Barrie Colts

The Barrie Colts have traded defenceman Cole Emerton to the Sarnia Sting in exchange for a package of five future draft picks, including conditional second-round selections in 2029

Colts made 16 selections at the 2026 OHL Priority Selection in Kingston — the first in-person draft in several years. Get the full recap of Barrie's picks.

The CHL Defenceman of the Year Award is given out annually to the top defenceman in the Canadian Hockey League. Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) earned the honour after authoring one of the greatest goal-scoring seasons by a defenceman in modern CHL history. The Montreal Canadiens prospect finished the 2025-26 season with 83 points, including 45 goals and 38 assists, along with a plus-55 rating in 55 games. His 45 goals were the most by a CHL defenceman in nearly 40 years, dating back to Greg Hawgood’s 48-goal campaign in 1987-88, and the highest single-season total by a CHL blueliner in the 21st century. Pickford was the only defenceman to finish among the CHL’s top 10 goal scorers in 2025-26. His 45 goals were tied for second among WHL skaters, while his 19 power-play goals and 11 game-winning goals ranked tied for first in the CHL. The 20-year-old captain from Chauvin, Alta., also helped Medicine Hat claim a second consecutive Central Division title a

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 06/15/2026 Player: Cole Emerton (D) From: Barrie Colts To: Sarnia Sting Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The Sarnia Sting Hockey Club announced today that the team has acquired defenceman Cole Emerton from the Barrie Colts.In exchange, the Sting have ... - OHL Sarnia Sting

The Barrie Colts took the draft floor in Kingston this weekend for the first in-person Ontario Hockey Leauge Priority Selection in several years, maki... - OHL Barrie Colts

The Barrie Colts have traded defenceman Cole Emerton to the Sarnia Sting in exchange for a significant package of future draft capital.In return f... - OHL Barrie Colts

The Sarnia Sting added OHL First All-Rookie Team defenceman Cole Emerton from the Barrie Colts in a trade involving multiple future draft selections.

The Colts made it a hometown affair on Day 1 of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, selecting Barrie native and Colts U16 AAA captain Lucas Matheson 17th overall in the first round. The 16-year-old defenceman posted 40 points in 34 regular-season games and now gets to lace up for the team he grew up cheering for.

OTTAWA - With the 199th overall pick in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, the Ottawa 67's selected Jack Lee of the Barrie Colts U16 AAA.The Innisfi... - OHL Ottawa 67's

The Colts made it official — hometown kid Lucas Matheson is a Colt! An offensive-minded defenceman known for his puck-moving ability and dynamic play from the blue line, Matheson is exactly the kind of talent the Colts were looking for heading into this draft — a player who can generate offence and inject some flair into the back end.

The Barrie Colts are proud to announce the selection of Lucas Matheson with the 17th overall pick in the first round of the 2026 OHL Priority Selectio... - OHL Barrie Colts

A total of 12 Ontario Hockey League alumni are set to compete in the 2026 Calder Cup Final as the Toronto Marlies (Toronto Maple Leafs) face off against the Chicago Wolves (Carolina Hurricanes), with the championship series beginning Friday, June 12. The Marlies advanced to the final with a six-game series victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who had previously upset the regular-season champion Hershey Bears. Toronto secured the series with a 2-1 overtime win, as former Mississauga Steelheads forward Alex Nylander scored the game-winning goal midway through the extra frame. https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/2063791357768908985 Meanwhile, former London Knights standout Easton Cowan has played a key role since joining the Marlies for their playoff run. Cowan enters the final riding a five-game point streak, recording six points (4-2–6) during that span. On the other side, the Wolves earned their berth by defeating the C

The Barrie Colts selected three players in the 2026 OHL U18 Draft, adding forward Frank Popkie, goaltender George Zhou and defenceman Rowan Schachter to the organization.

Coming off a trip to the OHL Championship Series, the Barrie Colts are ready to build for the future. GM Marty Williamson and Head Scout Shane Sullivan make their first of 16 selections tomorrow night, 17th overall, as the 2026 OHL Priority Selection opens in Kingston.

After a season that took the Barrie Colts to the OHL Championship Series for the first time since 2015-16, the focus now turns to the future - and dra... - OHL Barrie Colts

The Barrie Colts made three selections in this year's U18 Ontario Hockey League Draft, held earlier this week in advance of the OHL Priority Selection... - OHL Barrie Colts

Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts (OHL) and Tommy Bleyl of the Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) have been... - WHL Medicine Hat Tigers

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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Carolina Hurricanes heroic comeback in Game 2 over the Vegas Golden Knights. ---------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Show Start 0:23 - Carolina's heroic comeback 23:06 - Dylan Larkin's trade request out of Detroit 37:30 - Oilers potential break up with Darnell Nurse 40:25 - Speculation on Edmonton head coaching search 43:48 - LA and Toronto coaching searches 48:09 - The sale of the Barrie Colts 50:02 - The NHL Awards that were announced 57:08 - The Thoughtline presented by BetMGM ---------------------------------------------- Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports &

Three members of the Barrie Colts organization were recognized at the Hockey Hall of Fame during the 2026 OHL Awards Ceremony as Kashawn Aitcheson, Cole Beaudoin, and Brad Gardiner received Ontario Hockey League honours.

The Colts are currently seeking a Videographer & Editor for the 2026-27 season. From game nights and road trips to player features, community events, and behind-the-scenes storytelling, this role is at the center of our content team. #sportsmedia #videographer

Three Barrie Colts Honoured at 2026 OHL Awards Ceremony Category: Article June 4, 2026 Tags: OHL Award Ceremony Roger Neilson Memorial Award academic ... - OHL Barrie Colts

Barrie Colts players Cole Beaudoin, Kashawn Aitcheson, and Brad Gardiner were honoured at the 2026 OHL Awards Ceremony held at the Hockey Hall of Fame yesterday. #BarrieColts #OHLAwards #OHL #chl

The Barrie Colts are now accepting applications for a Videographer & Editor for the 2026-27 season. This role will lead video production, storytelling, and digital content creation for one of OHL's franchises.

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)

The Barrie Colts are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Internship Program. Our internship opportunities provide students with real-world experience working alongside an Ontario Hockey League organization while developing valuable skills in sports, events, media, marketing, and community engagement. Apply today: https://chl.ca/ohl-colts/colts-internships-2026-27/ #BarrieColts #SportsInternship #ohl #sportsmedia

The Barrie Colts are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Internship Program, offering students hands-on experience across Game Day Operations, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Fan Engagement, and Community Relations within a professional OHL organization.

The Barrie Colts are now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Internship Program, providing students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on, pro... - OHL Barrie Colts

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/19/2026 Player: Rocco Olek (F) From: Pittsburgh Penguins Elite 16U To: Barrie Colts Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

The Barrie Colts have signed forward Rocco Olek to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/19/2026 Player: Brad Gardiner (F) From: Barrie Colts To: Cornell Univ. Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up