2026-08-01
Colts Turn the Page: Howie Campbell Passes the Torch to John Careri -
John Careri, founder and CEO of Jonvic Sports, has acquired majority ownership of the Barrie Colts, marking a new era for the storied OHL franchise.
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Barrie Colts Sale to Toronto Owner Approved By Ontario Hockey League -
The Barrie Colts have been officially sold to a Toronto-based owner after approval from the Ontario Hockey League
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2026-07-31
OHL Board of Governors Approves Transfer of Ownership of Barrie Colts Hockey Club -
Toronto-area entrepreneur and businessman John Careri is the new owner of the Barrie Colts Hockey Club.
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IceDogs name new coaching staff led by Jake Grimes ahead of 2026-2027 season -
NIAGARA, ONT. – Niagara IceDogs General Manager Dale DeGray announced Wednesday the club's coaching staff for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season, led by newly appointed head coach Jake Grimes. “Thank you to Dale DeGray for the opportunity, cannot wait to meet the players, staff and all of our fans across Dog Country this upcoming season,” states Grimes. Joining Grimes behind the bench are associate coach Dennis Martindale, assistant coach Jeff Wagner and returning goaltending coach Ryan Ludzik. "Jake Grimes is a coach who has had tremendous success throughout the years at various levels, including helping Saginaw win the Memorial Cup just two years ago," said DeGray. "He's a coach who knows what it takes to win while creating an environment where players want to come to the rink every day and commit to playing defence and winning hockey games. We feel very fortunate to bring a coach like Jake on board and look forward to wat
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Nolan Pipe (F) from Barrie Colts U18 AAA to Caledon Admirals -
Date: 07/31/2026 Player: Nolan Pipe (F) From: Barrie Colts U18 AAA To: Caledon Admirals Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Colts Turn the Page: Howie Campbell Passes the Torch to John Careri -
John Careri, founder and CEO of Jonvic Sports, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority ownership position in The Horsepower Sports & Ente... - OHL Barrie Colts
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OHL approves sale of Barrie Colts to Toronto-area businessman John Careri -
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OHL approves sale of Barrie Colts to Toronto-area businessman John Careri -
TORONTO — The Barrie Colts have a new owner. The Ontario Hockey League announced Thursday that the club has been transferred to John Careri. The Toronto-area entrepreneur, investor and sports executive serves as president and chief executive officer of JONVIC Capital Inc., the OHL said in a statement following a board of governors meeting. Careri The post OHL approves sale of Barrie Colts to Toronto-area businessman John Careri appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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OHL Board of Governors Approves Transfer of Ownership of Barrie Colts Hockey Club -
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that, following a meeting of the OHL Board of Governors, the League has approved the transfe... - OHL
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2026-07-29
Barrie Colts sign import forward Maxim Shirochenkov -
The Barrie Colts have signed forward Maxim Shirochenkov to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 16-year-old Russian winger, selected 171st overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, posted 15 goals and 20 assists in 33 games with Dynamo Moscow's U17 squad.
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2026-07-28
John Kanyo (D) from Barrie Colts U16 AAA to Brantford Bulldogs -
Date: 07/28/2026 Player: John Kanyo (D) From: Barrie Colts U16 AAA To: Brantford Bulldogs Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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OHL Helping Hands: Meet the Barrie Colts’ Equipment Assistant -
Meet Kyle Collins, whose positivity, dedication, and ability to bring people together have made him an invaluable member of the Barrie Colts family on and off the ice.
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Kashawn Aitcheson | 2025-2026 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Kashawn Aitcheson from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #newyorkislanders #nhl #ohl #hockey #sports #sportshighlights Profile : Name : Kashawn Aitcheson Age : 19 Birthplace : Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Height : 6'02 Weight : 196 lbs Position : Defenceman Shoot : Left Team : Barrie Colts (OHL) Jersey Number : 77 Stats : 28G-42A-70PTS/56GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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2026-07-27
Brodie retires after lengthy NHL career -
Former Saginaw Spirit and Barrie Colts defenceman TJ Brodie has recently announced his retirement from professional hockey following a 15-year NHL career. A native of Chatham, Ont. and a graduate of the Chatham-Kent Cyclones AAA program, Brodie played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League from 2006 to 2010. He began his major junior career with the Saginaw Spirit before joining the Barrie Colts, where he helped the club capture the Eastern Conference championship in 2010. Brodie went on to play 962 regular season NHL games with the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks. A steady, mobile, minute-eating presence on the blue-line, he spent the bulk of his career in Calgary before returning home to Ontario with the Maple Leafs. He last skated with the Blackhawks in 2024-25.
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2026-07-23
Minor Transactions: Wilson, Larson, Harrington Return To WHL -
Garrett Wilson has re-signed with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the team announced in a press release. The 35-year-old was the Flyers Masterton trophy nominee in his seventh season under the Philadelphia organization. Wilson, the captain of the Phantoms, is the team’s longest-tenured player in their history. The Barrie native had not played an NHL game […]
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2026-07-22
Phillip Shargorodsky (F) from Culver Military Academy Prep to Barrie Colts -
Date: 03/20/2026 Player: Phillip Shargorodsky (F) From: Culver Military Academy Prep To: Barrie Colts Information: College Commitment Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Ottawa Senators Q&A: Gabriel Eliasson -
By: Andrew Wilimek / Ottawa Senators After two straight deep playoff runs with the OHL’s Barrie Colts, Gabriel Eliasson will arrive at Ottawa Senators training camp in the fall eligible to be assigned to the AHL’s Belleville Senators for the first time. He’ll also still be eligible to return to the junior hockey ranks, but […] The post Ottawa Senators Q&A: Gabriel Eliasson appeared first on Belleville Sens.
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2026-07-21
Game-Winning Goals But They Get Increasingly More Clutch | OHL 2025-26 Season -
Every second counts as the clock winds down. Relive the best late third-period game-winning goals from the 2025-26 @OHL season! 00:00 - Jeremy Martin (Soo, 167 seconds) | December 12 vs. Brampton 00:30 - Adrian Manzo (North Bay, 122 seconds) | February 26 vs. Kingston 01:12 - Sam O'Reilly (Kitchener, 108 seconds) | January 18 vs. Guelph 01:54 - Owen Protz (Brantford, 99 seconds) | March 20 vs. North Bay 02:45 - Jake O'Brien (Brantford, 95 seconds) | April 22 vs. Barrie 03:20 - Alex Kostov (Flint, 91 seconds) | January 23 vs. Windsor 03:49 - Alex Misiak (Erie, 80 seconds) | December 13 vs. North Bay 05:09 - Carson Harmer (Saginaw, 75 seconds) | November 28 vs. London 05:52 - Ethan Miedema (Guelph, 72 seconds) | November 28 vs. Windsor 06:26 - Artem Gonchar (Sudbury, 67 seconds) | March 1 vs. Kingston 06:50 - Conor Walton (Windsor, 60 seconds) | April 12 vs. Flint 07:41 - Nikita Klepov (Saginaw, 53 seconds) | January 4 vs. Brampton 08:24 - Lucas Ambrosio (Erie, 48 seconds) | December 30
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2026-07-19
Colts Adopt A School Program Returns for 2026-27 -
The Barrie Colts are inviting Simcoe County schools to take part in the 2026-27 Adopt A School program. With 34 home games available, schools can host a fundraiser night at Sadlon Arena — contact Heidi Wilson soon to lock in a date.
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2026-07-18
Macklin Celebrini Hockey Card in the Middle of Canadian Police Case -
A rookie card of San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini is at the center of a police investigation in Barrie, Ontario.
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Colts Adopt a School Program Returns for 2026-27 -
The Barrie Colts are inviting elementary and secondary schools across Simcoe County to take part in the 2026-27 Adopt A School program, one of the org... - OHL Barrie Colts
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2026-07-17
Where does newly signed Mitchell Weeks fit in the Canucks’ goalie depth chart? -
The Abbotsford Canucks signed goaltender Mitchell Weeks to a one-year AHL deal on Wednesday, adding a third goalie to the farm club stable. The Barrie, Ontario native has worked his way up the long way, going undrafted after his time with the Sudbury Wolves, taking an ECHL tryout with the Wheeling Nailers, and parlaying it…
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Bulldogs sign defenceman John Kanyo -
BRANTFORD, ONTARIO. Brantford Bulldogs President of Hockey Operations Spencer Hyman today announced the signing of 2026 4th round, 65th overall selection, John Kanyo, from the Barrie Colts U16 to an OHL Scholarship & Development Agreement. Kanyo, of Innisfil, ON, will remind Bulldogs fans of a young Owen Protz. The 6’1”/180 right-shot rearguard has already known for his ability to shut down the opposition and play a heavy physical game. After winning an OMHA U15 Championship in 2025, Kanyo had a standout season in 2025-26 at the U16 level. Skating in 59 games on the season, Kanyo posted 12 goals & 28 assists for 40 points with 109 penalty minutes. Kanyo’s solid defensive style earned him a 7 game callup to the U18 AAA level and he continued to shine a brief playoff run posting a goal & 2 assists in 3 games with 27 peanlty minutes. Kanyo becomes the 4th signing from the Bulldogs 2026 Priority Selection class joining 20
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Former OHL staff members Lennon, Payne join Penguins hockey operations -
Former Kingston Frontenacs Director of Hockey Operations Ryan Lennon and longtime Barrie Colts Head Equipment Manager Morgan Payne have joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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2026-07-16
Matheson Invited to Hockey Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp -
Barrie Colts first-round pick Lucas Matheson has been invited to Hockey Canada's national under-17 development camp in Oakville, Ontario, running July 17-21 as part of evaluations for the 2026 U17 World Challenge.
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Off-Season Spotlight: Amber Weiss Heads Back to the Leafs Hockey School -
Barrie Colts Game Day Supervisor Amber Weiss is spending her summer at the Leafs Hockey School, bringing her passion for the game to the next generation of young players before returning to Sadlon Arena this fall.
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2026-07-15
Off-Season Spotlight: Amber Weiss Heads Back to the Leafs Hockey School -
When the puck drops at the Sadlon Arena, Amber Weiss is one of the familiar faces making sure the operations of game nights run without a hitch. Colts... - OHL Barrie Colts
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Matheson Invited to Hockey Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp -
Barrie Colts first-round pick Lucas Matheson has been invited to Hockey Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp, taking place July 17-21 in Oakvil... - OHL Barrie Colts
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Barrie Colts Sign Maxim Shirochenkov -
The Barrie Colts have signed forward Maxim Shirochenkov to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 16-year-old Russian winger, selected 171st overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, posted 15 goals and 20 assists in 33 games with Dynamo Moscow's U17 squad.
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Maxim Shirochenkov (F) from Dynamo Moskva U18 to Barrie Colts -
Date: 07/14/2026 Player: Maxim Shirochenkov (F) From: Dynamo Moskva U18 To: Barrie Colts Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-07-14
20 QMJHL-Drafted Players to Attend Hockey Canada U17 Development Camp -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to recognize the 80 players drafted by clubs in the Western Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League, and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League who have been invited by Hockey Canada to its 2026 U17 World Hockey Challenge Development Camp, taking place July 17–21 in Oakville, ON, at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. The roster includes eight goaltenders, 24 defencemen, and 48 forwards, drawn from all three CHL member leagues: 29 players drafted by Western Hockey League teams, 31 selected by Ontario Hockey League clubs, and 20 drafted by Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League organizations. Among these selections are the 2026 first-overall draft picks in the Ontario Hockey League (Kane Cloutier – Oshawa Generals), and the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (
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Barrie Colts Sign Maxim Shirochenkov -
Barrie Colts Sign Maxim Shirochenkov Category: Article July 14, 2026 Tags: Maxim Shirochenkov Dynamo Moscow Ontario Hockey League Signing Annoucement ... - OHL Barrie Colts
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2026-07-12
2026 OHL In The System: San Jose Sharks -
This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. Join us for OHL in the System! Today, we take a look at the San Jose Sharks' OHL prospect pool. Brady Knowling (G) – Saginaw Spirit (2026-27) Selected: 4th Round, 127th Overall (2026) 2025-26 Stats (U.S. National U18 Team): 33 GP, 3.56 GAA, .880 SV%, 15-12-0 Age: 18 Saginaw Spirit recruit Brady Knowling was selected by the San Jose Sharks in the fourth round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Ranked as NHL Central Scouting's top North American goaltender, the 6-foot-5 netminder spent the past two seasons with the U.S. National Team Development Program. The Toronto-born dual citizen was selected by Saginaw in the third round of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.
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Cole Beaudoin | 2025-26 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Cole Beaudoin from the 2025-2026 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ohl #hockey #newyorkrangers Profile : Name : Cole Beaudoin Age : 20 Birthplace : Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) Height : 6'02 Weight : 212 lbs Position : Center Shoot : Left Team : Barrie Colts (OHL) Jersey Number : 29 Stats : 33G-55A-88PTS/54GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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2026-07-11
Talent Varů Matoušek: Do zámoří jdu kvůli draftu, NCAA i reprezentaci! -
Nejlepší střelec dorostenecké extraligy odchází do zámoří. Eliáš Matoušek mění Karlovy Vary za Barrie Colts a v rozhovoru vysvětluje, co si od této výzvy slibuje.
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2026-07-10
Emil Hemming | 2025-26 Highlights -
Here's a video package of Emil Hemming from the 2024-2025 season. #nhlprospects #nhl #ohl #hockey #dallasstars Profile : Name : Emil Hemming Age : 20 Birthplace : Vaasa (Finland) Height : 6'02 Weight : 196 lbs Position : Right Winger Shoot : Right Team : Barrie Colts (OHL) Jersey Number : 28 Stats : 26G-37A-63PTS/46GP I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE HIGHLIGHTS. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE OHL AND THE IIHF. Don't forget to like and subscribe to this channel!
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Colts Forward Joe Salandra Moves Harvard Commitment For 2026-27 Season -
Barrie Colts forward Joe Salandra will move to the NCAA Harvard University next season
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Přes gól na zápas! Snajpr z Varů odchází do zámoří ve stopách Šalého -
Jeho jméno patřilo mezi největší hrozby v českém dorostu, Eliáš Matoušek sbíral body jako na běžícím páse. Sedmnáctiletý útočník, jenž poslední roky podělil trochu kuriózně mezi Plzeň a Karlovy Vary, nyní podepsal smlouvu s Barrie a bude hrát kanadskou OHL.
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Smoskowitz Named Head Coach of Canada White for National Under-17 Development Camp -
Barrie Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz will make his international coaching debut as head coach of Canada White at Hockey Canada's national under-17 development camp, running July 17-21 in Oakville.
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Barrie Colts Sign Elias Matousek -
The Barrie Colts have signed forward Elias Matousek to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 17-year-old Czech winger, selected 110th overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, put up 38 goals and 29 assists in 31 games with HC Energie Karlovy Vary's U17 squad this past season.
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2026-07-09
2026 OHL In The System: Florida Panthers -
This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. Join us for OHL in the System! The Panthers’ prospect pipeline is sharpening its claws. Today, we’re spotlighting the young talent ready to pounce. Ryder Cali (C) – North Bay Battalion (2024-26) Selected: 2nd Round, 48th Overall (2026) OHL Career Stats: 135 GP, 46G, 49A, 95 PTS, -9 Age: 17 With the 48th overall pick, the Florida Panthers selected forward Ryder Cali of the North Bay Battalion. A hard-nosed, physical winger, Cali recorded 36 points (16-20–36) in 47 regular-season games during his first full OHL season with the Battalion. He is committed to Providence College for the 2026-27 season.
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Elias Matousek (F) from HC Energie Karlovy Vary U20 to Barrie Colts -
Date: 07/09/2026 Player: Elias Matousek (F) From: HC Energie Karlovy Vary U20 To: Barrie Colts Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Smoskowitz Named Head Coach of Canada White for National Under-17 Development Camp -
Barrie Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz will make his international coaching debut this month, leading Canada White as head coach at Hockey Canada's ... - OHL Barrie Colts
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Barrie Colts Sign Elias Matousek -
The Barrie Colts are proud to announce that forward Elias Matousek has signed an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement with the ... - OHL Barrie Colts
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Ben Lombardi (F) from Brunswick School to Barrie Colts -
Date: 07/09/2026 Player: Ben Lombardi (F) From: Brunswick School To: Barrie Colts Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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25 OHL Players Competing at USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival -
25 OHL players have been invited to take part in the 2026 USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival, running from July 7-13 at the Northtown Center in Amherst, New York. This event gathers top American-born 2009-born players registered with USA Hockey for a week of elite development. While structured as a district-based tournament, the emphasis is on individual growth and showcasing talent through on-ice drills, small-area games, and off-ice training like strength and conditioning, team building, nutrition, and mental skills. Participants will be evaluated for the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Camp, with the top performers earning spots on the 2026 U.S. Under-18 Select Team competing at the prestigious Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August. List of OHL Players at the USA Hockey Boys 17 Festival: (Note: Excludes drafted players who have not signed Standard Player Agreements) Atlantic (3):
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2026-07-08
Marc Ruggere (D) from Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U AAA to Barrie Colts -
Date: 07/08/2026 Player: Marc Ruggere (D) From: Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U AAA To: Barrie Colts Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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2026-07-07
Every OT Winner | 2026 OHL Playoffs -
Watch every single thrilling OT winner from the 2026 @OHL Playoffs! 00:00 - Kieron Walton (Peterborough) | March 27 vs. North Bay 00:49 - Hayden Reid (Niagara) | March 28 vs. Barrie 01:27 - Kieron Walton (Peterborough) | March 29 vs. North Bay 01:52 - Brady Martin (Soo) | March 29 vs. London 02:56 - Luca Romano (Kitchener) | March 31 vs. Saginaw 03:33 - Marek Vanacker (Brantford) | March 31 vs. Sudbury 04:12 - Carson Andrew (Soo) | March 31 vs. London 04:47 - Parker Vaughan (North Bay) | April 4 vs. Peterborough 05:30 - Ben Danford (Brantford) | April 12 vs. North Bay 06:10 - Sam O'Reilly (Kitchener) | April 24 vs. Windsor 07:40 - Brad Gardiner (Barrie) | April 30 vs. Brantford 08:00 - Dylan Edwards (Kitchener) | May 1 vs. Windsor 08:50 - Mason Zebeski (Barrie) | May 2 vs. Brantford 09:47 - Matthew Andonovski (Kitchener) | May 8 vs. Barrie 10:33 - Dylan Edwards (Kitchener) | May 10 vs. Barrie Watch the OHL on FloHockey: https://flosports.link/4sfghl7 Make sure to like, comment, and
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2026-07-03
Colts Sign Forward Ben Lombardi -
The Colts have added forward Ben Lombardi, a 5'11", 194-lb winger out of Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut, continuing the club's push into next season
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Colts Sign Defenceman Marc Ruggere -
The Colts have locked up 87th overall pick Marc Ruggere, a 6'3", 187-lb rearguard whose physical, stay-at-home style has scouts drawing comparisons to Parker von Richter.
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Colts Sign Forward Ben Lombardi -
The Barrie Colts announced today that the club has signed forward Ben Lombardi to a standard Ontario Hockey League player agreement, adding another Am... - OHL Barrie Colts
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2026-07-02
Colts Sign Defenceman Marc Ruggere -
The Barrie Colts announced today that the club has signed defenceman Marc Ruggere to a standard OHL player agreement, officially bringing the New Jers... - OHL Barrie Colts
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2026 OHL In the System: Vancouver Canucks -
This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played. Join us for OHL in the System! With the 2026 NHL Draft now in the rearview mirror, all 32 NHL clubs have officially shifted their focus to the offseason. As organizations prepare for development camps and the season ahead, we kick off this year's edition of OHL In the System by taking a closer look at the Vancouver Canucks and the current and future OHL talent within their organization. Caleb Malhotra (C) – Brantford Bulldogs (2025-26) Selected: 1st Round, 3rd Overall (2026) OHL Career Stats: 67 GP, 29G, 55A, 84 PTS., +33 Age: 18 Caleb Malhotra was the highest OHL player selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, going third overall to the Vancouver C
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