Tag: NHL
London Knights star Easton Cowan signs entry-level deal with Maple Leafs
The 18-year-old, taken by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the 28th-overall pick at June’s NHL draft, is the team’s top prospect.
‘Key piece’: NHL club steers goal-scoring prospect to London Knights
The 2023 OHL finalists announced early Wednesday the signing of 18-year-old Finnish right winger Kasper Halttunen.
From St. Thomas to the rafters: OHL club to retire Joe Thornton’s No. 19
The St. Thomas native, drafted in the first round by the team in 1995, played two seasons for the Hounds.
Gilles Gilbert, former London Knights goalie and NHL great, dies at age 74
Former London Knights and longtime NHL goaltender Gilles Gilbert died Sunday at age 74. The native of St. Esprit, Que., appeared in 36 games for the Knights in 1968-69 alongside leading scorer Darryl Sittler, Dan Maloney and John Gould. He was picked by Minnesota 25th overall in the 1969 NHL draft and went on to […]
Easton Cowan’s leap from family barn to Toronto Maple Leafs spotlight
The Hunters told the Cowans about playing hockey in London, their development system and how they produce NHL players