Nov. 27th vs London Knights: Game Day Playbook

It’s that time of year again! I’m excited once again to welcome everyone back for another season of Generals Hockey.

Each year, my goal is to uphold the legacy this organization has built throughout its long history. As always, we want to add another OHL and Memorial Cup title to our already league best totals, for not only the organization, but for you the fans.

On behalf of our entire Generals family, I want to thank our sponsors, billets, new and returning season ticket holders, and each and every one of our loyal fans for their neverending support.

ROCCO TULLIO PRESIDENT

I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the 2022-23 season of the Oshawa Generals and the Ontario Hockey League. This welcome back certainly goes to our legion of loyal supporters but also welcome back to the players, players families, billets and staff. It should also be noted that we cant wait to return to a normal schedule where we all get to see the stars of tomorrow from across the whole OHL.

Every season takes on its own theme and feel. Every season takes on a life of its own. This year’s season will be the most competitive we have had in a few years. One factor is that we will again be returning to a full OHL schedule and with the Eastern Conference shaping up to be the most competitive it has been in years, every point and game will be a must for top rated performances. The addition of new Head Coach, Derek Laxdal and his winning pedigree is exactly what the doctor ordered, and the timing couldn’t be better. Along with new Associate Coach, Steve O’Rourke and Mike Hedden returning for his second season, this staff could go up against any in the CHL. You will continue to see a long line of future Generals stars on the ice again this season and I cant thank the scouts enough for all the hard work they do. The returning players have positioned us to be fighting for hardware again soon and the new players will have to get on board quickly. That being said, we are on a collision course with a couple of other teams in the Eastern Conference. If we have any desire to get another Bobby Orr trophy and then battle for the J. Ross Robertson trophy, business will need to be taken care of each and every night. Nothing is given and everything will be earned.

Our past is certainly something that everyone in our region, city and organization are very proud of. During this season our entire focus right now is on the present. We want to have the best team possible to challenge for silverware again.

Lets get behind the team from the start and cheer them onto victory.

Go Gens Go!!!!!!

ROGER HUNT VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

HOCKEY OPERATIONS

ROGER HUNT

VICE PRESIDENT/GM

MIKE KELLY

DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS

DEREK LAXDAL HEAD COACH & ASSISTANT GM

STEVE O’ROURKE ASSOCIATE COACH

MIKE HEDDEN ASSISTANT COACH

AUSTIN WASHKURAK VIDEO COACH

PAUL GIBSON GOALTENDING COACH

DAN NOBLE DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE

NICK QUINN SKILLS COACH (PEP)

ANTHONY CORNACCHIA SKILLS COACH

TRACY TUTTON SKATING COACH

ASHLEA JONES POWER SKATING COACH

TRAINING AND MEDICAL STAFF

BRYAN BOYES

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER & EQUIPMENT MANAGER

SHAWN WINTERS

HEAD ATHLETIC THERAPIST KEVIN HAYES ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER

THOM RENNIE ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER

MIKE HUGHES ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT MANAGER

ERIC VIENA

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH

ANDREW LATIN ASSISTANT TRAINER

SCOUTING STAFF

DAN CURRIE

DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING/PLAYER PERSONNEL

JOE BELESKEY NORTHERN ONTARIO/ETA SCOUT

MIKE CRAIG

OTTAWA ONTARIO SCOUT/DIRECTOR OF U-18 MADDUX RYCHEL GTA SCOUT

DANNY O’BRIEN U.S SCOUT

SEAN PATRICK RYAN ALLIANCE SCOUT

ANTHONY HERRINGTON

SCTA/ALLIANCE SCOUT/HEAD OF ANALYTICS

JOE WASHKURAK

ADVANCED SCOUT/HEAD OF OJHL SCOUTING TONY CIAMPA WESTERN ONTARIO SCOUT KEVIN BLOCH

MID-WESTERN SCOUT/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

ADDITIONAL STAFF

KEITH LINDLEY POLICE LIASON OFFICER

ED DOWNEY POLICE LIASON OFFICER GARY MINACS TEAM TRAVEL COORDINATOR

JACK HANNAH TEAM CHAPLAIN RYAN JOHNSTON

MAXWELL HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE TEAM TOM BUCHANAN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

CLUB PHYSICIANS

DR. MARTIN TEAM ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

DR. PRESVELOS TEAM PHYSICIAN

DR. ZAKAROW TEAM DENTIST

DR. COULBY TEAM DOCTOR

DR. ARMSTRONG TEAM CHIROPRACTOR

OFFICE OPERATIONS

ROCCO TULLIO

PRESIDENT & GOVERNOR

JOHN MCMAHON ALTERNATE GOVERNOR

ANDY LEE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

JASON HICKMAN

DIRECTOR, TICKET SALES & SERVICES

ANDREW RICHARD ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE

MATT BEACHIN

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

BRIAN PARK MANAGER, SPONSORSHIP SALES

BRANDON WRIGHT

MANAGER, SOCIAL MEDIA, GAME DAY, MEDIA RELATIONS

ALEXANDRIA COTTERILL MULTIMEDIA DESIGN COORDINATOR

CHRISTIAN GONTIER

MANAGERS OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS & MERCHANDISING

OFF-ICE OFFICIALS

NEIL LUXTON

CREW CHIEF & ONLINE SCORER

GARY MINACS OFFICIAL SCORER

MIKE CHAMPION ALTERNATE SCORER

BILL FERGUSON TIMEKEEPER

WAYNE WHITE PENALTY TIMEKEEPER

KEVIN TINK ONLINE SCORER

DEREK LAMONT ONLINE SCORER

TIM SKAM

VIDEO REPLAY SUPPORT

PAUL WADE ALTERNATE TIMEKEEPER

GAME DAY STAFF

TERRY JOHNSTON ANNOUNCER

NICOLE GRELLA IN-ARENA HOST

IAN GOODALL TEAM PHOTOGRAPHER

CATHY COXHEAD NHL MEDIA ROOM HOST

COLLEEN CORNER NHL MEDIA ROOM HOST

JAMIE CARWELL VIDEOBOARD DIRECTOR

NOEL PITNEY REPLAY TECHNICIAN

PAUL CARTMILL GRAPHIC TECHNICIAN

EJ ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC COORDINATOR

TRISH KIDD IN-HOUSE CAMERA

DALLAS EGGLETON IN-HOUSE CAMERA

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Nina Romano Oshawa

Gayle Andrews Whitby

Penny Masters Oshawa

Jon Humphrey Whitby

Tammy Lee Hanlon Oshawa & Peterborough

Stephanie Gordon Whitby

Greg Lewis Newcastle & Courtice

Dean Yorke Oshawa

Mike Trevett Bowmanville

Karen Low Oshawa

Laura Carey Whitby

Tammy Segriff Oshawa

Carolyn Maugeri Ajax

Lisa Pearson Oshawa

THE GAME DAY GAZETTE

With the team in good spirits, can Oshawa string two wins together for the first time since opening weekend of the season? In the last three games, Oshawa has begun to find their offence and will need to keep that going if they’re going to solve London’s Brett Brochu. This will be London’s first visit since the beginning of the 2019-2020 season and very few of those players remain on the respective rosters.

Oshawa enters the game riding the high of upsetting rival Peterborough Petes 8-2 on Friday night, ultimately stopping their longest losing streak of the decade at nine games. Lack of offense has been the story for the Generals so far this season, but now in their last three games have scored 15 goals, including the eight they put up on the Petes Friday night. London comes to Oshawa bouncing back from a slow start to their season, and have won eight of their last 10 games.

London is coming off a 4-0 shutout over their rival Kitchener Rangers, but both teams were off Saturday night.

Puck drop for this intra-conference matchup gets underway tonight at 6:05.

Last Meeting:

The last time these two teams met was the Generals final game of the 20192020 season before the COVID-19 pandemic caused the league to suspend the remainder of the season. Oshawa went into London on a three-game losing skid with adding another win to the late season standings on the mind. London’s Liam Foudy opened the scoring, while Washington Capitals prospect Connor McMichael prospect added the eventual winner in a 3-1 London Win. Oshawa’s only goal came of the stick of alumnus Brett Neumann.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

RYAN GAGNIER

After a four-point effort on Friday night, overage forward Ryan Gagnier now leads the Generals in points with 19 points in 20 games. Gagnier is clicking in all zones of the ice, including two goals in the third period alone Friday night. With seven points in his last three games, the OA forward is leading the Generals offence clearly on the rise.

PATRICK LEAVER

One of the Generals who many have seem to be struggling this season, Patrick Leaver put in his season-best performance on Friday night, stopping 29/31 shots from the Petes. Not only did he only allow two goals, Leaver made countless 10-bell saves early in the game to keep Oshawa in the game, but also late in the game to keep the Gens foot on the pedal. It wont be surprising to see him rewarded with the start on Sunday night.

GEORGE DIACO

Since joining the Knights after being traded from the Bulldogs, Diaco has scored 23 points in 17 games, including nine goals and 14 assists. Part of the key to London bouncing back after a rough start was Diaco’s offence. Diaco is no stranger to playing the Generals, as a member of the 2021 Hamilton Bulldogs championship team, Diaco had eight points against the Generals.

LAST GAME RECAP

If the Generals were waiting to put on a show before ending the nine-game losing streak, it was definitely worth the wait.

Coming in once again as underdogs to their rival Peterborough Petes, the Generals scored six unanswered goals to dominate the Petes en route to a thrilling, and much needed, 8-2 win over the Petes.

The first period started in the perfect way for the home side, when Thomas Stewart scored on a bloop wrister upon entry to the Petes zone. Making the start for the Petes, the first goal was one Liam Sztuska would have definitely wanted back. Within a minute of taking a 1-0 lead, the Gens would get caught playing with the puck in their own zone, leading to a quick tying goal from the maroon and white. The Generals hard work in the first period wouldn’t go without a reward, as Bruins prospect Brett Harrison would find the net once again off a bullet of a one-timer, giving the Gens a 2-1 lead heading into the first intermission. Harrison has now scored three goals in his last two games.

The second period began with momentum going to Peterborough, tying the game once again on a powerplay thanks to Chase Stillman. What now was beginning to look like a missed opportunity for Oshawa to hold a lead, began turning into what nobody expected it to. With less than two minutes remaining in the second period, the Gens would take their third lead of the hockey game thanks to Cameron Butler.

They wouldn’t look back this time.

The third and final period was ALL Oshawa, scoring another five times on their rival. It was almost as if every time they entered Peterborough’s zone, they were rewarded with a goal. With the offence flowing, Ryan Gagnier and Calum Ritchie would both score twice in the final frame, and Kimo Gruber would add his first OHL goal to make it 8-2. With his four point effort (two goals and two assists), overage forward Ryan Gagnier now leads the team in points with 19 in 20 games.

Patrick Leaver earned the start for Oshawa and turned in one of his best performances of the season, turning away 29 of Peterborough’s 31 attempts on goal.

Oshawa thrilled their season high crowd of 5,673 with surely their best games of the season. They’ll hit the ice once again on Sunday night when they host the visiting London Knights for the first time since November of 2019. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 at the Tribute Communities Centre.

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VETERANS LEADING THE WAY

In a year where the Generals are dressing the youngest roster they have in years, it’s no surprise the tenured Generals have been leading the way both on and off ice the ice this season.

Not taking away from the offensive outburst from 16-year-old Beckett Sennecke who already has 10 points in 12 games, it has been by overagers Cameron Butler, Ryan Gagnier, and Lleyton Moore who have been carrying the load for Oshawa.

Coming into the beginning of the season, many were worried about the Generals ability to score. Those worries were put to bed very quickly after new head coach Derek Laxdal debuted a first line of Cameron Butler, Calum Ritchie, and Dylan Roobroeck. Lead by OA Butler, the line put together 20 points in their first four games. The icing on the offensive cake was in Niagara when former IceDog Cameron Butler scored one goal and two assists in the team’s 6-3 victory.

Butler has quickly won over the hearts of many GensNation faithful this season. It’s easy to make people love you, especially in GensNation, when you keep putting the puck in the net. Butler has already matched his goal scoring total in a Generals’ jersey with five goals in just 12 games. Last season, it took him 40 games to score his fifth Oshawa goal.

Across the forward depth you’ll find fifth year forward Ryan Gagnier. The Tecumseh native is finding his offensive mojo early this year, already scoring three goals and eight assists in just 12 games. In those 12 games, Gagnier has put forward three multi-point efforts including three points on the team’s recent trip to Michigan.

Gagnier has been a leader off the ice as well, joining teammate Brett Harrison to deliver season tickets to some loyal fans just before our season got underway.

Moving two zones backwards we’ll find one of the league’s best at their position – he also happens to be your team captain.

It took Lleyton Moore just days to put his stamp on the Generals season. After he was named captain, Moore fit right back into his offensive blueliner ways with five points in his first three games. All of which were assists.

Known around GensNation as the power play quarterback, Moore continues to dish the puck around the zone with ease. In 12 games, Moore leads the Generals in both assists with 11 and the plus/minus category at a +8. As of November 3rd, Moore sits 10th in points across all OHL defensemen.

His first goal of the season came at the end of October when he tied the game late against the east division rival Hamilton Bulldogs – ultimately sending the game to overtime where the Generals would score the victory.

Moore is also a leader off the ice just as much as he is on the ice. He is now entering his third season as a Hockey Gives Blood ambassador. This year, for every shot on net by Moore, money is raised for Canada’s Lifeline and Canadian Blood Services. Currently with 23 shots on net, more than 200 dollars has already been raised!

While the Generals are in a place where development has never meant more to the franchise, the first month of the OHL season has proven that not only can the coaching staff and fans rely on the team’s veterans, they can expect them to lead this team for the rest of the season and into what everyone hopes to add up to a playoff run.

PATRICK LEAVER

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IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Wolf - They are tough and they have a pack mentality

IF YOU AREN’T AT THE RINK, WHERE ELSE ARE YOU LIKELY TO BE?

Outside hunting or fishing

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE? Push people to be better, friendly, and I like to have fun

THOMAS STEWART BLAKE SMITH DAVID BEDKOWSKI

G L 6.01 179 2003-09-04 Perth, ON Free Agent D R 6.02 189 2003-01-06 Toronto, ON Free Agent D L 6.04 202 2004-10-05 Oshawa, ON Eligible 2023 D R 6.04 203 2006-12-07 Toronto, ON Eligible 2024

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Meeting Willie O’Ree

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? 500$ coin from my Grandma

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Tiger - I’ve always loved tigers

DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? A dog named Daisy

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE? Always talking on the ice ASIDE FROM PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY, WHAT PROFESSION DO YOU SEE YOURSELF PURSUING? Firefighting

WHAT IS IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

A shark because they are big and can swim fast

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE?

I take accountability and don’t point fingers

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION OFF THE ICE? My Grandma

TY PETROU

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JORDYN ERTEL

C R 5.11 176 2004-05-10 Pickering, ON Free Agent C L 6.00 175 2005-05-16 Conestogo, ON Eligible 2023 RW R 5.11 178 2005-03-21 Ottawa, ON Eligible 2023 D L 5.08 176 2002-02-27 Woodbridge, ON Free Agent

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? First goal puck

DESCRIBE WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE. I work hard and i’m competitive

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Ertzy

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Spending Christmas with family

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Buck, Bucks, Bucky

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAME DAY SUPERSTITIONS? Taping my sticks

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My phone and dog, Llucy

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Moorezy, Ley Ley, Tubby

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAME DAY SUPERSTITIONS? Nap, bagel and ice coffee, left to right equipment

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LUKE TORRANCE LUCA MARRELLI

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My first goal puck

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LW L 6.00 207 2004-03-30 Oshawa, ON Free Agent D R 6.02 178 2005-10-04 Toronto, ON Eligible 2024 D L 6.03 211 2003-09-09 Kobrin, BY Free Agent

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE?

Someone you can connect and have fun with

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? LT, T, Torr, Tornado

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? Draft jersey

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Dog - my favourite animal

IF YOU AREN’T AT THE RINK, WHERE ELSE ARE YOU LIKELY TO BE? In my bed

NIKITA PARFENYUK

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? The birth of my sister

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Eagle - they are calm but aggressive with hunting

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE? Never yell at my teammates

CALUM RITCHIE

C R 6.02 187 2005-01-24 Oakville, ON Eligible 2023

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

Winning the gold medal at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE? I’m competitive and dedicated

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Cal or Ritch

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RW L 6.01 196 2005-04-11 Lufingen, CH Eligible 2023 LW L 6.07 199 2004-07-27 London, ON Free Agent

KIMO GRUBER DYLAN ROOBROECK RW L 5.11 193 2006-08-10 Cambridge, ON Eligible 2024

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Go to New York and Washington with my family

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? My wooden dice - I always carry it with me

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Bear - they are strong and have lots of confidence

TYLER GRAHAM G L 6.00 174 2004-05-27 Brooklin, ON Eligible 2023

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Winning a championship with Team Ontario lacrosse

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Grahamer

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAME DAY SUPERSTITIONS? Wear the same socks in my skates

CARTER BICKLE

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Playing fortnite with Mitch Marner and winning the game

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? Having a LA Kings jersey signed by the entire 2012, 2013, & 2014 team

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

Silverback Gorilla - they’re confident and strong

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CAMERON

BUTLER

IF YOU COULD BE ANY ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

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BRETT

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HARRISON

C L 6.03 183 2003-06-07 Dorchester, ON BOS (2021) RD:3 (#85)

BECKETT SENNECKE

RW R 6.04 215 2002-06-09 Ottawa, ON Free Agent LW R 6.00 161 2006-01-28 Toronto, ON Eligible 2024

RYAN GAGNIER

C L 6.00 186 2002-07-16 Tecumseh, ON Free Agent

Owl - to be able to fly and see everything

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE? Leader, competitive, strong work ethic & positive

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Butsy, Buts

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? Hockey stick

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Harry

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAME DAY SUPERSTITIONS? Nap & warm-up the exact same way every time

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Trip to Africa

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOCKEY NICKNAMES? Becks, Senner

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAME DAY SUPERSTITIONS? Taping my stick the same way every time

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY?

Spending my last summer at my house before moving to the place we are building

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

Paw print photo of my dog we put down this summer

WHAT MAKES YOU A GOOD TEAMMATE?

Leadership & being someone guys can approach

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RW R 6.03 216 2004-07-15 Stouffville, ON Eligible 2023 D R 6.02 187 2006-02-06 Madoc, ON Eligible 2024 LW L 6.03 204 2003-03-28 Carp, ON Free Agent

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION? Draft jersey

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION OFF THE ICE? My dad

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAMEDAY SUPERSTITIONS? I eat the same kind of protien bar

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NON-HOCKEY MEMORY? Going to Mexico with my family

IF YOU AREN’T AT THE RINK, WHERE ELSE ARE YOU LIKELY TO BE? On the golf course or at home relaxing

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR GAMEDAY SUPERSTITIONS? Same pre-game meal and I put my equipment on a specific way

The Ontario Hockey League and the Oshawa Generals are proud to announce that Calum Ritchie and Blake Smith join a class of 47 OHL players that have been included on NHL Central Scouting’s October ‘Players to Watch’ List for the 2023 NHL Draft scheduled to take place June 28-29 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Forwards Colby Barlow of the Owen Sound Attack and Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals join defenceman Cam Allen of the Guelph Storm in receiving ‘A’ ratings, indicating a potential first round selection.

In nine games with the Generals, Ritchie sits tied for the team lead in goals, assists, and overall points with a stat line of four goals, five assists, and nine points.

An additional 11 players were assigned ‘B’ ratings indicating a potential second or third round selection while 33, including four goaltenders,

received ‘C’ designations indicating a potential fourth, fifth or sixth round candidate.

Generals’ defenseman and Oshawa native Blake Smith was the only other Gen to receive a rating, finding himself with the ‘C’ designation. So far this season, Smith has played 10 games and has just one assist in his point cabinet. Despite the Generals struggles defensively, Smith has proven to be a reliable stay-at-home blueliner and is amongst the Gens top defensemen.

Eighteen OHL member teams are represented on the list led by the Flint Firebirds, Kingston Frontenacs, Kitchener Rangers and Sudbury Wolves, each with four players included. The Guelph Storm, London Knights, North Bay Battalion, Ottawa 67’s, Peterborough Petes, Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires trail with three players respectively.

The list includes 25 OHL forwards, 18 defencemen and four goaltenders.

THREE GENERALS NAMED TO NATIONAL U-17 HOCKEY CHALLENGE

Bedkowski, the 6’4, 203lb defenceman from Toronto, Ont., was the 36th overall selection by the Generals in the second round of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.In three games so far this season with the Gens, Bedkowski is still searching for his first career OHL point. Last year with the Richmond Hill Coyotes, Bedkowski scored 10 goals and eight assists in 28 games.

Danford, the Madoc Ont., native was Oshawa’s 14th overall selection in the first round of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. In seven games so far this season with the Generals Danford has scored his first career OHL goal for and added one assist for two points on the young season.

Last year, as the captain of the Quinte Red Devils, Danford scored seven goals and added 22 assists for 29 points in 26 games.

Lastly, Sennecke joined the Generals after being the 8th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 OHL

Priority Selection. The 6′, 160 lb forward currently sits fourth in OHL rookie scoring with 10 points in 12 games. Sennecke wasted no time scoring his first career OHL goal, doing so in his first-ever OHL game, against the Barrie Colts.

He’s already put up three goals and four assists in just his first seven OHL games, continuing an impressive scoring touch from a season before where he scored 80 points in 45 games with the Toronto Marlboros.

The World U-17 Hockey Challenge returns to the IIHF cycle this season after it was replaced by the Capital City Challenge tournament last season –one where current Calum Ritchie took home a Gold Medal.

The World U-17 Hockey Challenge will run from November 3rd to 12th in Langley and Delta B.C. To find out some more information, you can read the full Hockey Canada release here.

Oshawa Generals rookies David Bedkowski, Ben Danford and Beckett Sennecke have all been named to Hockey Canada’s roster for the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Langley and Delta B.C.

THE OSHAWA GENERALS HOCKEY CLUB, PRESENTED BY OSHAWA POWER AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:

Arnts, Blue Bird Storage, Canadian Tire, Coca-Cola, Desjardins, Dodd and Soutor, Giant Creative, Oshawa Power, Pizza Pizza, Planet Fitness, Professional Dry Cleaners, Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning and Staffing Connections have teamed up for the Adopt-A-School program!

This program gives local businesses the chance to give back to the community by purchasing Generals season tickets and donating them to elementary schools throughout Durham Region. The tickets are intended to reward students that excel in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

MATT BEACHIN Call 905-433-0900 Ext. 2233 or Email mbeachin@oshawagenerals.com