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11-18-2009 - 2010 prospects: Freddie Hamilton
Freddie Hamilton is a versatile forward for the Niagara Ice Dogs.
10-27-2009 - 2010 prospects: Alexander Burmistrov
Alexander Burmistrov is a 2010-eligible center who moved to from Russia to play with the Barrie Colts of the OHL this year.
10-12-2009 - Lighting It Up, October 2009
Glenn Gawronski returns with a new edition of Lighting It Up.
09-22-2009 - OHL Eastern Conference prospects to watch 2009-10
With so many teams rebuilding, or on the way back up, and really only one elite squad, this year's OHL Eastern Conference is completely up for grabs.
09-21-2009 - OHL Western Conference prospects to watch in 2009-10
All eyes will be in the West again this season, as the conference also features some of the top prospects for the 2010 NHL entry draft.
09-17-2009 - 2010 prospects: Taylor Hall
Taylor Hall is the consensus No. 1 at this point for the 2010 NHL draft.
09-16-2009 - Q&A with Brian Lashoff
Undrafted in 2008, defenseman Brian Lashoff was signed by the Red Wings last fall as a free agent and has improved his stock since that time.
09-10-2009 - Q&A with Tyler Beskorowany
Tyler Beskorowany welcomes the opportunity to show the Stars what he can do at the Traverse City Tournament.
06-27-2009 - OHL well represented at 2009 NHL Draft
Forty-five OHL players were chosen at the 2009 NHL Draft.
06-13-2009 - Top 25 OHL prospects for 2009
John Tavares hopes to be the third straight OHLer taken first overall in the NHL entry draft, following in the footsteps of Steven Stamkos and fellow former London Knight Pat Kane.
05-18-2009 - 2009 prospects: Ryan Ellis
Defender Ryan Ellis looks to overcome size bias in the upcoming draft.
04-21-2009 - 2009 prospects: John Tavares
John Tavares has held a top rank for the 2009 draft all year long.
04-15-2009 - Zador shining at the right time
Team Canada's goalie is leading the pack at the 2009 IIHF u18 World Championships
04-06-2009 - 2009 prospects: Peter Holland
Holland, ranked 11th by ISS in their most recently released ratings, led the club to a surprise sixth-place finish in the OHL's Western Conference.
03-31-2009 - Q&A with Akim Aliu
HF chatted with Blackhawks prospect Akim Aliu
03-19-2009 - Q&A with Drew Schiestel
Schiestel is a defenseman for the OHL's Niagara IceDogs
03-18-2009 - 2009 prospects: Marcus Foligno
Marcus Foligno has a trifecta of attributes – size, skill and pedigree – that all NHL teams value in a draft prospect.
03-15-2009 - 2009 prospects: Alex Hutchings
Alex Hutchings' speed is a big reason he is projected highly in the upcoming 2009 NHL Entry Draft.
02-19-2009 - 2009 prospects: Q&A with Taylor Beck
Taylor Beck projects as a power forward in the NHL.
02-11-2009 - 2009 prospects: Ryan O'Reilly
Q&A with Erie Otters center Ryan O'Reilly.
02-05-2009 - 2009 prospects: Q&A with Calvin de Haan
Calvin de Haan was late coming to the OHL, but now that he's there he's making a big splash in his draft year.
01-16-2009 - OHL Top 10 Prospects for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
While a repeat of last year's record-setting haul may be a little much too expect, at least a few players have set themselves up nicely for the 2009 NHL draft.
01-05-2009 - Murphy rules in Belleville instead of Ottawa
As the hockey world focuses on the World Junior Hockey Championships and Team Canada's defense of its gold medal against Team Sweden, a player not on the roster still casts a shadow far longer than his smallish stature would seem to command.
12-02-2008 - Arniel finding new life in Sarnia
Bruins' prospct Jamie Arniel is playing well for the OHL's Sarnia Sting
11-28-2008 - Battalion captain Hodgson shows his worth
Hodgson, 18, is currently tied for fourth in the OHL in goals per game, scoring 16 times in 18 games.
10-07-2008 - Comrie working even harder after Panthers camp
At 6'4 and 206 pounds, he has the size to compete at the NHL level. And with a booming left-handed shot and a flair for the offensive game, he would seem to be an ideal fit for the modern style of defenseman.
09-21-2008 - OHL 2008 Eastern Conference preview
While the OHL's Western Conference may have the marquee teams, the league's Eastern Conference may feature some of the most intriguing stories.
09-19-2008 - OHL 2008 Western Conference preview
The 2008-09 OHL season is about to get underway. Whereas last year's campaign featured Steven Stamkos in the starring role, this year's edition will be headlined by John Tavares. The Windsor Spitfires are an early favorite, but there are plenty of other plot lines ready to be explored.
06-22-2008 - OHL 2008 draft review
The 2008 draft was a remarkable year for the OHL.
06-11-2008 - Top 20 OHL prospects for 2008
Much of the depth of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft comes from the OHL.
05-27-2008 - Q&A with Yannick Weber
Weber, drafted in the third round in 2007 by the Canadiens, enjoyed a breakout season with the Kitchener Rangers this year.
05-25-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Shawn Lalonde
Lalonde has worked on his defensive game this year with the Belleville Bulls.
05-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Q&A with Mikkel Boedker
If you are looking for Mikkel Boedker on the ice at any time, just find the player that looks like he's having the most fun.
05-17-2008 - Kitchener, heavy in prospects, favored in the Memorial Cup
While it isn't always the case that the team with the most NHL prospects is a good bet to take the Memorial Cup (or any other title), the Kitchener Rangers have made it clear that it could be the difference this time around.
04-14-2008 - Q&A with Jan Mursak
Slovenian winger Jan Mursak plays for the Belleville Bulls.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Drew Doughty
Doughty is a highly-ranked defenseman out of the Guelph Storm.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: A.J. Jenks
Jenks, who hails from Michigan, ranks fourth on the Plymouth Whalers in scoring with 37 points in 45 games.
01-23-2008 - 2008 prospects: Tyler Cuma
Ottawa 67’s blueliner Tyler Cuma has almost come out of nowhere this season to the point where he is now considered a possible late first-round selection.
11-26-2007 - Q&A with Justin Azevedo
Azevedo is having a breakthrough year as a 19-year-old, scoring 16 goals and 53 points in 23 games playing alongside Nick Spaling and Matt Halischuk.
11-24-2007 - 2009 prospects: Q&A with John Tavares
John Tavares has the talent and the drive to be Lemieux to Crosby's Gretzky.
10-20-2007 - Q&A with Dustin Jeffrey
Sixth-round selection Dustin Jeffrey who has burst onto the scene and gathered much of the early attention among the Penguins' top prospects this season.
10-07-2007 - 2008 prospects: Steven Stamkos
Sarnia Sting center Steven Stamkos is used to having all eyes on him, which will come in handy as the native of Unionville, ON, is the early money when betting on whose name will be called first at the NHL Entry Draft.
09-23-2007 - Q&A with Shawn Matthias
While attending the Florida Panthers rookie camp in Kitchener, Ontario, HF had the chance to sit down with 19-year-old center Shawn Matthias.
07-03-2007 - OHL 2007 draft review
Although 32 players were selected from the league, only three went in the first round - including the first overall selection by the Chicago Blackhawks, Pat Kane of the London Knights.
06-21-2007 - 2007 Prospects: Akim Aliu
A controversial but very talented forward, Akim Aliu is one of the wild cards in this NHL Draft.
06-17-2007 - Top 25 OHL prospects for the 2007 draft
While the WHL may be the deepest of all the junior leagues in terms of overall talent, it's safe to say that when it comes to mercurial, high-end, team-defining players, the OHL is the place to look this year.
05-25-2007 - Q&A with Dan Collins
Collins spoke with HF at the Memorial Cup about the tournament and his future.
04-28-2007 - A more consistent Brophey leads Plymouth in the playoffs
At some point last summer, the light flicked on and Chicago Blackhawk prospect Evan Brophey heeded the advice that he was receiving from all sides. And that moment of illumination has lit up the path leading the Plymouth Whalers to the verge of OHL supremacy - and has shown Brophey the path to the NHL.
04-01-2007 - 2007 prospects: Branislav Rehus
Branislav Rehus was the top-scoring rookie for the Peterborough Petes this season.
03-31-2007 - David Meckler playing his best hockey after move to OHL
Getting to Yale is tough enough on its own, so putting that education on ice in the hopes of getting a better hockey education shows the depth of David Meckler's commitment to becoming a key part of the Los Angeles Kings lineup for years to come.
03-28-2007 - 2007 prospects: Nick Spaling
For the Kitchener Rangers' Nick Spaling, versatility is both a blessing and a curse.
03-26-2007 - 2007 prospects: Patrick Kane
The London Knights' Patrick Kane is a possible No. 1 pick overall in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
03-26-2007 - 2007 prospects: Josh Kidd, Nick Palmieri, Zach Torquato
The Erie Otters' Josh Kidd, Nick Palmieri and Zach Torquato are all vying to be picked in the first few rounds of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
01-20-2007 - OHL preliminary Top 10 prospects for 2007 Entry Draft
Logan Couture tops the class of the potential OHL draftees.
12-14-2006 - Mason continuing a tradition of fine goaltending in London
The list of quality goaltenders whose route to the NHL has taken them through London, Ontario is notable in its length and quality.
12-14-2006 - Defensive specialist Bass carves out niche
Cody Bass hopes to make Team Canada as a defensive specialist.
12-14-2006 - 2007 prospects: Sam Gagner
The addition of Sam Gagner to the London Knights roster has helped the team to continue its winning ways despite the loss of a number of marquee players.
11-29-2006 - OHL tops Russia in tight affair
Canada continued their winning ways in the ADT Canada-Russia Challenge with a 4-3 victory in Oshawa, Ontario Monday night.
10-30-2006 - 2007 prospects: Logan Couture
Ottawa 67’s phenom Logan Couture could go No. 1 overall in the upcoming NHL entry draft.
10-30-2006 - 2007 prospects: Mark Katic
Sarnia Sting defenseman Mark Katic has been ranked fifth amongst skaters for the upcoming 2007 Entry Draft by ISS.
10-04-2006 - OHL Central Division 2006-07 season preview
There should be a tight three–way battle for OHL Central Division supremacy in 2006-07.
09-25-2006 - OHL East Division preview
The puck has to bounce the right way for the Peterborough Petes if they want to repeat as Ontario Hockey League champions, as they’re facing stiff competition from rapidly improving squads that feature some marquee names.
09-25-2006 - OHL Midwest Division preview
The London Knights have ruled the roost for the past three seasons in the OHL Midwest division, but another club, led by arguably the best player in the OHL, is ready to knock the Hunters’ club off its lofty perch.
09-23-2006 - OHL West Division preview
The Plymouth Whalers and the Saginaw Spirit maintain veteran-laden rosters that make a battle at the top between them again a likely scenario.
06-24-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Q&A with Matt Corrente
Matt Corrente is one of the top defensemen the OHL has to offer at this year’s NHL Entry Draft.
06-22-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Justin Donati
Justin Donati is a long shot out of the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors.
06-18-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Q&A with Nick Foligno
After developing under the watchful eye of his father and head coach in Sudbury, left wing Nick Foligno is ready to carry his family name back into the NHL.
06-16-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Q&A with Mike Weber
After turning in another solid season with the Windsor Spitfires, the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania gets ready for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-14-2006 - OHL Top 40 prospects for the 2006 Entry Draft
HF’s ranking of the top 40 draft eligible prospects for 2006.
06-11-2006 - 2006 Memorial Cup wrap up
This year’s Memorial Cup was one of high profile coaches and two strong teams from the QMJHL who battled it out in the finals, with Patrick Roy’s Quebec Remparts taking home the title.
05-28-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Q&A with Cal Clutterbuck
After struggling with consistency early on in his junior career, Oshawa Generals right winger Cal Clutterbuck has bounced back in time for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
05-25-2006 - Q&A with Aaron Dawson
Although he wasn’t able to sign a contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, who drafted him in the fourth round in 2003, Dawson is hoping to get a pro contract before next season.
05-22-2006 - Q&A with Trevor Hendrikx
Trevor Hendrikx is making good on his second chance with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
05-22-2006 - Q&A with Patrick Kaleta
Kaleta is currently playing in the MasterCard Memorial Cup as his junior career draws to a close and he hopes that his game has improved enough to be rewarded by a contract from the Sabres.
05-21-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Chris Stewart
After a solid 2005-06 season with Kingston in the OHL, Chris Stewart has made quite a name and identity for himself.
05-20-2006 - 2006 prospects: Q&A with Bobby Hughes
Hughes helped the Kingston Frontenacs turn in one of their strongest performances in six years.
05-13-2006 - 2006 Prospects: Q&A with Bryan Little
The former OHL rookie of the year and two-time All-Star has become the driving force behind the OHL Barrie Colts this year.
04-29-2006 - Kane being wooed by London Knights
USNTDP player and 2007-eligible Pat Kane was recently in London, as the Knights try to convince the center to play for their team.
04-10-2006 - Dennis named top goaltender in OHL
Dennis was recently named the OHL’s goalie of the year following a superlative year wherein he surpassed a 23-year-old single season record for wins with 44.
03-30-2006 - Schremp wraps up memorable junior career
Schremp paced the London Knights and the league with a goal-a-game pace of 57 goals and 88 assists for 145 points.
02-23-2006 - Rangers OHL All-Stars
Earlier this month, three of the New York Rangers Top 20 prospects participated in the Ontario Hockey League All-Star Classic in Belleville, Ontario.
02-17-2006 - Pospisil shining in transition to North America
Atlanta Thrashers 2005 draftee Tomas Pospisil is having a terrific rookie season with the OHL Sarnia Sting.
02-09-2006 - OHL All-Star Game prospects report
Forty of the Ontario Hockey League’s brightest stars took part in the All-Star festivities in Belleville, Ontario last week.
01-26-2006 - Turple finishes junior career strongly
A sixth round draft choice of the Atlanta Thrashers in 2004, the 6’6, 230 pound native of Hamilton, Ontario, has paid his dues for four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League.
12-31-2005 - 2006 WJC: Bolland ready for battle against Team USA
Blackhawks prospect Dave Bolland has left his familiar London Knights of the OHL to join his fellow Canadians in Vancouver for the 2006 World Junior Championships.
12-30-2005 - 2006 WJC: Q&A with Ryan O'Marra
Playing for Team Canada in the 2006 WJC has meant that Ryan O’Marra has had to make a lot of adjustments.
12-24-2005 - Ryan wraps up a great 2005
Anaheim draftee Bobby Ryan might not want the New Year to ever come, considering how well the 2005 calendar year has treated him.
12-22-2005 - Q&A with Ryan Parent
Nashville's first round pick from 2005 is part of Team Canada's back line for the 2006 World Junior Championships.
11-17-2005 - Q&A with Tyler Haskins
After a disappointing season offensively last year, Detroit prospect Tyler Haskins has gotten off to a fast start this season with Toronto St. Michael's.
11-06-2005 - Kostitsyn blends in well in London
The Montreal Canadiens seventh-round selection (2005) has rapidly formed roots in the Forest City, playing for the OHL Knights.
10-05-2005 - OHL East Division preview
The Eastern division will be the one most watched by scouts, as there are a number of top end prospects eligible for the NHL draft.
10-01-2005 - OHL Central Division preview
The OHL Central Division features NHL first round picks Wojtek Wolski (COL), Benoit Pouliot (MIN) and Marc Staal (NYR).
09-24-2005 - OHL Midwestern Division preview
The Midwestern Division has been the dominant division in the OHL for the past few years, but some of its teams are rebuilding this year.
09-24-2005 - OHL Western Division preview
The Windsor Spitfires should be the class of the OHL Western Division and there are a number of teams in the rebuilding phase that could make huge strides.
09-20-2005 - Power skating paying off for Schremp and Stortini
A long look at the summer training of Robbie Schremp and Zack Stortini that has helped them make a serious impact during Edmonton's training camp this fall.
09-11-2005 - Ten OHL players to watch for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft
The OHL appears poised to follow up on a strong 2005 NHL draft with another good crop for 2006.
09-05-2005 - Pair of Petes looks to impress at Oilers camp
The duo from Peterborough, winger Liam Reddox and defenseman Bryan Young will be attending Oilers rookie camp starting tomorrow.
08-06-2005 - Q&A with 2006 prospect John DeGray
John DeGray is a 2006-eligible defenseman with the Brampton Battalion who brings a blend of physical play and offensive capabilities.
08-06-2005 - Q&A with 2006 prospect Ben Shutron
Shutron joins teammate Cory Emmerton on the squad that will be off to the Czech Republic to compete in the Under 18 tournament.
08-05-2005 - Q&A with 2006 prospect Jordan Staal
Jordan Staal, the third Staal brother, is eligible for the 2006 entry draft and was named to the Canadian Under-18 team.
08-05-2005 - Q&A with 2006 prospect Cory Emmerton
Center Cory Emmerton of the Kingston Frontenacs will play for Team Canada in the Under-18 tournament.
08-04-2005 - Q&A with 2006 prospect Jamie McGinn
Jamie McGinn is a promising left winger with the Ottawa 67s who stands a good chance of being a first round pick in the 2006 NHL entry draft.
07-31-2005 - OHL 2005 draft review
Nine OHL players were selected in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, for a total of 43 overall.
06-13-2005 - OHL Top 40 prospects for the 2005 draft
Hockey’s Future's in-depth examination of the 2005 eligible crop of prospects from the Ontario Hockey League.
05-31-2005 - London Knights Memorial Cup review
Player by player review of drafted and draft-eligible prospects of the champion London Knights in the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-31-2005 - 2005 Memorial Cup recap
The 2005 Memorial Cup finished the same way it began, with the London Knights defeating the Rimouski Oceanic.
05-31-2005 - Ottawa 67s Memorial Cup review
Player by player review of drafted and draft-eligible prospects of the Ottawa 67s in the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-29-2005 - 2005 Prospects: Q&A with Derek Joslin
Derek Joslin is a rookie defenseman with the Ottawa 67s, and eligible for the next NHL Entry Draft.
05-27-2005 - Q&A with Will Colbert
Will Colbert, an Ottawa Senators prospect, captained the Ottawa 67s to a Memorial Cup berth.
05-26-2005 - Q&A with Mark Mancari
Buffalo Sabres prospect Mark Mancari is part of the Ottawa 67s contingent at the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-23-2005 - Q&A with Marc Methot
Blue Jackets defensive prospect Marc Methot has been a hero already at the 2005 Memorial Cup.
05-15-2005 - London Knights win their first ever OHL championship
The London Knights captured the 2005 OHL championship by defeating the Ottawa 67s four games to one.
05-06-2005 - ISS OHL Draft Preview - order now!
The 2005 OHL Draft is coming up shortly. Get the skinny on the available talent by ordering International Scouting Services' OHL Draft Preview.
05-05-2005 - OHL Western Conference Final review
A recap of how key individuals on the London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers fared in the series.
05-05-2005 - OHL championship preview
The London Knights and the Ottawa 67s will square off for the Ontario Hockey League championship.
04-26-2005 - 2005 Prospects: Q&A with Matt Lashoff
Matt Lashoff of the Kitchener Rangers is projected to be a first round pick in the next NHL Entry Draft.
04-18-2005 - OHL Western Conference finals preview
The London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers will square off in the OHL Western Conference Final Series and feature four NHL first round draft picks.
03-30-2005 - Q&A with Danny Syvret
Nineteen-year-old defenseman Danny Syvret is captain of the London Knights, who will host the Memorial Cup.
03-27-2005 - 2005 Prospects: Q&A with Ryan Parent
Defenseman Ryan Parent of the Guelph Storm is one of the top ranked skaters in North America for the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
03-22-2005 - OHL Western Conference playoff preview
A match-up by match-up look at the top prospects who will be competing in the OHL Western Conference playoffs.
03-20-2005 - Q&A with Brandon Prust
Tough 2004 draft pick Brandon Prust is back for his overage year with the London Knights as an assistant captain.
03-12-2005 - Q&A with Mike Richards
Flyers prospect Mike Richards of the Kitchener Rangers is wrapping up an impressive four-year junior career.
03-12-2005 - Q&A with Evan McGrath
Detroit Red Wings prospect Evan McGrath has been enjoying a stellar year with the Kitchener Rangers that has kept him in the top 10 in the OHL scoring race.
03-05-2005 - Q&A with Dan Fritsche
Recently traded to the record-breaking London Knights, Dan Fritsche talks about his past two seasons, including the World Juniors.
01-17-2005 - OHL participants in the 2005 Top Prospects Game
Thirteen players from the OHL are set to play on Wednesday in Vancouver at the 2005 Top Prospects Game.
12-22-2004 - Belleville Bulls rebound with help from 2005 eligibles
Kevin Lalande is one of several Belleville Bulls eligible for the 2005 Entry Draft that are helping the team back to a winning record.
12-01-2004 - Team OHL evens the series with Russia
A 5-2 win by the OHL against the Russian Selects on Monday puts the onus on Team WHL in the ADT CHL-Russia Challenge.
11-28-2004 - Team OHL strikes back
A 3-1 win in Barrie, ON on Thursday keeps the CHL’s chances of winning the ADT Challenge series alive.
11-20-2004 - Team OHL for the 2004 Canada/Russia Challenge
A look at Team OHL for the upcoming Canada/Russia series, considered a tryout for Team Canada for the WJC.
11-06-2004 - Q&A with Frank Rediker
Having played only 25 games last season with injury, Rediker is back fully healed with the OHL London Knights.
11-04-2004 - O’Sullivan turns it on in final year of junior
The Minnesota Wild's Patrick O’Sullivan is easily on pace for his most productive season in the OHL.
10-07-2004 - OHL Western Division preview
Prospects to watch in the OHL's Western Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
10-05-2004 - OHL Midwest Division preview
Prospects to watch in the OHL's Midwest Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
09-29-2004 - London Knights season preview
A look at the key players for the London Knights in 2004-05.
09-29-2004 - Corey Perry returns to the OHL after a solid rookie tournament
Ducks Prospect Corey Perry is ready to challenge for an NHL job, but instead will look to again contend for the OHL scoring title.
09-29-2004 - Oilers sign OHL scorer Martin St. Pierre
A look at Martin St. Pierre, a free agent signee of the Edmonton Oilers.
09-20-2004 - OHL Central Division preview
Prospects to watch in the OHL's Central Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
09-19-2004 - OHL East Division preview
Prospects to watch in the OHL's East Division as the 2004-05 season gets underway.
09-16-2004 - Q&A with Petr Kanko
Interview with Kings prospect right wing Petr Kanko.
07-17-2004 - Q&A with Tyler Kennedy
Tyler Kennedy of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds was a fourth round pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2004.
07-12-2004 - Q&A with Dan Turple
Turple, a 2004 draft pick of the Atlanta Thrashers out of the OHL, is attending the team's nine-day development camp.
06-20-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Adam Berti
Hockey's Future spoke with Berti at the U-18 tournament in Minsk.
05-22-2004 - US-born players in the 2004 OHL and WHL drafts
A look at the US-born players selected in the OHL Priority Selection and WHL Bantam Draft.
05-09-2004 - Guelph wins 2004 OHL title
A look at the prospects who shined for the OHL Guelph Storm in their playoff run.
05-06-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Wojtek Wolski
An interview with the third ranked North American skater for the 2004 Entry Draft.
04-29-2004 - Mississauga is the beast of the OHL East for 2004
Two years ago the IceDogs were perennial cellar dwellers, but in their sixth season in the OHL they have put all of the pieces together in 2003-04 and have a legitimate chance at an OHL championship.
04-08-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Chad Painchaud
Right wing Chad Painchaud of the OHL Mississauga IceDogs is ranked 41st among North American skaters by CSS for the 2004 draft.
04-07-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Rob Schremp
Center Rob Schremp of the OHL London Knights is ranked seventh among North American skaters by CSS for the 2004 draft.
04-07-2004 - Richmond continues as a standout
Highlights of Carolina prospect forward Danny Richmond's movement from Junior A, to the NCAA, to major junior.
04-05-2004 - Q&A with Patrick O'Sullivan
Patrick O'Sullivan, Minnesota's 2003 second round pick, is in the middle of a playoff drive with the Mississauga IceDogs.
04-04-2004 - Phantoms sign forward Ben Eager to ATO
The AHL Philadelphia Phantoms have signed 20-year-old left winger Ben Eager to an amateur tryout contract.
04-04-2004 - Q&A with Jeff Carter
Having completed his junior season, center Jeff Carter is visiting the Philadelphia Flyers.
03-31-2004 - Mississauga IceDogs defeat Oshawa Generals in opening round
Goaltender David Shantz, ranked second for North America in the upcoming entry draft, was dominant in leading the IceDogs to victory.
03-25-2004 - Record breaking London Knights poised to sweep Windsor
Nine quality prospects are competing in the series between London and Windsor in the OHL playoffs.
03-24-2004 - Kitchener Rangers begin defense of their OHL title
A dozen drafted or highly ranked 2004 prospects will compete in the playoff series between the OHL Kitchener Rangers and the Plymouth Whalers.
03-13-2004 - OHL prospects earn high marks in coaches poll
The Ontario Hockey League yesterday released the results of its annual coaches poll, a ranking of the top performers by conference in a variety of categories. Not surprisingly, the Philadelphia Flyers were well represented.
03-05-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Justin Peters
Interview with Justin Peters, the fourth ranked North American goaltender for the 2004 Entry Draft, currently with the Toronto St. Michael's Majors.
03-04-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Tyler Haskins
Tyler Haskins, a second year centerman playing with the Toronto St. Michael’s Majors, is eligible for the 2004 Entry Draft.
02-17-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Four top prospects square off in Kitchener
Rob Schremp, Dave Bolland, Evan McGrath, and Boris Valabik, four of the best prospects in the OHL for the 2004 NHL draft, competed against each other this past weekend.
02-05-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with David Shantz
Interview with OHL goaltender David Shantz, ranked second among NA goaltenders in the CSS mid-term rankings.
01-29-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Dave Bolland
A center with the OHL London Knights, Dave Bolland is the 6th ranked North American skater on the Central Scouting mid-term rankings.
01-28-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Ryan Garlock
A few minutes with Ryan Garlock, forward with the Windsor Spitfires, ranked 14th among NA skaters for the upcoming draft.
01-25-2004 - 2004 Prospects: Q&A with Aki Seitsonen
A few minutes with Aki Seitsonen of the OHL Prince Albert Raiders from the 2004 CHL Top Prospects Game.
12-19-2003 - Knights drafted players shine
The strong play of its drafted players has helped move the London Knights to the top of the OHL standings.
12-02-2003 - John Mitchell consistent in Plymouth
Leafs 2003 pick John Mitchell continues to display good two-way play in Plymouth of the OHL.
11-23-2003 - Q&A with Zack Stortini
Oiler prospect Zack Stortini talks about life since being drafted last June.
09-15-2003 - OHL: Plymouth Whalers season preview
The OHL Plymouth Whalers have added new faces to the line up for 2003-04. An outlook on their season.
09-01-2003 - OHL: London Knights season preview
A look at the strengths and weaknesses of the OHL London Knights entering the 2003-04 season.
08-24-2003 - OHL: Greyhounds kick off training camp
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds opened up their 2003 training camp on August 24th. New coaches, players and other news.
07-29-2003 - OHL: 2003 draft review
The OHL had a very successful 2003 NHL Entry Draft as 42 players from the league were selected. Twenty-five OHLers went in the first four rounds, including seven in the first round.
07-09-2003 - Penguins: feature on Bissonnette
Comments by Paul Bissonnette, a Pittsburgh Penguins fourth round pick, upon being drafted.
05-13-2003 - OHL Kitchener Rangers Memorial Cup Preview
Series by series review of the Kitchener Rangers playoffs, plus player by player previews as the team heads to the Memorial Cup.
05-12-2003 - OHL: Kitchener Rangers Win OHL Title
Review of the season and the moves that were made to get the Kitchener Rangers to the championship.
05-09-2003 - OHL: London Knights Report Cards 2002-03
Individual evaluations for each of the players on the London Knights, as well as forecasts for their placement and roles next season.
04-29-2003 - OHL Finals Preview: 67's vs Rangers
Two of the most storied franchises in OHL history will be fighting for the chance to represent the OHL in the Memorial Cup. Here's how the two teams match up.
04-16-2003 - OHL Western Conference Finals Should be a Dandy
The two best teams in the OHL Western conference will square off in what should be fire wagon hockey over the next two weeks. The Kitchener Rangers finished first in the conference and the Plymouth Whalers were right behind them, as the battle for first...
03-01-2003 - Drop in rankings leads to increase in production for Corey Perry
A funny thing happened after Central Scouting released their mid-term rankings. The play of right wing Corey Perry picked up dramatically. It has not been just because the tall, thin winger dropped from being a potential first rounder to a probable third rounder and he had something to prove. But this undoubtedly...
02-20-2003 - Q & A with Erie Otters Brad Bonello
In the 01-02 season, a draft-eligible player on the Erie Otters roster faced an uphill battle in his bid to be drafted by a NHL team. Forward Scott Dobben (now of the Ste. St. Marie Greyhounds) was overlooked in the Central Scouting Service's...
01-27-2003 - Peterborough Petes on a Roll
The Peterborough Petes have been on fire in January, and have moved up to third in the OHL’s Eastern Conference, a position that seemed quite unlikely after the first half of the season, and the Petes first two games following Christmas....
12-28-2002 - OHL Mid-Season Report
Well, the Christmas break is over for the Ontario Hockey League and it's back to business for most teams in the league this weekend. Here's a look at the first half of the season for each of the 20 teams...
12-22-2002 - Peterborough Petes Mid-Season Report
With a 4-3 win over rival Oshawa Generals on Thursday December 19th, the Peterborough Petes wrapped up the first half of their season, and prepared for a weeklong Christmas holiday. The Petes finished their first 34 games with a record of 12-13-7-2...
12-07-2002 - Peterborough Petes News And Notes
The Peterborough Petes went through a tough weekend trio of games from November 28 to December 1rst. They played three divison rivals, and two of the games saw them travel to the opposing team’s rink. On Thursday, November 28th, in their only home...
12-05-2002 - The Draft Document: Eric Staal
Here we are once again with the latest installment of The Draft Document. I would have had it out Monday, but some technical difficulties prevented that. Fortunately, those are in the past and we can get onto talking about another young stud for the upcoming...
12-04-2002 - Czech out the whaler - Martin Cizek
Check out the detailed article on Martin Cizek who was a member of the Czech squad winning the bronze medal at the U-18 WJC 2002. He is currently in his rookie season in Plymouth Whalers. Look at some more information, about this defenseman, that you did not know before
11-29-2002 - Petes Struggles Continue
The Peterborough Petes are still struggling over two months in to the 2002-2003 OHL season. Early in the season, the Petes biggest deficiency was their defence. While the defence continues to struggle, the lack of second, third and fourth...
11-25-2002 - The Draft Document Featuring Nathan Horton
Hello to all the draft watchers out there and welcome to my new feature here at HF called The Draft Document. This will be a weekly article focusing in on the so of the top names from this years NHL Entry Draft. I will be scouring the net and...
11-21-2002 - Kitchener Rangers Prospect Update
With the OHL season nearly one third over, I decided to compile some scouting reports for NHL draft picks currently playing for the Kitchener Rangers...
11-15-2002 - OHL News and Notes
The past week in the Ontario Hockey League was a busy one for league officials and teams alike. As the league was busy announcing the player of the week and other tidbits, a big trade went down in the Western Conference and...
11-07-2002 - A Weekly Peek at the OHL
In what I hope to make a regular feature here at Hockey's Future, here's a look at the news and notes from the past week in the Ontario Hockey League....
10-30-2002 - HF's Interview with Danny Fritsche
Of all the great talent eligible for the 2003 NHL draft, Danny Fritsche might be the wildcard of this upcoming event. Playing in only 17 OHL games last year due to mid-season shoulder surgery (his second surgery, the previous one being on the...
10-29-2002 - HF's Interview with Dustin Brown
Dustin Brown is a rising hockey star. In his third OHL season with the Guelph Storm, Dustin is looking to break through with a dominant year and emerge as one of the scoring leaders in the league...
10-08-2002 - Windsor and Peterborough Clash
The Windsor Spitfires made their lone appearnance in Peterborough on October 5, 2002. 2500 fans packed the Memorial Centre, a true junior hockey rink if ever there was one, and were treated to a...
10-03-2002 - High Expectations for David Currie
Veteran Petes goalie David Currie headed into the 2002-2003 season with high expectations being placed upon him. It is now Currie’s second season as the number 1 man. The 01-02 season saw him post...
10-01-2002 - Ice Dog earns Player of the Week Honors
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Mississauga IceDogs centre Daniel Sisca is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday September 29, 2002 after...
09-26-2002 - Petes Open up their 47th Season
On Thursday September 19th, 2002, the Peterborough Petes kicked off their 47th season with a tilt against the London Knights. The game was not only the opener for the Petes and Knights, but also the...
09-23-2002 - Peterborough Petes Season Preview
The Peterborough Petes enter the 2002-2003 OHL season with high expectations. The Petes have not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 1997, when Cameron Mann and Zac Bierk were the backbones of the team.
06-27-2002 - How the OHL Fared at the Draft - Part 2
Previously we took a look at the first round and what players went where from the OHL, now we will take a look at the rest of the draft. In the second round, there were 5 players from the OHL chosen and for the second year in the row, the not so Mighty Ducks...
06-26-2002 - The Draft Through OHL Goggles
There were many interesting stories on Saturday and the debate over who was going to go first was the main event. This is not the first time that two young men from different leagues with different...
05-21-2002 - Oshawa Generals on the Rise?
Lets be honest, Oshawa General fans are spoiled.
Four Memorial Cups, Twelve Ontario Hockey League Championships, and the claim to fame as such NHL stars like Dave Andreychuk, Eric Lindros, and some guy named...
05-05-2002 - OHL Priority Draft Results
The 2002 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection took place today in Toronto, the second year the league's player entry draft has been conducted entirely...
05-02-2002 - OHL Finals Preview
The OHL Finals are slated to open up tonight in Erie, Pennsylvania at 7:30 p.m. EST as the Erie Otters and the Barrie Colts go to battle with a Memorial Cup berth on the line.
05-01-2002 - OHL’s Most Outstanding Player Announced
Erie, PA--In a press conference this afternoon in Erie, Pennsylvania the Ontario Hockey League announced that Erie otter Brad Boyes is the 2001-02 Red Tilson Trophy winner as the Most Outstanding Player in the OHL, as voted by writers and broadcasters around the OHL.
04-27-2002 - Pecker Named Leo Lalonde Winner
Toronto--On Thursday Cory Pecker of the Erie Otters was named the recipient of the Leo Lalonde Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League’s Overage Player of the Year.
04-27-2002 - O’Sullivan Named Rookie of the Year
Toronto--The Ontario Hockey League announced today that Mississauga’s Patrick O’Sulliavn is the Emms Family Award winner as Rookie of the Year.
04-25-2002 - Brown Named Scholastic Player of the Year
Toronto--On Wednesday Dustin Brown of the Guelph Storm was named the recipient of the Bobby Smith Trophy as the Ontario Hockey League’s Scholastic Player of the Year.
04-22-2002 - William Hanley Trophy & Faceoff Award Announced
Toronto--On Friday the Ontario Hockey League announced the winners of the William Hanley Trophy for the OHL's Most Sportsmanlike player and the Faceoff award.
04-19-2002 - Coach & Goaltender of the Year Announced
Toronto--The Ontario Hockey League announced on Tuesday that Ray Emery of the Soo Greyhounds is the OHL’s Goaltender of the Year and Greyhound Head Coach Craig Hartsburg is the Coach of the Year in the OHL.
04-16-2002 - London Knights Playoff Ride Comes to an End
The Erie Otters knocked Cinderella out on Sunday, but not before 5000 plus fans had their fill of an exciting playoff game and run. A month ago it seemed that London might not even qualify for the playoffs, and for them to get to the second round seemed impossible. But they...
04-12-2002 - OHL Announces Coaches Poll Results
Toronto--On Tuesday the Ontario Hockey League announced the results of their annual coaches poll.
04-12-2002 - 2001-02 OHL All-Star Teams Announced
Toronto--On Thursday the Ontario Hockey League announced the 2001-02 All-Star teams as were selected by the General Managers around the OHL.
04-10-2002 - HF's Interview with Rick Nash
Coming into the 2001-02 season, LW Rick Nash was considered one of several top prospects for the 2002 NHL Draft. He had just come off a season where he was named the Rookie of the Year in the OHL, based mostly on his considerable offensive skills....
04-01-2002 - From the Pages of FoxSports: HF Profiles Steve Eminger
Steve Eminger is a highly touted defenseman playing with the Kitchener Rangers. This is his third year in the league and he is currently ranked the third-best prospect in the OHL by Central Scouting. His style of play is similar to that of the Chicago Blackhawks' Phil Housley; he is a great skater, makes good passes and can carry the puck well. The upside of Eminger is that he...
04-01-2002 - From the Pages of FoxSports: HF Profiles Ryan Card
Peterborough Pete defenseman Ryan Card is currently in his second season with the Petes and is one of the top OHL prospects for this summer's NHL Entry Draft in Toronto. Card is rated 22nd amongst all OHL players. Hockey's Future caught up with Card recently for an interview.....
04-01-2002 - The Saga of Pat Jarrett
After Jason Spezza asked the Mississauga IceDogs to trade him early in the 2000-01 season, centre Pat Jarrett stated that he would not do the same thing. My, how times have changed. With Spezza playing for the...
04-01-2002 - Robert Gherson named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Sarnia Sting goaltender Robert Gherson is the OHL Player of the Week after allowing just one goal in two starts last week. Gherson, a 17-year-old native...
04-01-2002 - HF Interviews the Kitchener Rangers Steve Eminger
Kitchener Rangers defenseman Steve Eminger is a candidate to be chosen in the 1st Round of the 2002 NHL Draft. Steve’s draft status was confirmed he was named to the Team Kelly Hrudey squad for the 2002 Home Hardware Top Prospects Festivities being....
03-22-2002 - OHL Western Conference Playoff Preview
The playoffs begin in the OHL with some teams just happy to be there and others with something to prove. The Guelph Storm enter the playoffs assured of a Memorial Cup berth as they are the host city, while the other 15 teams in the playoffs try to claim the other spot. The Western Conference probably has more...
03-10-2002 - Spezza Rolling Again
Spezza and the Bulls are racking up goals on their large ice surface and looking like a team that could challenge for the Memorial Cup.
02-18-2002 - No Longer Strangers to Success
The fans of the Kitchener Rangers have had a few trying years, but this year has been a ray of sunshine. The team is fighting for home ice advantage in the ultra-competitive Western Conference in the OHL and has laid a foundation for the years ahead....
01-26-2002 - Belleville Bulls Update
A series of trades have bolstered the Bulls line-up and kickstarted a 7 game winning streak.
01-25-2002 - HF's Interview with St. Michael's Major Kevin Klein
Defenseman Kevin Klein is considered to be one of the top OHL prospects for the 2003 NHL draft and I recently had the opportunity to sit down with him and ask him some questions....
01-24-2002 - HF's Q&A With St. Michaels Tim Brent
Toronto center Tim Brent is considered one of the OHL's top young prospects for the 2002 NHL Draft in Toronto. Hockey's Future had the chance recently to sit down with Brent and ask him a few questions....
01-21-2002 - Steve Ott Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Windsor Spitfires centre Steve Ott is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday January 20, 2002 after scoring four goals and three assists for seven points, leading the Spitfires...
01-17-2002 - QMJHL Lebel All-Stars double up on the Eastern Conference OHL’ers
This year's first installment of the Hershey Cup featured the talents of Jason Spezza, Nathan Robinson, Eric Staal, Patrick O'Sullivan, Pascal Leclaire and Olivier Michaud, among others.
01-08-2002 - Czech Newcomer Makes Lasting Impression On OHL
It seems as though every year something good happens to the Ottawa 67's. A team known for assessing talent had brought in several rookies into its lineup for the 2001-2002 season
01-07-2002 - The OHL Names the Players of the Month
Ontario Hockey League Announces Performers of the Month Toronto - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the performers of the month for December 2001. Read on for more....
12-28-2001 - Centennials On The Move
After 20 years, the city of North Bay is losing their junior hockey franchise.
12-28-2001 - OHL Mid-Season Review
The first half of the OHL season produced some surprises and changes but for the most part it gave fans an idea that anything can happen in the OHL. Here's a team-by-team review of the first half of the OHL season....
12-27-2001 - HF's Interview with the Petes' Eric Staal
Last Friday, the Peterborough Petes came to Ottawa to battle the 67’s.The Petes hit a sour note on the night, running into a hot Ottawa goalie. Losing their second match in as many nights to the 67’s, Peterborough’s week came to a disappointing finish. The Petes’ 17-year old prodigy Eric....
12-18-2001 - Shawn Snider Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Sudbury Wolves centre Shawn Snider is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday December 16, 2001 after scoring four goals and two assists for six points in three games. Snider, a 20-year-old native...
12-13-2001 - Canadian Junior Camp Update
A look at who impressed against the OUA All-Stars on Thursday night and also predictions for who will be on the final roster.
12-12-2001 - Top 5 Bantam Ratings For the OHL Cup
The Ontario Hockey League today announced the weekly list of the Top Five Bantam Regional Rankings for the 2001-02 season. Each week, the Top Five Bantam Regional....
12-12-2001 - London Knights Report Cards
The OHL season is creeping up on the halfway point and with the Canadian Junior camp opening up this week it’s a good time to review the progress of a few of the Knights.....
12-12-2001 - Canadian Junior Camp Update
A look at how some of the players are doing so far, who is impressing and who is likely going home after Wednesday night's red-white game.
12-11-2001 - Rick Nash Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that London Knights' left winger Rick Nash is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday December 9, 2001 after scoring four goals and three assists for seven points in three games.....
12-04-2001 - OHL Announces Performers of the Month
Toronto - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the performers of the month for November 2001. Molson OHL Player of the Month - Darryl Bootland, Toronto St. Michael's Majors....
12-03-2001 - Andy Chiodo Named OHL Player of the Week
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Toronto St. Michael's Majors goaltender Andy Chiodo is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday December 2, 2001 after posting back-to-back shutouts on November 29 and 30....
12-01-2001 - Brampton's Jays Hoping To Shine On World Stage
The Brampton Battalion's two Jays - Jay Harrison and Jay McClement, earned invitations to the 2002 Canadian Junior Team selection camp to be held at York University's Beatrice Ice Gardens in Toronto from December 10th to 17th. The two OHL veterans are...
11-24-2001 - Belleville Bulls update
An update on the Bulls progress and recent transactions that could change the Bulls outlook.
11-12-2001 - The OHL's Top Grinders
In a league where offensive stars like Jason Spezza, Derek Roy, Patrick O'Sullivan, Stephen Weiss, Nate Robinson, and Rick Nash are the most recognized. There are players known....
11-09-2001 - The OHL's Top Defenders
Defensemen usually don't get the praise that they rightfully deserve. They battle hard, game in and game out, and are seldom rewarded. That's why I have composed a list of....
11-08-2001 - Battalion Draft Eligible Player Report
With the upcoming draft right in Brampton's backyard, several of the troops won't have to travel far to wait to hear their name called. Read on for more.....
11-07-2001 - "Dustin Brown: Tale of a Sniper"
Dustin Brown has always been a sniper, but no one knew who he was until last year. That's when the then 15 year old broke into the OHL as a second round pick of the Guelph....
11-06-2001 - Hockey's Future profiles Oshawa's Nathan Horton
Guest Contributor Robert Moore checks in with a profile of Nathan Horton. Read on for more........
11-01-2001 - Brampton Battalion Player Report
Brampton Battalion Correspondent Mark McDonald checks in with player reports for several of the Troop's drafted players. Read on for more.....
10-30-2001 - The Battalion Report
Hockey's Future new Brampton Battalion correspondent checks in with his first of many regular reports of the Battalion's games...
10-28-2001 - Belleville Bulls Update
An update of the Belleville Bulls and scouting reports on draft picks from the Leafs, Avalanche, Panthers and Bruins.
10-23-2001 - London Knights Report
The London Knights have stumbled a bit of late as they have entered the second phase of the OHL season. A hot start had the town buzzing, but other...
10-20-2001 - 67's Sting Sarnia
Ottawa extends unbeaten streak to 7 games, as rookie Karol Sloboda and Leafs prospect Brendan Bell shine in a hard-fought match.
10-16-2001 - Tough Week Ahead for the '67's
In sports, the schedule is often your best friend one week and your nemesis the....
10-13-2001 - 67's Keep on Rolling
-Delisle scores hat-trick to lead Ottawa to a win over the Petes -Newcomer Akeson scores game winner -Jean Beliveau gives Delisle game tips -Sklenar returning to Slovakia -Konopka suspended, Locke injured
10-02-2001 - OHL Player of the Week: Eric Staal
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Peterborough Petes centre Eric Staal is the OHL Player of the Week for the week ending Sunday September 30, 2001.
10-02-2001 - Belleville Bulls Player Updates
This is an update of how the high scoring Belleville Bulls players are doing so far this season.
10-01-2001 - London Knights Prospect Report
The London Knights currently have 5 players on their roster who have been NHL drafted, but one is currently back in Europe, deciding on his future in
09-17-2001 - HF Profiles Rick Nash
The London Knights are currently in their second year of management by the Hunter family and the last year playing at the IceHouse. A number of excellent.....
09-16-2001 - Greyhounds Host Eventful Training Camp
On August 27th the Soo Greyhounds opened up their 2001 training camp and set out to erase last seasons disaster. With a number of new....
09-15-2001 - 67's on the Wrong End of High Scoring Affair
Shaky defense and goaltending plagued Ottawa as they fell to the Belleville Bulls in their season opener. Mike Renzi and Nate Robinson get off to outstanding starts to their seasons.
09-13-2001 - Belleville Bulls Season Preview
A look at the Bulls for the upcoming season in which they must overcome another last place prediction by the hockey gods.....
09-04-2001 - Ice Dogs Season Review/Preview
Since the Mississauga Ice Dogs entered the Ontario Hockey League there has been a distinct lack of accolades handed to the team. It seems the only award won with regularity by the ‘Dogs is the Jack Ferguson Award, handed....
06-22-2001 - The OHL sends 7 blue-chip D-men to the NHL Draft
Expect to hear the names of OHL defencemen called early and often at this weekend’s NHL Entry draft. This is a bumper crop of fleet-footed, skilled players, no lumbering oafs here. ..
06-07-2001 - Give 67's GM some credit for the team's consistent success
Lost amidst the accolades honouring Brian Kilrea's illustrious coaching career is his brilliant record as the team's general manager...
05-23-2001 - U.S. Born Phenom Ready For the OHL
On May 5th, the Mississauga Ice Dogs made 16 year old Patrick O'Sullivan the first overall pick in this years OHL priority draft. Making him only the second USA born player to be selected 1st overall.
05-16-2001 - OHL Prospects - Final Rankings
What a difference a year makes. While the 2000 crop of draft-eligibles had a few good players at the high-end, it did not match what the 2001 crop has to offer, and the depth this year is also impressive...
05-14-2001 - OHL Prospect Report - Mark Popovic
The 2000-01 season was one of challenges and responsibilities for the St. Michael’s Majors’ Mark Popovic...
05-09-2001 - Soo Greyhouds Season in Review 2000-01
It all started with Ryan Healy being sent home for “philosophical differences” with head coach Paul Theriault and finished with a 5 game losing skid....
05-05-2001 - OHL Finals Preview
The Memorial Cup is just around the corner and the OHL champion will soon be decided. For the second year in a row the Plymouth Whalers will fight for an opportunity to represent the OHL in the tournament while the Ottawa 67’s will look to make their second appearance in 3 years in the prestigious tournament.
04-22-2001 - Bulls Season Ended By 67's
A brief look at the end of the Belleville Bulls season and what they might look like next season.
04-01-2001 - Interview with Rick Nash
Canada's Under-18 team forward and 2002 top prospect Rick Nash was willing to take a few minutes to answer my questions after the 9:4 beating of Russia. Check out!
03-31-2001 - Bulls Sweep Frontenacs
Belleville showed some dominant play and resilience in the first round of the OHL playoffs.
03-24-2001 - Belleville's Incredi-Bull Season
The Bulls had an amazing season, suprising everyone and setting a few records along the way. Now they must gear up for the playoffs and ride this wave to the Memorial Cup.
03-16-2001 - Belleville Bulls
Bulls Push For First Ever Division Title.
03-09-2001 - New look Icedogs keeping it close
With the late season addition of three Mississauga Chargers (Provincial Junior A) the Mississauga IceDogs have put together back-to-back competitive efforts in front of their home fans.
03-05-2001 - OHL Prospect Report : Jay McClement
If anyone were to write a textbook or make a video of how a young prospect should play the game of hockey, especially in this era of a defence-first NHL, they could do worse than use the Brampton Battalion’s Jay McClement as an example. The 18 year-old native of Kingston, ...
03-03-2001 - Belleville Bulls Update
Bulls drop 4 of last 7.
02-16-2001 - Belleville Bulls Recap
Welcome to the inaugural article on the Belleville Bulls of the Ontario Hockey League. I will be writing an article twice a month, one on the 15th and one on the 30th. I will include a brief summary of the games since the previous article along with some ongoing stats and rankings of Bulls players...
02-16-2001 - How Bad Can It Get: The 2001 Mississauga IceDogs are well on their way to being
In every league there are bad teams. There is no way around it. Some teams just have no luck, draft horribly and thus no one wants to play for them...
02-14-2001 - INSIDE THE NUMBERS
A look into the OHL Prospects performances at the CHL Prospects Game Skills Competition.
02-06-2001 - Fire and Ice: Windsor Spitfires Center and Dallas Stars Prospect Steve Ott
Pretty much every team in all professional leagues have players who are on the roster cause there annoying. In most cases that is all these types of players are good for...
01-30-2001 - Here's How I Saw It
After a chance to sit back and reflect on the second leg of the 2001 Hersey Cup, this is how I would rank this years OHL West prospects performances at the All-Star game.
01-23-2001 - Just Passing Through!
This is a new feature I have developed to profile some of the top performers who have made their way into Mississauga in the past week.
01-21-2001 - IceDogs Mid-Season Report
01-19-2001 - A View from the Other Side
The CHL being what it is, a massive umbrella organization covering three leagues containing fifty-five teams operating from coast to coast, it is not often a small town sports writer from the west gets to see clubs from one of the other leagues...
01-19-2001 - OHL Prospect Report: Colt King and Aaron Lobb
A Tuesday night match-up between the Guelph Storm and the visiting London Knights promised plenty of fireworks as a fight-filled game earlier this season between the two clubs led to allegations that London coach Lindsay Hofford was instructing his players to start fights...
01-14-2001 - The Last Line Of Defence
The Brampton Battalion have made a bold move in their charge towards a playoff birth...
01-12-2001 - A Dog to Watch
Think the Mississauga IceDogs future is dim without top NHL prospect Jason Spezza? Think again!
12-19-2000 - Canadian Team Set for Action
After 4 days of practicing and scrimmaging the Canadian entry for the 2001 World Junior Hockey Championships is now set. On Monday morning the final cuts were made and the final roster was set.
12-13-2000 - Canadian Team Prepares For World Junior Tournament
Once again the Canadian Hockey League will play a big part in the success/failure of the Canadian entry in the World Junior Hockey Championships...
12-10-2000 - Players Taking Their Game To The Next Level..
5 2001 Draft Eligible Players that have stepped up their play, and at the right time.
12-10-2000 - OHL Announces Performers of the Month
On December 1st the Ontario Hockey League announced their Performers of the Month for the month of November.
12-04-2000 - Weistche A Pleasant Surprise
Brad takes a look at Soo player Ryan Weistche.
12-01-2000 - New CHL All-Star Format Announced
In keeping up with the changing times of All-Star exhibitions of hockey, the Canadian Hockey League announced that it has changed it’s format in dramatic fashion...
11-15-2000 - Quality, Quantity Among OHL Draft-Eligibles
There is an impressive array of both quality and quantity available this year from the OHL for the 2001 NHL Draft, particularly at center and defence at the high end...
11-10-2000 - Tracking a Phenom, Jason Spezza - 2nd Installment
The big story in the OHL this past week was top NHL Draft prospect Jason Spezza’s request to be traded away from the Mississauga Ice Dogs, joining the trail out of town previously blazed by high ‘Dog draftees Lou Dickenson and Marcus Smith...
10-25-2000 - Family Ties-The Jarrett family
The NHL has seen a lot of family connections in its history, from the Sutters to the Hunters, from high draft picks like Brett and Eric Lindros or Pierre and Sylvain Turgeon. There is another family looming on the horizon, the Jarrett family...
10-12-2000 - 15-year-old Looking to Improve Draft Stock in NOJHA
Last year the Soo Thunderbirds boasted the OHL's top draft choice incentre Patrick Jarrett. This year the Thunderbirds boast another topnotch OHL prospect in defenseman Jeff Whitfield...
10-07-2000 - The Big 4
A detailed look at the 4 best defensive prospects in the OHL...
10-06-2000 - Plymouth's Success Continues
Two weeks into the OHL season and a disturbing message has already been sent from the PlymouthWhalers to the rest of the league: We are back...
10-03-2000 - Tracking A Phenom – First Installment
A look at how young phenom Jason Spezza is doing for Mississauga of the OHL.
09-29-2000 - CHLers moving up to the NHL
Some of the names we have heard for the past few years in Canadian Junior Hockey, we will not hear this year. We will hear about them in the National Hockey League...
09-26-2000 - Soo Greyhounds Training Camp Wraps Up
The Soo Greyhounds opened up their 2000 training camp almost a month agoon August 30th. On the first day came the usual things like playerregistration and fitness testing...
09-26-2000 - OHL Preseason Top 15
The OHL is off and running for the 2000-01 season, and as usualI will be monitoring the progress of the players eligible forthe2001 NHL Draft...
09-25-2000 - London Knights season preview
A lot of questions face the London Knights as they begin the 2000-2001 season. One, where are their European imports? They are currently missing in action in Europe. It is still unknown if they will be coming over to play or not.
08-30-2000 - Soo Greyhounds Bantam Camp Wraps Up
The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds held their first ever Bantam mini-camp on Monday August 28th and Tuesday August 29th. The camp was for all players selected in the 1999 OHL Bantam Draft or in the 2000 OHL Priority draft who were of Bantam age...
07-22-2000 - 1999-2000-A Season Full of Ups And Downs
Despite the fact that the OHL season finished up over a month ago it’s never too late to look back at the season past. In this season summary you will find almost everything you need to know about the 1999-200 OHL season...
07-19-2000 - Mississauga’s Dogged Determination To Reach Playoffs
As the Mississauga Ice Dogs look back on the 1999-2000 season, they must be wondering if things will ever come together for their franchise. Once again, the Ice Dogs endured another season of turmoil on and off the ice...
06-16-2000 - Behind the Bench with Peter DeBoer
When it comes to Peter DeBoer you might excuse some of the other coaches in the OHL for being a bit jealous. A babe in the woods by most counts at 31 years old, the coach of the Plymouth Whalers has, in his four years at the helm, finished first in h
06-07-2000 - Results of the 2000 OHL Priority Selection
Mississauga - The Ontario Hockey League today held the annual PrioritySelection process of players at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga.
06-06-2000 - Sting Enjoy Successful Season, But Not Successful Enough
The Sarnia Sting had modestly high hopes for the 1999-2000 OHL season. They had lost quite a bit after the 1998-99 season as they lost 2-time league scoring champion Peter Sarno as well as 40-goal scorer Ivan Novoseltsev.
05-04-2000 - OHL Finals Preview
The OHL finals are slated to open up Thursday night in Barrie at the Molson Centre as the Plymouth Whalers and the Barrie Colts fight for the right to be called OHL champs and a Memorial Cup berth.
05-03-2000 - Plymouth Whalers drop Soo Greyhounds in five games
They did not want to make another bus trip to Sault Ste. Marie. The Plymouth Whalers avoided the agonizing ride by sideswiping the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, with a thrilling Game Four overtime victory on Friday night, and wrapping up the series in
05-02-2000 - 2000 NHL Draft Outlook - Top 21 OHL Prospects
Unlike last year when I offered up my thoughts on the 1999 NHL Draft for this web-site, I decided this year to focus strictly on the OHL crop.
05-01-2000 - Q&A with Chris Thorburn
Rookie centre Chris Thorburn of the North Bay Centennials just completed his first season in the OHL. I had the opportunity to sit down with him and ask him a few questions...
04-29-2000 - Behind the Bench with..... Brian Kilrea
Brian Kilrea, affectionately called ‘Killer’ by some, is the Head Coach and GM of the OHL’s Ottawa 67's. Kilrea, has just finished his 25th season behind the bench with the club, and in the high pressure world of junior hockey, that qualifies him for
04-25-2000 - Undisciplined Soo Greyhounds give Whalers nine PP’s in bloody conference final o
Even the most passive hockey watcher knows that it’s not good to give the opposition nine power play opportunities-in one game. But that’s what the Soo Greyhounds did in their third-round Western Conference series opener against the Plymouth Whalers
04-18-2000 - Plymouth Whalers knockout Windsor Spitfires in second round OHL series
Do you want some more? That’s what the Plymouth Whalers were asking the wounded Windsor Spitfires as they left Compuware Arena in Plymouth in their recent four-games-to-one playoff series victory. It’s not that the Spitfires played poorly or did not
04-17-2000 - Spits On The Right Track
The 1999-2000 OHL season is over for the Windsor Spitfires after losing their Western Conference semi-final series in five games to the Plymouth Whalers. But as they get ready to head home for the summer, they should have reason to be proud.
04-17-2000 - Gibson Developing into a Fine Defensemen
Jake Gibson came to the Soo Greyhounds as a 6th round (94th overall) draft pick in the 1997 OHL draft. Since then Gib, as he is known by many of the Greyhounds faithful, has developed into a very strong defensive defenseman.
04-12-2000 - Kitchener Rangers- A Postmortem
The Rangers had a wild and crazy 1999-2000 season, there were plenty of changes, on the ice and off. After numerous personnel changes and a coaching change, the Rangers made a run at the Midwestern Division title, only to fizzle down the stretch, fin
03-30-2000 - Mike Van Ryn Interview
Defenseman Mike Van Ryn of the Sarnia Sting came to the OHL after playing 2 years with the Michigan Wolverines in the CCHA. Van Ryn has made a very smooth transition from the NCAA to the OHL. I had the opportunity to sit down with Mike and ask him a
03-29-2000 - Brampton Battalion: NHL Entry Draft 2000
It has been a good year for the Brampton Battalion. After a frustrating, but promising inaugural season in 1998/1999, Brampton has improved significantly in their 2nd OHL campaign...
03-28-2000 - OHL Western Conference Recap
The regular season has ended and the playoffs begin on Sunday. Eight teams still have a chance to play hockey, while the London Knights and Owen Sound Platers have been relegated to the sidelines, after being the in the conference finals the year bef
02-08-2000 - OHL Prospect's Game Report
Although just one game, the 2000 Prospect’s Game at the Air Canada Center served as a microcosm for the scouting fraternity’s lukewarm response to this year’s crop of CHL draft-eligibles...
01-18-2000 - 2000 Draft: OHL Prospect Report
As a follow-up to my November 26/99 report on the OHL’s draft-eligible prospects, the schedule saw several of the top defencemen pass through the GTA for a number of games versus the Battalion, Ice Dogs, and Majors in December and early January.
12-21-1999 - 2001 An OHL Draft Odyssey
Here is a look at a few OHLers who will be eligible for the 2001 draft, and who should end up being ranked fairly high. Quite frankly this years draft does little to excite me, but if the WHL, QMJHL, NCAA, and European leagues have players as talented as the OHL for 2001 it will be one heck of a draft...
12-20-1999 - OHL Rookie Report
The 1999-2000 OHL season has been blessed with many pleasant surprises. Teams have been playing better than expected and some have played worse. Looking back at the first half of the OHL season I think that one of those pleasant surprises has been th
12-02-1999 - Brampton Battalion Report
After struggling through their maiden season with only 8 wins in 68 games, the Brampton Battalion have emerged in their sophomore season as one of the surprise teams, not only in the OHL but also in the entire Canadian Hockey League...
11-30-1999 - Tom Webster Has The Spitfires Soaring
A quick scan of the OHL Western conference shows three teams fighting for the top spot. The Sault Greyhounds were expected to be there. Brampton was not and their amazing second season rolls on without any overagers and only 2 19 year olds in the lin
11-29-1999 - Greyhounds Report
When the Soo Greyhounds opened training camp prior to this season there were very few question marks in their lineup. The only major question mark was who was going to be the starting goaltender, Jake McCracken or Jason Flick. That question has since
11-26-1999 - Whalers & Spits Report
After losing a number of quality players, the Plymouth Whalers were expected to struggle this Ontario Hockey League season. And struggle they have. The Whalers sit in fourth place in the OHL's Western Division at about the one-third mark of the campa
11-26-1999 - 2000 Draft: OHL Prospect Overview
It seemed like a good plan at the time. From my home-base in Toronto, check out the Battalion-Whalers game Nov. 25th to get one more look at a kid named Raffi, plus three interesting prospects with the Whale, Kurka, Vernarsky, and Williams...
11-22-1999 - Richards a Diamond in the Rough
When the Soo Greyhounds drafted centre Jeff Richards in the 7th round (148th overall) of the 1999 OHL draft I don't think they expected him to have much of an impact on the team this season...
11-14-1999 - Meet the OHL'S Young Breed...
Many surprises have taken place a little over a month into the 1999-2000 OHL season. There are the usual surprise teams that have made early surges into the top of their division and there have been the teams that were predicted to be strong contende
11-09-1999 - Kitchener Rangers Class of '99 Shining in Early Going
General Manager Jamie MacDonald of the Kitchener Rangers has been a busy man in 1999, recently making a number of trades, and before that, striking gold at the draft table.
11-09-1999 - MacMillan a Fan Favorite
MacMillan a Fan Favorite
10-28-1999 - London Knights: Dont Count them out yet..
The start of the 1999-2000 Ontario Hockey League season has to be considered a major disappointment for the London Knights as the team for The Forest City is currently mired in last place in the competitive Western Division with an unimpressive 2-6-
10-21-1999 - Sluggish Start to Year for Storm
After a slow start, the Guelph Storm are only playing .500 hockey. Something they haven't done for a while.
10-20-1999 - There is a light is at the end of the tunnel for the Knights
After starting the season off on the wrong foot the Knights have made a couple key trades to boost the roster to a competitive team.
10-20-1999 - Trevor Daley - Right guy - right time
When the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds were preparing to select a player with the tenth overall selection in the Ontario Hockey League's Priority Selection Draft, they knew they had a big hole to fill on their team.
10-14-1999 - OHL Season Preview
Now that the OHL season has opened, it is time to take a look at the teams and how they should fare in the upcoming season.
10-11-1999 - Jardine Off To A Blazing Start
Jardine Off To A Blazing Start
10-06-1999 - Kugel Gets Second Chance
Kugel Gets Second Chance
10-06-1999 - Spezza is special
Jason Spezza is a name you are going to hear an awful lot of over the next two years. For those of you who don't know who he is, he a 6' 3", 200 lb centre with the Mississauga Ice Dogs.
10-03-1999 - Brampton Battalion report
Team opens sophomore season 3-0
10-02-1999 - OHL Newsroom
Welcome to the ALL NEW Newsroom here at Hockey's Future. Below is a list of teams, with all the corresponding newspapers listed after the team name.
09-28-1999 - Bryan Kazarian named OHL player of the week
The Ontario Hockey League saeson is a week old, and the season's first player of the week has been named. Owen Sound Platers Centre Byran Kazarian had a goal and eight assists in three games.
09-27-1999 - OHL Report
1999-2000 season opens
09-24-1999 - Brampton Battalion season preview
Issue # 101999 - 2000 SEASON PREVIEW
09-23-1999 - Interview with Mike Kelly (Spitfire GM and President)
During his days with Guelph, Mike Kelly helped mold the Storm into the perennial Ontario Hockey League powerhouse that they remain today.
09-23-1999 - Many Impress At Greyhounds Training Camp
Well, the Soo Greyhounds training camp has come and gone for another season and this year’s camp has produced a few surprises.
09-22-1999 - Guelph Storm season preview
It's that time of year again. Finally, after waiting about 6 months, the new season is about to start again.
09-22-1999 - OHL update on Windsor and Plymouth
happenings going on with the Windsor Spitfires and Plymouth Whalers over the course of the 1999-2000 OHL season.
09-11-1999 - London Knights 1999-00 preview
What awaits the Ice House this year? Will it be a version of the 95-96 London Knights or the Knights of the last two seasons who knows.
09-11-1999 - 1999-2000 QMJHL Season Preview
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) kicked off its thirty-first season this week with the league's oldest team, the Shawinigan Cataractes, facing its newest, the Montreal Rocket...
09-07-1999 - What Direction Is Canadian Hockey Heading In?
Over the past few seasons there have been a lot of people questioning what direction Canadian hocky was heading in. With an eighth place finish at the 1998 World Junior Championships, and fourth at the Nagano Olympics, many people in hockey crazed Ca
08-31-1999 - Webster And Kelly Give Spits Organization A Positive Facelift
In the Canadian hockey league, the most important asset that a team must first acquire is a positive reputation for developing young talent and maturing their skills both on and off the ice.
08-30-1999 - An In-depth Look At The 1999-2000 OHL Season
With OHL training camps set to open up this week now would be the perfect time to take a closer look at the upcoming OHL season.
08-29-1999 - Local draftee Jordan Fox aims for a spot on the Battalion blueline
Local draftee Jordan Fox aims for a spot on the Battalion blueline
08-19-1999 - Peterborough Petes Look To Rebound From Disappointing Finish In '98-'99
The Peterborough Petes organization has been highly regarded in the ranks of Major Junior Hockey for many years.
08-10-1999 - 2000 OHL Prospect Preview
Here is a ranking and look at some of the top prospects from the OHL who are eligible for the 2000 Entry Draft.
07-27-1999 - Spezza's OHL Career Off To A Great Start
Spezza's OHL Career Off To A Great Start
07-21-1999 - Brampton Battalion Report
Troops host Barrie to open 1999-2000 campaign
07-20-1999 - A Look At the Best Soo Greyhounds Of All-time
A lot of people know about the Soo Greyhounds and their history of having good teams and being able to win games at just the right time.
07-18-1999 - Sean Dixon - Looking ahead..
In every sport, there is one day that is both filled with anticipation and dread - Draft Day. This is the day that players hope that the major league teams will feel that they are good enough to join their organization.
07-13-1999 - The Soo Greyhounds--A Look Ahead
The Soo Greyhounds 1998-99 season was a very successful one. They won 10 straight games and improved their point total from 1997-98 by 23 points.
07-12-1999 - Tim Connolly - "Hockey's Future"
One great thing about watching Junior Major hockey is seeing the future stars of hockey. Ever since he was drafted by the Erie Otters in 1997, forward Tim Connolly was touted as a high draft choice in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft and being a future star
07-10-1999 - Ice Dogs Season Review/Preview
The Mississauga Ice Dogs innaugural season was tough one, to say the least. They finished last in the OHL with a record of 4W-61L-3T.
07-04-1999 - A Look Ahead To The 1999-2000 OHL Season
I know it seems a bit early to be looking ahead to the 1999-2000 OHL season, but the way I see it, it’s never too early to look ahead to next season. The 1998-99 season was a very exciting one for the OHL...
07-01-1999 - OHL Coaching Changes - Old Guard is the New Breed
A funny thing happened on the Ontario Hockey League coaching carousel this year. While teams in trouble often look at younger coaches, this season's selections include coaches with previous Ontario Hockey League experience.
03-28-1999 - 2000 Prospect Profiles (Plymouth Whalers)
2000 Prospect Profiles (Plymouth Whalers)
03-03-1999 - 2000 Draft Profiles from the OHL (PART 2 of 2)
Hockey will begin a new era next year and what better way to bring in a new millenium than with a fresh young group of talented players, especially from the OHL. The OHL is represented very strongly in the 2000 draft...
03-02-1999 - 2000 Draft Profiles from the OHL (PART 1 of 2)
Hockey will begin a new era next year and what better way to bring in a new millenium than with a fresh young group of talented players, especially from the OHL. The OHL is represented very strongly in the 2000 draft...
09-09-1998 - Whalers' 1998-99 Outlook - Steady As She Goes
The Plymouth Whalers' opening preseason game September 6th in Windsor prompted a couple of related questions:
07-29-1998 - OHL West Division Preview
An early look at the wild, wild OHL West Division. All data in parenthesis indicate last year's totals:
01-13-1998 - OHL All-Star Game
North Bay Memorial Gardens will be jam packed the night of January 13th. No, the lowly North Bay Centennials haven't started scoring, but it is the night of the OHL All-Star game...
12-04-1997 - World Junior Hockey Championship Preview: Team Canada
Looking at team Canada this year one thing comes to mind: inexperience. Of the 31 players invited to camp, which begins on December 12, only two of those are returning players. Jesse Wallin and Cory Sarich, both defensemen in the Western Hockey League are the two returnee's that will help Team Canada go for their 6th stright gold this Christmas...
11-20-1997 - Tkaczuk leads to way to the top
Poise, if you look in the dictionary you'll find a picture of the Barrie Colts captain, Daniel Tkaczuk. Poise is the word scouts use when describing the 18-year-old centre. His poise was one of the reasons that why Calgary choose him 6th overall in the NHL Entry Draft...
11-17-1997 - St. Mike's Majors are back!
Major Junior Hockey is back in Toronto. With this season's return of the St. Mike's Majors to the OHL, St. Michael's College restores the heritage and the history that goes along with junior hockey in Toronto...
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