The 2022-23 OHL season is upon us! Here’s a look at what’s happening across the Ontario Hockey League this week.
OHL 20 in 20: Season previews covering every team:
Get caught up on all 20 OHL teams ahead of the 2022-23 regular season. Watch
What’s new for the OHL in 2022-23?:
With the long-awaited start of the 2022-23 OHL season later this week comes a number of new faces, a couple rule adjustments, and a few milestones. Read more
OHL Media Poll: Picks and predictions for the coming season:
With the launch of #OHLOpeningWeek, a poll of various media who cover the League in broadcast booths and press boxes provides opinions and analysis on some of the players and teams to watch in 2022-23. Read more
OHL players attending NHL Training Camps:
As of September 29th, there are 46 returning-eligible OHL players with NHL clubs. Read more
Five OHL players listed in TSN’s 2023 NHL Draft Pre-season Rankings:
Ahead of opening night, TSN’s Director of Scouting Craig Button and TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie each released their annual preseason projections of the top-16 and 32 players who could be chosen in the opening round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Read more
Spirit host Storm in CHL TV Game of the Week:
Tune in for free on Saturday afternoon and catch two of the game’s rising stars in Saginaw Spirit first overall pick Michael Misa against top 2023 NHL Draft prospect Cam Allen of the Guelph Storm. The 7:05pm game is streaming for free on OHL Live.
CHL announces CHL on TSN digital streaming schedule:
The Canadian Hockey League announced the CHL ON TSN digital streaming schedule for the first half of the 2022-23 regular season, with games available via TSN.ca and the TSN App. Read more
OHL announces 2022-23 Officiating Team:
The OHL has announced its 2022-23 officiating team, consisting of 38 referees and 59 linespeople. Read more
Bulldogs’ Donovan signs with Senators:
Hamilton Bulldogs’ defenceman Jorian Donovan has signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the Ottawa Senators. Read more
Attack announce Barlow as captain:
The Owen Sound Attack named its leadership group on Tuesday afternoon, with top 2023 NHL Draft prospect Colby Barlow leading the Bears into the 2022-23 season wearing the ‘C’. Read more
Moore named Generals captain:
The Oshawa Generals have named overage defenceman Lleyton Moore captain ahead of their season-opener. Read more
Kyle Morey commits to Rangers:
The Kitchener Rangers announced that Kitchener-native Kyle Morey has signed an OHL Standard Player Agreement (SPA) and education package with the Rangers. Read more
Hayden Sabourin commits to Generals:
The Oshawa Generals announced that 17-year-old goaltender Hayden Sabourin has committed to the organization. Read more
Clattenburg and Moses commit to Greyhounds:
The Soo Greyhounds have received commitments from forwards Connor Clattenburg and Daylen Moses ahead of the start of the 2022-23 season.
Colts announce changes within Hockey Operations Staff:
The Barrie Colts are pleased to announce changes and additions in the Hockey Operations Department for the 2022-2023 OHL season. Read more
OHL mourns the loss of Ron Ringler:
The Ontario Hockey League and the entire Peterborough Petes organization is saddened to announce the passing of Ron Ringler, the team’s Northern Ontario Scout. Read more
OHL saddened by the loss of Andre Payette:
The Ontario Hockey League is saddened by news of the loss of former Soo Greyhounds and Kingston Frontenacs forward Andre Payette who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 46. Payette played alongside current NHL forward Joe Thornton during his time in Sault Ste. Marie, playing four OHL seasons from 1993-97. He was a 10th round pick of the Philadelphia Flyers before playing a lengthy professional career.
COMMUNITY CORNER:
Busy Friday night on National Truth & Reconciliation Day:
There are seven games on the Friday night OHL schedule, and OHL clubs will be pausing to recognize National Truth & Reconciliation Day in buildings across the League. The OHL has partnered with Their Opportunity to highlight the work of Graham McWaters and the Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive that has been collecting and distributing hockey gear for Indigenous youth in Ontario.
Rangers set to celebrate 60 years, support National Truth & Reconciliation Day on opening night:
The Kitchener Rangers will be handing out a special 2022-2023 calendar giveaway, celebrating 60 years of Rangers hockey to the first 5,000 fans in attendance at Friday night’s home opener against the Sting. The Rangers are also partnering with Anishnabeg Outreach to, asking fans to bring non-perishable food items and hygiene products to donate at Friday’s game in support of Indigenous families. Full details at kitchenerrangers.com
Colts set to honour the late Dale Hawerchuk:
The Barrie Colts will be honouring former Head Coach, Dale Hawerchuk at home on Saturday, October 8th. There will be a special pre-game ceremony honouring Dale, as well as guest speakers, video presentations, and a special presentation revealing an honourary Dale Hawerchuk banner. Tickets are on sale now. More at barriecolts.com
ALUMNI NOTES:
D’Amico signs with ECHL’s Kalamazoo Wings:
Windsor Spitfires graduate Daniel D’Amico has signed with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL, affiliate of the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Read more
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
– All games streaming on OHL Live
– Radio and TV broadcast information
Thursday September 29th
Mississauga at Niagara – 7:00pm
Erie at Peterborough – 7:05pm
Oshawa at Barrie – 7:30pm
Friday September 30th
Erie at Kingston – 7:00pm
Owen Sound at London – 7:00pm
Barrie at Sudbury – 7:05pm
North Bay at Sault Ste. Marie – 7:07pm
Hamilton at Guelph – 7:30pm
Sarnia at Kitchener – 7:30pm
Ottawa at Oshawa – 7:35pm
Saturday October 1st
Niagara at Flint – 7:00pm
Hamilton at Peterborough – 7:05pm
Sarnia at Windsor – 7:05pm
Guelph at Saginaw – 7:05pm (CHL TV Game of the Week – Freeview)
North Bay at Sault Ste. Marie – 7:07pm
Kitchener at Owen Sound – 7:30pm
Sunday October 2nd
Erie at Ottawa – 2:00pm
Sudbury at Mississauga – 2:00pm
Niagara at Saginaw – 5:30pm
Kingston at Oshawa – 6:05pm
