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Wolves sign forward Colton Colby

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:13 +0000

SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Colton Colby to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Shelby Township, MI, Colby was selected by Sudbury in the eleventh round (213th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the 2025-26 season with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA, recording 70 points (27-43–28) in 80 regular-season games. Colby becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Norman Greene and Patrik Ula. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Colton was one of the top players with the Oakland Grizzlies, a dominant team in the Detroit U16 area.”

OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg returns Aug. 18 in support of OHL Assists

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:26 +0000

TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey League will host the 2026 OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at Hockley Valley Resort, bringing together the OHL community for a day on the course in support of OHL Assists. The annual charity event features representatives from all 20 OHL member teams alongside alumni spanning a broad swath of league history. Players, partners, fans and friends of the OHL are invited to enjoy a memorable day at one of Ontario's premier resort destinations, with all proceeds directed to OHL Assists. The day's schedule is as follows: Location: Hockley Valley Resort - 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, ON L9W 5X7

Registration — 10:30 a.m.
Lunch — 11 a.m.
Shotgun start — noon
Dinner — 6 p.m.

A range of participation and sponsorship opportunities are available:

Individual Golfer — $250
Hole Sponsorship — $500
Foursome Group — $1,000
Foursome plus Hole Sponsor — $1,250
Lunch Sponsor — $1,500
Dinner Sponsor — $3,000

Registration is open now at https://event.spordle.com/en/tickets/buy-tickets/2028/12582. The OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg is a cornerstone of the League's ongoing commitment to giving back, with funds raised supporting OHL Assists and its work across communities throughout the League.

Wolves sign forward Norman Greene

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:59:01 +0000

SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Norman Greene to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Clarence, N.Y., Greene was selected by Sudbury in the tenth round (193rd overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with the Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U AAA, recording 28 points (14-14–28) in 34 regular-season games. Greene becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Patrik Ula and Colton Colby. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Norman had an outstanding year with the highly regarded Woodbridge U16 program, where he moved from Buffalo and became their captain.”

Wolves sign forward Patrik Ula

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:14:07 +0000

SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Patrik Ula to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Chappaqua, N.Y., Ula was selected by Sudbury in the seventh round (131st overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks of the NAHL and made his OHL debut in December, recording a goal and an assist in his first two games with the Wolves. The 5-foot-11 forward now joins his brother, Genc Ula, in the Wolves organization. Ula becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Norman Greene and Colton Colby. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Patrik started in U16 and was promoted to junior in Danbury after a successful stint with us in December.”

Wolves sign 2026 second-round pick Ivan Belikov

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:57:43 +0000

SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of defenceman Ivan Belikov to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Parkland, FL., Belikov was selected by Sudbury in the second round (25th overall) of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the 2025-26 season with Detroit Honeybaked 15U AAA, recording 35 points (10-25–35) in 84 regular-season games. He then capped his season off by helping the club capture an OHL Cup championship. The 6-foot-4, right-shot blueliner becomes the first member of Sudbury’s 2026 draft class to sign with the organization. General Manager Rob Papineau praised Belikov’s development and potential. “We are excited that Ivan has committed to the hockey club and the OHL,” said Papineau. “He was a standout all season on the OHL Cup championship team. He has an exciting summer ahead with USA Hockey and a very bright future with the Wolves.”

Nine OHL Players Named to CHL 2025-26 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0000

Six OHL players were named to the CHL's First, Second and Third All-Star Teams, while four OHL players earned CHL All-Rookie Team recognition following outstanding performances during the 2025-26 season. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team. Media members who regularly cover the CHL and the Member Leagues — the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — participated in the voting process to determine this year’s CHL All-Star and All-Rookie teams. Ballots were cast based on regular-season performances, with voters selecting the top players from across the CHL’s three leagues to recognize outstanding individual achievements.

CHL First All-Star Team

Goaltender – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s / OHL): 29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season; signed by Ottawa as an undrafted free agent last summer, Fetterolf quickly emerged as one of the CHL’s top goaltenders during a historic rookie campaign with the 67’s. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., led the CHL in both goals-against average and save percentage, while his six shutouts set a new OHL record for the most by a rookie goaltender in a single season. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings. Named the CHL Goaltender of the Year, Fetterolf became the first Ottawa 67’s player to receive the honour and just the second rookie or first-year CHL goaltender to capture the award, joining Martin Biron of the Beauport Harfangs in 1994-95. Defenceman – Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts / OHL): 28G-42A, 70 PTS, +46 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season; Aitcheson put together a record-setting season in Barrie, leading all OHL defencemen with 70 points while establishing a new Colts franchise record for goals by a defenceman with 28. The New York Islanders prospect and Toronto, Ont., native also finished among the OHL leaders with a +46 rating and six game-winning goals, while his 15 power-play goals led all OHL blueliners. Named the OHL’s Defenceman of the Year, Aitcheson closed out his Colts career as the franchise’s all-time leader in both goals (63) and points (171) by a defenceman. Forward – Sam O’Reilly (Kitchener Rangers / OHL): 29G-42A, 71 PTS, +20 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect was named the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player after making an immediate impact with the Kitchener Rangers following a mid-season move from the London Knights. The 20-year-old from Toronto recorded 43 points and a +31 rating in 28 games with Kitchener, helping the Rangers finish atop the Western Conference standings for the first time since 2008. O’Reilly also won 58 per cent of his faceoffs and was recognized in the OHL Coaches Poll as the Western Conference’s smartest player, best faceoff man, and best defensive forward. He carried that form into the spring, earning both OHL Playoff MVP and Memorial Cup MVP honours while leading Kitchener to a Memorial Cup title. With that sweep, he became just the fourth player in CHL history to win regular-season, playoff, and Memorial Cup MVP honours in the same season, joining Brad Richards, Corey Perry, and Mitch Marner. The championship also marked his second straight Memorial Cup title after winning with London a year earlier, placing him among a rare group of players to win back-to-back Memorial Cups with different teams.

CHL Second All-Star Team

Defenceman – Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds / OHL): 18G-30A, 48 PTS, +27 in 45 GP during the 2025-26 season; ranked No. 2 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Reid established himself as the highest-ranked current CHL skater in this year’s draft class. The 18-year-old from Chesterfield, Mich., averaged better than a point per game with the Soo Greyhounds and was one of just six first-year draft-eligible defencemen across the CHL to do so. A finalist for the OHL’s Defenceman of the Year Award, Reid was recognized in four categories in the OHL Coaches Poll, including as the Western Conference’s Best Offensive Defenceman. He was also named the CHL’s Top Draft Prospect for 2025-26, becoming the eighth defenceman to claim the award since it was first presented in 1991. Reid also marked the second straight OHL blueliner to receive the honour, following Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who won the award a year ago before capturing this year’s Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Forward – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov captured the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s leading scorer and the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the league’s top-scoring right winger after finishing with 97 points in 67 games. The 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Fla., became the first rookie in his first two years of OHL eligibility to lead the league in scoring since Jack Valiquette in 1973-74 and the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Patrick Kane in 2006-07. Klepov’s 37 goals tied Cole Perfetti’s Saginaw Spirit rookie record, while his 60 assists and 97 points established new franchise rookie benchmarks.

CHL Third All-Star Team

Forward – Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts / OHL): 33G-56A, 89 PTS, +40 in 54 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Barrie Colts co-captain was named the CHL Sportsman Player of the Year after delivering one of the OHL’s most complete seasons. The Utah Mammoth prospect led Barrie with 89 points in just 54 games while taking only 29 penalty minutes, and his 1.65 points-per-game average ranked second in the OHL. Beaudoin also finished tied for the OHL lead with 10 game-winning goals and won 55 per cent of his faceoffs. In the OHL Coaches Poll, the 20-year-old from Kanata, Ont., led all Eastern Conference players with four first-place finishes — hardest worker, best defensive forward, best on faceoffs, and best penalty killer. Forward – Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds / OHL): 33G-61A, 94 PTS, +21 in 65 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Flint Firebirds captain helped lead his club to the best season in its 10-year history while setting a new franchise record with 61 assists. The 6-foot-7 winger from Markham, Ont., finished with 94 points, a 47-point improvement from the previous season, and placed fifth in the OHL with 250 shots on goal. A fifth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2024 NHL Draft, Aspinall also tied for the OHL lead with eight first goals and converted on four of six shootout attempts. His breakout campaign earned him OHL Player of the Month honours in November and recognition in both the hardest shot and best playmaker categories in the Western Conference portion of the OHL Coaches Poll.

CHL All-Rookie Team

Goaltender – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s / OHL): 29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season; Fetterolf’s first CHL season produced one of the top rookie goaltending campaigns in recent CHL and OHL history. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., set an Ottawa 67’s franchise record with a 2.07 goals-against average, while his six shutouts established a new OHL rookie record. Fetterolf also shared the Dave Pinkney Trophy with Jaeden Nelson as the OHL’s lowest goals-against tandem and received the F.W. “Dinty” Moore Trophy as the rookie goaltender with the league’s lowest goals-against average. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings. Defenceman – Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 12G-45A, 57 PTS, -3 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season; Harper made an immediate impact with Saginaw, setting a new Spirit record for points by a rookie defenceman. The 17-year-old from Tampa, Fla., recorded 57 points in 68 games while seeing significant minutes on the Spirit blue line. A 2027 NHL Draft prospect, Harper joined Saginaw after winning gold with the United States at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and later represented his country at the 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. He also earned the OHL’s Bobby Smith Trophy as Scholastic Player of the Year after posting a 93.2 per cent academic average and graduating a full year early. Forward – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs / OHL): 29G-55A, 84 PTS, +33 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; Malhotra emerged as one of the OHL’s most productive rookies in his first season with the Brantford Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2 centre recorded 84 points in 67 games, setting a new franchise record for points by a Bulldogs rookie. Ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Malhotra also scored eight game-winning goals, produced 30 power-play points, and was a finalist among the Eastern Conference’s top stickhandlers in the OHL Coaches Poll. His strong start included points in 11 of his first 12 games, highlighted by a five-point performance against Sudbury on September 27. Forward – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; Klepov became just the third player in OHL history to win both the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy and the Emms Family Award as Rookie of the Year in the same season, joining Jack Valiquette and Patrick Kane. The 17-year-old Saginaw Spirit forward led the OHL with 97 points and became the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Kane did so with London in 2006-07. Ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov recorded at least three points in a game 13 times and earned OHL Rookie of the Month honours in October, January, and February. In total, nine OHL representatives earned recognition across the CHL's First, Second and Third All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Team, highlighting the league's continued strength among the top junior hockey talent in Canada. For complete CHL All-Star Team and All-Rookie Team selections, including players from all three CHL member leagues, click here to view the full release.

Attack sign Import forward Lucian Bernat

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:22:18 +0000

OWEN SOUND, ON – The Owen Sound Attack have announced the signing of 2025 CHL Import Draft selection Lucian Bernat to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Selected by the Attack in the second round (75th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft, the 6-foot-4, 201-pound winger arrives in Owen Sound following a strong 2025-26 season that saw Bernat register 31 points (15-16–31) with Tappara Tampere U20 in Finland. The native of Bratislava, Slovakia, also represented his country at the 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, registering one goal and three assists in seven games at the tournament. Bernat could hear his name called at this year's NHL draft having been ranked 39th among international skaters by NHL Central Scouting earlier this spring. "I’m honoured to officially sign with the Owen Sound Attack and can’t wait for the season to get underway,” said Bernat. “The OHL provides an incredible opportunity to continue developing my game while competing in one of the premier junior hockey leagues in the world. I’m excited for the opportunity to take this next step in my career and contribute to the team’s success.” Attack Head Coach Keenan Reynolds believes Bernat's combination of size, skill, and offensive instincts will make him a valuable addition to the club. “Lucian is a skilled power forward that is going to bring a rare blend of physicality, competitiveness, and playmaking to our team next season” said Reynolds. “He has many elite qualities to his game, but his pace and overall work ethic will fit the way we want to play seamlessly.” Attack President and General Manager Tyler Nother noted the significance of adding Bernat to the organization's future plans. “We are thrilled to welcome Lucian and his family to the Owen Sound Attack” said Nother. “Lucian is a player we feel can make an impact in our league right away, and one Attack fans will appreciate watching at the Bayshore, due to his combination of skill and size” Bernat becomes the first European player to join the Attack since the 2024-25 season and will wear the number 90 for the Bears.

Steelheads sign goaltender Neilan Johnson

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:46 +0000

BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Steelheads have announced the signing of their third-round pick in this year’s 2026 OHL Priority Selection, Neilan Johnson, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Johnson, a native of Severna Park, Maryland, became the first goaltender selected by the Brampton Steelheads in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection when the club chose him 51st overall in the third round. The 6-foot-3, 181-pound netminder was the fifth goaltender taken in the draft after an impressive season with Hotchkiss School in the USHS-Prep league, where he posted a 1.63 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage in 26 appearances.

He is also ranked 21st by Central Scouting among North American goalies for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft.

Director of Goaltending, David Shantz, had this to say about Johnson, “Neilan is a big, athletic goalie who has the ability to be a difference maker for our organization. His maturity and leadership, coupled with his existing technical foundation, will serve him well as he transitions to the OHL. As an organization, we are excited to have Neilan as part of our team.”

Bulldogs sign defenceman Jet Kwajah

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:13:46 +0000

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO - Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman announced the signing of recently acquired defenceman Jet Kwajah, from the Madison Capitols of the USHL, to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Kwajah, a Hamilton, ON product, was originally selected in the 6^th round, 104^th overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection Draft after being signed to a 1^st round tender in the USHL by the Madison Capitols. The offensively minded Kwajah entered the junior level from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA program where he posted 3 goals & 20 assists for 23 points in 30 GTHL games in his draft season. The 6’0”/177 right-shot rearguard moved to the USHL for the 2024-25 season collecting 6 goals & 10 assists for 16 ponts in 41 games while skating to a plus-4 rating earning recognition on the USHL All-Rookie Team. Kwajah nearly doubled his output in the 2026-27 season collecting a team leading 7 goals from the blueline with 20 assists for 27 points over 55 games lead to Kwajah being on both the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term and Final rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft. Kwajah currently holds a commitment to Penn State University which he shares in common with fellow Bulldogs newcomers Xavier Lieb & Owen DeGraff. Kwajah’s playing rights were acquired by the Bulldogs in a June 2^nd trade from the Owen Sound Attack. On his acquisition, Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman was quoted; "We are thrilled to welcome Jet Kwajah to the Bulldogs organization. We believe Jet has the ability to be one of the premier offensive defencemen in the OHL immediately.” said Brantford Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman. “He is an elite skater, an exceptional puck mover, and possesses a high-end shot that makes him a threat every time he touches the puck. What separates Jet is his offensive instincts and hockey sense, but he also has the ability to defend and impact the game in all three zones. Beyond his talent, he is a first-class person and one of the highest-character young men you will meet.”.

Drew Bannister returns as Head Coach of Greyhounds

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:59:15 +0000

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - The Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club announced today that Drew Bannister has been named the club’s Head Coach effective July 1, 2026. Bannister returns to the Greyhounds on a three-year agreement, bringing with him one of the most accomplished resumes in franchise history as both a player and coach. For more than three decades, Bannister’s hockey journey has been intertwined with the Soo Greyhounds organization. As a player from 1990 to 1994, Bannister established himself as one of the club’s cornerstone defencemen during one of the most successful eras in franchise history. He helped lead the Greyhounds to consecutive Ontario Hockey League championships in 1991 and 1992 before capturing the Memorial Cup in 1993. Over 222 regular-season games in a Greyhound uniform, Bannister recorded 118 points while earning a reputation as a dependable leader on and off the ice. Following a successful 17-year professional playing career, Bannister returned to Sault Ste. Marie in 2015 as head coach and quickly re-established the Greyhounds among the Ontario Hockey League’s elite programs. Over three seasons behind the Greyhound bench, Bannister compiled an outstanding record of 136-50-13-5 while developing numerous players who would advance to professional hockey. His tenure culminated in a historic 2017-18 campaign when the Greyhounds posted a franchise-record 55-7-3-3 regular-season record, one of the finest seasons in OHL history. The remarkable season earned Bannister both the Matt Leyden Trophy as Ontario Hockey League Coach of the Year and the Brian Kilrea Coach of the Year Award as the top coach in the Canadian Hockey League. “Drew Bannister embodies what it means to be a Soo Greyhound,” said Tim Lukenda, President and Governor of the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club. “His connection to this organization runs deep. He helped bring a Memorial Cup championship to our city as a player and later returned to build one of the most successful teams in franchise history as our head coach.” Kyle Raftis, General Manager of the Soo Greyhounds, added, “Beyond his accomplishments, Drew is an exceptional leader, teacher and developer of young talent. His experience at every level of the game, including the National Hockey League and internationally, will be invaluable to our players and our organization. We are thrilled to welcome Drew and his family back to Sault Ste. Marie.” Since leaving the Greyhounds in 2018, Bannister has continued to build an impressive coaching résumé in professional hockey. He advanced through the American Hockey League before earning the opportunity to serve as head coach of the National Hockey League’s St. Louis Blues. Most recently, Hockey Canada selected Bannister to lead Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2026 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, further recognizing his standing as one of the country’s premier coaches and developers of young players. “Returning to the Soo Greyhounds is a tremendous honour,” said Bannister. “This organization has played an important role in my life from my days as a player through my first opportunity as a head coach. The Greyhounds have a proud tradition built on hard work, character and excellence, and I am excited to be back and help lead the next generation of players.” “The support of this community is unlike anywhere else in hockey. I look forward to reconnecting with our fans and working with our players as we pursue success on the ice and continue building young men who will be successful in hockey and in life.” The Greyhounds will formally introduce Bannister at a media availability to be announced at a later date.