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Vaughan part of bright future in North Bay
Natalie Shaver /OHL Images Since relocating to North Bay in 2013, the Battalion have built a consistent winning culture. They've missed the playoffs just once, reached the Eastern Conference finals five times, and are expected to make the postseason again this year. North Bay is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 26-22-2-1 record. That success shows no signs of slowing down and looks set to continue, with five players listed on NHL Central Scouting’s midseason r
Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 122 min read


Layne Gallacher excited for the future
Guelph Storm As the Guelph Storm prepare to host next year’s Memorial Cup, rookie forward Layne Gallacher has become an important part of those plans. The 17-year-old was acquired in a trade that sent Philadelphia Flyers first-round pick Jett Luchanko to the Brantford Bulldogs. Since joining the Storm, Gallacher has six points in 12 games. He had five goals and seven assists in 21 contests with Brantford. Last season, Gallacher led the U18 Ajax/Pickering Raiders with 46 point
Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 92 min read


Troy Mann focuses on structure and standards with Kingston Frontenacs
Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images For Kingston Frontenacs head coach Troy Mann, this season has been about continuing to set standards, trusting his team’s structure, and finding ways to stay competitive even when the offence hasn’t come easily. “We’ve really built this team from the back end out,” Mann said. “Offensively, it’s been a struggle at times, and I think that’s why we’ve had some losing streaks. We went through a nine-game stretch where we only scored 16 goals, and it’s t
Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 203 min read


Reid emerging as top defenceman eligible for NHL Draft
Terry Wilson / OHL Images Soo Greyhounds defenceman Chase Reid continues to put himself in the conversation to be the first blueliner selected in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old was rated fourth overall among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, a recognition he credits to his teammates and coaches. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and coaches over in the Soo, but it’s always a pleasure to get ranked that high. Still mor
Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 182 min read


NHL draft eligibles take centre stage in Peterborough
Brandon Taylor / OHL Images Now in its second year, the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game has already become one of the premier scouting events for NHL executives. Several top draft-eligible players headline this year’s showcase at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, including Soo Greyhounds defenceman Chase Reid, Windsor Spitfires forward Ethan Belchetz, and Brantford Bulldogs centre Caleb Malhotra. All three were ranked in the top 10 on NHL Central Scouting’s midseason ra
Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 142 min read


IceDogs Roobroeck first forward named to Team CHL for 2025 Prospects Challenge
Brandon Caputo (@BCaputo_AGM) Vivid Eye Photography The Canadian Hockey League announced on Tuesday that Niagara IceDogs third-year...

Brandon Caputo
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Roobroeck focused after re-writing Niagara IceDogs rookie record book
Brandon Caputo @BCaputo_AGM Vivid Eye Photography When the Niagara IceDogs selected Ryan Roobroeck second overall in the 2023 Ontario...

Brandon Caputo
Sep 24, 20246 min read
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