Knights Announce Trade with Petes for MVP Goalie
September 26, 2023 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
London Knights News Release
The London Knights are proud to announce the team has made a trade with the Peterborough Petes for OHL Champion and OHL Final MVP, Michael Simpson.
To London:
- Michael Simpson
To Peterborough
- Zach Bowen
- 3rd Round Pick in 2025 (KGN)
The London Knights would like to thank Zach Bowen for his time in London.
From London Jr Knight to London Knight. We are proud to welcome Michael Simpson to the London Knights organization. Simpson led the Petes to a 2023 OHL Championship and was named Playoff MVP. The overage goaltender is set to join the team after attending the Pittsburgh Penguins training camp.
"With Michael we are bringing in a smart and mature goaltender with a lot of experience in our league. He has a history of winning and that's what we want to continue to do this season, win hockey games. It's the second year in a row that we have brought in a former London Jr Knight to our team (George Diaco in 2022-23), and we know that's special for Michael and his family as he play's his final year of Junior in his hometown." - Mark Hunter, General Manager
Michael Simpson
Position: Goaltender
Catches: Left
Born: February 9, 2003
Hometown: London, Ontario
Height: 6'1
Weight: 195 lbs
2022-2023 Team League GP GAA SV%
Peterborough Petes OHL 51 2.73 .914
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