sudbury, 7:05pm
London at Sarnia, 7:05pm

<strong>Saturday, September 12th</strong>
Owen Sound at North Bay, 4:00pm
Niagara at Peterborough, 7:00pm (Miskin Law Community Complex, Peterborough)*
Flint vs. Windsor, 7:00pm (Vollmer Complex, LaSalle)
Kitchener at Barrie, 7:30pm

<strong>Sunday, September 13th</strong>
Saginaw at Sault Ste. Marie, 2:07pm
Kingston vs. Sudbury, 4:00pm (Stouffville Arena)
Niagara at Oshawa, 4:05pm

<em>*- subject to change</em>
<ul>
 	<li><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/07/2026-OHL-Exh.-Schedule.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2026 OHL Preseason Schedule (PDF)</a></li>
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                  <title>Generals sign forward Grant Yingst</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl/article/generals-sign-forward-grant-yingst</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>Oshawa, ON - </strong> The Oshawa Generals have signed free-agent forward Grant Yingst to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Last season, Yingst played for Shady Side Academy Prep in the USHS. Grant suited up in 64 games, collecting 114 points, including 51 goals.

Yingst is 17 years old and a native of Pittsburgh, PA. He is a big body, listed at 6'2" and 203 pounds.]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Bulldogs sign second selection Finn Ellery</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:59:59 +0000</pubDate>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<strong>BRANTFORD, ONTARIO -</strong> Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of 2026 2<sup>nd</sup> round, 31<sup>st</sup> overall selection, Finn Ellery from the Central Ontario Wolves U16 to an OHL Scholarship &amp; Development Agreement.

Ellery, from Bobcaygeon, ON, comes off a tremendous U16 season in the OMHA where the 6’5”/180 centerman posted 20 goals &amp; 25 assists for 45 points over 31 regular season games while racking up a team leading 79 penalty minutes along with showing an impressive 200ft game and leadership skills as an assistant captain for the Central Ontario Wolves. It was in the OMHA playoffs where Ellery shone brightest, leading the Wolves in every major offensive category with 9 goals &amp; 9 assists for 18 points across 10 games.

Following his selection by the Bulldogs Assistant General Manager &amp; Director of Scouting Mike Galati said:

“Finn was a first round grade and we were very surprised to get him at 31. A big  6’5 Centre that can skate. Has a great stick and high end skill. Plays a heavy game and will finish every check. Brings size , compete, skill and heaviness instantly to our lineup. He brings everything we love in a player and we are very excited to make Finn a Bulldog.”.]]></content:encoded>
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