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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oshawa Generals Welcome Promising Finnish Forward Selected in First Round of Import Draft
On Wednesday, the Oshawa Generals announced that the hockey club has signed import forward Onni Kalto to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Kalto, 18, recorded 22 points (14 goals, 8 assists) through 44 games with the U20 TPS team in the U20 SM-sarja league in Finland during the 2024-25 season. Additionally, he played three regular season games and five playoff games for TPS in the top Finnish league Liiga. The Generals used their first-round selection in the 2025 CHL Import Draft to select Kalto 41st overall. The Helsinki, Finland native was ranked 57th amongst European skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2025 NHL Draft. Unfortunately, the 6-foot-2 forward did not hear his name called and will re-enter the draft. Ten OHL Players Named To USA's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp USA announced the 38 players who have been invited to their 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup selection camp. The camp is being held in Plymouth, Michigan at the USA Hockey Arena from July 28-Aug. 3. 'Onni will bring some experience and leadership to our group. He skates well and sees the ice well. We are looking forward to seeing Onni in the red, white, and blue,' said Oshawa GM Roger Hunt. Oshawa recently also signed their second-round pick from the import draft, Russian goalie Andrei Bondarev. Now, we wait and see if they will sign their third-round selection Vadim Smirnov, or let him play out the 2025-26 season in Russia before trying to recruit him for the following year. Oshawa Generals' "Crease Battle" Next Season Adds A Third Member; Russian Import Goaltender Signs With Team The Oshawa Generals haven't had to worry about not knowing who their guy was in the crease when they needed a big win. A significant reason why the organization has advanced to consecutive OHL Finals is due to the goaltender they have had in the net, Jacob Oster. Finnish forward Lauri Sinivuori was an import player for the Gens last season and played an important role in the middle six of their forward lineup. However, he is leaving the organization to head back home and play for the Finnish club he grew up playing and developing for, HIFK. Czech defenseman David Svozil's playing destination for next season is still undetermined. He could return as Oshawa's third and final import player; however, he wasn't a regular in their lineup during the playoffs. Oshawa is losing Luca Marrelli, Andrew Gibson, and Luca D'Amato, so there are openings on the blueline. But the organization has recruited two 2008-born American defensemen already, Colin Feeley and Leo Laschon. (Top photo credit: Tucker Nadon/OHL Images) Make sure you bookmark THN's OHL site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Latest OHL News: Niagara IceDogs Sign Exciting & Talented Top-10 Pick Ryerson Edgar The Niagara IceDogs are loaded with high-end talent at the forward position, and they just announced another significant commitment to their lineup for the 2025-26 season. New York Rangers Prospect Signs With Sudbury Wolves Exciting news for the OHL's Sudbury Wolves. The team is bringing some Russian talent to their defense lineup for the upcoming season, and this player comes with impressive NHL lineage. London Knights Sign 2025 First-Rounder Alex Campeau The London Knights have signed their 2025 first-round draft choice, Alex Campeau, to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ten OHL Players Named To USA's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp
USA announced the 38 players who have been invited to their 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup selection camp. The camp is being held in Plymouth, Michigan at the USA Hockey Arena from July 28-Aug. 3. Amongst the 38 players named, ten of them either played in the OHL last season, or have signed with an OHL organization ahead of the 2025-26 season. The Oshawa Generals lead the way with three representatives, while Saginaw and Ottawa each have two. Dale Hunter Named Canada World Juniors Head Coach After two consecutive disappointing fifth-place finishes at the World Junior Championships, where they lost to Czechia in the quarterfinals in 2024 and 2025, Hockey Canada needs to regain its dominance at the junior stage. Below is a rundown of the ten players: F, Caden Harvey - 6'0', 180lbs - Windsor Spitfires F, Brooks Rogowski - 6'6', 228lbs - Oshawa Generals F, Joseph Salandra - 5'10', 190lbs - Barrie Colts F, Trevor Theuer - 5'11', 190lbs - Saginaw Spirit F, Jaxon Williams - 5'10', 165lbs - Ottawa 67's LHD, Colin Feeley - 6'7', 190lbs - Oshawa Generals RHD, Levi Harper - 5'11', 175lbs - Saginaw Spirit RHD, George Komadoski - 6'3', 200lbs - Flint Firebirds LHD, Leo Laschon - 6'2', 200lbs - Oshawa Generals G, Ryder Fetterolf - 6'1', 175lbs - Ottawa 67's Niagara IceDogs Sign Exciting & Talented Top-10 Pick Ryerson Edgar The Niagara IceDogs are loaded with high-end talent at the forward position, and they just announced another significant commitment to their lineup for the 2025-26 season. Forwards Caden Harvey, Brooks Rogowski, and Joseph Salandra are strong candidates to make Team USA's roster up front, while on the backend, the towering 6-foot-7 Colin Feeley and offensively-minded defenseman Levi Harper could form a solid pairing on the blueline. The 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup takes place from Aug. 11-16 in Brno, Czechia, and Trencin, Slovakia. Canada has dominated the tournament, winning gold the past three years. USA usually struggles, as they don't send their best players from the United States National Team Development Program. However, they have made it to the bronze medal game in back-to-back years, winning it in 2023. Last year, only one OHL player made USA's roster — Travis Hayes. (Top photo credit: Tucker Nadon/OHL Images) Make sure you bookmark THN's OHL site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. Latest OHL News: OHL Releases 2025 Pre-season Schedule; Kitchener Rangers Host Labor Day Weekend Showcase We are officially less than 60 days, 53 to be exact until OHL action resumes. Enjoy the summer vacations, cottage, and camping trips, hockey season will soon be back before you know it. Niagara IceDogs Sign 2025 CHL Import Draft Selections Vladislav Yermolenko & Ben Reisnecker The middle of July is undoubtedly the prime time for OHL teams to secure their import players through the CHL Import Draft. We've witnessed a significant surge in import signings over the past week, and the Niagara IceDogs have put pen to paper with two of their 2025 import draft picks. Ottawa 67's Sign Both 2025 CHL Import Draft Picks Ondrej Ruml & Jasper Kuhta OHL teams have been taking advantage of the new rule change, which allows them to carry three import players on their rosters instead of two. Oshawa and Saginaw have each acquired a Russian goalie for next season, selected from the 2025 CHL Import Draft.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
OHL unveils 2025 preseason schedule, northern teams to feature prominently
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has released its 2025 preseason schedule, featuring 50 games across Ontario from August 29 to Sept. 14, with northern Ontario's three teams – the North Bay Battalion, Sudbury Wolves and Soo Greyhounds – set for early action. The preseason will include 18 neutral-site games, including a matchup between the Battalion and Owen Sound Attack on August 31 in Collingwood, while the Wolves and Greyhounds face off the same day in Sault Ste. Marie. The 2025-26 regular season opens Sept. 18, with the Battalion hosting the Oshawa Generals at North Bay's Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. The Wolves and Greyhounds begin their campaigns the following night, with Sudbury hosting North Bay and Sault Ste. Marie welcoming the Saginaw Spirit. A preseason showcase will also take place over Labour Day weekend at Kitchener's Memorial Auditorium, with four additional neutral-site locations yet to be announced. The full pre-season and regular season schedules can be found on the Canadian Hockey League website.
National Post
03-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks Development Camp: How Riley Patterson got a leg up on demands of the game
Article content The Colts have a solid core returning next season to take the next postseason step. They were swept in the Eastern Conference final this spring by the Oshawa Generals. Article content 'We had a great culture and were very close,' said Patterson. 'I improved in a lot of areas and got a better stride because the game is super-fast. My 200-foot game has also come a long way because of consistency throughout the season to compete every night. Article content 'I prefer the middle, but I'm adaptable because I'm coachable. It's big. Even in minor hockey, I was playing both. Centre is more responsibility and a lot of it is skating through the neutral zone and making plays. I'm at my best when my stick is on the puck.' Article content Patterson would like to model his game after centre Gabriel Vilardi, 25, of the Winnipeg Jets. The 2017 first-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings is an imposing 6-foot-3, 216-pound presence who hit a career-high 27 goals this season. Article content 'He's a big right-handed shot who's good around the net and can play a 200-foot game,' assessed Patterson. 'Strong player with good vision and playmaking abilities.' Article content One player who won't be back in Barrie this fall is winger Anthony Romani. Article content The Canucks' sixth-round draft pick in 2024 is leaving for the NCAA and joining the Michigan State Spartans. He was limited to 35 regular-season games this season with the North Bay Battalion and the Colts because of injury, and had 35 points (21-14). He then amassed 24 points (12-12) in 16 playoff games. Article content In 2023-24, Romani exploded for 58 goals and 111 points with the Battalion and piqued the Canucks' drafting interest. Article content 'It's huge on personal preference in what you and your family think is best for development,' Patterson reasoned of Romani's decision. 'I've loved my time with the organization.' Article content Said Romani: 'I'm pumped. It's a really great school, and what I'm most excited about is the development they have there. Great facilities. Great coaches. I head there next week for summer training.' Article content
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
With Leafs trying to improve in-house, development camp is vital
The Maple Leafs most recent draft class is going right to school. All six picks from Saturday will be among 48 players invited to the Ford Centre this week starting Wednesday for the club's annual development camp. Among the 29 forwards, 15 defencemen and four goaltenders are 17 draft picks in all, seven from 2024 including first -round defenceman Ben Danford of the Oshawa Generals. The newest picks are Slovenian-Norwegian Tinus-Luc Koblar, Chinese-born William Belle and four OHLers, Tyler Hopkins, Harry Nansi, Matthew Hlacar and the lone defenceman of the six pack, Ryan Fellinger. All are between 6-foot-1 and 6-4. From the 2023 draft is the highly regarded London Knights winger Easton Cowan, hoping to use his third devo camp as a springboard to a strong prospects tournament in Montreal to the main camp in September. Mississauga-born winger Nicholas Moldenhauer, a 5-11, third rounder from 2022 who has been two years at the University of Michigan is also participating. The rest are young AHL Marlies and free agent invites overlooked in the draft last weekend. Guests from overseas are Russian goalie Semyon Konopsky, forward Alexander Plesovskikh and Latvian Martins Lavins. Assistant general manager of player development Hailey Wickenheiser and her staff will oversee the camp, beginning with Wednesday medicals and three days on ice. Lhornby@ X: @sunhornby Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner saga on the verge of coming to a conclusion Maple Leafs make intriguing move with trade for Matias Maccelli
