Jimmy Lombardi Named a Finalist for the William Hanley Trophy
Published on April 2, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
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Flint Firebirds forward Jimmy Lombardi
(Flint Firebirds, Credit: Todd Boone)
FLINT - The Ontario Hockey League announced on Thursday that Firebirds forward Jimmy Lombardi has been named a finalist for the William Hanley Trophy, presented annually to the league's most sportsmanlike player.
Lombardi enjoyed a breakout season in 2025-26, his third in the OHL and third with the Firebirds. He put up 36 goals and 36 assists in 65 games and set a Firebirds franchise record with eight game-winning goals. Lombardi was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the fourth round of the 2025 NHL Draft and was signed to an NHL entry-level contract by the Kings in December.
The OHL will announce the winner of the William Hanley Trophy on Thursday, April 9. The additional finalists are Cole Beaudoin of the Barrie Colts, Kieren Dervin of the Kingston Frontenacs, Adam Novotny of the Peterborough Petes and Jack Van Volsen of the Sarnia Sting.
Lombardi and the Firebirds have advanced to the second round of the OHL Playoffs by virtue of a four-game sweep over the Owen Sound Attack. The Firebirds are the first team to advance in the postseason and their second round opponent and series schedule is still to be determined.
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