We’re barreling into another jam-packed set of OHL contests starting with four on Thursday night. Here’s what to look for in OHL rinks this weekend.
Steelheads and Colts square off in CHL TV Game of the Week on Saturday:
Tune in for free on Saturday as the Mississauga Steelheads visit the Barrie Colts in a Central Division clash. The first of six meetings between the two clubs this season gets underway at 7:30pm on OHL Live.
26 OHL players to represent Canada at 2022 World under-17 Hockey Challenge:
The Ontario Hockey League is proud to recognize the 26 players named to three Canadian National Under-17 rosters for the upcoming 2022 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge to be held from November 3rd to 12th in Langley, British Columbia. READ
Steelheads and 67’s make Week 3 edition of Kia CHL Top 10:
After Week 3 action, the Mississauga Steelheads and Ottawa 67’s find themselves in the Week 3 edition of the Kia CHL Top 10 Rankings. WATCH
Spitfires’ Maggio named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week:
New York Islanders prospect Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording three goals, four assists and seven points over three games along with a plus/minus rating of plus-5. READ
Frontenacs’ Zhigalov named OHL Goaltender of the Week:
Colorado Avalanche prospect Ivan Zhigalov of the Kingston Frontenacs is the OHL Goaltender of the Week with two victories, a 1.50 goals-against average and a .952 save percentage. READ
OHL Weekend Notebook:
The OHL Weekend Notebook recaps the weekend that was with news, information and interesting facts from both on and off the ice. READ
Generals’ Ritchie takes over OHL Plays of the Week:
We’re going top shelf on the latest edition of OHL Plays of the Week, with contributions from Sudbury’s Landon McCallum, Mississauga’s Owen Beck, Ottawa’s Vinzenz Rohrer, London’s George Diaco and Oshawa’s Calum Ritchie. WATCH
Gaudreau headlines OHL Saves of the Week:
A look at the League’s outstanding saves, with contributions from Sarnia’s Ben Gaudreau, Oshawa’s Carter Bickle, Barrie’s Anson Thornton, Sault Ste. Marie’s Charlie Schenkel, Ottawa’s Collin MacKenzie, Mississauga’s Alessio Beglieri, and Kingston’s Ivan Zhigalov. WATCH
Check out seven career firsts in OHL Milestone Moments:
Loading up another series of first career OHL goals, with milestone markers from Owen Sound’s Tomislav Brennan, London’s Sam Dickinson, Flint’s Alex Bradshaw, Kingston’s Adam Cavallin, Barrie’s Carter Lowe and Sudbury Wolves teammates Kieron Walton and Nathan Villeneuve. Watch
Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar to join Rangers:
The NHL’s Montréal Canadiens has announced that first Slovakian forward Filip Mešár has been assigned to the Kitchener Rangers. Mešár was selected in the first round (26th overall) by the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Draft. READ
OHL News – Radio Edition with Sarnia’s Ty Voit:
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ty Voit joins this week’s show, discussing his experience as a returnee to Toronto Maple Leafs training camp. LISTEN
COMMUNITY CORNER:
Storm’s Zhilkin launches mental health awareness program:
Guelph Storm forward Danny Zhilkin has created a mental health awareness organization called Zhilkin’s Vision, striving for the de-stigmatization and prioritization of mental health in sport. READ
Greyhounds head coach John Dean raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie:
The Soo Greyhounds Head Coach John Dean will be taking part in Big Brothers Big Sisters “Big Bail Out” event in support of raising funds for the organization. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides boys and girls with a positive adult role model and a friend to talk to and share the experiences of growing up with. More at soogreyhounds.com
Battalion celebrate 25 years in the OHL:
The North Bay Battalion is sporting shoulder patches to mark the franchise’s 25th season in the Ontario Hockey League. The first X is in yellow, marking the 10th season in North Bay, while the second X and the V are in black, denoting the club’s first 15 seasons based in Brampton before relocation in 2013. More at battalionhockey.com
Rangers set to host Food Drive in partnership with Rogers tv on Friday:
The Kitchener Rangers, in partnership with Rogers tv, are collecting non-perishable food items to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region on Friday. Fans can donate their non-perishable food items at the Rogers tv vehicles outside Door 7 and Door 13 entrances at The Aud.
Storm set to host Food Drive in support of the Guelph Food Bank Saturday:
The Guelph storm is set to host Brent Johnson of Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln’s annual Food Drive in support of the Guelph Food Bank on Saturday. Volunteers will be on hand at the entrance to collect non -perishable food items or cash donations in support of the Guelph Food Bank. For every food item donated, fans will receive a raffle ticket that will be entered into a draw for the chance to win one of five great prizes. Last season with all that was collected, along with some cash donations over 1,800 meals were provided for the Guelph Food Bank. More at guelphstorm.com
Otters set to host Pucks and Paws game on Saturday:
The Erie Otters will be hosting their Pucks and Paws game on Saturday, where the first 1000 fans through the doors will be receiving a free PNC Collapsible Dog Bowl. There will be dog-themed fun throughout the night!
Firebirds set to host Hockey Fights Cancer night on Saturday:
The Flint Firebirds are set to host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer game on Saturday in support of the McLaren Flint Foundation. The Flint Firebirds will wear lavender-colored jerseys recognizing all cancers with different colored ribbons in the numbers. There will also be a live jersey auction that will follow the conclusion of the Firebirds game.
Battalion prepare for Indigenous Youth Day on Sunday:
Join the Battalion on Sunday as they recognize Indigenous Youth in and around North Bay. There will be a ceremonial puck drop featuring the Battalion’s Dalyn Wakely, as well as an information booth, prizes, and much more to be won at the game.
Wolves set to host We are Wolves fanfest on Sunday:
The Sudbury Wolves continue to celebrate their 50th anniversary season by holding a fan appreciation fanfest ahead of their Sunday matchup. The We Are Wolves fan appreciation event will begin at 12pm, 2 hours prior to puck drop with a bouncy castle, free hot dogs, games, face painting, prizes, live music and more. More at sudburywolves.com
Spitfires to host Halloween game on Sunday:
The Windsor Spitfires are set to hold their annual Halloween game on Sunday, followed by “Skate with the Spits”, where fans will have the opportunity to skate on the ice with the players after the game.
ALUMNI NOTES:
Wright records first career NHL point on Wednesday:
Shane Wright was awarded an assist on Ryan Donato’s first goal of the season Wednesday night as the Seattle Kraken fell 4-3 against the St. Louis Blues. Wright’s first career point comes in his third NHL contest. The fourth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, Wright is a former exceptional status rookie in the OHL, earning OHL Rookie of the Year honours during the 2019-20 season. The Burlington, Ont. native racked up 160 points (71-89–160) in 121 career OHL contests with the Kingston Frontenacs from 2019-22.
Tavares records 900th career NHL point:
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares registered the 900th point of his NHL career on Monday as the Leafs fell to the Arizona Coyotes 4-2. Tavares has five points (1-4–5) through his first four games of the season with Toronto, accruing 900 over 953 career regular season contests over 14 seasons. The former Oshawa Generals and London Knights standout remains the OHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, lighting the lamp 215 times over four seasons from 2005-09.
149 OHL alumni included on AHL rosters to begin 2022-2023 season:
The 2022-23 American Hockey League season got underway last weekend, with a total of 149 OHL alumni included on rosters to begin the campaign. READ
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
– All games streaming on OHL Live
– Radio and TV broadcast information
Thursday October 20th
Erie at Niagara – 7:00pm
Ottawa at North Bay – 7:00pm
Kingston at Peterborough – 7:05pm
Saginaw at Windsor – 7:05pm
Friday October 21st
Peterborough at Kingston – 7:00pm
Hamilton at Mississauga – 7:00pm
Owen Sound at Erie – 7:00pm
Saginaw at London – 7:00pm
Flint at Sarnia – 7:05pm
Ottawa at Sault Ste. Marie – 7:07pm
Oshawa at Guelph – 7:30pm
Sudbury at Kitchener – 7:30pm
Saturday October 22nd
Peterborough at Hamilton– 4:00pm
Windsor at Flint – 7:00pm
Kitchener at Guelph – 7:00pm
Owen Sound at Erie – 7:00pm
Niagara at Sarnia – 7:05pm
London at Saginaw – 7:05pm
Mississauga at Barrie – 7:30pm (CHL TV Game of the Week – Free View)
Sunday October 23rd
Barrie at North Bay – 2:00pm
Ottawa at Sudbury – 2:05pm
Niagara at Windsor – 4:05pm
Kingston at Oshawa – 6:05pm
