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Friday Highlights: Van Volsen’s first hat-trick leads Sting surge

North Bay Battalion vs. Brampton Steelheads

Final: 5 (NB) – 1 (BRAM)

The North Bay Battalion score four in the first period to win big in Brampton.

  • Lirim Amidovski opened the scoring with his 11th of the season and had a primary assist in the game
  • Parker Vaughan hit double digits on the year with his 10th goal and had a primary assist as well
  • Sebastien Gervais and Nick Wellenreiter both scored their 13th goal of the season respectively
  • Jack Lisson stopped 20/21 shots he faced for the Battalion

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Saginaw Spirit vs. Flint Firebirds

Final: 4 (FLNT) – 2 (SAG)

The Flint Firebirds stay undefeated against the Spirit this season, with sixth win against their Michigan rivals.

  • Kevin He had a two-point night with a primary assist and a goal that earned him ‘Play of the Night’ honours
  • Firebirds overage defenceman Urban Podrekar scored his 6th goal of the season on the powerplay
  • Jacob Cloutier and Carson Harmer scored the Spirit goals in the loss
  • Xavier Tessier scored his 5th goal of the season early in the third period and it stood as the game winning goal

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Oshawa Generals vs. Kitchener Rangers

Final: 4 (KIT) – 2 (OSH)

The Kitchener Ranger’s recent acquisitions shine in a home win at the Aud.

  • LA Kings prospect Jared Woolley had a two-point debut for the Rangers including a shorthanded goal that stood as the game winner
  • Recently acquired overage forward Dylan Edwards scored his 20th goal of the season and had a primary assist for Kitchener
  • Jaden Cholette stopped 24/27 shots he faced for Oshawa in the loss
  • Harrison Franssen scored his 16th goal of the year and had a primary assist for the Generals

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Brantford Bulldogs vs. London Knights

Final: 4 (BFD) – 1 (LDN)

The Brantford Bulldogs score four goals in the second period to win their second straight game.

  • Blues prospect Adam Jiricek scored his 11th of the season and had a primary assist on the game winning goal
  • Marek Vanacker extended his lead in the OHL goal scoring race with his 29th of the year
  • 2026 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Malhotra scored his 19th goal of the season for Brantford as he gets set for next weeks Prospect Game
  • Jesse Nurmi scored his second goal for the Knights since returning to the lineup

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Niagara IceDogs vs. Sudbury Wolves

Final: 4 (NIAG) – 2 (SBY)

Vladislav Yermolenko carries the IceDogs to a road win despite being outshot.

  • IceDogs import goaltender Vladislav Yermolenko stopped 31/33 for the win
  • Wolves import and Kings prospect Jan Chovan scored his 8th of the season and had a primary assist
  • Hudson Martin scored his first career Ontario Hockey League goal for the Wolves in the loss
  • Sharks prospect Haoxi Wang scored his 3rd of the season and first for Niagara in his IceDogs debut
  • Paolo Frasca made 16 saves on the night including a breakaway stop that earned him ‘Save of the Night’ honours

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Erie Otters vs. Sarnia Sting

Final: 9 (SAR) – 1 (ER)

The Sarnia Sting explode for nine-unanswered goals at home.

  • Jack Van Volsen scored three goals to record his first career Ontario Hockey League hat trick
  • Sting overage forward Ben Pickell had a three-point night including a goal and two assists
  • Liam Beamish had three assists for Sarnia in the win
  • Matthew Manza, Jordan Bax, and Jacob Reese all had a pair of points for the Sting

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Ottawa 67’s vs. Soo Greyhounds

Final: 2 (SOO) – 1 (OTT)

Jordan Charron provides all of the offence as the Greyhounds beat the top-ranked 67’s.

  • Penguins prospect Jordan Charron scored both of the Hounds goals, bringing his season total to 21
  • Christopher Brown had a primary assist on both of the Soo’s goals
  • Cooper Foster scored his 20th of the season as the lone goal for Ottawa in the loss
  • Jaeden Nelson stopepd 26/29 shots he faced for the 67’s

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Barrie Colts vs. Guelph Storm

Final: 6 (BAR) – 3 (GUE)

The Barrie Colts World Juniors returnees shine in a high-scoring road win.

  • Islanders first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson scored twice in two minutes to make his season total 21
  • Cole Beaudoin shined with three points in his return from the World Juniors including a goal and two assists
  • Wil McFadden had a goal and a powerplay assist for the Storm in the loss
  • Ben Wilmott scored his 13th of the season, and first with the Colts in his debut

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