Could Cornwall be making a Royal return to the OHL? A recent league visit has locals buzzing. (Photo: Robert Lefebvre/Special to the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder/Postmedia Network)

Junior hockey fans in eastern and southwestern Ontario have something to talk about. 

The OHL is poking around Cornwall again, touring the Civic Complex in February and hinting at a special event for the 2026-27 season. 

Could the Royals make a comeback? Locals are certainly hoping so.

Meanwhile, Chatham-Kent has quietly put itself in the conversation for a potential future team.

But not everyone on council was in the loop, and some elected officials are wondering why they were left out of the discussions. 

Writing in the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, Shawna O’Neill has the full story on Cornwall’s arena visit, and Chatham Daily News’ Trevor Terfloth breaks down how the municipality is preparing for the possibility of OHL hockey.

The Bulldogs are lighting up the OHL with their man advantage.

With just a handful of games left to play, Brantford is on track for the OHL’s best power-play percentage in more than 30 years, boasting two units that can virtually score at will.

At 34.6 per cent, the Bulldogs are set to clear the 31.2 per cent mark set by the 2014-15 Erie Otters.

The common thread between the two clubs? Assistant coach Vince Laise.

And the secret formula?

“It’s just basics and fundamentals,” Laise said.

Writing in the Brantford Expositor, our Brian Smiley has the full breakdown on how Brantford is making life miserable for penalty killers.

In other Bulldogs news, Brian Smiley explains how Cooper Dennis is proving that small stature doesn’t mean small impact, while Terry Koshan profiles Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford as Brantford chases that elusive OHL championship.

Sudbury assistant coach Drake Berehowsky and his son, Daniel Berehowsky, are one of many Wolves families with pro hockey ties. (Photo: John Lappa/Sudbury Star)

It’s not uncommon for junior hockey teams to boast a player or two with professional bloodlines.

But as our Ben Leeson writes in the Sudbury Star, the Wolves might have them all beat —  eight current skaters can proudly point to such close connections.

There’s Artem Gonchar and his uncle Sergei, Adam Nemec and his brother Simon, Vladmir Provorov and his brother Ivan, and the list goes on.

“It’s great, because I know he’s watching almost all of my games and (Ivan) will explain to me if I’ve done something wrong,” Vladimir says. “It helps a lot.”

It’s been a lean season for the Wolves, but you can spend some time with their young players — and the family guiding them — right here.

Marco Mignosa is set to play his 300th OHL game — all with the Soo Greyhounds — on Friday. (Photo: Natalie Shaver/OHL Images)

On Friday, Marco Mignosa will reach 300 OHL games — all with the Soo Greyhounds.

Six active players have suited up in more outings, but none have played all their games for a single club.

As Janson Duench writes in the Sault Star, committing to the red and white was important to Mignosa and his family.

The 20-year-old winger, leading the Hounds in points over the past two seasons, has been a constant in Sault Ste. Marie since being drafted in 2021.

According to general manager Kyle Raftis, the franchise has received much more than it expected from the Toronto product.

“When you draft a player, you have an idea of what they might become,” Raftis says. “But Marco has surpassed everything we thought.”

You can read all about Mignosa’s milestone and career right here.

Flint Firebirds forward Xavier Tessier getting cozy with Windsor Spitifres goalie Joey Costanzo. Originally, the goal was waved off for goaltender interference, but later allowed after a review by officials. (Photo: Natalie Shaver/OHL Images)