Saginaw's Nikita Klepov Wins Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year

April 14, 2026 - Toronto, Ont. - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) announced Tuesday afternoon that Spirit forward Nikita Klepov has won the Emms Family Award as its top first-year player. This is Klepov's third award for the 2025-2026 season, along with the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy (Top Scorer) and Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy (Top Scoring Right Winger). "The highest compliment I can give Nikita is that he spent so much of the season making people forget he was a rookie at all," said Spirit GM Dave Drinkill. "He has put himself high in th... Full Story

OHL Announces Postponed Game Between North Bay and Brantford

April 14, 2026 - TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that, following the City of North Bay's recommendation, tonight's playoff game between the Brantford Bulldogs and host North Bay Battalion has been postponed due to flooding from the Chippewa Creek in the vicinity of Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens. The current conditions present potential safety concerns, including limited access for emergency vehicles and challenges related to the safe entry and exit of those participating and attending the game in the event of an e... Full Story

Vancouver Giants Part Ways with Head Coach Parker Burgess

April 14, 2026 - Langley, B.C. - The Vancouver Giants announced today that Head Coach Parker Burgess will not return next season. "I want to thank Parker for his hard work and leadership during a difficult season," Giants Majority Owner Ron Toigo said. "The results fell short of our expectations, but we appreciate his efforts and contributions to the Giants, and we wish him all the best moving forward." Burgess, 41, was hired as Head Coach last summer. "I would like to thank Ron and Hnat Domenichelli for the opportunity this past se... Full Story

Oil Kings Graduate Zemlak Commits to Ferris State University for 26/27 Season

April 14, 2026 - Edmonton, Alta. - An Edmonton Oil Kings graduate will be headed back to the NCAA next season. Defenceman Austin Zemlak has committed to Ferris State University for the 2026/2027 season. "I am excited to continue my education and hockey career at Ferris State University next season," Zemlak said. "I would like to thank the Edmonton Oil Kings for a memorable second half and end to my junior career. Playing at home to end my junior career was a pleasure and I think the Oil Kings are a world class organization." The For... Full Story

• Saginaw's Nikita Klepov Wins Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) April 14
  
• Teammates Name Donald Hickey Murphy's Pharmacy Players' Player of the Year - Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL) April 14
  
• OHL Announces Postponed Game Between North Bay and Brantford - (OHL) April 14
  
• Vancouver Giants Part Ways with Head Coach Parker Burgess - Vancouver Giants (WHL) April 14
  
• Oil Kings Graduate Zemlak Commits to Ferris State University for 26/27 Season - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) April 14
  
• Huff, Laylin, Willson Named Defenseman of the Year Finalists - (USHL) April 14
  
• Tri-City's Laylin Is Finalist for USHL Defenseman of the Year Award - Tri-City Storm (USHL) April 14
  
• Victoriaville to Host the 2027 QMJHL Draft - (QMJHL) April 14
  
• Knights Sign Ritson & Vandeven - London Knights (OHL) April 14
  
• Saginaw's Nikita Klepov Wins Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year - Saginaw Spirit (OHL) April 14
  
• Fighting Saints Announce "Red Out" for Games 1 and 2 vs Muskegon - Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL) April 14
  
• Lancers Sign Dodig to Tender Agreement - Omaha Lancers (USHL) April 14
  
• Game 3, Round 2 Preview: Vees at Cougars - Penticton Vees (WHL) April 14
  
• 2025/2026 Alternate Jersey Auction Set - Guelph Storm (OHL) April 14
  
• Game Preview: Round 2, Game 3 vs PEN - Prince George Cougars (WHL) April 14
  
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• Giants GM steps down after very difficult year' for team - WHL Abbotsford News (April 14)
  
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• Ex Okanagan hockey player, coach, sentenced to jail for sex with underaged girl - WHL Kelowna Capital News (April 14)
  
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• Regina Pats part ways with head coach Brad Herauf - WHL Regina Leader-Post (April 14)
  
• Carter George a finalist for OHL's Goaltender of the Year Award - OHL Owen Sound Sun Times (April 14)
  
• Top NHL draft prospects with Greater Victoria ties head to Canada's U18 camp - WHL Victoria News (April 14)
  
• Hockey Town North' faithful on fire for Raiders in series against Blades - WHL Prince Albert Daily Herald (April 14)
  
• Soo Greyhounds' Carter George named OHL Goaltender of the Year finalist - OHL Sault Star (April 14)
  
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