OHL
FREE: OHL Parents Send Letter Urging Return to Play
Posted on February 10, 2021
Paul Constantini has twin sons playing in the OHL. Marco is a goaltender with the Hamilton Bulldogs and Anthony is a defenseman with the Ottawa 67’s. Last week, Constantini, along with Dave D’Ammizio, sent a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Health Christine Elliott and OHL commissioner David Branch urging the start of…
WHL: Seattle and Edmonton Trade Import Players
Posted on January 25, 2021
The on-ice season in the WHL still hasn’t started yet but the off-ice season is in full swing. The Seattle Thunderbirds and Edmonton Oil Kings completed a trade on Monday, swapping import players. The Oil Kings acquired defenseman Simon Kubicek from the Thunderbirds as well as a conditional pick in the 2023 WHL Draft, in…
Modifications to Schedules Across the CHL
Posted on December 23, 2020
Earlier this week, the QMJHL announced that the schedule has been paused until the middle of January, when it’s possible the league returns in a pod format. Four cities will likely host games from Jan. 22-24. There will be more pod games beginning on Jan. 29. Additionally, the OHL announced this week that their regular-season…
Shoot for Success Showcase Tournament: Top 15
Posted on December 1, 2020
Neutral Zone watched a two game tournament in Stratford, Ontario, consisting of a showcase of top prospect players from all different teams and leagues. Players in this tournament ranged in age from 16-20 years old playing in the OHL, OJHL, and GOJHL. The two teams were broken down into Team White and Team Black, with…
No Checking in the OHL This Season
Posted on October 30, 2020
The Ontario Hockey League will move forward with a shortened 40-game season beginning on Feb. 4, but the games will be played under modified rules, which includes no bodychecking. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of sport, announced the decision on Friday. “Removing purposeful physical contact from the game was a necessary step to preventing the spread…
OHL, WHL Plan December Starts
Posted on August 6, 2020
The OHL and WHL have announced plans to restart their seasons this December. The WHL announced a start date of Dec. 4 and the OHL said it plans to return to action on Dec. 1. The WHL said it remains committed to playing a full Regular Season schedule of 68 games, followed by four rounds…
Kitchener Signs Import Player
Posted on July 30, 2020
The Kitchener Rangers announced this week the signing of import goalie Pavel Cajan for this upcoming season. Cajan, who was selected with the No. 41 pick in the 2020 CHL Import Draft, was signed to a standard player agreement. Last season the 17-year-old appeared in 29 games for Liberec Bili Tygri Jr., a team in…
Saginaw Spirit Sign Red Wings Prospect
Posted on July 15, 2020
The Saginaw Spirit inked Detroit Red Wings prospect Albin Grewe to an OHL contract. Grewe was selected in the third round (No. 66) in the 2019 NHL Draft and was taken by the Spirit in the second round of the CHL Import Draft last week. “I am so happy and excited to be a part…
Pair of Russian Imports Sign CHL Deals in QMJHL, OHL
Posted on July 7, 2020
The Moncton Wildcats announced on Tuesday that they had signed Maxim Barbashev, a Russian forward with Atlant Mytishchi U17. Barbashev was selected with the 50th overall pick in the CHL Import Draft this past spring. tallied 19 points in 19 games with Atlant, while also serving as an assistant captain. He was called up to the…
Merrimack Recruit LaForme Traded to Ottawa 67’s
Posted on June 18, 2020
Merrimack recruit Steven LaForme has been traded to the Ottawa 67’s in the OHL and according to a press release by the team, will enter training camp for the 2020-21 season. If he signs with the 67’s, LaForme would forgo his NCAA eligibility. It would seem likely that a signing is in the works, considering Ottawa’s willingness…
