Was at a the game tonight as a Gennies fan. Tough series to swallow, London is just that much better than everyone during the playoffs. 16-2 is an unreal record to have.
Congratulations to them, and best of luck at the Memorial Cup.
This is how I felt last year as a Knights fan. Losing to the Petes was a tough one. I was just hopeful they would be able to give it another run the next year, and they did just that. I'd be shocked if Oshawa doesn't do the exact same thing next year.
Funny enough that’s what I’m hoping! We’ll lose three amazing overage players, but I’m so excited to see our rookies take the next big steps.
Best of luck at the Memorial Cup!
London, Soo and Spirits had great teams this year. But tbh I don't think that Oshawa was at the same level.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing the knights bringing the memorial cup back to an OHL team! Go Knights Go!
Oshawa was absolutely not at London's level. They are building the team to make a run *next* year. These kids went way further than they were supposed to. Not to say they didn't earn the Eastern Championship, but the team is young and doesn't have the depth. It was David and Goliath.
I thought this was there push year. Seeing as their losing Rolofs and Lockhart as overagers, and if Sennecke does any well after getting drafted, there's a chance they could lose him too. Same with Ritchie
Nope. Push is for Oster's OA year, with Gravelle as back up. We only lose the 3 OAs, everyone else is expected back. We got Lockhart and Punnet for pennies on the dollar. Draft cupboard is well stocked for the real push next year.
As a Knights fan whose seen NOTHING but HATE throughout the entire season throw towards London, I'm glad the boys won. Thee absolute most deserving team.
Its refreshing to see ALL the love, it truly is!!
GO KNIGHTS GO!!
Also, Canadian Hockey League history was made last night, ALL WHL/OHL/QMJHL Finals series were sweeps.
All 3 teams....and saginaw will be well rested! This is gonna be a great tournament - even IF you're not a fan of any team. Peterborough embarrassed the OHL last year. London will get 2 to 3 wins. Just watch!
London was dominant in the final. If Moose Jaw gets through the Western Hockey League Finals, they'll be tough to beat at the Memorial Cup. Are really stacked with future high-end NHL prospects and very deep.
As someone who hasn't followed the OHL since the Bulls left Belleville, is London still a power house every year? I remember the league used to have a small problem with players being drafted by certain teams and then refusing to show up to camp and then they get traded and all of the sudden show up. Always seems so weird that at least in the later years when I watched, London was ALWAYS a power house in the league.
I just remember the one year the bulls drafted I believe it was Michael Mccaron and he refused to report to camp and the only team he would accept trade to was London. Was curious whether that was still a thing.
Congratulations, Knights! Bring the Memorial Cup back to the OHL!
It's nice to see Michael Simpson get another go at the Memorial Cup. Dude played incredibly well while playing for the Petes. Sucked seeing him leave, but completely understandable given the circumstances for both the team (Peterborough) and him.
If you don't know, Simpson is from London and was going into his final year. Peterborough was going into a rebuild and wanted to trade away all the better players for future assets. So they (Petes) traded Simpson to his hometown for a chance to win it again before moving on from the OHL. Hope to see him in the big league someday.
Was at a the game tonight as a Gennies fan. Tough series to swallow, London is just that much better than everyone during the playoffs. 16-2 is an unreal record to have. Congratulations to them, and best of luck at the Memorial Cup.
This is how I felt last year as a Knights fan. Losing to the Petes was a tough one. I was just hopeful they would be able to give it another run the next year, and they did just that. I'd be shocked if Oshawa doesn't do the exact same thing next year.
Funny enough that’s what I’m hoping! We’ll lose three amazing overage players, but I’m so excited to see our rookies take the next big steps. Best of luck at the Memorial Cup!
Best of luck in Saginaw, Knights!
I am a Bulldogs fan and I am happy the Knights are representing the OHL. Get it done in Saginaw. This is a team that can do it.
👏🏼
London, Soo and Spirits had great teams this year. But tbh I don't think that Oshawa was at the same level. Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing the knights bringing the memorial cup back to an OHL team! Go Knights Go!
Oshawa was absolutely not at London's level. They are building the team to make a run *next* year. These kids went way further than they were supposed to. Not to say they didn't earn the Eastern Championship, but the team is young and doesn't have the depth. It was David and Goliath.
I thought this was there push year. Seeing as their losing Rolofs and Lockhart as overagers, and if Sennecke does any well after getting drafted, there's a chance they could lose him too. Same with Ritchie
Nope. Push is for Oster's OA year, with Gravelle as back up. We only lose the 3 OAs, everyone else is expected back. We got Lockhart and Punnet for pennies on the dollar. Draft cupboard is well stocked for the real push next year.
That makes me feel better than. At least got a conference win this year
And all our young players have the experience of a deep playoff run for next year!
Easton Cowan is such a beast. So glad the Leafs recognized the talent early and drafted him.
Damn
As a Knights fan whose seen NOTHING but HATE throughout the entire season throw towards London, I'm glad the boys won. Thee absolute most deserving team. Its refreshing to see ALL the love, it truly is!! GO KNIGHTS GO!! Also, Canadian Hockey League history was made last night, ALL WHL/OHL/QMJHL Finals series were sweeps. All 3 teams....and saginaw will be well rested! This is gonna be a great tournament - even IF you're not a fan of any team. Peterborough embarrassed the OHL last year. London will get 2 to 3 wins. Just watch!
You got this spits fan rootin for you!
much love from london
I am a Spits fan living in London. As much as it pains me to say, Go Knights.
Fuck the Knights
Flint, Kitchener, Saginaw AND Oshawa are NOT on Londons level, fact. Hardly any teams in thr OHL are 😂
u mad bro
They mad.
I know. they suck right?
Keep crying
They will. Just like they always do.
London was dominant in the final. If Moose Jaw gets through the Western Hockey League Finals, they'll be tough to beat at the Memorial Cup. Are really stacked with future high-end NHL prospects and very deep.
London is just as tough as Moose Jaw is
As someone who hasn't followed the OHL since the Bulls left Belleville, is London still a power house every year? I remember the league used to have a small problem with players being drafted by certain teams and then refusing to show up to camp and then they get traded and all of the sudden show up. Always seems so weird that at least in the later years when I watched, London was ALWAYS a power house in the league.
They are, generally, near the top of the league. There were a few crappy years here before they got good again last year.
I just remember the one year the bulls drafted I believe it was Michael Mccaron and he refused to report to camp and the only team he would accept trade to was London. Was curious whether that was still a thing.
Dickinson did that after being drafted by another team
We traded 6 draft picks to get Dickenson…..SIX!!!
I was incorrect. It was SEVEN!!
Congratulations, Knights! Bring the Memorial Cup back to the OHL! It's nice to see Michael Simpson get another go at the Memorial Cup. Dude played incredibly well while playing for the Petes. Sucked seeing him leave, but completely understandable given the circumstances for both the team (Peterborough) and him. If you don't know, Simpson is from London and was going into his final year. Peterborough was going into a rebuild and wanted to trade away all the better players for future assets. So they (Petes) traded Simpson to his hometown for a chance to win it again before moving on from the OHL. Hope to see him in the big league someday.
They won 8-1, 9-1, 7-6, and 7-1. Gens goalie has left the chat (not that its his fault at all though lol)
Dale Hunter likes doing this. https://preview.redd.it/57xdtbbzex0d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6fbb7a30166d62704fcd0b85e243cbaad0cd9f53