
OHL Development Camps 2026 Offer First Glimpse of Future Stars
The 2026 OHL Priority Selection has concluded, and clubs are now focusing on Development Camps that will run throughout June, giving fans a free look at the league’s newest prospects.
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The 2026 OHL Priority Selection has concluded, and clubs are now focusing on Development Camps that will run throughout June, giving fans a free look at the league’s newest prospects.

The Erie Otters announced the hiring of Kyle Makaric as their new Assistant Coach, bringing a decorated coaching résumé that includes two CCHL titles and a 2023 Coach of the Year award.

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 Ontario Hockey League celebrated its 2025‑26 Business Award winners, highlighting outstanding achievements in content creation, community involvement, broadcast presentation and more.

An inside look at the leading candidates the Penguins could select in the 2026 NHL Draft, from rising forwards to defensive standouts

Egor Barabanov, a six‑foot, 181‑pound left‑shot forward from St. Petersburg, Russia, has signed with the University of Massachusetts for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of creativity and playmaking to the program.

The OHL's Under‑18 Priority Selection is emerging as a vital route for players who bypass traditional midget‑AAA pathways, delivering championship teams, NHL contracts and future stars.

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.

The Erie Otters have completed a major trade, acquiring goaltender David Egorov from the Brantford Bulldogs, exchanging him for prospect Jack Good and multiple draft picks, as the OHL gears up for its inaugural in‑person priority selection in Kingston.

Kitchener Rangers capture the 2026 Memorial Cup with a dominant 6‑2 win over the Everett Silvertips, completing a flawless tournament and cementing a legacy in Canadian junior hockey.

The Rangers completed a perfect tournament run, defeating the Western Hockey League champions 6‑2 in a game that featured a 37‑second goal spree and a standout performance by forward San O'Reilly.

The Saginaw Spirit have announced the signing of defenseman Tyler Martyniuk, a 2024 OHL Priority Selection sixth‑round pick, who brings a blend of size, skill and overseas experience.

The 5‑foot‑9 winger from Pennsylvania will join the Spartans in 2027‑28 after a season with the USNDP and a commitment to the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit.

Michigan State's hockey program lands a cluster of highly ranked prospects, filling key gaps and positioning the team for a competitive future.

Michigan State University's hockey program has attracted a wave of high‑profile recruits, including top‑ranked draft candidates and experienced goaltenders, setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 season.

Michigan State's hockey program is set to field a talented lineup next season, with key departures and several top prospects joining the squad.