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November 13, 2015 - Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release


Toronto, ON - Ontario Hockey League action heads into the eighth week of the regular season schedule with 22 games beginning tonight through Sunday followed by Game 4 of the CHL Canada Russia Series featuring Team OHL in Windsor on Monday night.

Here's a look at what's going on around the league:

AT THE RINKS:

IceDogs launch 'Just Stop It' campaign on Friday: The Niagara IceDogs are determined to take a bite out of bullying. The Dogs will be initiating a challenge to fans attending their Friday night game against Ottawa, asking them to help Just Stop It. There will be a Just Stop It sign on every seat in the building and fans are encouraged to join in taking a stand against bullying during the mid-period break of the first period by silently standing and holding up their sign. During and after the game fans are also asked to take a photo with their Just Stop It sign, share it across their social media channels and then pass along the sign to a friend and ask them to do the same. The hope is that with this effort the IceDogs can take a social epidemic that has been fueled by social media and flip the script by using social media to help put an end to it. For full details visit niagaraicedogs.net.

Fronts host 'Girls Rock' Night, welcome new friend on Friday: The Kingston Frontenacs will focus on Girls Minor Hockey in Kingston on Friday at home to the Hamilton Bulldogs, and welcome a dog of their own to the Rogers K-Rock Centre. Barrack the Bear will be in the building in his Fronts debut on home ice!

Bulldogs host former NHL star Tie Domi on Sunday: The Hamilton Bulldogs will host Tie Domi at the FirstOntario Centre this Sunday with the launch of his new autobiography SHIFT WORK from 1-3pm. Domi will also be dropping the puck prior to the Bulldogs 3:00pm start against the Peterborough Petes.

Battalion salute the troops on Sunday: Though they're typically decked out in military green, the North Bay Battalion will take things up a notch on Sunday, donning camouflage when they host the Barrie Colts. Pre-game ceremonies will take place featuring active and retired military members from 22 Wing, the 33 Service Battalion and the local Royal Canadian Legions. The first 1,000 fans to enter the Memorial Gardens will receive rally towels so don't delay on Sunday!

Skate with the Spits on Sunday: Lace 'em up with your favourite Windsor Spitfires on Sunday after their tilt against the Soo Greyhounds. All fans in attendance are encouraged to bring their skates to the game and participate in the post-game skate! Fans must purchase tickets to the game in order to participate.

CHL Canada Russia Series shifts to Windsor on Monday: Game 4 of the 2015 CHL Canada Russia Series goes Monday night in Windsor. Spitfires forwards Logan Brown and Cristiano DiGiacinto will suit up for Team OHL as they look to continue the CHL's strong start to the series live on Sportsnet Ontario, West and Sportsnet ONE at 7:00pm ET.

COMMUNITY CORNER:

Colts hold Coach4Food Fill the Bus campaign: The Barrie Colts are helping feed those in need and will be out collecting food in Barrie on Thursday November 12th from 5-9pm. For full details, including collection locations, visit barriecolts.com.

Storm raised over $8000 in annual Pink in the Rink initiative: The Guelph Storm and the Canadian Cancer Society, Wellington County Unit are thanking the many Storm fans that participated in Pink in the Rink Night on October 23rd. The event managed to raise a grand total of $8,226 which will go towards helping to fund life saving research and offer information and support to those living with breast cancer, their families and their caregivers.

Petes Remembrance Day jersey auction closes Sunday: Don't miss out on your chance to bid on a game worn Peterborough Petes Remembrance Day jersey from Tuesday's win! Proceeds support the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre! Bid now!

Petes to host Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party: The Peterborough Petes will team up with local homeschooled children on Monday to pack shoeboxes in support of Operation Christmas Child. OCC runs an international initiative to send shoeboxes full of toys, school supplies, hygiene products, and more to underprivileged children around the world. Visit gopetesgo.com for more information on Monday's event.

OTTERS' DYLAN STROME RECEIVES WEEKLY HONOURS:

Arizona Coyotes prospect Dylan Strome of the Erie Otters is the Pioneer Energy OHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 8 after leading the league with eight points in two games scoring twice with six assists and a plus-minus rating of plus-1.

Strome had a pair of multi-point performances for the Otters who kept pace in the tough Midwest Division splitting their weekend games and holding a second place record of 13-2-1-0.

TEAM CANADA WHITE CLAIMS GOLD AT WORLD UNDER-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE:

Team Canada White has won gold at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, beating Russia 6-2 in Saturday night's gold medal game at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek, BC.

Team Canada White won the first gold medal since Ontario in 2011, prior to the start of the three-team national team format. Before 2014, Canada was represented by five regional teams: Atlantic, Ontario, Pacific, Quebec, and West.

OHL gold medalists include Evan Bouchard (London Knights), Robert Thomas (London Knights), Elijah Roberts (Kitchener Rangers), Greg Meireles (Kitchener Rangers), Gabriel Vilardi (Windsor Spitfires), Ryan McLeod (Mississauga Steelheads), Owen Tippett (Mississauga Steelheads), Matthew Struthers (Owen Sound Attack), Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack) and Austen Keating (Ottawa 67's).

2015 BATTLE OF THE BORDER GETS UNDERWAY IN SARNIA:

The second annual 'Battle of the Border' Minor Midget Hockey Showcase in partnership with the High Performance Hockey League takes place November 13-15 at the Sarnia Sports & Entertainment Centre in Sarnia, ON.

The event features 12 teams from across Ontario, Detroit, and Illinois with players eligible for the 2016 OHL Priority Selection competing before scouts and fans in an 18-game showcase of Minor Midget talent.

Click here for more information and to follow the 'Battle of the Border' schedule and results

TIP TOP TAILORS OHL PLAYS OF THE WEEK - WEEK 7:

Soo Greyhounds forward Zach Senyshyn shows off his big league speed in Week 7 of the Tip Top Tailors OHL Plays of the Week!

GETTING ON THE BOARD: FIRST OHL GOALS IN 2015-16:

Check out the players who have scored their first OHL goal in the past week! 88 different players have accomplished the milestone this season! Click on a player's name below to watch his first OHL goal!

Erik Cernak, Cole Coskey, Warren Foegele, Austin Grzenia, Kyle Langdon, Austin Osmanski, Sullivan Sparkes, Logan Stanley, Conor Timmins

ALUMNI NOTES:

Pronger, Karmanos inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame: Two integral pieces of OHL history have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Peterborough Petes graduate Chris Pronger and long-time OHL architect Peter Karmanos Jr. took their place among the game's legends on Monday night in Toronto. Full Story

Fabbri to remain with Blues: Guelph Storm forward Robby Fabbri will remain with the St. Louis Blues for the remainder of the season the club announced on Sunday. The 19 year-old has two goals and one assist in eight games this season after missing six games last month because of a concussion. He was selected by the Blues with the 21st pick of the 2014 NHL Draft. Fabbri enjoyed a decorated three year OHL career with the Storm, winning an OHL title in 2014 while receiving the Wayne Gretzky '99' Award as OHL Playoff MVP with 13 goals, 15 assists and 28 points in 16 contests. Fabbri also won gold with Canada at the 2015 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Toronto. The Mississauga, ON, native finishes his OHL career with 171 points (80-91--171) in 147 career regular season games.

Andreas Athanasiou scores first NHL goal: Andreas Athanasiou's first NHL goal was a big one, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 1-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. The Barrie Colts graduate scored in just his second NHL game after starting the season with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. Athanasiou played 252 career regular season OHL games between London and Barrie, recording 111 goals, 110 assists and 221 points. He won an Eastern Conference Championship with the Colts in 2013.

Kurtis Gabriel makes NHL debut: Once an undrafted free agent acquisition by the Owen Sound Attack, Kurtis Gabriel made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. The Newmarket, ON, native started the season with the AHL's Iowa Wild before getting the call by the big club. Gabriel won an OHL title as a rookie with the Attack in 2011 before going on to a 232-game OHL career over four seasons.

Domi continues to surge: Max Domi continues to show that he's the real deal, recording another two-goal performance on Monday to bring his season total to seven goals, six assists and 13 points in 15 games. The London Knights graduate who won a pair of OHL championships and finished his career eighth in all-time franchise scoring has been making a seamless transition into the NHL. Domi was Arizona's first round, 12th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft.

Toffoli off to hot start: Tyler Toffoli scored 163 goals over his four year OHL career and is now tied for the NHL's goal scoring lead with 10 under his belt so far. The Scarborough, ON, native has 10 goals, four assists and 14 points in 15 games, helping the Los Angeles Kings overcome a slow start to their season. Toffoli finished his OHL career with 163 goals, 170 assists and 333 points in 252 career regular season contests.

Garret Sparks named AHL Player of the Week: Guelph Storm graduate Garret Sparks has been named the AHL Player of the Week. Sparks won all three of his starts for the Marlies last week, stopping 96 of 101 shots to lead Toronto the top of the North Division standings. He is 5-2-0 in seven appearances for the Marlies this season, with a 2.24 goals-against average, a .932 save percentage and one shutout. Sparks spent three seasons with the Guelph Storm from 2010-2013.

Adversity can't keep Visentin down: 2011 OHL Goaltender of the Year Mark Visentin continues to overcome adversity in his hockey career. The Niagara IceDogs graduate is still chasing his NHL dream as a member of the Rockford IceHogs, the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. AHL Over the Boards' Kristen Wooten details the latest in Visentin's career at theahl.com.

KEY WEEKEND MATCHUPS:

Ottawa 67's (10-7-1-0) vs. Niagara IceDogs (9-7-1-0)

Friday November 12 at Niagara

After a slow start, the Niagara IceDogs are just hitting their stride as they enter the weekend on a five game winning streak. New York Islanders prospect Josh Ho-Sang has points in each of his last eight games while blueliner Vince Dunn enters on a five game trend. They'll be up against an Ottawa club that is trying to find its rhythm going .500 over their past 10 contests. Big blueliner Stepan Falkovsky has goals in three straight contests while team captain Travis Konecny leads the way with 26 points (5-21--26) in 17 games.

London Knights (12-2-1-1) vs. Erie Otters (14-2-1-0)

Saturday November 13 at Erie

The first clash of the season between a pair of Midwest Division titans sees the London Knights visit the Erie Otters on Saturday. The Knights enter the weekend on a four game winning streak while OHL leading scorer Alex DeBrincat comes the fourth hat-trick of his young season for the Otters. Erie took five of their six meetings against London last season, but the Knights are looking like a tough two points so far in 2015-16.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Friday, November 13

Hamilton at Kingston - 7:00pm

North Bay at Sudbury - 7:00pm

Oshawa at Erie - 7:00pm

Ottawa at Niagara - 7:00pm

Guelph at London - 7:30pm

Saginaw at Kitchener - 7:30pm

Sarnia at Flint - 7:30pm

Windsor at Mississauga - 7:30pm

Saturday, November 14

London at Erie - 7:00pm

Oshawa at Niagara - 7:00pm

Ottawa at Hamilton - 7:00pm

Guelph at Sarnia - 7:05pm

Sudbury at Peterborough - 7:05pm

Kitchener at Owen Sound - 7:30pm

Sault Ste. Marie at Flint - 7:30pm

Saginaw at Barrie - 7:30pm

Sunday, November 15

Barrie at North Bay - 2:00pm

Sudbury at Mississauga - 2:00pm

Saginaw at Owen Sound - 2:00pm

Sault Ste. Marie at Windsor - 2:05pm

Peterborough at Hamilton - 3:00pm

Erie at Kitchener - 6:00pm

Monday, November 16

Team OHL vs. Team Russia (2015 CHL Canada Russia Series, Windsor) - 7:00pm (Sportsnet Ontario, West, Sportsnet ONE)

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