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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

2 days ago2 min read

After historic rookie year, Mbuyi embracing larger role with Attack

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Pierce Mbuyi arrived in Owen Sound with high expectations, and the 17-year-old winger has continued to deliver for the Attack after a record-setting rookie campaign. Taken seventh overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Mbuyi made an immediate impact in his first season, earning the Emms Family Award as the OHL’s Rookie of the Year. This season, he's continued to establish himself as one of the league’s top young forwards. Mbuyi leads Owen Sound

Joel Vanderlaan

3 days ago2 min read

OHL Trade Deadline sees plenty of moves across the league to begin 2026

Credit: Bob Davies It was a busy 2026 trade deadline across the Ontario Hockey League, with every team making at least one move. Colin Ward, co-host of OHL in 60, provided his analysis on each club. Barrie Colts Deadline Summary: After reaching the Eastern Conference final last season and currently leading the Central Division, the Barrie Colts added veteran defenceman Parker Von Richter and forward Mason Zebeski from the Brampton Steelheads, then acquired forward Ben Wilmott

Joel Vanderlaan

Jan 119 min read

Kingston relies on youth after top scorers move on

Robert Lefebvre /OHL Images While the Kingston Frontenacs may lack the offensive firepower they had a season ago, head coach Troy Mann sees his young core trending in the right direction. Kingston scored the fifth-most goals in the league last year and went 40-20-5-3, reaching the second round of the playoffs. Much of Kingston’s offence from a season ago is gone. Cedrick Guindon and Ethan Hay have moved on to college, while Tuomas Uronen, Joey Willis, and top blueliners Quint

Joel Vanderlaan

Jan 13 min read

World Juniors dream becomes reality for Aitcheson

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images For as long as he can remember, Kashawn Aitcheson spent his Christmas holidays watching the World Junior Championship. Now, the Barrie Colts defenceman is living it. “It’s obviously been super fun and super intense. We’re working every day to achieve the main goal, but we’re taking it day by day right now,” Aitcheson said. “Growing up watching the World Juniors, it’s been the thing you do every Christmas with your family. So being here and able to th

Joel Vanderlaan

Dec 22, 20252 min read

Martin brings NHL experience, work ethic to Canada’s World Juniors camp

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Brady Martin’s travel to Canada’s National Junior Team training camp didn’t go quite as planned. Bad weather and cancelled flights delayed the Nashville Predators prospect’s arrival at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls by more than a day, forcing the 18-year-old forward into an early wake-up just to get to camp. “It took me about a day and a half,” Martin said. “Bad weather, flights getting cancelled, just delayed hours. It wasn’t ideal.” “It was a li

Joel Vanderlaan

Dec 17, 20252 min read

Beaudoin looks to build on last year’s World Juniors

Terry Wilson / OHL Images. Cole Beaudoin is back with Hockey Canada’s national junior team. The Barrie Colts forward is one of six returnees from last year’s fifth-place finish. “It’s super exciting, obviously,” Beaudoin said. “It’s not what we wanted last year, but it’s a new year now. A new group of guys and a new coaching staff. I’m excited to be back and bring home a gold medal.” Last year, Beaudoin played in all five games, tallying one assist and 27 penalty minutes The

Joel Vanderlaan

Dec 16, 20252 min read

Danford brings leadership and playoff experience to Bulldogs

OHL Images Brantford Bulldogs defenceman Ben Danford will spend the next month on the international stage. The Madoc, Ontario native earned an invitation to Hockey Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, joining Bulldogs teammates Jake O’Brien, Jett Luchanko, and Marek Vanacker. Danford has previously represented Canada at the World U17 Championship and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. After the tournament, the 19-year-old will return

Joel Vanderlaan

Dec 14, 20253 min read

Luchanko brings NHL experience to Brantford Bulldogs

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images After starting the season in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers, Jett Luchanko has found the ideal spot to continue his development while competing for a championship with the Brantford Bulldogs. On Saturday afternoon at TD Civic Centre, the 19-year-old centreman delivered his most memorable moment as a Bulldog since his November 24 trade from the Guelph Storm. He opened the scoring with the Teddy Bear Toss tally before adding a

Joel Vanderlaan

Dec 10, 20252 min read

He embracing leadership role in Niagara

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Niagara IceDogs captain Kevin He has experienced just about everything a player can in the Ontario Hockey League, arriving as a 16-year-old, to becoming one of the franchise’s most productive scorers, to hearing his name called at the NHL Draft. Now in his fourth season in St. Catharines, the veteran winger says his time with the organization and support from the fan base have helped him develop into a top prospect. “I was pretty fortunate to get dra

Joel Vanderlaan

Nov 27, 20253 min read