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The Saginaw Spirit announced key coaching hires and staff returns, including Saverio Posa’s expanded role and Aron Augustitus’s video expertise, as the team prepares for a September 18 season opener against the Soo Greyhounds.
Canada completed a fourth championship in five years by beating the United States 8‑1 in Edmonton, highlighted by Jaakko Wycisk’s game‑winning goal and contributions from a roster of OHL standouts and essential staff.
Jimmy Lombardi scored on his first shift for Team Canada at the World Junior Summer Showcase, turning a jersey number mix‑up into a memorable debut.
USA Hockey has selected six Ontario Hockey League players for a St. Paul camp, setting the stage for the August Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup in Edmonton.
The Los Angeles Kings are leveraging a wave of OHL talent, from back‑to‑back championship blueliners to international medalists, to build a robust pipeline for the upcoming season.
The university's hockey program is banking on five first‑year players to inject size, skill and championship experience into a team that has hovered below .500 since 2017.
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026‑27 campaign with a three‑man rotation that could redefine the franchise’s defensive identity.
A look at how the Bertuzzi family’s next chapter unfolds in the AHL, connecting past achievements with future ambitions.
The 25‑year‑old forward inked a one‑year deal with the Grand Rapids Griffins, bringing a blend of professional experience and family legacy to Detroit’s top farm club.
The Devils are tapping into Ontario's junior talent pool, signing promising players who are already posting impressive statistics and showing potential for future impact.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' developmental pipeline is drawing increasing attention as a wave of OHL talent prepares to bolster the club's future. Recent championship success with the Toronto Marlies has highlighted the impact of young players who have navigated the league's competitive landscape.
The Devils have locked in forward Amadeus Lombardi through the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, offering a two‑way contract with NHL and AHL salaries and a one‑way deal at $900,000 for the second year.
The Detroit Red Wings traded forward Amadeus Lombardi to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a fourth‑round selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, concluding a stint that saw the Ontario native rank among Grand Rapids’ offensive leaders.
The Ontario Hockey League convened its first centralized draft in over two decades, drawing attention to new talent, American participation, and the league’s eligibility rules.
The 2026 OHL Priority Selection returned to an in‑person format in Kingston, Ontario, delivering a historic draft night that featured top picks, hometown heroes, and appearances by John Tavares and Doug Gilmour.
The Flint Firebirds have added Michigan-born forward Cooper Williams to their roster, a move that brings homegrown talent and proven offensive firepower to the team.
The Ontario Hockey League celebrated its 2025‑26 Business Award winners, highlighting outstanding achievements in content creation, community involvement, broadcast presentation and more.
Flint Firebirds bring in Czech forward Simon Belohorsky in a draft‑pick swap, while Guelph Storm secure future assets ahead of the 2027 Memorial Cup.
The Guelph Storm sent forward Simon Belohorsky to the Flint Firebirds in exchange for future draft picks, highlighting the Czech native’s impressive rookie season and international experience.
Kaden Pitre, a 2024 NHL Draft selection by the Tampa Bay Lightning, has committed to Penn State, bringing OHL experience and a strong two‑way game to a program reshaping its forward lines.
Penn State has secured the commitment of Kaden Pitre, a defensive‑oriented center who brings OHL experience and NHL draft pedigree to the program.
Kaden Pitre, a 20‑year‑old centre with OHL experience and NHL draft pedigree, has pledged to join Penn State for the 2026‑27 campaign, where he will anchor a defensive line under coach Guy Gadowsky.
After being selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2024 NHL Draft, Kaden Pitre has chosen to join Penn State’s men’s hockey program, bringing a 101‑point OHL career to the Big Ten.
The Brantford Bulldogs secure forward Brayden Lappalainen from the Flint Firebirds, adding offensive depth ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection in Kingston.