OHL Brampton Steelheads

OHL 20 in 20 Season Preview: Mississauga Steelheads

Published on September 6, 2018 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Brampton Steelheads News Release


A number of graduated veterans have made way for a new wave of young talent in Mississauga as the Steelheads start the 2018-19 season with more questions than answers.

2017-18 Record: 33-32-1-2, 69 points (4th Central Division)

Head Coach: James Richmond (3rd season)

Key additions: Filip Reisnecker, Nikita Zuyev, James Hardie, William Portokalis

Notable graduates: Michael McLeod, Nicolas Hague, Jacob Moverare, Mathieu Foget, Trent Fox, Stephen Gibson

Leading scorer: Owen Tippett^ (51 GP, 36-39-75), Ryan McLeod (68 GP, 26-44-70)

Leading scorer (defencemen): Reagan O'Grady* (55 GP, 6-13-19)

Leading scorer (rookie): Cole Schwindt (66 GP, 8-10-18)

Leading goaltender: Jacob Ingham* (43 GP, 16-22-0-2, 3.65 GAA, .880 SV%)

Quick Hit: After three straight seasons (2013-15) below the 30-win plateau, the Steelheads have surpassed that mark in each of the past three years (2016-18).

#OHLOpeningWeek schedule: Fri. Sept. 21 at OTT, Sun. Sept. 23 vs. NIAG

^ - eligible to return from Florida (NHL)

* - among returning players

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