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July 14, 2026 - Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spirit forward Sawyer Schmidt was one of 36 players vying for a spot on the team's 23-man roster.
The Buffalo, N.Y. native Schmidt made his OHL debut this season with the Saginaw Spirit, notching a goal and an assist in 29 regular season and playoff games. He scored his first OHL goal on February 13th in a road victory against the Sarnia Sting.
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July 14, 2026 - Calgary, AB - Hockey Canada announced Tuesday its roster for their national under-17 development camp, taking place in Oakville, Ont. from July 17-21. The 2026 U17 World Challenge will be held in Oakville from Nov. 1-7. Incoming Spirit rookie forwards Drew Bate and Kyler Lauder were each named to Canada's development camp roster.
Drew Bate was Saginaw's first pick of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection at 6th overall. He led the ALLIANCE U16 AAA circuit in scoring with 72 points (34G-38A) in just 27 games with the London Jr. ... Full Story
July 14, 2026 - Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spirit forward Sawyer Schmidt was one of 36 players vying for a spot on the team's 23-man roster.
The Buffalo, N.Y. native Schmidt made his OHL debut this season with the Saginaw Spirit, notching a goal and an assist in 29 regular season and playoff games. He scored his first OHL goal on February 13th in a road victory against the Sarnia Sting.
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July 9, 2026 - Calgary, AB - Hockey Canada announced Thursday afternoon its coaching and support staffs for Canada's national under-17 teams at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ontario. Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill will reprise his role of Director of Operations with Team Canada Red for a third consecutive year.
"It's very humbling to be able to join this group for a third season," said Drinkill. "I've enjoyed seeing players get to pull on our country's colors for the first time and grow together as a group. Winning gol... Full Story
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Sawyer Schmidt to Attend USA Hockey's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp
July 14, 2026 - Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spirit forward Sawyer Schmidt was one of 36 players vying for a spot on the team's 23-man roster.
The Buffalo, N.Y. native Schmidt made his OHL debut this season with the Saginaw Spirit, notching a goal and an assist in 29 regular season and playoff games. He scored his first OHL goal on February 13th in a road victory against the Sarnia Sting.
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Saginaw's Drew Bate, Kyler Lauder Named to Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp
July 14, 2026 - Calgary, AB - Hockey Canada announced Tuesday its roster for their national under-17 development camp, taking place in Oakville, Ont. from July 17-21. The 2026 U17 World Challenge will be held in Oakville from Nov. 1-7. Incoming Spirit rookie forwards Drew Bate and Kyler Lauder were each named to Canada's development camp roster.
Drew Bate was Saginaw's first pick of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection at 6th overall. He led the ALLIANCE U16 AAA circuit in scoring with 72 points (34G-38A) in just 27 games with the London Jr. ... Full StorySawyer Schmidt to Attend USA Hockey's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp
July 14, 2026 - Colorado Springs, Colo. - USA Hockey announced this week the roster for its Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp, scheduled for July 23-27 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Spirit forward Sawyer Schmidt was one of 36 players vying for a spot on the team's 23-man roster.
The Buffalo, N.Y. native Schmidt made his OHL debut this season with the Saginaw Spirit, notching a goal and an assist in 29 regular season and playoff games. He scored his first OHL goal on February 13th in a road victory against the Sarnia Sting.
Before coming to ... Full StorySpirit GM Dave Drinkill Named Director of Operations for Team Canada Red at U17 World Challenge
July 9, 2026 - Calgary, AB - Hockey Canada announced Thursday afternoon its coaching and support staffs for Canada's national under-17 teams at the 2026 U17 World Challenge in Oakville, Ontario. Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill will reprise his role of Director of Operations with Team Canada Red for a third consecutive year.
"It's very humbling to be able to join this group for a third season," said Drinkill. "I've enjoyed seeing players get to pull on our country's colors for the first time and grow together as a group. Winning gol... Full StorySaginaw Spirit News
- Sawyer Schmidt to Attend USA Hockey's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp - July 14, 2026
- Saginaw's Drew Bate, Kyler Lauder Named to Canada's National Under-17 Development Camp - July 14, 2026
- Sawyer Schmidt to Attend USA Hockey's Hlinka Gretzky Cup Selection Camp - July 14, 2026
- Spirit GM Dave Drinkill Named Director of Operations for Team Canada Red at U17 World Challenge - July 9, 2026
- Former Spirit Captain Camaryn Baber Signs with ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears - July 9, 2026
- Trip to Newfoundland Headlines 2026 Saginaw Spirit Preseason Schedule - July 7, 2026
- Defenseman Gordei Khotkov Signs Scholarship and Development Agreement in Saginaw - July 7, 2026
- Spirit Select Defenseman Gordei Khotkov, Forward Dmitri Savin in 2026 CHL Import Draft - June 30, 2026
- Six Spirit Players Receive NHL Development Camp Invites - June 29, 2026
- Barabanov, Knowling, Pepoy, Shurygin Selected on Day 2 of 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft - June 27, 2026
- Nikita Klepov, Levi Harper Named to 2025-26 CHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams - June 24, 2026
- Top-Ranked 2026 Goaltending Prospect Brady Knowling Signs with Saginaw - June 20, 2026
- Drew Bate, Kyler Lauder Sign OHL Scholarship and Development Agreements in Saginaw - June 19, 2026
- Spirit Announce Camp Roster, 3-On-3 Teams for 2026 Development Camp - June 18, 2026
- Capitals Sign Spencer Carbery to Multi-Year Contract Extension - June 18, 2026
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| Thu., Apr 2 | L | Kitchener 5 at Saginaw 1 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Tue., Mar 31 | L | Kitchener 4 at Saginaw 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final (OT) |
| Sun., Mar 29 | L | Saginaw 0 at Kitchener 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Fri., Mar 27 | L | Saginaw 4 at Kitchener 6 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Sat., Mar 21 | L | Sarnia 4 at Saginaw 3 | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Mar 20 | L | Saginaw 1 at Soo 5 | Final |
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