OHL Game Night Theme Award

OHL Best Broadcast Presentation Award

OHL Rivalry Week Engagement Award

OHL Best Game Presentation Award

OHL Retail Performance Award

OHL Community Involvement Award

OHL Largest Corporate Partner Revenue Increase Award

OHL Largest Ticket Revenue Increase Award

OHL Franchise Development Award

Born in Toronto and raised in Newmarket, Ont., Meehan spent parts of five seasons in the OHA's junior ranks between 1962 and 1967. He suited up for the Toronto Neil McNeil Maroons before joining the Toronto Marlboros, where he developed into one of the era's most reliable two-way centres. He captained the Marlboros to the 1967 Memorial Cup as national junior champions — scoring the Cup-clinching goal in the final — and earned OHA Junior A First All-Star Team honours that same season.

Meehan, drafted 21st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1963, went on to a decade-long National Hockey League playing career. After breaking in with the Leafs and a brief stop in Philadelphia, he was claimed by the expansion Buffalo Sabres in 1970 and recorded the first assist in franchise history in the club's inaugural game. He later served as Sabres captain and posted a 24-goal, 55-point season in 1970–71. His career also included stops with Vancouver, Atlanta and Washington, where he set a personal best with 64 points in 1976–77.

It was in the front office, however, that Meehan left perhaps his greatest mark. After earning a law degree in Buffalo, he joined the Sabres' management ranks and rose to general manager, a role in which he acquired or drafted future Hall of Famers Dominik Hasek, Pat LaFontaine, Alexander Mogilny and Dale Hawerchuk, and famously helped orchestrate Mogilny's 1989 departure from the Soviet Union. He was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.

The OHL extends its deepest condolences to Meehan's wife, Mirella, his children and grandchildren, and to the entire hockey community in Buffalo and beyond.

Born in Point Anne, Ont., on Nov. 19, 1944, Hull spent four formative seasons in St. Catharines from 1960 to 1964, suiting up for the Teepees and, after the franchise was renamed, the St. Catharines Black Hawks. He developed into one of the OHA's most dangerous offensive forwards, capping his junior career in 1963–64 with 48 goals and 97 points in 55 games and earning OHA Junior A First All-Star Team honours. Over four seasons, he recorded 173 points in 202 regular-season games while skating alongside future NHL talents in one of the era's premier development programs.

Hull went on to a 14-season National Hockey League career, the bulk of it with the Chicago Black Hawks (1964–77) before a final season with the Detroit Red Wings (1977–78). A swift, hard-shooting left winger, he scored more than 300 NHL goals and earned the nickname "the Silver Jet," a nod to his Hall of Fame brother Bobby, "the Golden Jet." Hull's finest season came in 1972–73, when he posted 39 goals and 90 points and helped Chicago reach the Stanley Cup Final. He was named to the NHL Second All-Star Team in 1973, played in five NHL All-Star Games and represented Canada in the historic 1972 Summit Series.

After hockey, Hull returned to St. Catharines to study at Brock University, later teaching at Ridley College and serving as athletic director at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He became a celebrated public speaker and author whose warmth and humour endeared him to fans across the hockey world.

The OHL extends its deepest condolences to the Hull family, including his nephew, Brett Hull, and to all who knew and admired him.

Trevor was originally selected in the 3rd Round (51st overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.

“LT (Trevor Daley Jr.) is a player with the skill set to not only drive play but also get fans out of their seats with his speed, creativity, and high-end offensive ability. He is a constant threat whenever he's on the ice and has the talent to impact the game in a variety of ways”, started Raftis.

He continued, “We're thrilled to have him commit to the Hounds and continue his development in the Red and White. We look forward to helping him maximize his elite tools and take the next steps in his hockey journey as both a player and a person.”

Daley Jr., born in Dallas, TX appeared in 4 games during the 2025-26 season with the U.S. National U17 Team.

Three years prior the 5.09, 185 lb forward was a member of the Florida Alliance program where in his draft year (2024-25) with the 15O AAA club he recorded 32 goals and 55 assists (87 points) in 47 games played.

“I’m excited to sign with the Greyhounds and look forward to the upcoming season. I can’t wait to get started, play for the Red Machine, and compete in front of our passionate fans”, stated Daley Jr.

Trevor Daley Sr. played four seasons for the Greyhounds (1999-00 to 2002-03) prior to embarking on a sixteen year NHL career.

Running Oct. 21-25, Rivalry Week sends all 20 member clubs head-to-head with their fiercest rival in a home-and-home set. Ten of the league's most storied rivalries will play out twice over the five-day stretch — once on each club's home ice — with bragging rights and early divisional positioning on the line.

RIVALRY WEEK

Wednesday, Oct. 21 London at Sarnia — 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22 Owen Sound at Barrie — 7 p.m., Sudbury at North Bay — 7 p.m., Oshawa at Peterborough — 7:05 p.m., Windsor at Sault Ste. Marie — 7:07 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23 Brantford at Brampton — 7 p.m., Erie at Niagara — 7 p.m., Guelph at Kitchener — 7 p.m., Sarnia at London — 7 p.m., Ottawa at Kingston — 7:05 p.m., Peterborough at Oshawa — 7:05 p.m., Flint at Saginaw — 7:05 p.m., North Bay at Sudbury — 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Niagara at Erie — 6 p.m., Brampton at Brantford — 7 p.m., Saginaw at Flint — 7 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie at Windsor — 7:05 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 25 Barrie at Owen Sound — 2 p.m., Kitchener at Guelph — 2:07 p.m., Kingston at Ottawa — 3 p.m.

KEY DATES

Opening night — Thursday, Sept. 17: The 2026-27 season drops the puck in Peterborough, where the Petes host the Kingston Frontenacs in the league's first game of the campaign (7:05 p.m.).

Banner night in Kitchener — Friday, Sept. 18: The Kitchener Rangers raise their J. Ross Robertson Cup and Memorial Cup championship banners before hosting the Owen Sound Attack in their home opener (7 p.m.).

Thanksgiving Monday — Oct. 12: Two matinees on the holiday Monday — Peterborough at North Bay (2 p.m.) and Saginaw at Windsor (2:05 p.m.).

Interleague play: The OHL and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League meet in four home-and-home crossover series. The eight QMJHL matchups are:

• Val-d'Or at North Bay — Sun., Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
• Rouyn-Noranda at Sudbury — Sun., Nov. 1, 2:05 p.m.
• Ottawa at Gatineau — Fri., Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
• Blainville-Boisbriand at Kingston — Sun., Nov. 22, 2:05 p.m.
• Gatineau at Ottawa — Sun., Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
• Kingston at Blainville-Boisbriand — Sun., Jan. 17, 3 p.m.
• North Bay at Val-d'Or — Fri., Jan. 22, 7 p.m.
• Sudbury at Rouyn-Noranda — Sun., Feb. 21, 4 p.m.

Holiday break: The regular season pauses following games on Dec. 20, with play resuming Dec. 28.

New Year's Eve — Dec. 31: An eight-game slate closes out 2026:

• Brampton at North Bay — 1 p.m.
• Oshawa at Peterborough — 2:05 p.m.
• Saginaw at Windsor — 2:05 p.m.
• Ottawa at Kingston — 3:05 p.m.
• Sarnia at London — 4 p.m.
• Brantford at Erie — 6 p.m.
• Guelph at Niagara — 6 p.m.
• Owen Sound at Barrie — 7:30 p.m.

New Year's Day — Jan. 1: Two games open 2027 — North Bay at Oshawa (2:05 p.m.) and Peterborough at Guelph (7:07 p.m.).

Trade & Overage Deadlines - January 7-10 (TBD): Two key dates on the OHL calendar, marking the final opportunity for clubs to complete trades and finalize their overage player rosters before the push toward the OHL Playoffs.

Busiest days: The schedule features two full 10-game slates — Friday, Nov. 20, and Family Day, Monday, Feb. 15.

Final day — Sunday, March 21: Five games close the regular season:

• Sudbury at North Bay — 2 p.m.
• Sarnia at Sault Ste. Marie — 2:07 p.m.
• Peterborough at Ottawa — 3 p.m.
• Guelph at Windsor — 4:05 p.m.
• Kingston at Oshawa — 6:05 p.m.

The complete 2026-27 OHL regular-season schedule will be released Tuesday, June 16.

The deal sees Flint add a promising young import forward ahead of the 2026-27 season, while Guelph acquires additional draft capital for future OHL Priority Selections.

Belohorsky appeared in 34 games for the Storm during the 2025-26 campaign, recording nine goals and four assists for 13 points in his rookie OHL season. The native of Liberec, Czechia, was originally selected by Guelph in the second round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft and quickly established himself as a player with significant offensive upside.

Prior to arriving in North America, Belohorsky starred in Czechia's junior ranks, producing 42 points in 24 games with Bili Tygri Liberec's U17 club during the 2024-25 season. He has also represented Czechia internationally, most recently at the 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship, where he scored three goals in six games. Belohorsky is eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Firebirds believe there is still considerable room for growth in the young forward's game.

“Simon brings an exciting mix of high-end skill and hockey IQ,” said Flint Head Scout Mike Oliverio. “Our staff feels his ceiling is high with plenty of untapped potential. He is very good at protecting the puck and is a patient player, which gives him the ability to excel at a puck possession game.”

For Guelph, the transaction adds future assets as the organization continues to build its draft capital. Storm General Manager George Burnett announced the trade on Wednesday and thanked Belohorsky for his time with the organization.

“The Storm would like to thank Simon for his hard work and dedication to the club and would like to wish him and his family the best with the Flint Firebirds organization,” the team said in a statement.

The trade gives Flint an opportunity to add a former CHL Import Draft selection with international experience and NHL Draft eligibility, while Guelph gains additional flexibility during their build towards the 2027 Memorial Cup.