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Storm and IceDogs complete trade involving Ethan Czata

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:19:19 +0000

The Guelph Storm and Niagara IceDogs have completed a trade involving IceDogs captain and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Ethan Czata.

The Guelph Storm have acquired forward Ethan Czata and a conditional 15th-round pick in 2027 from the Niagara IceDogs in exchange for forward Carter Lewandowski, defenceman Zack Naish, a second-round pick in 2028 (Kingston), a third-round pick in 2026 (Oshawa), a fifth-round pick in 2026 (Guelph) and a fourth-round pick in 2029 (Guelph).

The 2007-born forward was originally selected in the first round (5th overall) by the IceDogs in the 2023 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. In three seasons in the OHL, the 6-foot-2, 190 lbs forward has recorded 125 points (53-72–125) in 193 regular season games. Czata served as the IceDogs captain for the 2025-26 season. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning 56th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.

“Ethan is amongst the top two-way forwards in the Ontario Hockey League,” said Storm GM George Burnett. “He is a leader who competes hard each and every night. The pace in which he plays and the details within his game allow him to be successful in all situations. We are excited to welcome Ethan and his family to Guelph.”

Lewandowski, a 6’2”, 185 lbs forward from Maple, Ontario, was selected 36th overall in this 2025 OHL Priority Selection by Guelph. He spent the 2025-2026 season with the Ayr Centennials of the Greater Ontario Hockey League, where he posted 46 points (17-29–46) in 45 games. Naish is a 6’7”, 207 lbs defenceman from Hampton, ON and was selected in the 6th round, 105th overall by the Guelph Storm in the 2025 OHL priority Selection Draft. The big-bodied defenceman posted one goal, two assists and 68 PIMS in 36 games played with the Brockville Braves of the CCHL.

“We are happy to be bringing in two young players with Lewandowski and Naish. Both players are expected to to step in and be contributing factors as we move forward with what will be a young group of Niagara IceDogs. Welcome to Dog Country, Carter and Zach, alongside their families! We look forward to having them don the IceDogs crest this fall.” commented IceDogs GM Dale DeGrat

The OHL trade window opened on June 2 and remains open until June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, which takes place June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker. The 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore will be held June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, marking the first in-person OHL Priority Selection since 2000. Round 1 begins on June 12 at 7:00 p.m., with Rounds 2-15 taking place on June 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Firebirds acquire Devils prospect Trenten Bennett from Attack

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:55 +0000

The Flint Firebirds have acquired goaltender Trenten Bennett from the Owen Sound Attack in exchange for four draft picks. A Kitchener, Ontario native, Bennett was originally selected by the Attack in the fourteenth round, 274th overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-8, 207-pound goaltender spent parts of two seasons in Owen Sound, appearing in 33 regular season games while recording a 3.69 GAA and a 0.901 SV%. Following a strong season with the Kemptville 73's of the CCHL, Bennett was selected by the New Jersey Devils in the fourth round, 99th overall, of the 2025 NHL Draft. During the 2025-26 campaign, the 2006-born goaltender posted 9 wins with a 3.93 GAA and a 0.896 SV% across 27 regular season games. The move gives the Firebirds an NHL-drafted goaltender entering his overage season, while Owen Sound adds future draft capital as clubs continue shaping their rosters during the OHL offseason trade window. The Attack receive a 2026 third-round pick, a 2028 fifteenth-round pick, along with a 2029 fifth-round pick and a 2029 sixth-round pick in the future OHL Priority Selections. The OHL trade window opened on June 2 and remains open until June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, which takes place June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker.

The 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore will be held June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, marking the first in-person OHL Priority Selection since 2000. Round 1 begins on June 12 at 7:00 p.m., with Rounds 2-15 taking place on June 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Seven OHL Alumni Set to Compete in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0000

A total of seven Ontario Hockey League alumni will compete for hockey's ultimate prize when the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. The seven alumni, split between the Hurricanes (4) and Golden Knights (3), represent five OHL member clubs. List of the seven OHL alumni competing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final: (Players are listed alongside the OHL club they’ve played the most games with) Carolina Hurricanes (4)

Jalen Chatfield (Windsor Spitfires)
Taylor Hall (Windsor Spitfires)
Jordan Staal (Peterborough Petes)
Andrei Svechnikov (Barrie Colts)

Vegas Golden Knights (3)

Rasmus Andersson (Barrie Colts)
Mitch Marner (London Knights)
Brandon Saad (Saginaw Spirit)

Entering the Stanley Cup Final, former London Knight Mitch Marner (Vegas), leads all playoff skaters with 21 points (7-14–21) in 16 games.

Attack acquire veteran goaltender Ryerson Leenders from Bulldogs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:04:25 +0000

The Owen Sound Attack have acquired goaltender Ryerson Leenders from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for defenceman Jet Kwajah, a fifth-round pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, a conditional second-round pick in 2027, a conditional fourth-round in 2027, and a conditional 15th-round pick in 2028.

Brantford receives a package of future draft capital as part of the transaction, while Owen Sound adds one of the OHL’s most experienced netminders ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Leenders, a Nanticoke, Ontario native, appeared in 39 regular season games with the Bulldogs during the 2025-26 campaign, posting a 27-5-4 record with a 2.69 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. He also recorded two shutouts and handled the bulk of Brantford’s starts, helping the club win the Hamilton Spectator Trophy as regular season champions.

Originally selected in the second round, 32nd overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection by the Mississauga Steelheads, Leenders quickly became a strong goaltender in the league. The 6'1, 179 pound goaltender has recorded 94 wins across 168 regular season games in his OHL career, while adding 16 wins in 30 playoff appearances between the pipes.

Going to Brantford is Jet Kwajah, a defenceman drafted by the Owen Sound Attack in the sixth round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. The 2008-born blue liner spent his last two seasons with the Madison Capitols of the USHL, and is eligible for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. Kwajah has recorded 13 goals and 30 assists for 43 points across 96 games during the previous two campaigns.

All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker.

OHL Announces 2025-26 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:10 +0000

TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the first, second and third all-star team selections, in addition to the first and second all-rookie team designations for the 2025-26 season.

OHL all-star and all-rookie teams were selected by the League's general managers, with voting conducted in two stages beginning with a conference ballot followed by a final ballot that integrated the top selections from both the Eastern and Western Conferences.

A total of 12 of the league's 20 member teams are represented on this year's all-star and all-rookie team selections, with the Barrie Colts, Brantford Bulldogs and Kitchener Rangers each fielding a league-leading five players and coaches. The Soo Greyhounds follow with four selections, while the Windsor Spitfires feature three.

2025-26 OHL All-Star Teams Representatives with major positional awards in brackets are default first team members, all other designations are determined by votes cast by OHL General Managers First All-Star Team C - Sam O'Reilly (Kitchener Rangers) (Most Outstanding Player) LW - Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds) RW - Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) D - Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) (Defenceman of the Year) D - Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds) G - Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s) (Goaltender of the Year) Coach - Dave Cameron (Ottawa 67’s) (Coach of the Year) Repeat honours: Kashawn Aitcheson was named to the Second All-Star Team in 2024-25. Chase Reid was named to the First All-Rookie Team in 2024-25. Dave Cameron earns All-Star Team coaching honours for the sixth time in his career, marking the second time he's been named to the First Team after also doing so with Ottawa in 2022-23. Second All-Star Team C - Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts) LW - Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires) RW - Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds) D - Adam Jiricek (Brantford Bulldogs) D - Cameron Reid (Kitchener Rangers) G - Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts) Coach - Jussi Ahokas (Kitchener Rangers) Repeat honours: Liam Greentree was named to the First All-Star Team in 2024-25 and the Third All-Star Team in 2023-24. Cameron Reid earned First All-Rookie Team recognition in 2023-24. Jussi Ahokas earned First Team All-Star coaching honours in 2024-25. Third All-Star Team C - Jake O'Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) LW - Dylan Edwards (Kitchener Rangers) RW - Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers) D - Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires) D - Ben Danford (Brantford Bulldogs) G - Carter George (Soo Greyhounds) Coach - Jay McKee (Brantford Bulldogs) Repeat honours: Carter George was named to the Second All-Star Team in 2024-25 and the Third All-Star Team in 2023-24, and earned First All-Rookie Team recognition in 2023-24 — earning All-Star recognition in each of his three OHL seasons. Ben Danford was named to the Third All-Star Team in 2024-25. Jake O'Brien earned First All-Rookie Team recognition in 2023-24. Jay McKee was named Third Team All-Star coach in both 2024-25 and 2021-22. 2025-26 OHL All-Rookie Teams First All-Rookie Team C - Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs) LW - Jaxon Cover (London Knights) RW - Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) (Rookie of the Year) D - Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit) D - Cole Emerton (Barrie Colts) G - Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s) Second All-Rookie Team C - Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs) LW - Noah Laus (Soo Greyhounds) RW - Joe Salandra (Barrie Colts) D - Matthew Perreault (Peterborough Petes) D - Andrew Robinson (Windsor Spitfires) G - Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs) Historical results of note:

Ottawa 67's supply both the First Team All-Star goaltender (Ryder Fetterolf) and coach (Dave Cameron) — the franchise's first such pairing in 30 years. The 67's last provided the First Team goaltender and coach in the same season in 1995-96, when Craig Hillier and Brian Kilrea did so. Fetterolf is also Ottawa's first First-Team All-Star goaltender since Hillier in 1995-96. Additionally, he's the first 67's goaltender to be voted to a First All-Rookie Team since the advent of OHL All-Rookie Teams in 1991-92.
Nikita Klepov named to both the First All-Star Team and the First All-Rookie Team. The last player to earn First-Team All-Star and First All-Rookie recognition in the same season was Mikhail Sergachev with Windsor in 2015-16.
Nathan Aspinall becomes just the second Flint Firebirds player named to the First All-Star Team. Follows Brennan Othmann who was a First Team selection in 2021-22. Both made the achievement as left-wingers.
Ryder Fetterolf named to both the First All-Star Team and First All-Rookie Team. Joins Carter George of the 2023-24 Owen Sound Attack in earning similar placement.
Liam Greentree (Windsor) earns All-Star recognition for a fourth consecutive season — First All-Rookie Team in 2022-23, followed by Third (2023-24), First (2024-25) and Second (2025-26) All-Star Team honours, spanning all four of his OHL seasons. He becomes the first forward in OHL history to accomplish this feat.
Carter George (Soo Greyhounds) lands an All-Star Team nod for a third straight season, following Third Team and First All-Rookie honours in 2023-24 and a Second Team selection in 2024-25 — the latter two with Owen Sound before this year's move to the Soo. He joins a group that includes Alex Nedeljkovic (2014-16) and Thomas McCollum (2007-09) to be named to All-Star Teams in three consecutive seasons.
Ben Hrebik becomes the first Barrie Colts goaltender to be named to an All-Star Team since 2015-16. Mackenzie Blackwood was a First Team All-Star that season.

2026 Graduating Class: Erie Otters

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:50:44 +0000

After a challenging season that saw them miss the playoffs, the Erie Otters find themselves at an important crossroads as the organization looks toward the future. Armed with the second overall selection in the upcoming OHL Priority Selection, Erie has an opportunity to add another cornerstone piece to a franchise that has long been recognized for developing elite talent. As the club begins its next chapter, Erie will first bid farewell to members of its graduating class, with Andrew Kuzma, Noah Erliden, and Jackson Schouten moving on from the OHL. Andrew Kuzma (Erie Otters, Kingston Frontenacs – 2025-26) Spending his lone OHL season as an overager, Andrew Kuzma began the year with the Kingston Frontenacs before being acquired by the Erie Otters at the trade deadline. Between the two clubs, he recorded 39 points (20-19–39) in 69 regular-season games. Originally selected by Kingston in the eighth round (155th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Kuzma spent much of his junior career in the USHL and was preparing to join Penn State for the 2024-25 season. However, during routine preseason testing, doctors discovered he had bicuspid aortic valve disease, a congenital heart condition that affects blood flow from the heart to the body. After undergoing open-heart surgery in November 2024, Kuzma returned to the ice this past September and completed his overage season in the OHL. He is committed to returning to the NCAA next season. https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/2021977600344645932 Noah Erliden (Erie Otters – 2024-26) In his second full season with the Otters, Noah Erliden continued to serve as Erie’s starting goaltender during his overage campaign, posting a 12-28-2-4 record along with a 3.75 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. He also earned the Real Canadian Superstore Save of the Night honours on multiple occasions throughout the season. Originally selected 30th overall by Erie in the 2024 CHL Import Draft, the Swedish netminder concludes his OHL career with a 40-46-6-6 record, a 3.57 goals-against average, a .893 save percentage, and two shutouts across 101 regular-season appearances. https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/2020339983119515866 Jackson Schouten (Erie Otters – 2025-26) Also spending his only OHL season as an overager, Jackson Schouten recorded six points (3-3–6) in 25 regular-season games with the Otters. Prior to arriving in Erie, the 6-foot-7 forward played in the NAHL with the Rochester Jr. Americans. He joined the Otters as a free agent in January. https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/2014872810351448350 2006-born players: * denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season Looking ahead, the Erie Otters currently have four 2006-born players on their roster: Tristen Trevino, Charlie Burns, Callum Hughes*, and Ritter Coombs*.

Otters acquire Liam Beamish from Sting

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:40:46 +0000

The Erie Otters have acquired forward Liam Beamish from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick in the OHL Priority Selection.

Beamish, a Beamsville, Ontario native, appeared in 66 games with the Sting during the 2025-26 season, recording 11 goals and 22 assists for 33 points in his second OHL campaign.

Originally selected by Sarnia in the eighth round (151st overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, Beamish developed through the GOJHL with the Fort Erie Meteors, where he was named Rookie of the Year for the Golden Horseshoe Conference, before making the jump to major junior. He also spent time in the BCHL with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks prior to fully joining the Sting's roster.

For Sarnia, the deal brings back future draft capital as the club continues to manage its assets ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection and beyond. For Erie, the move adds another forward to their roster as the team continues to reshape its lineup during the offseason trade window.

All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker.

Frontenacs acquire Gavin Christie from the Bulldogs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:34 +0000

The Kingston Frontenacs have acquired defenceman Gavin Christie from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick in the OHL Priority Selection. Christie, a Beamsville, Ont. native, appeared in nine games with the Bulldogs during the 2025-26 season, recording 3 shots and eight penalty minutes in his first OHL stint. Originally selected by Brantford in the third round (58th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, Christie spent the majority of the year with the Brantford Titans of the GOJHL where he notched 27 points (7-20–27) and 107 penalty minutes from the blueline. He was selected to participate in the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game at OHL's Connor McDavid Top Prospects event in January. For Brantford, the deal brings back future draft capital as the club continues to manage its assets ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection and beyond. For Kingston, the move adds another forward to their roster as the team continues to reshape its lineup during the offseason trade window. The OHL trade window opened on June 2 and remains open until June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, which takes place June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker. The 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore will be held June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston, marking the first in-person OHL Priority Selection since 2000. Round 1 begins on June 12 at 7:00 p.m., with Rounds 2-15 taking place on June 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Otters acquire goaltender David Egorov from Bulldogs in offseason deal

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:30:24 +0000

The Erie Otters have added one of the OHL's most accomplished young goaltenders, acquiring David Egorov from the Brantford Bulldogs as part of a multi-asset trade completed on Tuesday. In the transaction, Erie receives Egorov, while Brantford acquires the OHL playing rights to forward Jack Good along with four OHL Priority Selection picks: North Bay's third-round pick in 2027, Saginaw's third-round pick in 2027, Sarnia's fourth-round pick in 2026 and Erie's fifth-round pick in 2029. Egorov arrives in Erie following a successful four-year tenure in Brantford. Originally selected in the fourth round, 64th overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the Ottawa native established himself as one of the league's top goaltenders, posting a career record of 44-16-7 with a 3.04 goals-against average and .901 save percentage across 77 games. Nicknamed "Big Save Dave" during his time with the Bulldogs, Egorov helped one of the OHL's top teams over the past several seasons and enters Erie as an NHL Draft-eligible goaltender with significant experience in high-pressure situations. For Brantford, the deal brings back valuable draft capital along with the rights to one of junior hockey's most productive NCAA-bound forwards. Good, an Ajax native and Merrimack College commit, starred with the Brooks Bandits of the BCHL this past season, recording 22 goals and a league-leading 48 assists for 70 points in 54 games. He helped the Bandits capture a second consecutive BCHL championship, scoring the overtime winner in the championship-clinching Game 5. The trade marks another notable move during the opening day of the OHL trade window, which remains open through June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore. All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker.

Sting acquire Blackhawks prospect Parker Holmes from Bulldogs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:30:32 +0000

The Sarnia Sting have acquired forward Parker Holmes from the Brantford Bulldogs in exchange for a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2028 OHL Priority Selection. A South Mountain, Ontario native, Holmes was originally selected by the Bulldogs in the seventh round, 129th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-4, 227-pound winger spent parts of two seasons in Brantford, appearing in 70 regular season games while recording six goals and 11 assists. Following his rookie OHL season, Holmes was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fourth round, 107th overall, of the 2025 NHL Draft. During the 2025-26 campaign, the 2007-born forward produced 17 points in 49 games before adding a goal in 11 playoff contests. Prior to joining the Bulldogs, Holmes developed with the Kemptville 73's program, helping lead the club to an HEO U18 Championship before advancing to the CCHL. "We would like to thank Parker Holmes for everything he contributed to the Bulldogs organization," said Bulldogs General Manager Spencer Hyman. "Parker represented our team with professionalism, character, and a team-first attitude throughout his time in Brantford." The move gives the Sting an NHL-drafted power forward entering his 19-year-old season, while Brantford adds future draft capital as clubs continue shaping their rosters during the OHL offseason trade window. The OHL trade window opened on June 2 and remains open until June 11 at 3:00 p.m. ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, which takes place June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. All confirmed trades can be found on our OHL Trade Window Tracker.