Spirit Announce 2026-2027 Schedule of Games

June 16, 2026 - Saginaw, Mich. - The Saginaw Spirit, along with the entire Ontario Hockey League, released their 68-game schedule for the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday afternoon. This season will mark 25 years of Spirit hockey in Saginaw. Season tickets for the 2026-2027 season are available. For a limited time, Flo Hockey is offering nine months free to fans who subscribe before July 31st. Opening Weekend The Spirit open their 25th season in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. as they take on the Greyhounds Frida... Full Story

Spirit Draft 14 Total Players at 2026 OHL Priority Selection

June 13, 2026 - Kingston, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit concluded their first in-person draft on Saturday afternoon with rounds 2-15 of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection at Slush Puppie Place. Beforehand, Saginaw took center Drew Bate of the London Jr. Knights with their sixth overall selection on Friday night. In total, the Spirit selected seven forwards, five defensemen, and two goalies. Eight players came from Ontario, two from both Michigan and Pennsylvania, one from Indiana and one from New York. "I though... Full Story

Spirit Select Center Drew Bate Sixth Overall at 2026 OHL Priority Selection

June 12, 2026 - Kingston, Ont. - The Saginaw Spirit opened the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore on Friday night by selecting center Drew Bate with the sixth overall pick. Bate, from Union, Ont., joins the Spirit from the London Jr. Knights U16 AAA program. "When pick five came in and Bate was still on the board, it was easy; put the pick in the computer, get the jersey, and get on stage," said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill. "He always produces. The important thing with him is that ... Full Story

Ruck, Klepov, and Massé Named Finalists for the CHL's 2025-26 Top Scorer Award

June 10, 2026 - Markus Ruck of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL), and Maxim Massé of the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) have been named finalists for the CHL Top Scorer Award, presented annually to the highest-scoring player in the Canadian Hockey League. The winner will be announced and presented with the trophy during the 2026 CHL Awards ceremony on Monday, June 15, in downtown Toronto. Past recipients of the award include some of the CHL's most decorated ... Full Story

• Ruck, Klepov, and Massé Named Finalists for the CHL's 2025-26 Top Scorer Award - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 10
• Saginaw Spirit to Host Flint Firebirds in 2026-2027 Home Opener - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 9
• Spirit Exchange OHL Priority Selection Picks with Ottawa 67's - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 9
• Spirit Select Hudson Leenders and Damon Stodola at 2026 U18 OHL Priority Selection - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 8
• Nikita Klepov, Levi Harper Named to OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 2
• Spirit and Battalion Swap OHL Priority Selection, CHL Import Draft Picks - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) June 2
• Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 29
• Applied Innovation and Saginaw Spirit Unveil Applied Innovation Theater at Dow Event Center - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 28
• Spirit Sign Defenseman Tyler Martyniuk to Standard Player Agreement - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 22
• Spirit Begin 25th Anniversary Celebration with Logo Reveal - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 22
• Spirit Defenseman Levi Harper Wins 2026 Bobby Smith Trophy - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 20
• Forward Brody George Signs Standard Player Agreement in Saginaw - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 16
• Spirit Sign Defenseman Kade Meyer to OHL Standard Player Agreement - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 15
• Get Your Tickets for the 2026 OHL Priority Selection - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 13
• Josh Glavin Announced as Ted Baker Teammate of the Year Award Finalist - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) May 4
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Saginaw Spirit defenseman James Guo shakes hands with the Kitchener Rangers

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• Inaugural Kentucky Barrels arena football game vs. Michigan Arsenal - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (April 13)
• Kentucky Barrels win inaugural game vs. Michigan Arsenal | Photos - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (April 13)
• Kitchener Rangers moving on after sweeping Saginaw Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (April 3)
• Saginaw Spirit strikes gold with free agent find - OHL Waterloo Record (April 1)
• Luca Romano’s OT goal give Rangers a stranglehold on Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (April 1)
• Kitchener Rangers suffocate Spirit, take 2-0 series lead - OHL Waterloo Record (March 30)
• Rangers survive scare, rally to win Game 1 against Spirit - OHL Waterloo Record (March 28)
• Sarnia Sting end OHL season on three-game winning streak - OHL Sarnia Observer (March 22)
• Rangers take on Spirit in first round of the playoffs - OHL Waterloo Record (March 22)
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