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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.
The Brantford Bulldogs announced the acquisition of defenceman George Komadoski from the Flint Firebirds, a move that underscores their strategy ahead of the upcoming NHL Draft.
The Ontario Hockey League unveiled its 2025‑26 All‑Star and All‑Rookie teams, recognizing elite talent from across the circuit and celebrating historic achievements.
Kris Sparre, a finalist for the 2026 PWHL Coach of the Year award, has been named the inaugural head coach of the Hamilton franchise, set to debut at TD Coliseum this fall.
The Winnipeg Jets navigate a reshaped roster, re‑signing depth forward Cole Koepke while evaluating the next wave of talent from the draft and the AHL.
The OHL announced the passing of longtime scout and executive Don Harkins, whose decades‑long career spanned scouting, player representation, and leadership roles in junior hockey.