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2026 OHL Futures Camp: Sunday Recap

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:54:14 +0000

OHL Futures Camp features 120 top prospects from across Ontario and the United States eligible for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore that takes place on June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. Games consist of a 15-minute first period, a 15-minute second period and a 20-minute third period.

Team Parekh vs. Team Dickinson Final: 8 (PAR) – 1 (DICK) Team Parekh dominated Team Dickinson with an 8-1 victory, using a five-goal second period to break the game wide open. After a scoreless opening frame, Team Parekh struck first early in the second, as Ryan Beaulieu (1) opened the scoring. Team Dickinson responded shortly after, with Arjun Nanubhai (2) finding the equalizer. From there, it was all Team Parekh. Kyler Lauder (2) restored the lead on the power play with what stood as the game-winning goal. Just over a minute later, Brayden Barkic (1) extended the lead, Logan Prud’homme (1) added to the surge before Lauder (3) struck again to cap off a dominant five-goal period and give Team Parekh a 5-1 lead through two. Team Parekh continued to roll in the third. Landon Roulston (2) made it 6-1 early before Barkic (2) added his second of the game. Jake Readings (1) then closed out the scoring in the final few minutes. “I think it went pretty well. I mean, we didn't have the best win percentage, but you know what? It's all right,” said Prud’homme postgame. “I think the team did well overall, and it was a good weekend. They did a really good job putting it together and getting a good group of guys. Everyone is hard to play against; they’re good, but it was super fun.” OHL Players of the Game: Team Dickinson: Arjun Nanubhai (F) – 1G Team Parekh: Logan Prud’homme (F) – 1G, 2A Gamecentre

2026 OHL Futures Camp: Saturday Recap

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:23:52 +0000

Team Cowan vs. Team Dickinson Final: 6 (COWAN) – 1 (DICK) Team Cowan delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, skating to a 6-1 victory over Team Dickinson in the final game of the day. Team Cowan opened the scoring in the first period, as Evan Miller (Huron-Perth Lakers) found the back of the net midway through the frame. Braden Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) followed up later in the period, giving Cowan a 2-0 lead heading into the intermission. Cowan continued to build momentum in the second, with Lauchlan Whelan (Quinte Red Devils) extending the lead early before Jack Lee (Barrie Colts) added another to make it 4-0. Team Dickinson responded later in the frame, as Matthew Taylor (Ajax-Pickering Raiders) got them on the board to cut into the deficit heading into the third. In the final frame, Cowan pulled away for good. Reilly netted his second of the night early in the period before completing the hat trick with his third goal later in the frame to seal the 6-1 victory. "Yeah, it's not bad. My linemates definitely helped me out there, they're just great guys to play with," Reilly said about his hat trick post-game. "It's been a blast, everything has been top-notch - it's just been amazing." OHL Players of the Game: Team Cowan: Braden Reilly (F, Toronto Marlboros) – 3G Team Dickinson: Joshua Jodoin (F, Reps Hockey Club) Gamecentre Team Misa vs. Team Sennecke Final/OT: 8 (MISA) – 7 (SENNE) Team Misa edged Team Sennecke in an 8-7 overtime thriller, capping off a back-and-forth contest that featured 15 total goals and multiple momentum swings. Team Sennecke opened the scoring early, as Miles Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) found the back of the net just over four minutes into the first. Team Misa responded shortly after, with Kade O’Rourke (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) tying the game midway through the frame. The pace picked up in the second period, with both sides trading goals. Wyatt Finch (Huron-Perth Lakers) gave Team Misa their first lead before Drew Bate (London Jr. Knights) pulled Team Sennecke even. Roman Vanacker (Brantford 99ers) and Turner Stephenson (Upper Canada College) continued the back-and-forth scoring, keeping the game level through two periods. The third period saw the offence erupt. Matthew Zilinski (Mississauga Senators) gave Team Misa the lead early, before Marc Ruggere (Woodbridge Wolfpack) extended it. Reilly responded with two goals, while Trent Clow (Quinte Red Devils) also found the back of the net. Ryder Nobes (Markham Majors) kept Misa within striking distance before O’Rourke tied the game late in the frame to force overtime. In the extra frame, Finn Ellery (Central Ontario Wolves) delivered the game-winner, sealing the 8-7 victory for Team Misa. "This is unreal, and it's a great time to do it," said Reilly post-game when asked about his five-point performance. OHL Players of the Game: Team Misa: Kade O’Rourke (D, Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 2G Team Sennecke: Miles Reilly (F, Toronto Marlboros) – 4G, 1A Gamecentre Team Parekh vs. Team Schaefer Final: 3 (SCHAE) – 0 (PAR) Team Schaefer went perfect on the day, shutting out Team Parekh 3-0 and finding the back of the net in each period. Kosta Housseas (Markham Majors) opened the scoring midway through the first period, giving Schaefer a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Alexandre Saulnier (Ottawa Jr. 67's) extended the lead in the second, capitalizing to make it 2-0 and build on the early momentum. In the third, Benjamin Legros (Credit River Capitals) added an insurance marker to put the game out of reach, sealing the 3-0 victory. Goaltender Chase Pastor (Woodbridge Wolfpack) turned aside all 27 shots he faced to earn the shutout. OHL Players of the Game: Team Schaefer: Chase Pastor (G, Woodbridge Wolfpack) – 27 SVS Team Parekh: Ryan Beaulieu (D, London Jr. Knights) Gamecentre Team Dickinson vs. Team Sennecke Final: 5 (DICK) – 3 (SENNE) Team Sennecke used a strong first period and a three-goal third to secure a 5-3 victory over Team Dickinson. Team Sennecke opened the scoring early, as Declan McNally (Don Mills Flyers) found the back of the net midway through the first. Nathan Hewitt (Niagara North Stars) responded for Team Dickinson later in the frame, but Roman Shtefan (Windsor Jr. Spitfires) restored the lead for Sennecke to make it 2-1 heading into the middle frame. After a scoreless second period, the game opened up in the third. Innis Robinson (Ottawa Jr. 67's) extended the Sennecke lead early in the frame before Miles Reilly (Toronto Marlboros) added what would stand as the game-winning goal. Team Dickinson continued to push, with Kayden Kelly (Markham Waxers) cutting into the deficit before Arjun Nanubhai (Mississauga Senators) brought them within one late in the period. However, Team Sennecke sealed the win in the final moments, as Joseph Fenwick (Markham Majors) found the empty net to secure the 5-3 victory.

“It took a bit at the very start, but as we progressed, it got a lot better," said Innis Robinson post-game. "We found a good bit of chemistry, got some goals, and we managed to take that win today ... everyone’s hitting, a lot of energy, just a great atmosphere.”

OHL Players of the Game: Team Dickinson: Arjun Nanubhai (F, Mississauga Senators) – 1G Team Sennecke: Innis Robinson (F, Ottawa Jr. 67's) – 1G, 1A Gamecentre Team Cowan vs. Team Parekh Final: 7 (COWAN) – 3 (PAR) Team Cowan earned a commanding 7-3 victory over Team Parekh, using a three-goal second period to take control and never look back. They opened the scoring in the first, as Peter Phelan (Woodbridge Wolfpack) found the back of the net midway through the frame to give his side a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission. Cowan pulled away in the second period, beginning with Christian Del Buono (Upper Canada College) doubling the lead. Lauchlan Whelan (Quinte Red Devils) added another soon after, before Jace Voortman (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) extended the advantage to 4-0 with what would stand as the game-winning goal. Team Parekh showed pushback in the third, as Landon Roulston (Vaughan Kings) got them on the board early, followed by Michael Warner (Toronto Marlboros) to cut the deficit to two. However, Team Cowan responded once again, with Voortman netting his second of the game before Jake Hall (Notre Dame Academy) added another to restore control. Kyler Lauder (Central Ontario Wolves) rounded out the scoring for Parekh late in the frame, while Jacob Curic (Toronto Nationals) sealed the 7-3 win with an empty-net goal. “Yeah, it was great," Voortman said post-game. "I mean, I couldn't have done it without my linemates. This has been a great event so far.” OHL Players of the Game: Team Cowan: Jace Voortman (F, Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 2G, 2A Team Parekh: Evan Fitzgerald (F, Vaughan Kings) – 1A Gamecentre Team Schaefer vs. Team Misa Final/OT: 5 (SCHAE) – 4 (MISA) Team Schaefer edged Team Misa with a 5-4 overtime victory in the opening game of the 2026 OHL Futures Camp, overcoming a four-goal second period from Team Misa before sealing the win in OT. Team Schaefer struck early, as Kash Kwajah (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) opened the scoring just 1:33 into the first period. Alexandre Saulnier (Ottawa Jr. 67's) added to the lead later in the frame, giving Schaefer a 2-0 advantage heading into the second. Team Misa responded in a big way in the second, erupting for four goals. Ryder Nobes (Markham Majors) got them on the board before Andrew Laurin (Quinte Red Devils) followed up to tie the game. Laurin added his second of the night shortly after, and Brayden Jaravata (Hill Academy) capped off the surge to give Team Misa a 4-2 lead through two periods. Team Schaefer pushed back in the third, as Ivan Belikov (Detroit HoneyBaked) cut into the deficit before Cole Guizzetti (Upper Canada College) found the equalizer midway through the frame to knot the game at 4-4. In overtime, Guizzetti struck again, burying the game-winner to complete the comeback and secure the 5-4 victory.

“We started off strong, then we fell behind, and then as the game went on, the lines kind of started working better together, and fortunately, we were able to come back and win in overtime,” said Guizzetti post-game. "It's fun to see all the players I play against all year, and it's nice to play with and against them again. It's awesome with great competition here.”

OHL Players of the Game: Team Schaefer: Kash Kwajah (F) – 1G, 1A Team Misa: Andrew Laurin (F) – 2G Gamecentre

Kitchener Rangers win Wayne Gretzky Trophy as Western Conference Champions

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:36:46 +0000

KITCHENER - The Kitchener Rangers fell behind the Windsor Spitfires 3-0 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Championship Series presented by Nissan, but resilience won the day as the Blueshirts battled back to prevail on an overtime winner off the stick of Dylan Edwards. The Rangers came out on top 5-4, capturing their first Wayne Gretzky Trophy as the OHL's Western Conference Champions since 2008. Edwards' winner came on assists from Luca Romano and Cameron Reid with 2:27 remaining in overtime, capping-off a back-and-forth game as Kitchener wrestled away the momentum and emerged victorious in front of a Friday night crowd of 7,370 at The Aud. "It's probably the biggest goal I've scored," Edwards remarked. "It was a nice play by Romano, he took it to the net and the rest happened." The goal came on Kitchener's 48th shot of the night and marked Edwards' 11th of the postseason. Sam O'Reilly's OHL playoff-leading 14th goal along with a tying marker from defenceman Carson Campbell levelled the score at four in the third period, sending the game to overtime. Trailing 3-0 in the first period, Luke Ellinas' goal in his first game action since November sparked the Kitchener comeback, a momentum shift that didn't go unnoticed by coach Jussi Ahokas. "The team really showed character in how they came back," said Ahokas. "Ellinas coming back, it was a huge goal, he played a great game." "I'm really happy for the boys and how they battled through it. We didn't stop believing," Ahokas added. "It was a tough series, Windsor's a great team. When you can finish it off in five games I think the better team came through." Christian Humphreys also scored for the Rangers, helping them rebound from a dreadful start that saw them trailing by three goals just beyond the midway point of the first period. Captain Cameron Reid finished the night with two assists. Windsor goal-scorers included Anthony Cristoforo, Cole Davis, AJ Spellacy and overage blueliner Wyatt Kennedy, who ended the night with a goal and two assists. Veteran netminder Joey Costanzo stopped 43-of-48 in his final OHL matchup, one that tied a Windsor Spitfires franchise record, his 27th career playoff game. "It's sad. You go to war with these players every single day. You have your ups, your downs," said Spitfires head coach Greg Walters. "They gave everything they had and five-on-five we outscored them 13-9 in the series. We just couldn't find a way to score some power play goals and special teams were the difference." The Rangers improve to 12-2 in the 2026 OHL Playoffs, advancing past the Saginaw Spirit in four games, the Soo Greyhounds in five and now the Windsor Spitfires in five. It marks the third time the Rangers have won the Wayne Gretzky Trophy since it was first introduced in 1999, following previous Western Conference titles in 2008 and 2003, both years Kitchener went on to win the OHL Championship. Special teams were ultimately the difference in the series, with Kitchener going 6-for-15 (40%) on the power play while killing-off 19 of Windsor's 20 power play opportunities. OHL Vice President of Hockey Operations James Boyd presented the Wayne Gretzky Trophy to Rangers captain Cameron Reid. The Rangers now await the winner of an Eastern Conference Championship Series matchup between the Brantford Bulldogs and Barrie Colts, with the Bulldogs carrying a 3-2 series lead into Saturday's Game 6 matchup at Sadlon Arena in Barrie.

OHL Futures Camp Starts Friday at Ridley College

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:55 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is set to host the 2026 OHL Futures Camp from Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3 at Ridley College in St. Catharines.

The event will feature 120 of the top players from across Ontario and the United States eligible for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. Players will be divided into six teams—Team Schaefer, Team Cowan, Team Dickinson, Team Sennecke, Team Parekh, and Team Misa—competing in a weekend showcase tournament.

Beyond OHL scouting, the Futures Camp will be utilized by Hockey Canada as an evaluation opportunity for the National Under-17 Program. The weekend will also feature NHL participation, with prospects gaining valuable exposure to NHL Combine-style off-ice fitness testing protocols.

Event Schedule

All on-ice sessions and games will take place at Ridley College's Evans Athletic Centre.

Friday, May 1, 2026 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Off-Ice Fitness Testing 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Team On-Ice Practices

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 AM: Game #1 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Misa 10:00 AM: Game #2 – Team Cowan vs. Team Parekh 12:00 PM: Game #3 – Team Dickinson vs. Team Sennecke 2:30 PM: Game #4 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Parekh 4:30 PM: Game #5 – Team Sennecke vs. Team Misa 6:30 PM: Game #6 – Team Cowan vs. Team Dickinson

Sunday, May 3, 2026 8:00 AM: Game #7 – Team Dickinson vs. Team Parekh 10:00 AM: Game #8 – Team Schaefer vs. Team Sennecke 12:00 PM: Game #9 – Team Misa vs. Team Cowan

Futures Camp Rosters

A detailed roster file can be found here

Team Schaefer (Blue)

Goaltenders: Egor Sokolov, Chase Pastor

Defencemen: AJ Foyt, Lucas Cranney, Max Fransen, Kosta Housseas, Colten Sixsmith, Ivan Belikov

Forwards: Brady Nash, Liam Voit, Gavin Murphy, Austin Ottenhof, Jakub Kuklinski, Declan McCotter, Cole Guizzetti, Benjamin Legros, Kash Kwajah, Xavier Carroll, Henry McIntosh, Alexandre Saulnier

Coaches: Brayden Guy (Sarnia Sting), Matt Hogan (Sarnia Sting), Keenan Reynolds (Erie Otters)

Team Cowan (Black)

Goaltenders: Luke Lawson, Tanner Gibson

Defencemen: Nixon Mccaig, Jaden Licastro, Colton Lapierre, Ethan Mears, Jake Hall, Rory Shaughnessy

Forwards: Lauchlan Whelan, Jack Lee, Robbie Knight, Evan Miller, Jace Voortman, Landon Bellchamber, Jackson Zinkie, Braden Reilly, Ronan Quinn, Christian Del Buono, Peter Phelan, Jacob Curic, Ryker Kesler (inj.), Gavin Martin (inj.)

Coaches: Brandon Shaw (Owen Sound Attack), Mason Baptista (Sarnia Sting), Kevin Hess (Guelph Storm)

Team Dickinson (White)

Goaltenders: Mitchell Nouwens, Rylan Da Costa

Defencemen: Gavin Godick, John Kanyo, Marco Cinque, John Montanino, Liam Nelson, Shayden Hintenberger, Lucas Matheson (inj.)

Forwards: Nathan Hewitt, Matthew Taylor, Arjun Nanubhai, Finn Merrill, Kayden Kelly, Joshua Jodoin, Brayden Grima, Henri Packalen, Aaron Petrov, Gavin Springer, Shea Huinink, Evan Bannister

Coaches: Patrick Sanvido (Kingston Frontenacs), Reagan O'Grady (Owen Sound Attack)

Team Sennecke (Grey)

Goaltenders: Marko Mesich, Nolan Hardy

Defencemen: Adrian Sgro, Cooper Ross, Jack Hair, Wyatt Finch, Declan McNally, Turner Stephenson

Forwards: Miles Reilly, Joseph Fenwick, Brody Brown, Emry Lowe, Michael Pacek, Trent Clow, Jack Samek, Innis Robinson, Shayne Keefe, Finley Butler, Roman Shtefan, Brody Schulz (inj.)

Coaches: Scott Wray (Owen Sound Attack), James Kennedy (Brantford Bulldogs)

Team Parekh (Red)

Goaltenders: Owen Loftus, Cohen O'Neill

Defencemen: Rylan Aufderheide, Colin MacCormack, Shane Roche, Ryan Beaulieu, Brayden Barkic, Drew Hulbert

Forwards: Quinn Roberts, Evan Fitzgerald, Kyler Lauder, Landon Roulston, Michael Warner, Jake Readings, Cole Krottner, Ethan Bridges, Jax Martin, Porter Matchett, Logan Prud'Homme, Leo Parini

Coaches: Brian McLaughlin (Windsor Spitfires), Mark Seidel (Windsor Spitfires)

Team Misa (Yellow)

Goaltenders: Lukas Butler, Kaiden Harper

Defencemen: Brayden Jaravata, Kade O'Rourke, Marc Ruggere, Jay Nimchonok, Sebastien Fortin, Johnny Tait

Forwards: Drew Bate, Nathan Slack, Roman Vanacker, Ryder Nobes, Andrew Laurin, Matthew Zilinski, Gabriel Barakat, Finn Ellery, MJ Campbell, Mason Quinn, Cole Coristine, Nick Lawniczak

Coaches: Scott Simmonds (Guelph Storm), Brian Prout (Saginaw Spirit)

Former OHL Executive Misha Donskov to Lead Team Canada as Head Coach at 2026 Men’s Worlds and 2027 World Juniors

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:31 +0000

CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced that Misha Donskov will serve as head coach at three marquee events through the 2026-27 season as part of his expanded role in hockey operations. Donskov will serve as head coach of Canada’s National Men’s Team and Canada’s National Junior Team while building the coaching staffs for both teams, beginning with his international head coaching debut at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Zürich and Fribourg, Switzerland. He will also lead the team at the 2027 edition of the event in Düsseldorf and Mannheim, Germany, and will take the reins as head coach at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship, which returns to Canadian ice in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta, in December 2026. Hired as vice-president of hockey operations and men’s national team coach on June 27, 2025, Donskov will expand his role in this position and will implement the vision and technical strategies for Hockey Canada’s men’s, women’s, and para hockey teams while strengthening alignment between the organization’s hockey and business operations staff. “Misha is an integral member of our hockey operations staff, and his contributions to successful teams at Hockey Canada over the years, as well as his NHL and OHL coaching and front office experience, make him the perfect fit to lead our National Men’s Team and National Junior Team as head coach starting next month,” said Scott Salmond, senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations. “Misha is a world-class coach, and we are fortunate to have him building the coaching and support staffs that will put us in a position to win multiple gold medals at two of the marquee events on the international hockey calendar.” Previously, Donskov was an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars for two seasons (2023-25), and spent more than three years (2020-23) as an assistant and four (2016-20) as director of hockey operations with the Vegas Golden Knights, winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. Internationally, he won a silver medal at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and gold at the 4 Nations Face-Off as an assistant coach, as well as IIHF World Championship gold medals as video coach (2015) and assistant coach (2016). Donskov has also won gold and bronze at the 2015 and 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, respectively, serving as video coach (2015) and associate coach (2026), as well as bronze at the 2014 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship as video coach. He also won the 2016 World Cup of Hockey as an assistant, the 2019 Spengler Cup as director of hockey operations and assistant coach, and the 2013 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka as video coach. Donskov also spent five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the London Knights (2009-12) and Ottawa 67s (2012-14), highlighted by an OHL championship as London’s assistant general manager and assistant coach in 2012. In addition to his coaching and management career, Donskov has extensive experience in hockey development, including previous NHL roles with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Atlanta Thrashers. “Representing Canada on the international stage is a huge honour, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Canada’s National Men’s Team and Canada’s National Junior Team as head coach at three marquee world championships,” Donskov said. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with my colleagues in hockey operations and throughout Hockey Canada, as well as coaches and staff throughout the National Hockey League and Canadian Hockey League, to build teams and programs that give us the best chance to win gold medals.” Canada’s National Men’s Team coaching staff for the 2026 IIHF World Championship will be announced in the coming days, while the coaching staff for Canada’s National Junior Team will be announced at a later date. For more information on Hockey Canada, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Apr. 29, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:40:22 +0000

The Ontario Hockey League continues to make its mark at the professional level, with alumni delivering standout performances in both the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Calder Cup Playoffs. With the NHL in the midst of a tightly contested first round and the AHL advancing into the divisional semifinals, OHL graduates are stepping up in crucial moments. Here’s a look at the top alumni storylines from the latest postseason action. Feature Stories of the Week (NHL) Porter Martone (Sarnia Sting/Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads) Is making an immediate impact in his first taste of NHL playoff action, becoming the first teenager in league history to score the game-winning goal in each of his first two postseason games. He also became the youngest Philadelphia Flyers player (19 years, 174 days) to score in his playoff debut, while becoming the first teenager since 2018 to record goals in each of their first two career postseason contests. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/2045696416752775538 Scott Wedgewood (Plymouth Whalers) Has delivered a composed and historic start to his playoff career, becoming the first goaltender in franchise history to record a win in each of his first three postseason starts. His debut was equally notable, as he became the third-oldest goaltender (33 years, 248 days) in NHL history to earn a win in his first career playoff appearance. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/2046796369021546765 Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) Is once again at the centre of postseason history, reaching 50 multi-point playoff games in just 100 career contests, the third-fastest pace in NHL history. He also continues to showcase his chemistry with Leon Draisaitl, assisting on his teammate’s goal for the 29th time in the playoffs, for the fifth-most such connections in league history. Capping off his standout campaign, McDavid has also been named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award. https://twitter.com/NHLPR/status/2048617756015104419 Feature Stories of the Week (AHL) Ilya Protas (Windsor Spitfires) Earned AHL Rookie of the Month honours for April following a dominant stretch that saw him record 11 points (2-9–11) in just six games with Hershey, highlighted by a five-assist, six-point performance on Apr. 4. His strong play carried over to the NHL, where he was recalled by the Washington Capitals and made his debut on Apr. 8, picking up an assist before adding a goal and two assists on Apr. 11. After a four-game stint in Washington, Protas returned to Hershey and played a key role in helping the Bears clinch a Calder Cup Playoff berth, recording two assists in the decisive victory before closing out the regular season with a goal and an assist. https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/2027590980669706459 Braeden Bowman (Guelph Storm) Picked up right where he left off upon returning from the NHL, tallying 14 points (5-9–14) in eight games with Henderson after spending nearly five months with the Vegas Golden Knights. Bowman recorded at least a point in all eight contests, including three game-winning goals, and delivered a standout four-point performance on Apr. 4, capped by the game-winner with 15.7 seconds remaining to secure a playoff berth for the Silver Knights. He continued his offensive surge with a multi-goal effort in a road win over Coachella Valley, followed by consecutive multi-point outings. https://twitter.com/TheAHL/status/2046318016304922674 Additional Alumni Notes

Jason Robertson (Kingston/Niagara) – Became the second player in franchise history with a four-game postseason-opening goal streak.
Taylor Hall (Windsor) – Became the second player in franchise history with a point streak of four or more games to start a single postseason.
Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa) – Became the third rookie in franchise history to score a go-ahead goal in the third period of a playoff game.
Wyatt Johnston (Windsor) – Scored his sixth career postseason winning goal and is now tied for the sixth most in franchise history.
Jamie Drysdale (Erie) – Became the fifth defenseman in franchise history to score in his Stanley Cup postseason debut.
Brady Martin (Soo) – Scored his first professional goal.

🔗 View the full list of OHL alumni currently playing in the NHL and AHL

2026 OHL Awards – Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy Finalists

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:23 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced finalists for the Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy, an award that recognizes the OHL team captain that best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice, with a passion and dedication to the game of hockey in his community. Nomination forms are submitted annually by OHL General Managers on behalf of their individual team captains. The selection committee consists of a panel of four, representing media from each OHL division. This year's Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy Finalists include: Jake O'Brien (C, Brantford Bulldogs) Following in the footsteps of great Bulldogs captains in Lawson Sherk and Patrick Thomas, Jake O'Brien had a tremendous season, leading the OHL in points-per-game with 1.75. The Bulldogs' career record-holder in assists (182) and points (255), O'Brien has been a regular attendee of school visits, engaging students on the importance of being a good teammate, a leader, and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. He's also participated in visits to the Brant County Hospital, organized team charitable donations and with Vintage Apparel co., used his NHL Draft status in 2025 to lead a charitable campaign selling shirts and donating the proceeds. The former OHL Cup MVP was chosen eighth overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2025 NHL Draft. Nathan Aspinall (LW, Flint Firebirds) Setting a new Flint Firebirds single season assist record with 61, Nathan Aspinall wore the 'C' for the most successful season in the club's 10-year history. The 6-foot-7, 207Ib. winger demonstrated a unique ability to elevate those around him and make his teammates better through both his performance and communication. From a 29-game rookie season in 2022-23 that saw him as a healthy scratch on many nights, Aspinall's positivity, determination and commitment to improvement have seen him develop into one of the League's premier power forwards. Throughout the season, Aspinall participated in charitable events including ball hockey initiatives, hospital visits, fan engagement opportunities and youth hockey practices. He consistently took time to sign autographs, take photos and connect with fans and his positive attitude makes him an outstanding ambassador for the Firebirds organization and the OHL. Aspinall was a fifth round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2024 NHL Draft. Brady Martin (C, Soo Greyhounds) Producing a point-per-game through an injury-shortened season, Nashville Predators first round pick Brady Martin won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2026 World Juniors, and provided leadership for the Soo Greyhounds, who won 39 games in 2025-26. Exemplifying the values of hard work, respect, humility and perseverance formed through his upbringing on the family farm in Elmira, ON, Martin has been instrumental in carrying-on a culture of excellence in Sault Ste. Marie. This season, Martin participated in a community initiative inspired by the Hounds' Academic Advisors that saw him make weekly visits to the Great Northern Retirement Home to interact with the seniors living there. He enjoyed playing cards and talking with the residents, building relationships throughout the season. Martin was also part of visits to a daycare centre to interact with three and four-year-olds, reading a Robert Munsch hockey book before playing mini sticks with the children. Whether it's on the ice or out in the community, Martin takes pride in being a Greyhound. Liam Greentree (LW, Windsor Spitfires) Last year's recipient of the Mickey Renaud Captain's Trophy, Liam Greentree continued to lead the way for the Spitfires, who emerged as West Division champions for a second straight season. With his rights dealt to the New York Rangers midway through the season in a deal that saw Los Angeles acquire forward Artemi Panarin, Greentree finished his fourth OHL campaign with 74 points (38-36--74) over 52 games and won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2026 World Juniors. The first player to arrive at the rink and the last one to leave, Greentree took the step of being more involved in the community this past season. In addition to volunteering at minor hockey practices, he took a lead role in the team's participation in the Goodfellows paper drive, helping raise $2500 to support local people in need of assistance with food and housing. Greentree finished the season third in Spitfires franchise all-time goal-scoring with 148 over his four-year career.

OHL Alumni – Beyond the Rink: Steve Bisson

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:53:37 +0000

Former OHL Team(s): Soo Greyhounds, Cornwall Royals, NorthBay Centennials Years in the OHL: 1985-1989 Current Occupation: Territory Sales Representative Steve Bisson’s journey from the Ontario Hockey League to the wine and spirits industry is one built on discipline, passion, and a commitment to continuous growth. After his time in the OHL, Bisson continued to play hockey at the professional level, appearing in a few games in the American Hockey League (AHL) with the Sherbrooke Canadiens and later in the International Hockey League with the Fort Wayne Komets. From the Ice to Industry “I had always wanted to get into the Wine & Spirits business, so I studied to become a sommelier. This helped me to get into the industry.” That decision led him to Algonquin College, where he pursued his sommelier certification while continuing to build on his academic foundation. A Student of the Game and Beyond Bisson’s time in the OHL helped shape both his athletic and academic mindset. “I had been a dedicated student in the OHL. Once I was done with high school, I began taking university courses.” Today, he applies that same discipline in his role as a Territory Sales Representative, working closely with licensees and LCBO locations to develop product listings and organize tastings with staff and ownership groups. Shaped by the Game For Bisson, the lessons learned in the OHL continue to influence his everyday life. “One of the greatest values that still impacts me today is discipline and dedication to your craft. Always wanting to get better.” Those habits, developed during his junior career, have remained a constant in both his professional and personal pursuits. A Memorable Moment “Probably my fondest memory is getting a hat trick as a defenceman in my third year in Cornwall against the Toronto Marlies.” An Enduring Influence Bisson credits former assistant coach Brent Loney as someone who had a lasting impact on his career. “He was always positive and helpful, but truly wanted me to be successful. He gave me the confidence I needed to succeed. We are close friends even today.” A Lifelong Brotherhood Even years removed from his playing days, Bisson values the relationships formed through the OHL. “It’s a great opportunity to run into former players and stay in touch. It’s such a close-knit fraternity. We all enjoy hearing from each other.” Life Today Away from work, Bisson continues to stay active, carrying forward the same lifestyle he developed as an athlete. “I play pickup hockey, work out at the gym, and play tennis and pickleball. I’m extremely active, and I think it’s because that’s what I was always used to when I was young.” Above all, his greatest pride lies with his family. “Today, I’m most proud of my two sons, Ben and Cam. They’ve grown up to be such great human beings. Both are engaged, so extremely exciting times.” Advice for the Next Generation “Follow your passion with dedication, hard work and commitment. Those three words will help you in achieving your goals and showing employers your true worth.”

Haoxi Wang Selected to Team China’s Roster for 2026 IIHF World Championship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:23 +0000

China has unveiled its 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I, Group B tournament roster, which includes Niagara IceDogs defenceman Haoxi Wang, marking his international debut for China. Wang appeared in 57 games this past season between the Oshawa Generals and Niagara IceDogs, recording 26 points (6-20–26) from the blueline. He was also selected in the second round (33rd overall) by the San Jose Sharks in last summer’s NHL Draft, becoming the highest Chinese-born player ever selected. He is set to join Boston University in the NCAA next season. Hosting the tournament, China opened play on Wednesday morning, falling 7-4 to South Korea, with Wang scoring in the loss. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I, Group B is set to take place from April 29-May 5, in Shenzhen, China, where six nations – Romania, South Korea, Estonia, China, Spain, and the Netherlands – will compete for promotion. For more information on the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I, Group B, please visit the official tournament website at IIHF.com.

Schedule announced for 2026 OHL Championship Series Presented by Nissan

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:36 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 OHL Championship Series presented by Nissan. The League's top two teams will battle for the 114th J. Ross Robertson Cup, with all the highly anticipated action set to be broadcast on TSN and streaming live on FloHockey. The stage is currently being set in the penultimate round of the playoffs, as four teams vie for their spot in the Championship Series. Western Conference Championship Series (Wayne Gretzky Trophy): The Kitchener Rangers and Windsor Spitfires enter tonight's Game 4 in Windsor with the Rangers currently holding a 2-1 series lead. Eastern Conference Championship Series (Bobby Orr Trophy): The Brantford Bulldogs defeated the Barrie Colts 6-1 in Tuesday's Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead. Regardless of which two teams advance to the final round, the dates for the championship clash are locked in. Schedule for the 2026 OHL Championship Series presented by Nissan (Host cities and exact matchups to be determined upon the conclusion of the Conference Championships) Game 1: Wednesday, May 6 at 7:00pm Game 2: Friday, May 8 at 7:00pm Game 3: Sunday, May 10 at 6:00pm Game 4: Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00pm Game 5: Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm (if necessary) Game 6: Saturday, May 16 at 6:00pm (if necessary) Game 7: Monday, May 18 – Time TBA (if necessary) Additional broadcast details will be announced in the coming days