Omar Shiddo was stabbed in July 2020. Surgery required 31 staples. He was bedridden for a month. Then he returned to Western, finishing what he started — breaking the Mustangs’ all-time scoring record.
Around the Perimeter: London set for one-game playoff in New York. Winner moves on to semi; Coach Williams believes he’s found the right mix; Can Lightning conquer the Jackals’ den? …
Knight Watch: London squares off against No. 8 seed Owen Sound — and star goalie Carter George — in Round 1 of OHL playoffs; Columnist Jake Jeffrey previews the matchup — and has predictions for each OHL series …
Billy White, the long-time versatile veteran, is one of only three Lightning players left from the opening night roster. The former MVP has been a consistent presence — and he’s stepped up his game down the stretch.
Knight Watch: London wraps up regular season with three competitive contests this week; Sim hits 30-goal mark. Will Cowan, others follow?; Dickinson sets new D-man points mark; Playoff prep begins now …
Knight Watch: London can clinch with one win; Hunter reaches milestone victory; Elliott named OHL Goaltender of the Week; A hat-trick times two; It’s a busy four-game week …
Beckham Edwards, a Komoka, ON, native, has had a strong first OHL season. The Sarnia Sting forward has scored against his hometown team, netted the Teddy Bear Toss goal, and improved his prospect standing.
Knight Watch: It was a hat-trick weekend, with Cowan, O’Reilly achieving the feat; Two strong East opponents ahead, including Brantford on the road and Kingston at home (Friday); Could one be an OHL Final preview? …
Around the Perimeter: More roster changes bring new faces, while others depart; Scottie Lewis contributes in first weekend; James Towns drops 42 vs. Pontiac; Three-game week ahead; Lightning fifth in standings …
Knight Watch: London coming off overtime split; Medvedev a top 3 OHL goalie on leaderboard; Brzustewicz playing with confidence; Up next: Owen Sound at home, Niagara, Oshawa on the road …
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Knight Watch: After sweeping Owen Sound, London takes on the No. 5 Erie Otters in the second round of the OHL playoffs; Columnist Jake Jeffrey previews the matchup — and predicts the rest of the OHL series …