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OHL Weekly Wrap Up: Performers of the Month, Coming to Canada & More

Frankie Benvenuti | November 5, 2021

The first month of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season has officially wrapped up. There were some special plays, some not-so-special goals against, and young players making names for themselves.…

OHL Facing Tough Decisions With American-Based Teams

Frankie Benvenuti | October 24, 2020

The Ontario Hockey League has trouble brewing when it comes to the 2020-21 season and the American teams are making everything even more difficult. The OHL features three American teams;…

Top 3 Goaltenders in Saginaw Spirit History

Dave Jewell | March 11, 2017

The 2016-17 OHL season marks the 15th anniversary of the Saginaw Spirit. Since their move from North Bay, the team has given the fans plenty of entertaining hockey with elite…

Markus Niemelainen – The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

Joseph Aleong | March 24, 2016

Markus Niemelainen 2015-16 Team: Saginaw Spirit (#56) Date of birth: June 8th, 1998 Place of birth: Kuopio, Finland Ht: 6’5″  Wt: 189 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible Twitter: @niemelaine THW…

Moe Mantha Back Behind An OHL Bench

Ben Smith | February 18, 2016

Moe Mantha is back in the OHL as the interim coach of the Saginaw Spirit. More than a decade ago, Mantha was suspended for the entire season by the Windsor…

Jimmy Lodge – The Next Ones: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Carl Maloney | March 27, 2013

Jimmy Lodge THW Close-Up: Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL) Hometown: Downingtown, PA, USA Height: 6’2″  Weight: 165lbs Position: Centre Shoots: Right THW Ranking: 39th CSS Final Rankings (North American Skaters): 21st TSN’s Craig…

OHL 2012-13 Season Preview Part 4

Margann Laurissa | August 31, 2012

This is Part 4 of a 4 Part Series. Part 1: Barrie Colts, Belleville Bulls, Brampton Battalion, Erie Otters & Guelph Storm Part 2: Kingston Frontenacs, Kitchener Rangers, London Knights,…

2012 Detroit Red Wings Draft Recap: Videos, Quotes, And More

Andrew Johnson | June 23, 2012

For the Detroit Red Wings, Friday’s round 1 of the 2012 NHL Draft came and went as expected, without a sound. After trading away their 19th overall pick to acquire…

Mark Jankowski – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile – The Wild Card

Fred Poulin | June 4, 2012

Mark Jankowski THW Close-Up: Date of birth: September 13th, 1994 Place of birth: Dundas, Ontario Ht: 6-2 Wt: 175 Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft Eligibility: 1st time eligible in…

Breaking Down Canada’s World Junior Roster

David OConnor | December 16, 2011

Canada’s World Junior Roster, not as many easy choices as in years past.

OHL Week 7 Preview

Andrew Sykes | November 2, 2011

Games to Watch: Thursday, Nov. 3 Mississauga at Brampton: The top two teams in the Central division square off for the second time this season in what should be a hotly…

San Jose Sharks’ Left and Right Wing Leanings in the 2011 Draft

Walter McLaughlin | June 19, 2011

Say what? The San Jose Sharks, a team that has advanced to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row and armed to their razor-sharp teeth with elite snipers…

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