2026-10-26
CHL-Best Seven Spirit Players Named to NHL Central Scouting's Watch List -Toronto, Ont. - NHL Central Scouting released its "Preliminary Players to Watch List" ahead of the 2027 NHL Draft on Monday afternoon. Players were gi... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comGAME DAY: Game 12, Firebirds vs Greyhounds – 4 p.m. -
GAME 12 – Firebirds vs. Greyhounds Dort Financial Center Flint, Michigan 4 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center | Tickets LAST TIME OUT: Four Firebirds posted a multi-point performance as Flint defeated the Saginaw Spirit, 6-2, in the third meeting for the I-75 Divide Cup, presented by Coors Light, Saturday night at the Dort Financial Center. Darian Anderson had a career-high four points, with two goals an
flintfirebirds.comHounds rally, but lose in final second -
by Peter Ruicci (Independent Media) | Photo by Ethan Ferguson GAME HIGHLIGHTS | GAME CENTRE Late game heroics have been the Soo Greyhounds calling card this season. They’ve thrived in one-goal games. But on Saturday, the Windsor Spitfires flipped the script on their guests. John McLaughlin scored a power-play goal with .4 seconds left in regulation as the Spits edged the Hounds 4-3 in front of 4,820 at the WFCU Centre. “It definitely sting
soogreyhounds.comGreyhounds blanked in Flint -
by Peter Ruicci (Independent Media) | Photo courtesy of Ethan Ferguson FULL PHOTO GALLERY (by Natalie Shaver - OHLImages) | GAME HIGHLIGHTS | GAME CENTRE Drew Bannister needed just seven words to sum up Sunday’s result. “We have to be able to score,” said the Soo Greyhounds head coach, minutes after his club dropped a 1-0 decision to the Flint Firebirds in front of 2,117 at Dort Financial Center. “We needed to score,” lamented centre Quinn
soogreyhounds.com2026-10-25
OHL Highlights: Saginaw Spirit @ Flint Firebirds Oct. 24th, 2026 - youtube.comHIGHLIGHTS - Flint Firebirds vs Saginaw Spirit - 10/24/26 -
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youtube.comGAME DAY: Game 11, Firebirds vs Spirit – 7 p.m. -
GAME 11 – Firebirds vs. Spirit Dort Financial Center Flint, Michigan 7 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center | Tickets LAST TIME OUT: The Firebirds took down the Saginaw Spirit, 4-3, in a shootout on Friday at the Dow Event Center. Martins Klaucans and Cooper Williams each had two points, and Trenten Bennett made 35 saves in the
flintfirebirds.comFirebirds Roll Past Spirit, 6-2 -
FLINT – The Flint Firebirds delivered a 6-2 win over the Saginaw Spirit at the Dort Financial Center on Saturday night. Darian Anderson led the way with a four-point performance, tallying two goals and two assists, while goaltender Mason Courville's 27 saves kept the Spirit at bay to secure the victory. HOW IT HAPPENED: The Spirit struck first on the power play, as Braidy Wassilyn wired a shot from the right faceoff circle past Mason Courville. Flint responded quickly. Darian Anderson threaded a pass through two Spirit defenders to Ryland Cunningham, who snapped a shot over Saginaw goaltender Stepan Shurygin's shoulder. The Firebirds took the lead later in the period on the power play. Cooper Williams and Brady Smith worked the puck around the offensive zone before finding Luka Graziano, who capped the sequence with a shot through Shur
flintfirebirds.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit at Flint Firebirds – 10/24/26 -
Flint, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit (6-3-2-1) visit the Flint Firebirds (7-2-1-0) on October 24th, 2026, at the Dort Financial Center. The in-state rivals close out a home-and-home weekend to celebrate the OHL’s Rivalry Week. This meeting marks game three of this season’s Coors Light I-75 Divide Cup series, held annually between Saginaw and Flint. The Firebirds currently hold a 2-0 lead in the series and hold the cup after winning it for the fourth time in 2025-2026. Tonight’s Game: Puck drop is at 7:00pm. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: The Firebirds took a 4-3 shootout win over the Spirit Friday night in Saginaw. Martins Claucans, Jimmy Lombardi, and Brady Smith got them out to a 3-0 lead in the first period. Jac
saginawspirit.comZhilkin extends scoring streak, Spirit fall to Firebirds in Flint Saturday -
Photo: Natalie Shaver, OHL Images Flint, Mich. – The Spirit lost their third straight game, 6-2 against the Flint Firebirds on Saturday night. Braidy Wassilyn and Brody Pepoy each scored for the Spirit, and an assist from Zhilkin increased his season-opening scoring streak to 13 games. Goaltender Stepan Shurygin made six saves on nine shots in the first period while Brady Knowling finished out the game with 11 saves on 13 shots. Braidy Wassilyn opened the scoring at 8:59 with a power play goal assisted by Tyler Martyniuk and Dima Zhilkin. Wassilyn’s one-timer from the right circle beat goaltender Mason Courville on the glove side for the 1-0 lead. Ryland Cunningham tied the game for the Firebirds with a goal assisted by Cole Guizzetti and James Paul at 9:55, making the score 1-1. Luka Graziano buried at shot over the shoulder of Stepan Shurygin at 12:26 in the period. The power play goal was assisted by Cooper Williams and Brady Smith, putting the Firebird
saginawspirit.comZhilkin Extends Scoring Streak, Spirit Fall to Firebirds in Flint Saturday -
Flint, Mich. - The Spirit lost their third straight game, 6-2 against the Flint Firebirds on Saturday night. Braidy Wassilyn and Brody Pepoy each scor... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comFirebirds Roll Past Spirit, 6-2 -
FLINT - The Flint Firebirds delivered a 6-2 win over the Saginaw Spirit at the Dort Financial Center on Saturday night. Darian Anderson led the way wi... - OHL Flint Firebirds
oursportscentral.com2026-10-24
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Flint Firebirds -Flint, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (6-3-2-1) visit the Flint Firebirds (7-2-1-0) on October 24th, 2026, at the Dort Financial Center. The in-state riva... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comOHL Highlights: Flint Firebirds @ Saginaw Spirit Oct. 23rd, 2026 - youtube.com
Firebirds Pick up Shootout Win over Saginaw, 4-3 -
SAGINAW, Mich. - The Flint Firebirds took down the Saginaw Spirit, 4-3, in a shootout on Friday night at the Dow Event Center. Martins Klaucans led th... - OHL Flint Firebirds
oursportscentral.comFirebirds Pick Up Shootout Win Over Saginaw, 4-3 -
SAGINAW, Mich. – The Flint Firebirds took down the Saginaw Spirit, 4-3, in a shootout on Friday night at the Dow Event Center. Martins Klaucans led the charge with a goal and an assist, while Trenten Bennett made 35 saves to earn his first win as a Firebird. HOW IT HAPPENED: Flint jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period. To start, Martins Klaucans held the puck in the attacking zone, toe dragged past a Saginaw defender, and sniped a shot past Brady Knowling to give the Firebirds a 1-0 lead. Four minutes later on the power play, Klaucans handed a pass off to Jimmy Lombardi on the left circle. The Flint captain turned and fired a shot towards the goal, and the puck snuck past Knowling to double the Firebirds’ lead. Flint capitalized on another power play chance in the first. Brady Smith played a pass towards t
flintfirebirds.comGeorge Scores First OHL Goal, Spirit Fall to Firebirds in Shootout Friday -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit lost 4-3 to the Flint Firebirds after a shootout on Friday, October 23rd, at the Dow Event Center. Brody George sc... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comGAME DAY: Game 10, Firebirds at Spirit – 7:05 p.m. -
GAME 10 – Firebirds at Spirit Dow Event Center Saginaw, Michigan 7:05 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center LAST TIME OUT: Two third-period goals from Darian Anderson propelled Flint to a 3-2 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday night at the Dort Financial Center. Anderson finished the game with three points, and Jimmy Lombardi tallied a goal and an assist. THE ANDOLORIAN: Darian Anderson posted another multi-point performance with two goals and an
flintfirebirds.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Flint Firebirds – 10/23/26 -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (6-3-2-0) face the Flint Firebirds (6-2-1-0) on Friday, October 23rd, at the Dow Event Center. The in-state rivals open up a home-and-home weekend to celebrate the OHL’s Rivalry Week. Tonight's Game: Puck drop is at 7:05pm. This meeting marks game two of this season's Coors Light I-75 Divide Cup series, held annually between Saginaw and Flint. The Firebirds currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series and hold the cup after winning it for the fourth time in 2025-2026. The Spirit also celebrate their fifth annual Pride Night, together with Dow and Great Lakes Bay Pride. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: Saginaw lost 2-1 to the Owen Sound Attack on Sunday, October 19th, at the Dow Even
saginawspirit.comGeorge scores first OHL goal, Spirit fall to Firebirds in shootout Friday -
Photo: Eric Young Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit lost 4-3 to the Flint Firebirds after a shootout on Friday, October 23rd, at the Dow Event Center. Brody George scored his first OHL goal and Dima Zhilkin extended his point streak to 12 games with an assist. Brady Knowling made 22 saves on 25 shots and Flint’s Trenten Bennett stopped 35 of 38. Flint opened the scoring at 4:32. Charlie Hotles passed from the right wing to Cooper Williams in the middle. Williams cut back for Martins Klaucans who carried the puck toward the goal and shot just above Spirit goalie Brady Knowling’s right pad to make it 1-0. The Firebirds made it 2-0 halfway through the first period. A faceoff win from Flint was followed by several combining passes before Martins Klaucans found Jimmy Lombardi in the right circle. Lombardi shot got through traffic for the powerplay goal. Brady Smith made it 3-0 for the Firebirds at 11:27. Lucas Nutting and Cooper Willia
saginawspirit.comSoo Greyhounds, Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Ontario team up to raise funds and awareness for individuals with an intellectual disability -
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON- The Soo Greyhounds, LETR, Special Olympics Ontario, Sault Ste Marie & Saginaw Police are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of individuals with an intellectual disability during the Soo Greyhounds home game Wednesday October 28th when the Greyhounds host the Saginaw Spirit (7:07pm puck drop). The Special Olympics game will feature: • A LETR/ Special Olympics Ontario-run kiosk so fans can learn more about Special Olympics Ontario • A pass-the-bucket fundraiser in support of Special Olympics Ontario (card & cash accepted) • A ceremonial puck drop featuring Special Olympics athlete, Sault Ste Marie and Saginaw Police members • Public address announcements about Special Olympics Ontario • Hound Power 50/50 presented by Lajambe Financial in support of the LETR and Special Olympics (purchase tickets online and at the game -
soogreyhounds.com2026-10-23
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Flint Firebirds -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (6-3-2-0) face the Flint Firebirds (6-2-1-0) on Friday, October 23rd, at the Dow Event Center. The in-state rivals... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comQuébec Remparts selected to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota -
The CHL’s championship tournament returns to Québec City for its 108th edition, marking the city’s first time hosting since 2015 The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that the Québec Remparts of the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have been selected to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Québec City, Québec. The 108th edition of the CHL’s championship will take place in the spring of 2028, marking the first Memorial Cup tournament held at Vidéotron Centre. Tournament dates will be announced at a later date. The Remparts envision a celebration that brings generations of fans and alumni together, pairing championship hockey with Qu
chl.caFirebirds Sign Free Agent Forward Anton Stackow -
The Flint Firebirds announced on Thursday that they have signed free agent forward Anton Stackow to a Standard Player Agreement. “It’s a great feeling to sign with the Firebirds,” Stackow said. “I’ve worked so hard to get to this point in my life, and this is just the beginning.” Stackow was invited to Firebirds Training Camp the last two years, and made the 2026 preseason roster, where he played in two of Flint’s preseason contests. He has one goal in four games with the Waterloo Siskins in the GOHL this season. Stackow spent the last two seasons playing prep hockey for Northwood School in Lake Placid, New York. He had 18 goals and 15 assists in 53 games last year. The Hockessin, Delaware native is a product of the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers AAA program. SCOUTING REPORT FROM ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER & HEAD SCOUT MIKE OLIV
flintfirebirds.comHow to Watch OHL’s Rivalry Week Live in 2026-27 | FloHockey -
The action heats up this October as the OHL’s Rivalry Week is back for its second year bringing some of the league's most anticipated matchups, with all the action streaming live on FloHockey. From Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday, October 25, fans can watch back-to-back rivalry games as clubs battle for early-season bragging rights. Every OHL regular-season and playoff game will be available to watch online, live and on demand, giving fans a way to follow their favourite teams throughout the entire 2026-27 season. How to Watch OHL Games Live in 2026-27: FloHockey Streaming, Schedule & More
saginawspirit.comQuébec accueillera la Coupe Memorial 2028 présentée par Kubota -
Pour sa 108e édition, le championnat de la LCH sera de retour à Québec pour la première fois depuis 2015 La Ligue canadienne de hockey (LCH) est fière d’annoncer que les Remparts de Québec de la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Québec (LHJMQ) ont été choisis pour accueillir la Coupe Memorial 2028 présentée par Kubota à Québec. La 108e édition du championnat de la LCH aura lieu au printemps 2028 et marquera la première présentation du tournoi de la Coupe Memorial au Centre Vidéotron. Les dates du tournoi seront annoncées ultérieurement. Les Remparts souhaitent réunir plusieurs générations de partisans et d’anciens joueurs dans une grande fête alliant hockey de haut niveau, saveurs régionales, musique et culture de Québec. Leur ambition est de faire vivre la Coupe Memorial à toute la communauté, avec des festivités aux abords du Centre Vidéotron qui feront une place aux fidèles des
lhjmq.qc.caQuébec City to host 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota -
The CHL’s championship tournament returns to Québec City for its 108th edition, marking the city’s first time hosting since 2015 The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that the Québec Remparts of the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have been selected to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Québec City, Québec. The 108th edition of the CHL’s championship will take place in the spring of 2028, marking the first Memorial Cup tournament held at Vidéotron Centre. Tournament dates will be announced at a later date. The Remparts envision a celebration that brings generations of fans and alumni together, pairing championship hockey with Québec City’s food, music, and culture. Their goal is to make the tournament an experience the whole community can share, with festivities around Vidéotron Centre welcoming lifelong supporters and new fans alike. “We
theqmjhl.ca2026-10-22
Firebirds to Host Battle of the Badges Between Flint and Saginaw First Responders -FLINT – The Flint Firebirds will host a Battle of the Badges charity game featuring Flint and Saginaw first responders on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center. The game will lead up to the Firebirds I-75 Divide Cup, presented by Coors Light, matchup with the Saginaw Spirit on Saturday night at 7 p.m. Saturday is First Responders Appreciation Night, sponsored by Dort Financial Credit Union. All police, fire, and EMS personnel will receive a free ticket to the Firebirds-Spirit game at the Dort Financial Center box office window with proof of employment. The tickets are courtesy of Dort Financial Credit Union, MedStar, Action Traffic Maintenance, and View Newspaper Group. The Battle of the Badges charity game between Flint and Saginaw first responders will feature hockey players who now protect and serve our local communities.
flintfirebirds.com2026-10-21
Firebirds to Host Battle of the Badges Between Flint and Saginaw First Responders -FLINT - The Flint Firebirds will host a Battle of the Badges charity game featuring Flint and Saginaw first responders on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.... - OHL Flint Firebirds
oursportscentral.comElite Prospects’ Sean Shapiro predicts 2026 Team CHL roster -
Predictions for Team CHL's roster for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge continue to come thick and fast with the latest courtesy of Elite Prospects' Sean Shapiro. A strong forward contingent is already locked in after the early selections of Brock England (Seattle/WHL), Alexis Joseph (Saint John/QMJHL), Carter Meyer (Quebec/QMJHL) and Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw/OHL) for the two-game series against the USNTDP on Dec. 1-2. But in Shapiro's mind, they will be supported by strong options that include Jamie Glance (Saint John/QMJHL) and Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph/OHL). Shapiro is also the first media member to give a nod to Penticton's Latvian forward Roberts Naudins while he also has a spot for Spokane's Gavin Burcar. https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/2112211326462574856 On the blue line, Shapiro names the usual suspects such as Brock Cripps (Prince Albert/WHL) and Malik I'Italien (QMJHL) but has found a spot for Kitchener's Alex Forrest and Wenatchee's Boston Tait. Between the pipes
chl.caOHL Power Rankings: Oct. 19, 2026 by the Ontario Hockey League -
This week's OHL Power Rankings presented by the United Car Dealers Association: Guelph Storm (9-2-0-0) Flint Firebirds (6-2-1-0) +1 Ottawa 67's (7-1-2-0) +1 Brantford Bulldogs (9-2-0-1) +1 London Knights (7-1-0-1) +1 Sudbury Wolves (7-2-1-0) -4 Kingston Frontenacs (7-5-0-0) Soo Greyhounds (8-2-1-0) Saginaw Spirit (6-3-2-0) Peterborough Petes (5-7-0-0) +1 Kitchener Rangers (6-5-1-1) +2 Sarnia Sting (5-6-1-0) -2 Erie Otters (5-5-1-0) -1 Niagara IceDogs (6-4-1-0) +2 North Bay Battalion (4-7-0-0) -1 Owen Sound Attack (3-8-0-0) -1 Who's up: Flint Firebirds - up one spot to #2 this week Two games, points out of both, and the Firebirds climb. Flint pushed the top-ranked Guelph Storm to overtime on Friday before losing 3-2, with Josh Bonnyman an
guelphstorm.com2026-10-20
Why is Flint Better Than Saginaw? #hockey #fuelthefire #flint #saginaw #rivalry -Follow the Firebirds on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlintFirebirds Instagram - @FlintFirebirds X - @FlintFirebirds TikTok - @flintfirebirdsofficial
youtube.comThe Hockey News’ Tony Ferrari predicts 2026 Team CHL roster -
The Hockey News' Tony Ferrari is the latest media member to take a crack at what the Team CHL roster may look like for December's CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. Four forwards have already been selected in Brock England (Seattle/WHL), Alexis Joseph (Saint John/QMJHL), Carter Meyer (Quebec/QMJHL) and Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw/OHL) but Ferrari is confident in the inclusion of Kayden Stroeder (Edmonton/WHL), Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph/OHL) and Jamie Glance (Saint John/QMJHL), among others. https://twitter.com/TheHockeyNews/status/2110483446405501068 On the back end, Ferrari pinpoints Brock Cripps (Prince Albert/WHL), Levi Harper (Saginaw/OHL), Malik L’Italien(Halifax/QMJHL) and Vladimir Sktyrkhunov (Shawinigan/QMJHL) as players he feels will certainly represent Team CHL. As for goalies, Ferrari went with Patrick Déniger (Québec/QMJHL) and Carter Esler (Spokane/WHL) for the two-game series against the USNTDP on Dec. 1-2. Tickets for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge prese
chl.caFirebirds Weekly Roundup, October 12-18 -
FLINT — The Firebirds continue to ride their hot start to the season, picking up points in both games this weekend and now carrying a 6-2-1-0 mark for the campaign. They sit third in the West Division standings, having played two fewer games than the teams they trail. Flint is tied for the third-fewest goals against (27) and now has points in five straight tilts. They kicked off play for the week on Friday with a trip to the Western Conference-leading Guelph Storm. Charlie Murata (4) and Josh Bonnyman (2) each scored for the Firebirds, and Trenten Bennet made 26 saves in his debut with Flint, but the Storm prevailed with a 3-2 overtime victory. The win marked Guelph’s eighth-straight victory, while the single point for the loss in extra time gave the Birds a four-game point streak. Both Jimmy Lombardi and Darian Anderson were kept off the scoresheet for the first time this season, ending their point streaks
flintfirebirds.comSunday OHL Highlights: Storm rally for ninth straight win, Bulldogs end Greyhounds’ point streak by the Ontario Hockey League -
Sudbury Wolves vs. Guelph Storm Final: 5 (GUE) – 2 (SBY) Guelph erased a 2-0 deficit with five unanswered goals, four of them in the third period, in a battle of top-ranked clubs. Ryan Roobroeck, Owen Griffin, Ilya Shybinskyi, Tyler Hopkins and Carter Stevens all lit the lamp, with Vladimir Dravecky posting two assists Guelph outshot Sudbury 31-20 with Zach Jovanovski in net for the win The Storm’s ninth consecutive win is the club’s longest since a 10-game run in October and November of 2013 Parker Smith and Mason Walker scored the Sudbury goals as the Wolves lost a second straight Game Centre | Highlights Soo Greyhounds vs. Brantford Bulldogs Final: 5 (BFD) – 2 (SOO) A three-g
guelphstorm.com2026-10-19
Meet Team CHL: Brock England turns speed into offence - After a standout rookie season in Seattle and two gold medals with Canada, the Thunderbirds forward brings his pace and scoring touch to the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. Brock England needed just 84 seconds to make his mark on the Hlinka Gretzky Cup final. Taking a drop pass from Liam Pue, the Seattle Thunderbirds forward opened the scoring for Canada against the United States. Before the first period was over, he had scored again, helping his country toward an 8–1 victory and a gold medal in Edmonton. It was another example of the offensive impact England had already made during his first full season in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Now, the 17-year-old from Red Deer, Alta., will bring that game to another promine
chl.caAnderson’s Three Points Lifts the Firebirds Over Owen Sound, 3-2 -
FLINT – A three-point performance from Darian Anderson propelled Flint to a 3-2 comeback win over the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday night at the Dort Financial Center. Anderson scored two goals in the third period, and Mason Courville made 19 saves in the win. HOW IT HAPPENED: Flint dominated the opening period, outshooting Owen Sound 13-5; however, the Firebirds were unable to solve Ryerson Leenders and ended the first scoreless. The Attack got an early power play in the second period and wasted no time capitalizing. Pierce Mbuyi buried a shot off a feed from John Banks, opening the scoring and giving Owen Sound a 1-0 lead. Flint answered when Anderson made a great pass, setting up the Firebirds captain Jimmy Lombardi to snipe a shot past Leenders. The game was tied for only a few minutes before M
flintfirebirds.comAttack Close Out Road Trip with Win Over Saginaw - attackhockey.com
GAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Owen Sound Attack – 10/18/26 -
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit (6-2-2-0) host the Owen Sound Attack (2-8-0-0) on October 18th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center. Tonight’s Game: Puck drop is at 5:30pm. The Spirit will host a pre-game trading card show at 2:00pm in the Jolt Celebration Club, presented by JJ’s Sportscards & Collectables. Postgame autographs with select Spirit players are presented by The Stadium. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: The Spirit defeated the Sarnia Sting in a 7-4 home victory on Saturday. Dmitry Savin and Levi Harper scored two goals each. Ryan Hanrahan, Dima Zhilkin, and Alex Milojevic also added to the tally. Goaltender Stepan Shurygin made 27 saves on 31 shots. Saginaw’s win streak currently sits at five games, a
saginawspirit.comOHL Highlights: Owen Sound Attack @ Saginaw Spirit Oct. 18th, 2026 - youtube.com
Spirit Win Streak Ends in Close Game to Owen Sound, 2-1 Sunday -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit fell to the Owen Sound Attack in a 2-1 loss on home ice on Sunday. Dima Zhilkin extended his goal scoring streak t... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.com2026-10-18
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Owen Sound Attack -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (6-2-2-0) host the Owen Sound Attack (2-8-0-0) on October 18th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center.Tonight's Game:... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comOHL Highlights: Sarnia Sting @ Saginaw Spirit Oct. 17th, 2026 - youtube.com
Harper's Four-Point Game Lifts Spirit to 7-4 Win over Sarnia Saturday -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit defeated the Sarnia Sting 7-4 on Saturday, October 17th, at the Dow Event Center. Levi Harper scored two goals and... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comGAME DAY: Game 9, Firebirds vs Attack – 7 p.m. -
GAME 9 – Firebirds vs. Attack Dort Financial Center Flint, Michigan 7 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center | Tickets LAST TIME OUT: The Flint Firebirds lost 3-2 to the Guelph Storm in overtime last night at the Sleeman Centre. Charlie Murata and Josh Bonnyman tallied goals, while Trenten Bennett made 26 saves in his Firebi
flintfirebirds.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Sarnia Sting – 10/17/26 -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (5-2-2-0) host the Sarnia Sting (5-5-1-0) on Saturday, October 17th, at the Dow Event Center. Tonight's Game: Puck drop is at 7:05pm. The Spirit celebrate Slap Shot Night on Saturday, celebrating the 50th anniversary of he classic film with the Spirit Warriors veteran hockey team. One of the movie’s stars, Steve Carlson, will be in the Jolt Celebration Club for a Q&A and Meet & Greet at 5:30pm. The first 1,000 fans will receive a pair of Slap Shot glasses. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: Saginaw defeated Sarnia 9-2 on Friday, October 16th, at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in the first of a six-game season series. Brody Pepoy scored a hat trick as Dima Zhilkin and Braidy
saginawspirit.comGame Notes – Game Preview October 17, 2026 at Saginaw Spirit - sarniasting.com
2026-10-17
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Sarnia Sting -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (5-2-2-0) host the Sarnia Sting (5-5-1-0) on Saturday, October 17th, at the Dow Event Center.Tonight's Game:... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comOHL Highlights: Saginaw Spirit @ Sarnia Sting Oct. 16th, 2026 - youtube.com
Pepoy's Hat Trick, Four Points from Wassilyn Lead Spirit Past Sting 9-2 in Sarnia -
Sarnia, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit won their fourth straight game on Friday against the Sarnia Sting. Brody Pepoy scored a hat trick in the 9-2 victory... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comThink Like a Scout: Who’s on Your List for Team CHL? -
The next wave of NHL Draft talent is already making its mark across the Canadian Hockey League. With more than 300 first-year NHL Draft-eligible prospects playing across all 61 clubs in the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, fans now have the chance to take a closer look at the players hoping to make their mark this season through the CHL’s new Think Like a Scout fan campaign. Running through October 27, Think Like a Scout invites fans to explore eligible prospects from across the CHL and tell us who is on their list for Team CHL at the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Four players have already been named to Team CHL: Dima Zhilkin of the Saginaw Spirit, Alexis Joseph of the Saint John Sea Dogs, Brock England of the Seattle Thunderbirds and Carter Meyer of the Québec Remparts. With the remaind
chl.ca2026 Memorial Cup Generates Record $50.9 Million in New Spending for Greater Kelowna -
T1 Agency study highlights visitor spending, while charitable support, scholarships and arena upgrades extend the tournament’s community legacy The 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota generated an estimated $50.9 million in new spending in Greater Kelowna, the largest recorded economic impact for a Memorial Cup host community, according to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). The findings of the economic impact study, conducted by T1 Agency, were announced today by the CHL and the Kelowna 2026 Memorial Cup Host Organizing Committee. Hosted by the Western Hockey League’s Kelowna Rockets from May 21–31, the CHL’s championship event drew sellout crowds throughout the tournament at Prospera Place, with 47,780 tickets sold. The 11-day event culminated with the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers capturing their third Memorial Cup
chl.caDaily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis predicts 2026 Team CHL roster -
Team CHL’s roster for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris will be unveiled by the end of the month and with it, predictions on who will suit up in Chicoutimi and Quebec City are beginning to roll in. The first of which comes from Daily Faceoff's Steven Ellis who has made his prediction for Team CHL's 22-man roster for the two-game series against the USNTDP on Dec. 1-2. https://twitter.com/SEllisHockey/status/2110365483731923171 On the forward group, Ellis wrote "it does have unbelievable depth. This was one of the tougher groups to manage because there were so many legit first-round candidates to choose from." Four forwards have already been selected in Brock England (Seattle/WHL), Alexis Joseph (Saint John/QMJHL), Carter Meyer (Quebec/QMJHL) and Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw/OHL) but Ellis' list adds in some additional high-end talent in James Scantlebury (Quebec/QMJHL) who sits second in Q scoring as well as Ryan Kaczynski (Soo/OHL) whose eight goals in nine games
chl.caGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting – 10/16/26 -
Sarnia, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit (4-2-2-0) visit the Sarnia Sting (5-4-1-0) on October 16th, 2026, at Progressive Auto Sales Arena. Tonight’s Game: Puck drop is at 7:05pm. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box score Last Game: The Spirit defeated the Windsor Spitfires in a 3-2 shootout victory on Monday. Dima Zhilkin and Jacob Cloutier each scored in regulation, while Zhilkin scored the lone goal in the shootout. Goaltender Stepan Shurygin made 34 saves on 36 shots for his first win of the season. The Sting came up short in a 5-2 home loss against the Guelph Storm on Wednesday night. Easton Walos and Cole Emerton each scored a goal in the effort. Goaltender Kale Osipenko made 26 saves on 30 shots. This Season: This i
saginawspirit.comGame Notes – Game Preview October 16, 2026 VS Saginaw Spirit - sarniasting.com
2026-10-16
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Sarnia Sting -Sarnia, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (4-2-2-0) visit the Sarnia Sting (5-4-1-0) on October 16th, 2026, at Progressive Auto Sales Arena.Tonight's Game... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comSeventeen WHL players named to Canada’s rosters for 2026 U17 World Challenge -
Calgary, Alta. – Seventeen Western Hockey League players will represent Hockey Canada at the 2026 U17 World Challenge. Hockey Canada announced the 44 players named to the rosters for Canada Red and Canada White on Wednesday morning. The 2026 U17 World Challenge is scheduled for November 1-7 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ont. Regina Pats forwards Liam Pue and Maddox Schultz return to represent Canada for the second consecutive year after helping Canada White to a silver medal at the 2025 U17 World Challenge. Both Pue and Schultz also represented Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, helping the National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team claim gold in Edmonton. The 2026 U17 World Challenge will see Pue and Schultz split, with Pue representing Canada Red and Schultz skating for Canada White.
reginapats.comSpirit Radio Show “Rinkside” to return October 20th at Gordie’s Bar -
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit hockey club is pleased to announce the return of Rinkside, a monthly one-hour radio show featuring interviews with Spirit coaches, players, and staff. Gordie’s Bar at 118 E Genesee Avenue in Saginaw will host the show live each month for the rest of the regular season. Every episode will be broadcast on the radio home of Spirit hockey, 100.5 FM WSGW and WSGW.com. The first episode of Rinkside will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00pm. Spirit play-by-play voice Dillon Clark will host the show alongside WSGW’s Jonathan Dent. Spirit assistant coach Saverio Posa and forward Jacob Cloutier will serve as the show’s first guests. Every episode of Rinkside at Gordie’s Bar is open to the public. Additional show dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Saverio Posa is in his second season as
saginawspirit.com2026-10-15
Spirit Radio Show "Rinkside" to Return October 20th at Gordie's Bar -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit hockey club is pleased to announce the return of Rinkside, a monthly one-hour radio show featuring interviews with... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.com44 CHL Players & Prospects to Represent Canada at U17 World Challenge -
TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League is proud to announce that 44 players and prospects from the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League — representing 35 of the CHL’s 61 member clubs — will compete for Canada Red and Canada White at the 2026 Under-17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 1-9 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ont. The strong representation from across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL on both Canadian rosters further underscores the CHL’s central role in Canada’s elite player pathway. Players and prospects from the Member Leagues have also been central to Canada’s recent success at the event, with Canada winning gold at each of the last three Under-17 World Challenges and the past two finals featuring Canada Red and Canada White facing one another for gold. Over that span, 107 CHL players have taken home medals, including 66 gold medalists.
chl.caBoutet et Royer au Défi mondial M17 ! -
Hockey Canada a dévoilé mercredi le nom des 44 joueurs qui porteront l’unifolié avec Canada Blancs ou Canada Rouges lors du Défi mondial des M17 2026, qui se tiendra du 1er au 7 novembre au Sixteen Mile Sports Complex à Oakville, en Ontario. Deux représentants des Tigres défendront les couleurs d'Équipe Canada Rouges, soit le défenseur Vincent Boutet et l'attaquant Jakob Royer ! Les formations ont été choisies par Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), dépisteur en chef, Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON), directeur général du Programme d’excellence (PE) et Mike Johnston (Dartmouth, NS/Portland, WHL), directeur général adjoint des M17, avec l’appui de Benoi
tigresvictoriaville.comCole Guizzetti Selected to Represent Canada at U17 World Challenge -
OAKVILLE, Ontario – Hockey Canada announced on Wednesday that Firebirds forward Cole Guizzetti will represent his country at the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set to take place from Nov. 1-7 in Oakville, Ontario. Guizzetti is one of 18 OHL-drafted players named to a Hockey Canada roster and will skate for Canada Red. Guizzetti has played in six games for the Firebirds thus far in his rookie season and has one goal and one assist. The Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native was selected by Flint in the third round, 52nd overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, and he is eligible for the 2028 NHL draft. Hockey Canada forms two teams for the U17 World Challenge, Canada White and Canada Red. Head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), Program of Excellence general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON), and U17 assistant general manager Mike Johnston (Dartmouth, NS/Portla
flintfirebirds.comDrew Bate, Kyler Lauder named to Team Canada Red at U17 World Challenge -
Oakville, Ont. – Hockey Canada today announced its rosters for Team Canada Red and Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for November 1-7 in Oakville, Ontario. Spirit rookie forwards Drew Bate and Kyler Lauder have each been named to Team Canada Red, which is under the direction of Spirit GM Dave Drinkill. “Drew and Kyler have been hard at work long before they set foot in our dressing room,” said Drinkill. “It is no surprise that they’ve been identified as top talents in their country’s age group. Kids grow up thinking about getting to pull on the maple leaf and represent Canada on the ice, and I’m very excited to see them get that opportunity for the first time.” The Spirit selected Drew Bate sixth overall in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. He scored his first OHL goal on September 19th against the Flint Firebirds and has played in all eight
saginawspirit.comJaden Licastro Named to Canada White Roster for 2026 U17 World Challenge -
OAKVILLE, Ontario – Hockey Canada has announced the 44 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada Red and Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for Nov. 1-7 at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville. The rosters were selected by head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), Program of Excellence general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON) and U17 assistant general manager Mike Johnston (Dartmouth, NS/Portland, WHL), with input from Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations, and Canada Red and Canada White directors of hockey operations Dave Drinkill (Elm
soogreyhounds.com2026-10-14
Drew Bate, Kyler Lauder Named to Team Canada Red at U17 World Challenge -Oakville, Ont. - Hockey Canada today announced its rosters for Team Canada Red and Team Canada White at the 2026 U17 World Challenge, set for November... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comOHL Power Rankings: Oct. 12, 2026 by the Ontario Hockey League -
Who's up: Flint Firebirds - up one spot to #3 this week Two wins, and a group of first-year contributors doing the heavy lifting. Flint opened the week with a 5-2 win over Kitchener on Wednesday in which Cooper Williams scored the first two goals of his OHL career and Nick Bogas added his first plus three assists for a four-point night, then went a perfect 3-for-3 on the power play to beat the 10th-ranked Sarnia Sting 6-4 on Saturday. Brady Smith scored twice on the man advantage in that one and Williams finished with a goal and two assists, while Mason Courville stopped 34 of 38. Martins Klaucans, Ryland Cunningham, Luka Graziano, Xavier Tessier and Jimmy Lombardi also found the scoresheet across the week. At 5-2-0-0 the Firebirds have won three in a row. Ottawa 67's - up two spots to #4 this week Five of a possible six points on a three-game road trip, and the goaltending was the story. Jaeden Nelson stopped all 36 shots to
guelphstorm.com2026-10-13
Alex Misiak captures OHL Player of the Week Honours for Oct. 7-11, 2026 -Kingston, ON - Kingston Frontenacs left-wing Alex Misiak is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording five goals, three assists and eight points over three games as the Frontenacs swept their three-game road trip. Misiak scored four goals on Thursday in Barrie to help the Fronts defeat the Colts 7-4, marking the first four-goal game by a Frontenacs player since Joey Willis against Peterborough on March 14, 2025. He added an assist in Friday’s 4-2 win over the Brampton Steelheads, then had a goal and two assists on Saturday in Brantford as Kingston handed the Bulldogs their first home loss of the season. Misiak is tied for the Kingston scoring lead with 13 points (7-6–13) over 10 games. A 19-year-old from Malinovo, Slovakia, Misiak was acquired from the Erie Otters midway thro
kingstonfrontenacs.comTroops down Peterborough -
NORTH BAY, Ont. — Evgeny Dubrovtsev scored the winning goal and added an assist to lead the North Bay Battalion to a 3-1 Ontario Hockey League victory Monday over the Peterborough Petes in the Troops’ traditional Thanksgiving Day matinee. Cam Warren and Ryder Carey also scored, while goaltender Mike McIvor provided 26 saves before a Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens crowd of 2,548 who saw the opener of a home-and-home series. North Bay, which ended a four-game losing skid with a 4-3 overtime decision Thursday night over the visiting Sudbury Wolves, has a won-lost-extended record of 4-5-0 for eight points, third in the Central Division. The Battalion won a second consecutive game for the first time this season. Jean-Samuel Daigneault, acquired Friday in a trade with the Brantford Bulldogs, made his debut on the Battalion blue line. Mason Minsky had the Peterborough goal, and goaltender Matthew Koprowski, secured in an Oct. 1 trade with the Owen Sound Attack, made 32 saves. The Petes,
battalionhockey.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit at Windsor Spitfires – 10/12/26 -
Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (3-2-2-0) visit the Windsor Spitfires (3-4-1-0) on Monday, October 12th, at the WFCU Centre. Today's Game: Puck drop is at 2:05pm. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: Saginaw defeated the Kitchener Rangers 4-2 on Saturday, October 10th, at the Dow Event Center. Braidy Wassilyn added two goals to his OHL-leading point tally, before Dima Zhilkin finished off the scoring for the night. Brady Knowling made 27 saves on 29 shots. Windsor lost 5-1 to the Oshawa Generals at the WFCU Centre on Saturday, October 10th. Bogdan Yakushevsky scored the Spitfires' only goal of the night as in their fourth loss of the season. Goaltender Michael Newlove made 22 saves on 26 shot
saginawspirit.comShurygin stops 34 to secure Spirit shootout win in Windsor -
Photo: Windsor Spitfires Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit defeated the Windsor Spitfires 3-2 in a shootout on Monday at the WFCU Centre. Dima Zhilkin and Braidy Wassilyn extended their point streaks to eight games, and Jacob Cloutier scored unassisted to send the game to OT. Zhilkin's deciding shootout goal handed Saginaw their first shootout win this season. Stepan Shurygin made 34 saves on 36 shots and was unbeaten in the shootout. Saginaw opened the scoring to make it 1-0 at 6:00. Ryan Hanrahan bounced the puck off the right wall, which was collected by Braidy Wassilyn. The OHL’s top scorer passed from the right wing to the left circle where Dima Zhilkin snapped the puck over the glove of goaltender Michael Newlove. After 1: SAG 1 - 0 WSR (Total shots: 8 - 8) Windsor captain Ethan Garden evened the game at the end of the second period. Jonathan Brown passed from the right wing to Caden Harvey, who jammed a shot
saginawspirit.comGame Story – Windsor vs. Saginaw | Oct 12th 2026 Game 9 -
The Windsor Spitfires battled the Saginaw Spirit on Thanksgiving Monday, pushing the game beyond regulation before falling in a shootout. Saginaw opened the scoring at 6:00 of the first period, with Spirit captain Dima Zhilkin finding the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead heading into the second. Windsor goaltender Michael Newlove kept the Spitfires within reach in the middle frame, turning aside the Spirit's chances with a strong performance between the pipes. In the dying seconds of the period, Spitfires captain Ethan Garden came up clutch, scoring his third goal of the season to even the score at 1-1 heading into the third. As the third period opened, the Spitfires wasted little time taking off. Beksultan Makysh scored at 5:43 to put Windsor ahead 2-1. Saginaw responded at 10:27, with Jacob Cloutier finding the equalizer to bring the game back to 2-2. Neither team could find a go-ahead goal in the remaining minutes, sending the contest to overtime. Both sides had t
windsorspitfires.comShurygin Stops 34 to Secure Spirit Shootout Win in Windsor -
Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit defeated the Windsor Spitfires 3-2 in a shootout on Monday at the WFCU Centre. Dima Zhilkin and Braidy Wassilyn ext... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comWindsor Drops Shootout Decision to Saginaw -
The Windsor Spitfires battled the Saginaw Spirit on Thanksgiving Monday, pushing the game beyond regulation before falling in a shootout.Saginaw o... - OHL Windsor Spitfires
oursportscentral.comOHL Highlights: Saginaw Spirit @ Windsor Spitfires Oct. 12th, 2026 - youtube.com
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Winnipeg Jets’ Prospects: Early Season Update - I realize that it is pretty early into the hockey season to start wondering how our team’s prospects are doing….but with no games scheduled for the Winnipeg Jets over the Canadian Thanksgiving long weekend, I had nothing else to think about. In my mind, the hockey year really began when NHL’ clubs had their youngest prospects compete in various tournaments across North America. Our Jets’ skaters headed to the Ottawa Senators hosted event in Gatineau for a pair of contests on Sept 12-13th, giving the True North fans the chances to see some of our most recently drafted players in action. After that, the kids quickly headed back to the teams they will be playing for this year, as most of those campaigns would be starting soon: It has been less than 2 weeks since the National Hockey League’s (NHL) 2026-27 regular season schedule kicked off on September 29th…and only 10 days since our Jets opened up their season on Octobe
arcticicehockey.comGame Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Windsor Spitfires -
Windsor, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (3-2-2-0) visit the Windsor Spitfires (3-4-1-0) on Monday, October 12th, at the WFCU Centre.Today's Game:Pu... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.com2026-10-11
OHL Highlights: Kitchener Rangers @ Saginaw Spirit Oct. 10th, 2026 - youtube.comWassilyn's Goal Streak Hits Seven Games as Spirit Beat Rangers on Ice out Cancer Night -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit defeated the Kitchener Rangers in a 4-2 win on Saturday. Braidy Wassilyn scored twice, extending his goal scoring ... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comGame Preview: The Kitchener Rangers’ final stop of the 3-game road trip comes against the Saginaw Spirit. - kitchenerrangers.com
Game Recap: Rangers Drop 4th Straight To Saginaw - kitchenerrangers.com
GAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Kitchener Rangers – 10/10/26 -
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Spirit (2-2-2-0) host the Kitchener Rangers (4-4-1-0) on October 10th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center. Tonight’s Game: Puck drop is at 7:05pm. The Spirit celebrate Ice Out Cancer night on Saturday with MyMichigan Health. Fans can pick up Lavender rally towels in the Jolt Celebration Club while supplies last and can also fill out ‘I Fight For’ cancer awareness signs. More than two dozen cancer survivors will be recognized during the first intermission, and Saginaw’s lavender specialty jerseys will be auctioned off after the game. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: The Spirit defeated the Brampton Steelheads 3-2 in overtime on Saturday, October 3rd. Dima Zhilkin scored two goals including th
saginawspirit.comGame Story – Windsor vs. Oshawa | Oct 10 2026 Game 4 -
The Windsor Spitfires were unable to overcome an early deficit Saturday night, dropping a 5-1 decision to the Oshawa Generals. Oshawa came out strong in the opening period, striking twice in the first six minutes to take control of the game. Generals captain Harrison Franssen opened the scoring at 3:39 before Ryan Hedley added to the lead at 5:47, putting Windsor down 2-0 heading into the second period. In the middle frame Oshawa continued to build its advantage. Brennan Huyck made it 3-0 at 12:02, and just 57 seconds later, Hedley scored his second of the night to push the Generals' lead to four. Facing a four-goal deficit entering the final period, Windsor wasted little time getting on the board. Bogdan Yakushevsky scored just 19 seconds into the third, giving the Spitfires a response and putting an end to Oshawa's shutout bid. Windsor continued to look for a comeback, but the Generals held their lead. Hedley completed his hat trick with an empty-net goal late in the game, securi
windsorspitfires.com2026-10-10
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit vs Kitchener Rangers -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (2-2-2-0) host the Kitchener Rangers (4-4-1-0) on October 10th, 2026, at the Dow Event Center.Tonight's Game:... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comCenter depth is a strength of the 2027 NHL Draft class -
Dima Zhilkin of the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit leads a large crop of centers in the 2027 NHL Draft class.
dailyfaceoff.com2026-10-09
Fifth Annual Pride Night with Dow, Great Lakes Bay Pride, set for Friday, October 23rd -Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit and Great Lakes Bay Pride are excited to announce their fifth annual Pride Night will be celebrated at The Dow Event Center on Friday, October 23, during their game against the Flint Firebirds. Dow and GLAD+ (The LGBT+ Employee Resource Group at Dow) have partnered with Great Lakes Bay Pride to host this event in the Great Lakes Bay Region for the fifth time. Pride Night is presented by Dow. The doors of The Dow Event Center will open at 5:30 p.m., with the puck dropping at 7:05 p.m. The evening will feature community resources in the Jolt Celebration Club providing valuable information to attendees prior to the game. Fans unable to attend in-person can tune into the game at 100.5 FM Newsradio WSGW or stream live on FloHockey. “Great Lakes Bay Pride is proud to continue our partnership with Dow, GLAD+, and the Saginaw Spirit to bring Pride Night to our region for the fifth time. Each year the game grows and we’re able to share our
saginawspirit.comCHL to NHL: Klepov makes NHL debut with Ducks -
Saginaw Spirit alumnus Nikita Klepov made his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks last night when they hosted the Edmonton Oilers at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Klepov recorded 10:03 of ice time in his debut. Born in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov is a dual citizen of the United States and Russia. He played for the Spirit in 2025-26 after they selected him with the 35th overall pick of the 2025 CHL Import Draft, putting up 97 points (37G-60A) in 67 regular season games and adding five points (1G-4A) in four playoff games. For his 97-point 2025-26 campaign, Klepov won the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s points leader, the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s top scoring right winger and the Emms Family Award as the OHL’s rookie of the year. He was named to the OHL First All-Star Team, OHL First All-Rookie Team, the CHL Second All-Star Team and the CHL All-Rookie Team. On the international stage, Klepov won a gold medal at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, where he
chl.ca2026-10-08
Meet Team CHL: Carter Meyer finds his stride in Québec - Off to a strong start in Québec, the Remparts centre will face his former team, the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), in Chicoutimi on Dec. 1 and on home ice in Québec City on Dec. 2. Carter Meyer came to the Québec Remparts to become a more complete player. He wants to create offence, control the pace, and be counted on in every situation. Six games into his Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) career, the 17-year-old from Winchester, Mass., is already making his presence felt. He has recorded two goals and seven assists in that span, giving Québec an immediate offensive spark to open his 2027 NHL Draft season. Meyer was
chl.ca310 OHL Alumni included on U SPORTS and NCAA rosters to begin 2026-27 by the Ontario Hockey League -
TORONTO — A total of 310 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) alumni are on U SPORTS and NCAA rosters to start the 2026-27 season, with 144 former OHL players suiting up in Canadian university hockey and 166 playing in the NCAA. U SPORTS: 144 players Of the 144 OHL alumni on U SPORTS rosters, 102 play in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and 42 in Atlantic University Sport (AUS). The Waterloo Warriors lead all U SPORTS programs with 14 former OHL players. The AUS's Saint Mary's Huskies are next with 13. The Guelph Gryphons and Queen's Gaels have 12 apiece. NCAA: 166 players The ECAC leads all NCAA conferences with 34 OHL alumni. Atlantic Hockey America and Hockey East are close behind with 33 each. The RIT Tigers of Atlantic Hockey America
guelphstorm.comNikita Klepov to make NHL Debut with Anaheim Ducks Wednesday night -
Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that former Spirit forward Nikita Klepov will make his NHL debut with the team in tonight’s game against Edmonton. The Ducks host the Oilers at 7:00pm PT (10:00pm ET) from the Honda Center. Fans outside the Anaheim area can stream the game live on ESPN+. The Ducks traded up at the 2026 NHL draft in order to select Klepov at 15th overall this summer. From Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov was fresh off a demonstrative first OHL season with the Spirit in 2025-26. He led the league in scoring with 97 points (37G-60A) in 67 games, claiming the Eddie Powers Trophy. Klepov also claimed the Emms Family Award as the league’s rookie of the year, alongside the Jim Mahon Trophy as its top-scoring right winger. He was named to the OHL’s First All-Rookie and First All-Star Teams, along with the CHL All-Rookie and Second All-Star Teams. Klepov was just the
saginawspirit.comÀ la rencontre d’Équipe LCH : Carter Meyer trouve son rythme à Québec -
Fort d’un solide début de saison à Québec, le centre des Remparts affrontera son ancienne équipe, le Programme de développement de l’équipe nationale des États-Unis (NTDP), le 1er décembre à Chicoutimi et le 2 décembre à domicile, à Québec. Carter Meyer a choisi les Remparts de Québec pour devenir un joueur plus complet. Il veut créer de l’attaque, dicter le rythme et être un joueur sur qui l’on peut compter dans toutes les situations. Après six matchs dans la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Québec (LHJMQ), le joueur de 17 ans originaire de Winchester, au Massachusetts, fait déjà sentir sa présence. Avec deux buts et sept passes, il contribue déjà à l’attaque des Remparts en cette année d’admissibilité
lhjmq.qc.caMeet Team CHL: Carter Meyer finds his stride in Québec -
Off to a strong start in Québec, the Remparts centre will face his former team, the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP), in Chicoutimi on Dec. 1 and on home ice in Québec City on Dec. 2. Carter Meyer came to the Québec Remparts to become a more complete player. He wants to create offence, control the pace, and be counted on in every situation. Six games into his Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) career, the 17-year-old from Winchester, Mass., is already making his presence felt. He has recorded two goals and seven assists in that span, giving Québec an immediate offensive spark to open his 2027 NHL Draft season. Meyer was
theqmjhl.caNikita Klepov to Make NHL Debut with Anaheim Ducks Wednesday Night -
Anaheim, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks announced Wednesday that former Spirit forward Nikita Klepov will make his NHL debut with the team in tonight's ga... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.com2026-10-07
Trois membres des Saguenéens nommés sur le personnel d’Équipe LCH pour le Défi des espoirs - Ryan Oulahen dirigera un groupe de six entraîneurs et dirigeants qui ont aidé le Canada à remporter l’or à la Coupe Hlinka-Gretzky 2026. Ils seront de nouveau réunis pour la série des 1er et 2 décembre à Chicoutimi et à Québec. Procurez-vous vos billets dès aujourd’hui. La Ligue canadienne de hockey (LCH) a annoncé aujourd’hui que Ryan Oulahen (Battalion de North Bay / OHL) sera l’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe LCH au Défi des espoirs de la LCH/É.U. 2026 présenté par Primaris, qui aura lieu les 1er et 2 décembre à Chicoutimi et à Québec. Cette série de deux matchs réunira des espoirs de premier plan en vue du Repêchage 2027 de la LNH provenant de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ouest (WHL), de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ontario (OHL) et de la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Québec (LHJMQ), qui affronteront l’équipe nationale américaine des moins
sagueneens.com2026-10-06
OHL Weekend Notebook (Oct. 5): Wolves stay perfect, Jovanovski shuts the door -Here’s a look at some of the top storylines from an action-packed weekend across the league. Wolves stand alone as OHL’s last undefeated team The Sudbury Wolves are the last perfect team standing, improving to 5-0 with a dominant 7-1 victory over the Niagara IceDogs to continue the best start in franchise history. Sudbury’s power play did plenty of damage in the win, converting five times on seven opportunities. Adam Nemec also made his presence felt immediately in his first game back with the Wolves, recording a goal and four assists for a five-point performance. Bulldogs still setting the pace Brantford’s perfect start came to an end on Sunday, but the Bulldogs still sit atop the OHL with a 7-1-0-0 record and the league’s best goal different
saginawspirit.comOHL Power Rankings: Oct. 5, 2026 -
Who's up: Guelph Storm - up one spot to #1 this week The Storm take over the top spot on the strength of four straight wins. Guelph built a 3-0 lead and held off Windsor 4-2 on Friday, with Tyler Hopkins scoring twice and Ryan Roobroeck collecting the 200th point of his OHL career, then blanked rival Kitchener 6-0 on Sunday behind six different goal scorers. Zach Jovanovski has been the story: a second consecutive shutout gives him 120 minutes of perfect hockey to open 2026-27. Hopkins earned first-star honours on Sunday with a goal and an assist, and Roobroeck has scored in three straight games. An 0-2 start feels like a long time ago, and at 4-2-0-0 the preseason favourites are at the top of the list where most expected them to be. Sudbury Wolves - up one spot to #2 this week The Wolves are the last unbeaten team in the league at 5-0-0-0, the best start in franchise history. Sudbury had one game and made it count, burying Ni
saginawspirit.comOHL Power Rankings: Oct. 5, 2026 by the Ontario Hockey League -
Who's up: Guelph Storm - up one spot to #1 this week The Storm take over the top spot on the strength of four straight wins. Guelph built a 3-0 lead and held off Windsor 4-2 on Friday, with Tyler Hopkins scoring twice and Ryan Roobroeck collecting the 200th point of his OHL career, then blanked rival Kitchener 6-0 on Sunday behind six different goal scorers. Zach Jovanovski has been the story: a second consecutive shutout gives him 120 minutes of perfect hockey to open 2026-27. Hopkins earned first-star honours on Sunday with a goal and an assist, and Roobroeck has scored in three straight games. An 0-2 start feels like a long time ago, and at 4-2-0-0 the preseason favourites are at the top of the list where most expected them to be. Sudbury Wolves - up one spot to #2 this week The Wolves are the last unbeaten team in the league at 5-0-0-0, the best start in franchise history. Sudbury had one game and made it
guelphstorm.com2026-10-04
GAME DAY: Game 4, Firebirds vs Greyhounds – 7 p.m. -GAME 4 – Firebirds vs Greyhounds Dort Financial Center Flint, Michigan 7 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center | Tickets LAST TIME OUT: The Niagara IceDogs spoiled the Firebirds' 2026-27 home opener on Saturday night at the Dort Financial Center, handing Flint a 5-2 loss. Darian Anderson and Lucas Nutting bo
flintfirebirds.comSmartStop Game Summary – Close game at home ends in OT with a 3-2 loss -
Brampton, ON - After a 5-game road trip, the Steelheads fell 3-2 in overtime to the Saginaw Spirit in their return home. The Steelheads' first home game since September 18 started fast, with end-to-end action and chances for both teams. Brampton went on the game's first power play and capitalized on the opportunity, as Keaton Ardagh (#10) scored his fourth of the season to make it 1-0. Oskari Ahmajarvi (#32) made several big saves and the penalty kill held strong, sending Brampton into the second with the lead. 1st period stats Goals: BRAM 1 / SAG 0 BRAM goal (13:13): Keaton Ardagh (4) assisted by Nathan Amidovski (5), Carter Hicks (3) Shots: BRAM 6 / SAG 11 The second period opened four-on-four. After a quiet stretch,
mississaugasteelheads.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit at Brampton Steelheads – 10/3/26 -
Brampton, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (1-2-2-0) travel to Brampton to face the Steelheads (0-5-0-1) on October 3rd, 2026, at the CAA Centre. Tonight's Game: Puck drop is at 4:00pm Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: The Spirit fell in overtime, 4-3 to the Kitchener Rangers on Friday night. Braidy Wassilyn scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season, while Dima Zhilkin scored to extend his point streak. Brady Knowling made 27 saves on 31 shots for the Spirit in his second appearance. Brampton played the Brantford Bulldogs on Friday, October 2nd, at the TD Civic Centre. The Steelheads took their sixth straight loss after a shootout loss to the Bulldogs. Jared Harding scored twice and Nathan Amidovski added two points
saginawspirit.comZhilkin, Wassilyn propel Spirit to OT win in Brampton -
Brampton, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit got their second win of the season on Saturday after defeating the Brampton Steelheads 2-1 in overtime at the CAA Centre. Braidy Wassilyn (1G-2A) and Dima Zhilkin (2G-1A, GWG) both continued their point streaks as they combined for all three of Saginaw's goals in the game. Brady Knowling made 24 saves out of 26 shots for his second win with the Spirit. Brampton opened the scoring late in the first period thanks to a powerplay goal by Keaton Ardagh. A deep pass from Carter Hicks found Nathan Amidovski, who set up a one-timer for Ardagh from the top of the right circle. After 1: SAG 0 - 1 BRAM (Total shots: 11 - 6) Braidy Wassilyn continued his goal streak into a sixth game for Saginaw to tie the game at 12:24. A back-and-forth passing play with Zhilkin ended with a close-range shot from the middle by Wassilyn, who found the back of Oskari Ahmajarvi's net. Dima Zhilkin fired the Spir
saginawspirit.comZhilkin, Wassilyn Propel Spirit to OT Win in Brampton -
Brampton, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit got their second win of the season on Saturday after defeating the Brampton Steelheads 2-1 in overtime at the CAA ... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comOHL Highlights: Saginaw Spirit @ Brampton Steelheads Oct. 3rd, 2026 - youtube.com
2026-10-03
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Brampton Steelheads -Brampton, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (1-2-2-0) travel to Brampton to face the Steelheads (0-5-0-1) on October 3rd, 2026, at the CAA Centre.Tonight'... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comMeet Team CHL: Alexis Joseph brings size, skill, and leadership -
Saint John’s towering playmaker brings a standout rookie season and international experience to the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. Alexis Joseph gives opponents in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) plenty to consider down the middle. At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, the Saint John Sea Dogs centre pairs an imposing presence with the vision to create for teammates and a scoring touch of his own. Those qualities helped make him the QMJHL’s highest-scoring 16-year-old last season. They have also earned him a place on Team CHL. The 17-year-old from Lachenaie, Que., was among the
chl.caGame Preview: Saginaw Spirit visits Kitchener Rangers for a Repeat of the 2025-26 Western Conference First Round - kitchenerrangers.com
Game Recap: Rangers Win Overtime Thriller Over Saginaw Spirit - kitchenerrangers.com
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: REYTH SMITH -
By Kiera Schaafsma NIAGARA, ONT – Nineteen-year-old Reyth Smith is entering his fourth season in the OHL and is off to a hot start for the IceDogs, recording seven points (4 goals, 3 assists) in four games. The Windsor native played 63 games last season and recorded four goals and five assists for nine points. Only five games into the season, the OHL veteran has already matched his goal total from last season. The IceDogs faced off against the Brampton Steelheads for the 2026 Home Opener on September 19th, where Smith recorded two goals and one assist, making his 3-point night a career-high. The team then went on the road, and Smith carried that momentum with him. He recorded one goal and one assist against Saginaw and scored again against Flint. With his assist last night
niagaraicedogs.netGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit at Kitchener Rangers – 10/2/26 -
Kitchener, Ont. – The Saginaw Spirit (1-2-1-0) visit the reigning Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers (3-2-0-0) on October 2nd, 2026, at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. Tonight’s Game: Puck drop is at 7:00pm. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: Saginaw dropped a 6-3 decision to the Windsor Spitfires on September 26th. Brady Wassilyn, Dmitry Savin, and Brody Pepoy scored goals for the Spirit in the loss. Goaltender Stepan Shurygin made 22 saves on 27 shots in his first appearance of the season. The Rangers won their second consecutive game on September 27th, a 6-3 victory over the Kingston Frontenacs. Charlie Puglisi, Haeden Ellis, Andrew MacNiel, and Cameron Arquette each scored one goal. Tanner Lam scored two
saginawspirit.comSick Goal Gets a WILD Play-by-Play Call 😂 -
Braidy Wassilyn scores for the Saginaw Spirit, but the play-by-play call might be even better than the goal. Check out the wild call on this Wassilyn goal during OHL action with Saginaw. Watch Braidy Wassilyn, the Saginaw Spirit and the OHL all season long on FloHockey. Watch hockey live and on demand on FloHockey—plus thousands of events across every sport in the FloSports network, all included in one subscription: 📺 ▶ SIGN UP TO WATCH: https://flosports.link/4qCyjOH A subscription gives you access to: • AHL, USHL, QMJHL & more! • Full replays, highlights, breaking news, and exclusive coverage • Thousands of live events across 25+ sports in the FloSports network • The FloSports apps, so you can watch anywhere on your TV, phone, tablet or computer Stay connected with FloHockey: 🌐Website: https://www.flohockey.tv/ ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/flohockey 📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flohockey/ 🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flohockeytv 📘Facebook: https://www.faceboo
youtube.comOHL Highlights: Saginaw Spirit @ Kitchener Rangers Oct. 2nd, 2026 - youtube.com
Wassilyn's Goal Streak Hits Five, Spirit Manage Point in Kitchener Friday -
Kitchener, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit fell to the Kitchener Rangers in a 4-3 overtime loss at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Friday night. Braidy... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.com2026-10-02
Game Preview: Saginaw Spirit at Kitchener Rangers -Kitchener, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit (1-2-1-0) visit the reigning Memorial Cup champion Kitchener Rangers (3-2-0-0) on October 2nd, 2026, at the Kitch... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comTeam CHL announces staff for 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris -
North Bay Battalion (OHL) head coach Ryan Oulahen will lead a group of coaches and management personnel who helped Canada capture gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, reuniting for the December 1–2 series in Chicoutimi and Québec City. Get your tickets today. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Ryan Oulahen (North Bay Battalion / OHL) will serve as head coach of Team CHL for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris, taking place December 1–2 in Chicoutimi and Québec City. The two-game series will bring together top 2027 NHL Draft prospects from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to face the U.S. National Under-18 Team.
chl.caSchedule announced for World U17 Hockey Challenge in Oakville -
The schedule for the 2026 World U17 Hockey Challenge in Oakville, ON. has been announced. The tournament will begin on Nov. 1 with the final set for Nov. 7. All games will be played at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. The U17 World Challenge is the first step in Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence and includes two Canadian teams and four international entries. In July, 80 CHL drafted players came together for a development camp. The two Canadian rosters for this year's tournament will be selected by an all-CHL staff, led by Canada Red and White Directors of Hockey Operations Dave Drinkill (Saginaw Spirit, OHL) and Dylan Seca (Sarnia Sting, OHL), along with Red and White Head Coaches Dan DaSilva (Saskatoon Blades, WHL) and Dylan Smoskowitz (Barrie Colts, OHL), as well as Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence staff. https://twitter.com/CHLHockey/status/20799349
chl.caBrad MacKenzie named Assistant Coach for CHL USA Prospects Challenge -
2026-10-01 Halifax Mooseheads bench boss Brad MacKenzie has been named as a Team CHL Assistant Coach for the upcoming CHL USA Prospects Challenge. The third annual event will bring together many of the top players eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft as Team CHL faces the U.S. National Under-18 Team on December 1st and 2nd in Chicoutimi and Quebec City. MacKenzie, a native of Charlottetown, PE, will be joined on the bench by Head Coach Ryan Oulahen of the North Bay Battalion and fellow assistants Kyle Chipchura of the Edmonton Oil Kings and Ryan MacDonald from the Prince Albert Raiders. “I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the coaching staff for the CHL prospects challenge. As a coach, I really value the chance to work alongside great coaches and am excited to see the top talent for the 2027 NHL Draft firsthand," said MacKenzie. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) previously announced forwards Brock England of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WH
halifaxmooseheads.caYanick Lemay de retour comme directeur général de l’Équipe LCH -
La Ligue canadienne de hockey (LCH) a annoncé aujourd’hui que Ryan Oulahen (Battalion de North Bay / OHL) sera l’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe LCH au Défi des espoirs de la LCH/É.U. 2026 présenté par Primaris, qui aura lieu les 1er et 2 décembre à Chicoutimi et à Québec. Cette série de deux matchs réunira des espoirs de premier plan en vue du Repêchage 2027 de la LNH provenant de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ouest (WHL), de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ontario (OHL) et de la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Québec (LHJMQ), qui affronteront l’équipe nationale américaine des moins de 18 ans. Oulahen sera épaulé derrière le banc de l’Équipe LCH par les entraîneurs adjoints Ryan McDonald (Raiders de Prince Albert / WHL), Brad MacKenzie(Mooseheads de Halifax / LHJMQ) et Kyle Chipchura (Oil Kings d’Edmonton / WHL). Matthew Smith (Régiment
voltigeurs.caSpirit GM Dave Drinkill signs two-year contract extension -
Saginaw, Mich. – Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin announced Thursday that the team has signed General Manager Dave Drinkill to a two-year contract extension, running through the end of the 2028-2029 season. “As we enter our 25th season of Saginaw Spirit Hockey, we are grateful to those that work diligently each day to put an exceptional team on the ice,” said Goslin. “In his time here, Dave Drinkill has done just that. He has built a culture of excellence and development for our players while constructing the framework for player success in life off the ice. On behalf of Dick Garber, it is our pleasure to extend Dave’s contract. His focus on the culture of our franchise and passionate leadership skills have earned him our trust and this extension. He has built one Memorial Cup Champion and is on his way to building another top contender this season. The future of Spirit hockey operations is in great hands with GM Dave Drinkill!” Drinkill is in his
saginawspirit.comÉquipe LCH dévoile son personnel pour le Défi des espoirs LCH/É.-U. 2026 présenté par Primaris -
Ryan Oulahen dirigera un groupe de six entraîneurs et dirigeants qui ont aidé le Canada à remporter l’or à la Coupe Hlinka-Gretzky 2026. Ils seront de nouveau réunis pour la série des 1er et 2 décembre à Chicoutimi et à Québec. Procurez-vous vos billets dès aujourd’hui. La Ligue canadienne de hockey (LCH) a annoncé aujourd’hui que Ryan Oulahen (Battalion de North Bay / OHL) sera l’entraîneur-chef de l’Équipe LCH au Défi des espoirs de la LCH/É.U. 2026 présenté par Primaris, qui aura lieu les 1er et 2 décembre à Chicoutimi et à Québec. Cette série de deux matchs réunira des espoirs de premier plan en vue du Repêchage 2027 de la LNH provenant de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ouest (WHL), de la Ligue de hockey de l’Ontario (OHL) et de la Ligue de hockey junior Maritimes Qu
lhjmq.qc.caTeam CHL announces staff for 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris -
North Bay Battalion (OHL) head coach Ryan Oulahen will lead a group of coaches and management personnel who helped Canada capture gold at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, reuniting for the December 1–2 series in Chicoutimi and Québec City. Get your tickets today. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today that Ryan Oulahen (North Bay Battalion / OHL) will serve as head coach of Team CHL for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris, taking place December 1–2 in Chicoutimi and Québec City. The two-game series will bring together top 2027 NHL Draft prospects from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to face the U.S. National Under-18 Team.
theqmjhl.ca2026-10-01
Spirit GM Dave Drinkill Signs Two-Year Contract Extension -
Saginaw, Mich. - Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin announced Thursday that the team has signed General Manager Dave Drinkill to a two... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comWildcats climb to 7th in CHL Top-10 Rankings -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 2 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) remain No. 1 after allowing just three goals on 62 shots through two games. The London Knights (OHL) hold second place following a 7-4 win over Owen Sound, while the Guelph Storm (OHL) return to the top three after outscoring Oshawa and Owen Sound 11-1 across two victories. The Moncton Wildcats climb to No. 7 after another two-win weekend lifted them to the top of the QMJHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen enter the rankings at No. 10, with balanced scoring and just six goals allowed fuelling a 3-0 start. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on
moncton-wildcats.com2026-09-30
400 CHL alumni named to NHL Opening Night rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season - CHL graduates account for 47.9% of NHL Opening Night rosters, with all 32 NHL clubs and 60 of 61 CHL franchises represented As the National Hockey League (NHL) opens its 2026-27 season tonight, 400 graduates of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) feature on Opening Night rosters. Together, they account for 47.9% of the 835 players listed across all 32 clubs, making the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) the most represented development hockey league in the world. Both totals include players on injured reserve and other non-roster lists. The total includes 191 alumni of the OHL, 128 from the WHL and 82 from the QMJHL. Penguins forward Oliver Okuliar, who played for the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Sherbrooke Phoenix, is included in both the WHL and QMJHL figures but
chl.ca2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 2 -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 2 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) remain No. 1 after allowing just three goals on 62 shots through two games. The London Knights (OHL) hold second place following a 7-4 win over Owen Sound, while the Guelph Storm (OHL) return to the top three after outscoring Oshawa and Owen Sound 11-1 across two victories. The Moncton Wildcats climb to No. 7 after another two-win weekend lifted them to the top of the QMJHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen enter the rankings at No. 10, with balanced scoring and just six goals allowed fuelling a 3-0 start. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on
chl.ca2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 2 by the Canadian Hockey League -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 2 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) remain No. 1 after allowing just three goals on 62 shots through two games. The London Knights (OHL) hold second place following a 7-4 win over Owen Sound, while the Guelph Storm (OHL) return to the top three after outscoring Oshawa and Owen Sound 11-1 across two victories. The Moncton Wildcats climb to No. 7 after another two-win weekend lifted them to the top of the QMJHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen enter the rankings at No. 10, with balanced scoring and just six goals allowed fuelling a 3-0 start. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on
guelphstorm.comFourteen Spirit alumni on 2026 NHL Opening Night rosters -
Saginaw, Mich- Fourteen players developed within the Spirit organization had their names on the NHL's opening night rosters for the 2026-2027 season. Veterans like Ben Chiarot are joined by newcomers like Nikita Klepov, who could make his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks as early as Friday, October 2nd. The league opens its season with the Florida Panthers visiting the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 5:00pm EST. The first instance of Spirit alumni on the ice comes at 10:00pm EST, when Filip Hronek and Jamie Oleksiak of the Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers. Spirit Alumni on NHL Opening Night Rosters: Igor Chernyshov – SJS Saginaw totals (2024-2025): 19G-36A--55P, 23GP NHL totals (since 2025): 9G-10A--19P, 28GP Ben Chiarot – DET Saginaw totals (2010-2011): 5G-19A--24P, 39GP NHL totals (since 2013): 50G-135A--185P, 805GP Hayden Hodsgson - OTT Saginaw totals (2015-2017)
saginawspirit.com2026 Memorial Cup Legacy Scholarship awarded to Zander Wheatley, Alivia Guilbeaux -
Saginaw Mich. - For the third season, the Canadian Hockey League, the Saginaw Spirit, and Saginaw Valley State University have selected two recipients to receive the Memorial Cup Legacy Scholarship. Zander Wheatley and Alivia Guilbeaux, both from Saginaw County, have each been awarded $5,000 in support of their post-secondary education at Saginaw Valley State University. “Education is a major priority for the CHL teams that host the Memorial Cup," said Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin. "This scholarship program with the CHL, Saginaw Spirit, and Saginaw Valley State University illustrates that perfectly. It has been an honor to celebrate each of our recipients through the past three seasons, including Zander and Alivia today." The Memorial Cup Legacy Scholarship dates back to Saint John, N.B. and the 2022 Memorial Cup. Since then, two individuals from each Memorial Cup hosting community are awarded $5,000 scholarships. This scholarship program, which
saginawspirit.comClassement du Top-10 de la LCH 2026-2027 : 2e semaine -
La Ligue canadienne de hockey (LCH) a dévoilé aujourd’hui son classement du Top-10 pour la deuxième semaine de la saison 2026-2027. Les Royals de Victoria (WHL) demeurent au premier rang après n’avoir accordé que trois buts sur 62 tirs en deux matchs. Les Knights de London (OHL) conservent la deuxième place à la suite d’une victoire de 7-4 sur Owen Sound, tandis que le Storm de Guelph (OHL) réintègre le trio de tête après avoir dominé Oshawa et Owen Sound par un pointage combiné de 11-1 en deux victoires. Les Wildcats de Moncton grimpent au septième rang après une autre fin de semaine de deux victoires qui les a propulsés au sommet du classement de la LHJMQ. Les Hitmen de Calgary font leur entrée au dixième échelon, grâce à une attaque équilibrée et à seulement six buts accordés durant leur départ de 3-0. Les amateurs peuvent regarder l
lhjmq.qc.ca2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 2 -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 2 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) remain No. 1 after allowing just three goals on 62 shots through two games. The London Knights (OHL) hold second place following a 7-4 win over Owen Sound, while the Guelph Storm (OHL) return to the top three after outscoring Oshawa and Owen Sound 11-1 across two victories. The Moncton Wildcats climb to No. 7 after another two-win weekend lifted them to the top of the QMJHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen enter the rankings at No. 10, with balanced scoring and just six goals allowed fuelling a 3-0 start. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on
theqmjhl.caRoyals Rank 1st in CHL in Week 2 Rankings -
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 2 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. The Victoria Royals (WHL) remain No. 1 after allowing just three goals on 62 shots through two games. The London Knights (OHL) hold second place following a 7-4 win over Owen Sound, while the Guelph Storm (OHL) return to the top three after outscoring Oshawa and Owen Sound 11-1 across two victories. The Moncton Wildcats climb to No. 7 after another two-win weekend lifted them to the top of the QMJHL standings. The Calgary Hitmen enter the rankings at No. 10, with balanced scoring and just six goals allowed fuelling a 3-0 start. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on
victoriaroyals.com2026-09-29
Fourteen Spirit Alumni on 2026 NHL Opening Night Rosters -
Saginaw, Mich. - Fourteen players developed within the Spirit organization had their names on the NHL's opening night rosters for the 2026-2027 season... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
oursportscentral.comFirebirds Weekly Roundup, September 21-27 -
FLINT — The Firebirds opened the 2026-27 season on the road in Saginaw a week ago. In a high-paced game where neither team led by more than a single goal, the Birds came out on top with a 5-4 decision. Returning forward Xavier Tessier stole the show, recording his first OHL hat trick to lead Flint’s offense. His first goal of the night was just eight seconds into the contest, which set a new record for the fastest goal in franchise history. Brighton, Michigan native Darian Anderson (New York Rangers) and Brady Smith also scored in the tilt. Mason Courville turned aside 22 of 26 shots faced for the first victory of his sophomore season. The Birds took the early 1-0 series lead in the annual I-75 Divide Cup, presented by Coors Light. RECAP | GAME CENTER The s
flintfirebirds.comHudson Leenders (F) from Elgin Middlesex Canucks U18 AAA to Saginaw Spirit -
Date: 09/29/2026 Player: Hudson Leenders (F) From: Elgin Middlesex Canucks U18 AAA To: Saginaw Spirit Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.com2026-09-28
GAME DAY: Game 3, Firebirds vs IceDogs – 7 p.m. -GAME 3 – Firebirds vs IceDogs Dort Financial Center Flint, Michigan 7 p.m. Watch (FloHockey) | Listen (Mixlr) | Game Center | Tickets LAST TIME OUT: The Firebirds defeated the Windsor Spitfires, 4-2, on Friday night at the WFCU Centre. Mason Courville made 27 saves in the win for Flint. HOME SWEET HOME:
flintfirebirds.comFriday Highlights: Reinforced Storm roll to big win by the Ontario Hockey League -
Oshawa Generals vs. Guelph Storm Final: 6 (GUE) – 0 (OSH) Guelph got a shutout and six goals from a reinforced lineup to hand Oshawa its first loss of the season. Ryan Roobroeck opened the scoring with the 100th goal of his OHL career, coming on his 19th birthday New addition Ethan Czata scored twice for the Storm Owen Griffin scored his first with Guelph, coming against his former club Zach Jovanovski turned in a 25-save shutout Game Centre | Highlights Brampton Steelheads vs. Soo Greyhounds Final: 6 (SOO) – 3 (BRAM) The Soo scored four times in the first period and never let Brampton back in. Newly minted capt
guelphstorm.com19 CHL developed players listed in Button’s September 2027 NHL Draft rankings by the Canadian Hockey League -
Nineteen CHL players have been named to Craig Button's September rankings for the 2027 NHL Draft. TSN's Director of Scouting list is led by former Everett Silvertip Landon DuPont at no. 1 who is followed by Quebec's Carter Meyer at no. 4) and Saginaw's Dima Zhilkin at no. 5. “Carter is highly skilled, he’s edgy,” said Button. “He’s a player that grabs the game by the scruff of its neck. You need a physical play? He’ll be physical. You need a skill play? He’ll be skilled. You need an edgy play? He’ll do it. “That’s how [Mark] Messier played the game. Messier grabbed the game by the scruff of its neck and he wasn’t deterred. I think Carter Meyer has those qualities.” On Zhilkin, Button said: ““He’s Brad Marchand [like] all day long,” said Button. “He is a really good player. In a league now where that element is less common, he has it in abundance.
guelphstorm.comGAME PREVIEW: Saginaw Spirit vs Windsor Spitfires – 9/26/26 -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit (1-1-1-0) take on the Windsor Spitfires (0-2-1-0) on Saturday, September 26th, at the Dow Event Center. Tonight's Game: Puck drop is at 7:05pm The Spirit celebrate Women’s Hockey Day on Saturday, presented by Space Inc. The Midland Hornets girls hockey team will play at 12:15pm, followed by the SVSU women’s team at 2:30. Tickets to tonight’s Saginaw Spirit game serve as admission to all three games. Broadcast: Radio: 100.5 FM WSGW, WSGW.com TV: FloHockey Box Score Last Game: Saginaw got their first win of the season after beating the Niagara IceDogs 5-3 on Friday, September 25th, at the Dow Event Center. Braidy Wassilyn opened the score for Saginaw an
saginawspirit.comMeet Team CHL: Dima Zhilkin brings skill with an edge -
Saginaw’s captain pairs offensive production with a competitive streak as he prepares for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. Scoring goals is one way Dima Zhilkin makes himself difficult to play against in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Getting under an opponent’s skin is another. The Saginaw Spirit captain brings both qualities to a draft season that has already delivered Cogeco OHL Player of the Week honours and a place among the first four players selected to Team CHL
saginawspirit.com2026-09-27
Sharks Prospect Brady Knowling's Long Road To The OHL Has Been Shaped By His On and Off-Ice Experiences - It's been a unique, and sometimes challenging road for San Jose Sharks prospect Brady Knowling. But the 18-year-old goaltender is breaking through, and a big season with the OHL's Saginaw Spirit arriving.
thehockeynews.comEgor Sokolov (G) from Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA to Saginaw Spirit -
Date: 09/27/2026 Player: Egor Sokolov (G) From: Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA To: Saginaw Spirit Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.comBrody Najim (F) from Saginaw Spirit to Sarnia Sting -
Date: 09/27/2026 Player: Brody Najim (F) From: Saginaw Spirit To: Sarnia Sting Information: Traded Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
eliteprospects.comOHL Highlights: Windsor Spitfires @ Saginaw Spirit Sept. 26th, 2026 -
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youtube.comWassilyn Continues Point Streak, Spirit Fall to Spitfires Saturday Night -
Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit hosted the Windsor Spitfires at the Dow Event Center on Saturday night. Braidy Wassilyn has increased his goal sco... - OHL Saginaw Spirit
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