2026-06-11
OHL Recognizes 2025-26 Business Award Winners -
The Ontario Hockey League recognized its 2025-26 Business Award winners during the league's annual Business Meetings, celebrating outstanding achievement and innovation across a variety of business, community, retail, broadcast and fan engagement initiatives throughout the 2025-26 season. The awards recognize excellence both on the club level and across the league, highlighting organizations that have contributed to the continued growth and success of the OHL on and off the ice. OHL Content Team Award Presented by Collin Jennings, Manager of Social Media & Digital Content Kingston Frontenacs The Kingston Frontenacs are the recipients of the 2025-26 OHL Content Team Award. Throughout the season, the Frontenacs consistently delivered creative, detailed and authentic storytelling that helped fans connect with the players, coaches and personalities behind the team. From player features and alumni coverage to day-to-day team content, Kingston set a
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Nikita Klepov NHL Draft Prospect Highlights -
Nikita Klepov is one of the top prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft and continues to develop with the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League. The American forward has emerged as one of the most intriguing players in the draft class, showcasing the offensive skill and hockey sense that NHL teams covet. Watch our Nikita Klepov highlights as we break down the game of one of the top prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to access all of the latest hockey videos! Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2qfd7im Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloHockeyiOSApp_9 Follow FloHockey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloHockey.tv Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloHockey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/
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Ruck, Klepov, and Massé named finalists for the CHL’s 2025-26 Top Scorer Award -
Markus Ruck, Klepov, Massé are finalists for the 2025-26 CHL Top Scorer Award, presented annually to the CHL’s highest-scoring player.
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OHL Announces Rivalry Week Matchups, Key Dates for 2026-27 -
Get ready for Rivalry Week from October 21-25, and brush up on other key dates on the 2026-27 OHL schedule.
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2026-06-10
Ruck, Klepov, and Massé Named Finalists for the CHL's 2025-26 Top Scorer Award -
Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL), and Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Jussi Ahokas is hoping to receive a shot coaching at NHL level down the road -
Jussi Ahokas is quietly becoming a household coaching name across Canada after leading the Kitchener Rangers to the 2026 Memorial Cup championship. The Rangers head coach helped guide Kitchener to a 47-14-5-2 record, good for first place in the OHL’s Western Conference, and then saw his team defeat the Saginaw Spirit, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds,…
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Ottawa 67’s Complete Pick Exchange with Saginaw Spirit -
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Saginaw Spirit to host Flint Firebirds in 2026-2027 home opener -
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Spirit exchange OHL Priority Selection picks with Ottawa 67’s -
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2026-06-09
Jovanovic Makes History as First Woman Selected in OHL Under-18 Priority Selection -
History was made Monday night as goaltender Sophie Jovanovic became the first woman ever selected in the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection. The Brantford Bulldogs used the 40th overall pick to select the Toronto Nationals netminder, making her just the second female player ever drafted by an Ontario Hockey League club. Jovanovic follows Taya Currie, who was selected by the Sarnia Sting in the fifth round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection from the Elgin-Middlesex U16 AAA program. While Currie made history as the first female player drafted by an OHL team, she never appeared in a game for the Sting, leaving the door open for Jovanovic to potentially become the first woman to play in an OHL game. "It's amazing. I don't even know how to feel right now. It's awesome," said Jovanovic following her selection. The 2009-born goaltender has spent her minor hockey career competing at the AAA level with the Toronto Marlboros organization
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Saginaw Spirit to Host Flint Firebirds in 2026-2027 Home Opener -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Ontario Hockey League announced Tuesday afternoon its slate of home opening dates for the 2026-2027 season. The Spirit will host ... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Ruck, Klepov, and Massé Named Finalists for the CHL's 2025-26 Top Scorer Award -
Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL), and Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers
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Ottawa 67's Complete Pick Exchange with Saginaw Spirit -
OTTAWA - The Ottawa 67's have acquired a 2028 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection pick from the Saginaw Spirit in exchange for a pick in the 2026... - OHL Ottawa 67's
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Spirit Exchange OHL Priority Selection Picks with Ottawa 67's -
Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Tuesday morning that the team has completed a trade of draft picks with the Ottawa 67's.The con... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Spirit select Hudson Leenders and Damon Stodola at 2026 U18 OHL Priority Selection -
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Spirit Select Hudson Leenders and Damon Stodola at 2026 U18 OHL Priority Selection -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit added a pair of players in the U18 OHL Priority Selection on Monday night, left-wing Hudson Leenders (LEEN-durs) a... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026-06-08
U18 Priority Selection: A Different Path, The Same Dream -
When the Ontario Hockey League introduced the Under-18 Priority Selection, it carved out a new pathway for players whose hockey journeys didn't follow a conventional route. For some, it offered a second chance to hear their name called after being passed over in the OHL Priority Selection. For others, it swung open the door to the league following different development paths. As OHL clubs gear up for tonight's U18 Priority Selection, recent history stands as a reminder that impact players can come from anywhere. Over the past several years, U18 selections have gone on to become Memorial Cup champions, NHL signees, and key contributors at both the junior and professional levels. Perhaps no player better captures the value of the draft than former Saginaw Spirit forward Calem Mangone. Selected second overall in the 2021 U18 Priority Selection, Mangone deve
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2026-06-06
Spirit President & Managing Partner Craig Goslin to be inducted into Bay County Sports Hall of Fame -
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2026-06-05
Liam Storch (F) from Saginaw Spirit to Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/05/2026 Player: Liam Storch (F) From: Saginaw Spirit To: Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-06-03
Nikita Klepov, Levi Harper named to OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams -
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Troops get second-rounder -
NORTH BAY, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey League’s North Bay Battalion has acquired a second-round pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection in a trade with the Saginaw Spirit, the club announced Tuesday.
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Spirit and Battalion swap OHL Priority Selection, CHL Import Draft picks -
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Seven OHL Alumni Set to Compete in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final -
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)
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2026-06-02
Nikita Klepov, Levi Harper Named to OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams -
Toronto, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey League announced Tuesday afternoon its All-Star and All-Rookie teams for the 2025-2026 season. Spirit right wing Ni... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Spirit acquire first-round CHL Import Draft pick from Battalion -
The Saginaw Spirit and North Bay Battalion completed the first trade of the 2026 OHL offseason, swapping OHL Priority Selection and CHL Import Draft assets.
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Spirit and Battalion Swap OHL Priority Selection, CHL Import Draft Picks -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit have completed a trade of draft picks with the North Bay Battalion, Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Tuesday morn... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Winnipeg Jets: Prospects Report – Part 4 -
Well, here we are….almost at an end of Arctic Ice Hockey’s look at the Winnipeg Jets’ prospect pool. In case you joined up late, you can check out Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3 by clicking the links. In our final installment of this series, we get to players who have a current NHL Certainty rating under 6.0. Yet when it comes to that & the Dobber Prospects’
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2026-06-01
Silvertips concede in Memorial Cup final to OHL’s Kitchener Rangers -
Kelowna, B.C.- A historic season for one of the WHL's most consistent clubs has come to an end. After setting a franchise record for wins (57), collecting a second-straight regular season title and the club's first WHL Championship, the Everett Silvertips fell 6-2 to the Kitchener Rangers in the Memorial Cup Final. "We rode this train as long as we could," 2026 WHL Coach of the Year Steve Hamilton said. "We played 91 games and never lost back-to-back. I don't know if any other teams can say that. Incredibly proud of our group. I mean, we're WHL champions. This is the greatest team in Everett Silvertips history." NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen (NHL CSS: 54) and Landon DuPont, the WHL's first exceptional-status defenceman, were also named to the 2026 Memorial Cup All-Star Team. Everett reached the title match in its tournament debut, despite having the fewest NHL prospects (five) of any of the four participating teams. Vanhanen and Detroit Red Wings first-round
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2026-05-31
2026 Memorial Cup Final Player to Watch: Landon DuPont, Everett Silvertips -
Kelowna, B.C.- Landon DuPont is a guy built for the spotlight. The beams fuelled by his hockey peers, fans, pundits and NHL brass will burn brighter than ever as the freshly-turned 17-year-old hits the ice in the Memorial Cup Final with the Everett Silvertips on Sunday. "No butterflies, just excitement," DuPont said of the opportunity ahead. "It's cool playing at such a stage like this in such a big tournament like this. I remember being five up until last year, just watching the Memorial Cup, wishing I could play there one day. Being here, it's truly surreal." The WHL's first exceptional-status defender will need to bring his 'A' game against the OHL Champion Kitchener Rangers, who are competing in their CHL-record seventh Memorial Cup title match. The Blueshirts dished the Silvertips a 6-2 loss in round-robin play, with DuPont picking up a lone assist on a powerplay goal. For a team that tallied 57 regular-season victories and went 16-1-1 in the WHL Playoffs, Ev
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2026-05-30
Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center -
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2026-05-29
Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center -
Saginaw, Mich. - Yesterday Applied Innovation ("Applied") and the Saginaw Spirit officially unveiled the Applied Innovation Theater, celebrating a new... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026-05-28
Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center -
Saginaw, Mich. - Yesterday Applied Innovation ("Applied") and the Saginaw Spirit officially unveiled the Applied Innovation Theater, celebrating a ne... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026-05-26
Tyler Martyniuk (D) from U.S. National U18 Team to Saginaw Spirit -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/26/2026 Player: Tyler Martyniuk (D) From: U.S. National U18 Team To: Saginaw Spirit Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-05-24
Spirit sign defenceman Tyler Martyniuk -
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit have signed left-shot defenseman Tyler Martyniuk (MART-in-uck) to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, GM Dave Drinkill announced Friday afternoon. A late-2008 birthyear, Martyniuk stands at 6’1”, 192lbs. He was originally selected by the Spirit in the sixth round, 117th overall at the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. “Tyler is a player we really felt would be a great fit in our system going back to his days playing for Honeybaked,” said Drinkill. “We believe his game will flourish here in Saginaw, and that he is not yet close to reaching his potential as a high-end two-way defenseman. He is a very skilled, smooth skater, with offensive upside and an ability to play big minutes in all situations for us. We could not be more excited as an organization to finally have him as a part of the Spirit family and look forward to seeing him with our group at training camp in August.” From Washington Township, Mich., Martyniuk spent the last two sea
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2026 Graduating Class: Saginaw Spirit -
The Saginaw Spirit look ahead to a promising future led by one of the OHL’s most exciting young cores while preparing to say goodbye to graduating defenceman James Guo following the 2025-26 season.
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2026-05-23
Spirit begin 25th Anniversary celebration with logo reveal -
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Spirit sign defenseman Tyler Martyniuk to Standard Player Agreement -
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Spirit Sign USNTDP Blueliner, 2024 Draft Pick Tyler Martyniuk -
The Michigan State commit will join Saginaw for the 2026-27 campaign.
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2026-05-22
Spirit Sign Defenseman Tyler Martyniuk to Standard Player Agreement -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit have signed left-shot defenseman Tyler Martyniuk (MART-in-uck) to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, GM Dave Drinki... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Spirit Begin 25th Anniversary Celebration with Logo Reveal -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Spirit began their celebration of 25 seasons in Saginaw on Friday afternoon by unveiling a special 25th anniversary logo. The inc... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026-05-21
Spirit defenseman Levi Harper wins 2026 Bobby Smith Trophy -
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2026-05-20
Spirit Defenseman Levi Harper Wins 2026 Bobby Smith Trophy -
Toronto, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey League announced Wednesday afternoon that Spirit defenseman Levi Harper is the 2026 Bobby Smith Trophy winner as th... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026 OHL Awards – Spirit’s Harper wins Bobby Smith Trophy as Scholastic Player of the Year -
Saginaw Spirit defenceman Levi Harper is this year's recipient of the Bobby Smith Trophy as OHL Scholastic Player of the Year.
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2026-05-18
Brody George (F) from U.S. National U18 Team to Saginaw Spirit -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/18/2026 Player: Brody George (F) From: U.S. National U18 Team To: Saginaw Spirit Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-05-17
Forward Brody George signs Standard Player Agreement in Saginaw -
The Saginaw Spirit have signed forward Brody George
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Forward Brody George signs Standard Player Agreement in Saginaw -
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2026-05-16
Forward Brody George Signs Standard Player Agreement in Saginaw -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit have signed forward Brody George, GM Dave Drinkill reported Saturday morning. George was Saginaw's 15th round pick... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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Egor Barabanov – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile -
Egor Barabanov 2025-26 Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL)Date of Birth: May 16, 2006Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, RussiaHt: 6-foot Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 reentry Rankings The landscape…
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Spirit sign defenseman Kade Meyer to OHL Standard Player Agreement -
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2026-05-15
Spirit sign defenceman Kade Meyer -
Saginaw, Mich.- Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Friday morning that the team has signed free agent defenseman Kade Meyer to a Standard Player Agreement. “Kade caught our eye last summer while playing for Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup,” said Drinkill. “He is very strong and plays the game hard with a competitiveness that you can’t teach. Kade skates very well, is extremely mobile, and is a great transporter of pucks up ice. We’re excited that the Meyer family picked Saginaw out of all their options for next season and can’t wait to see Kade on the ice.” A left-shot defenseman from Minocqua, WI, Meyer clocks in at 5’9”, 181lbs. His 2025-2026 season was split between the NAHL’s Janesville Jets (1G-4A—5P, 20GP) and USHL’s Waterloo Black Hawks (1G-4A—5P, 22GP). Last summer, Meyer joined Saginaw’s Levi Harper and Nikita Klepov for Team USA’s gold medal victory at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Brno, Czechia and Trencin, Slovakia. “I’m incredibly excited and grateful for
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Kade Meyer (D) from Janesville Jets to Saginaw Spirit -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/15/2026 Player: Kade Meyer (D) From: Janesville Jets To: Saginaw Spirit Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Spirit Sign Defenseman Kade Meyer to OHL Standard Player Agreement -
Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit GM Dave Drinkill announced Friday morning that the team has signed free agent defenseman Kade Meyer to a Standard Player Agree... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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2026-05-14
Get your tickets for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection! -
Single day tickets for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection on June 12-13 in Kingston are on sale now!
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2026-05-13
Get Your Tickets for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection -
The future of the Ontario Hockey League will be decided right in front of your eyes. The 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Supers... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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