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Sting sign free-agent forward Braydon Sisco

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:36 +0000

The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has announced that forward Braydon Sisco has signed a Standard Player Agreement (SPA) with the organization. Sisco, a 2009-born right-shot forward from Kinnelon, New Jersey, joins the Sting after an impressive season with the North Jersey Avalanche 16U AAA program. In 26 games during the 2025-26 season, the 5-foot-9, 161-pound forward recorded 23 goals and 31 assists for 54 points. "Braydon is a player who brings offensive skill, hockey sense, and a strong work ethic to the ice," said Sarnia Sting GM, Dylan Seca. "We're excited to welcome him and his family to the Sting organization and look forward to supporting his development." Sisco expressed his excitement about beginning his OHL journey in Sarnia. "I am so happy to be part of the Sting organization and grateful for the opportunity," said Sisco.

Sting sign forward Myles Dunn

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:03:40 +0000

The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club has announced that forward Myles Dunn has signed a Standard Player Agreement with the organization. "I am truly honoured to sign with such a great organization," said Dunn. "Through my small amount of time with the team last year, I was able to learn a lot and gather the knowledge I needed to get to the next level. Looking forward to getting things going and can't wait to get started in Sarnia." Dunn was selected by the Sting in the eighth round, 157th overall, in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. The 2009-born forward from London, Ontario, shoots right, stands 5-foot-10, and weighs 176 pounds. The London native put together an impressive 2025-26 season with the St. Thomas Stars of the GOHL, recording 25 goals and 32 assists for 57 points in 47 games. His strong play earned him a call-up to the Sting, where he appeared in three games and registered an assist in his OHL debut against the Kitchener Rangers. Dunn's performance throughout the season also earned league-wide recognition. In late January, he was named OHL Prospect of the Week after scoring five goals and adding two assists for seven points in just two games with the St. Thomas Stars. Earlier that month, he represented the St. Thomas Stars at the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game. "We're very excited to welcome Myles to the Sting organization," said Sting General Manager Dylan Seca. "Since selecting him in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, we've been impressed with the way he has developed and challenged himself. His success in St. Thomas, combined with the maturity he showed during his time with our team last season, made it clear that he was ready for this next step."

Bulldogs Name Michael Babcock 6th Head Coach in Franchise History

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:43 +0000

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman today announced the naming of Michael Babcock as the 6^th head coach in franchise history making Babcock the youngest to lead the Bulldogs bench. Babcock, 31, has called Saskatoon home but been a journey through the hockey world. Growing up in Michigan, Babcock played for both the Litte Ceasars AAA program and legendary Detroit Catholic Central high school before a stint with the USNTDP led to two seasons in the USHL culminating in a season as captain of the Fargo Force in the 2014-15 season. After graduating from the junior level, Babcock spent 4 years at Merrimack College where he earned his business degree while playing four seasons and again serving as captain and named to the Hockey East All-Academic team in 2015-16. Babcock moved to Europe for a season playing for Amiens in France’s Ligue Magnus winning the French Cup in the 2019-20 season before turning his attention to coaching. Reciving his first call to the bench in 2021-22, Babcock spent two seasons with the University of Saskatchewan as assistant coach while earning his MBA in the process. In 2023, Babcock joined the Ottawa Senators briefly in an assistant/development coach role before moving to the St. Louis Blues for a pair of seasons as the team’s skills coach, including working with former AHL Bulldogs head coach Claude Julien. For the 2025-26 season, Babcock moved to San Diego where he served as assistant coach with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls. Babcock is the son of legendary coach of Triple Gold Club member and Stanley Cup Champion Mike Babcock, who captured hockey’s ultimate prize in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings, along with Olympic Gold Medals in 2010 & 2014. “From the moment we began this search, our focus was finding the right leader to guide our players and our organization into the future. Mike is a relentless competitor, an elite communicator, a gifted teacher, and most importantly, a tremendous human being. His passion for the game is infectious, his commitment to player development is unwavering, and his ability to connect with people is special. Mike embodies everything we believe a Bulldog should be. He will challenge our players, he will push our players, and most importantly he will care for our players. He will help them become the best versions of themselves both on and off the ice. The future of our organization is incredibly bright, and we are thrilled to have Mike leading the way. I would like to welcome Mike, his fiancé, Taisa, and the entire Babcock family to Brantford. I am incredibly proud and honoured to name Michael Babcock the sixth head coach in Brantford Bulldogs history. The next Chapter starts now.”. The Brantford Bulldogs will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 9^th at 1:30pm at the TD Civic Centre with media and fans welcome to attend & ask questions to new head coach Michael Babcock. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT: Reed Duthie – Director; Broadcasting & Communications ● 905-520-8177 reed.duthie@brantfordbulldogs.com

Generals sign forward Cole Mazzoni

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:11:28 +0000

Oshawa, ON. - The Oshawa Generals have signed forward Cole Mazzoni to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Mazzoni was a 9^th-round pick (177th overall) of the Generals in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection Draft before spending the majority of last season with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA, where he collected 79 points (46-33–79) in 61 games. The six-foot-two forward from Livonia, Michigan, also spent time with the US National Development team, suiting up three times in the USHL. “I’m super excited to sign with a first-class organization,” said Mazzoni. “I can’t wait to get started.”

Sunco Named Official Technology Partner of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:00:33 +0000

TORONTO — Sunco Communication and Installation has been named the Official Technology Partner of the 2026 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, taking on the role of powering one of the most important dates on the League calendar with the connectivity and IT infrastructure required to support the live event. Taking place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, Ontario on June 12-13, 2026, the OHL Draft is one of the League’s highest-profile annual events. The real-time broadcast production demands resilient network connectivity, secure systems, and reliable communications from the moment the first pick is announced to the last. As the Official Technology Partner, Sunco will design, deploy, and manage the technology environment supporting the event, bringing the expertise it delivers to clients across Canada to one of the country's most recognized junior hockey leagues. The designation reflects a shared commitment from both organizations to ensuring the event is supported by enterprise-grade technology. "The OHL Draft is a high-pressure environment where the quality of your infrastructure is tested in its full view," said Sean Schoenberger, President of Sunco. "Our team has spent 25 years building and supporting systems that organizations depend on when the stakes are high. Getting to do that work at a nationally recognized sports event is a great opportunity for us. It gives our customers and prospects a concrete example of what we deliver." "Bringing the OHL Priority Selection to life involves a complex web of logistics, and we rely on cutting-edge technological support to make it a world-class experience," said Matt Walker, OHL Director of Marketing and Events. "Sunco's expertise in IT solutions and infrastructure makes them the ideal Official Technology Partner. Their team ensures our operations run smoothly, allowing us to focus on celebrating the incredible young players on a day that generates lifelong memories." To purchase tickets for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, click here. About Sunco Sunco helps businesses thrive by making communication easier as Canada's trusted systems integrator. With more than 25 years of experience supporting organizations of all sizes, Sunco delivers high-quality business communications and managed IT solutions with the employee-level commitment and collaborative approach every client relationship deserves. About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 329 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2024-25, resulting in a collective investment of over $42 million by OHL member teams over the past 15 years.

Bulldogs sign overage forward Jack Good

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:47:54 +0000

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO - Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman has announced the signing of recently acquired forward Jack Good from the Brooks Bandits of the BCHL. Good, 19, joins the Bulldogs after spending the past two seasons with the BCHL's Brooks Bandits. The Markham, Ont. native recorded 70 points (22-48–70) in 54 regular-season games during the 2025-26 season, leading the league in assists and helping Brooks capture its second consecutive BCHL championship. He also scored the overtime-winning goal in Game 5 of the championship series. Originally selected by the Erie Otters in the seventh round (125th overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Good played at St. Andrew's College before moving to the BCHL. He is committed to Merrimack College. On his acquisition, Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman was quoted; “We are extremely excited to welcome Jack Good to the Bulldogs organization.” said Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman. “He is a talented player who will contribute immediately and help support the development of our younger players. Beyond his skill set, Jack is an outstanding person, a tremendous teammate, and a proven winner. Winning back-to-back championships with the Brooks Bandits is not easy, and bringing that experience, leadership, and winning mentality into our dressing room is something we value tremendously.”.

Knights sign second generation talent Anthony Thomas-Maroon

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:27:59 +0000

The London Knights announced today that the club has signed forward Anthony Thomas-Maroon to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Thomas-Maroon, 17, recorded 19 points (2-17–19) and 78 penalty minutes in 59 regular-season games with the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks during the 2025-26 season. The St. Louis, Mo. native was originally selected by London in the 11th round (222nd overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection and is committed to Western Michigan University for the 2027-28 season. He is also the son of longtime NHL veteran and London Knights alumnus Patrick Maroon.

Knights sign overage free agent Geno Carcone

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:56:11 +0000

The London Knights have announced the signing of forward Geno Carcone to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Carcone, 19, recorded 52 points (13-39–52) in 58 regular-season games with the USHL's Green Bay Gamblers during the 2025-26 season. The 2006-born forward finished tied for second on the team in assists and ranked third in scoring. A native of Woodstock, Georgia, Carcone spent the past three seasons with the Gamblers, totalling 115 points (34-81–115) in 159 regular-season games.

Spitfires sign defenceman Jesse Debruyn

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:21:54 +0000

The Windsor Spitfires are proud to announce the signing of defenceman Jesse Debruyn (De-bru-un) to the Red, White and Navy. Debruyn was selected by the Spitfires in the fourth round, 76th overall, of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. The Exeter, Ontario native stands at 6-foot and 180 pounds and played his minor hockey with the Huron Perth Lakers organization. Following his selection by Windsor, Debruyn joined the Komoka Kings of the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL), where he posted 8 goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 47 games. After the Kings’ season came to an end, Debruyn was called up by the Spitfires and appeared in six games. “It feels great to sign with such a great organization” Debruyn said. “To accomplish something I have been working really hard for since the draft is super rewarding.” Bill Bowler spoke on Debruyn putting pen to paper. “Jesse is an all around defenceman that can play in all situations” GM Bill Bowler said. “He is a player that joined us late in the playoffs and we expect him to continue to grow into a prominent role.”

Greyhounds sign forward Cam Anderson

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:34:47 +0000

Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis has announced the second signing from the 2025 draft class, inking forward Cam Anderson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Program.

Anderson was originally selected in the 9th Round (170th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection by the club.

“Cam continues to impress at every level, consistently finding ways to lead his team and drive results. A true power forward, he understands his identity as a player and combines offensive skill with a relentless willingness to compete in hard areas. Dangerous along the walls and below the dots, he has no fear of getting to the difficult parts of the ice to create offense and make an impact”, said Raftis. “We are very excited to welcome Cam to our program and partner with him in the next stage of his development. His unique combination of size, skill, and competitiveness gives him tremendous upside, and he is the type of player who will be extremely difficult for opposing defensemen to handle as he continues to reach his full potential.”

Anderson, a product of Lake Villa, IL, appeared in 58 games with the Chicago Reapers 16U AAA hockey club this past 2025-26 season recording 32 goals and 23 assists, good for 55 points along with 74 penalty minutes.

While competing with the Reapers at the US 16U Nationals the 6-foot-3,191-lb forward registered a goal and an assist in 4 games played while with a member of Team Red he had 4 points (2G, 2A) in 5 games of the 2025 Boys National 16 event.

“I’m incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to play hockey for such a historic city and team”, stated Anderson.