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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Frontenacs Sign Robin Kuzma
Earlier this week, the Kingston Frontenacs announced the signing of free agent forward Robin Kuzma to an OHL Scholarship and Development agreement. "Robin is a player we have had our eye on for a couple of seasons," said Frontenacs GM Kory Cooper. "The new rule changes opened the door to bringing him to Kingston, and we are excited that he chose to come here." Kuzma played for the Chicago Mission 16-U AAA team for the 2024-25 season. In 63 games, he recorded 35 and a total of 80 points. The 2008-born forward also played five games for the Green Bay Gamblers in USHL and spent time with the U.S. National Team Development Program. While his statistics last season were impressive, he also proved his worth at the Frontenacs development camp at the beginning of May. "Robin showed us a level of competitiveness we really liked and preach within our organization," said Mann. "We look forward to seeing him grow and develop starting in August." Firebirds Sign Multiple Prospects This week, the Flint Firebirds announced the signing of 2025 first-round pick Charlie Murata and 2025 third-round pick Mason Courville. Kingston had a strong 2024-25 season, finishing third in the Eastern Conference. They were eliminated in the second round of the OHL Playoffs, ultimately falling in seven games to the Barrie Colts. Adding Kuzma allows the Frontenacs to replace some of the overagers they will be losing going into next year. Veteran forwards Gage Heyes and Cedrick Guindon will both be moving on. In addition to losing their 2004-born players, the team will need to make some tough decisions concerning their group of 2005-born players. The Frontenacs loaded up on 19-year-olds this past season, finishing the year with a total of 12 2005-born skaters. Generals Snag Narrow Victory In Game One Of The OHL Final Last night, the Oshawa Generals snapped London's 17-game postseason winning streak by claiming a narrow 4-2 victory in game one of the OHL Championship. The team will only be allowed to keep four 2005-born players on its roster next year and can only play three in any game. St. Louis Blues prospect and team captain Charlie Burns, Buffalo Sabres prospect Ethan Miedema and Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Emil Pieniniemi are just three of the notable 2005-born players on the roster. Kingston could easily be in a rebuilding position next season, given the abundance of overage players they will need to remove from the roster this offseason. That will give lots of opportunities to players like Kuzma.
CBC
28-03-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: March 28 to 30
It's the last weekend of March and the weather doesn't look great unless you're a fan of rain, freezing rain and cooler temperatures. Luckily there are a few indoor activities to take in this weekend. The Kitchener Rangers kick-off the playoffs Friday night, hosting the Flint Firebirds in the best of seven series. Game 2 goes Sunday at 2 p.m. at The Aud. Kitchener Rangers meet the fans at Downtown Showdown 17 days ago Duration 3:19 The Kitchener Rangers were showing gratitude to fans on Tuesday in downtown Kitchener's Carl Zehr Square. Attendees of the first ever Downtown Showdown had a chance to meet the players, get their merchandise signed and watch the Blueshirts compete in a 3 vs. 3 ball hockey tournament. CBC K-W's Karis Mapp stopped by the event to chat with some of the people there. The K-W Titans have their last regular season home game of the season on Saturday at The Aud and will host the London Lightning. If you're driving, here are some local gas prices: Chand Raat Bazaar and Community Iftar Friday 1 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Armenian Community Centre of Cambridge, 15 International Village Dr., Cambridge This event to celebrate Ramadan will include a vendors area, cultural activities and music, plus a community iftar dinner at 7:30 p.m. Event website Expressions 50: Foresight Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery This art exhibit features pieces by students in the Waterloo Region Catholic District School Board and Waterloo Region District School Board. The student artists were asked to explore their community through an intergenerational lens, reflect on the past and also share their dreams for the future. Saturday afternoon's event is the opening reception. The exhibit will be on display until May 4. K-W Symphony Presents: Spring featuring Edwin Outwater Saturday at 7:30 p.m. St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Kitchener Conductor emeritus Edwin Outwater will lead the musicians through music such as Wagner's Siegfried Idyll and Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite. Tickets are required. Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. University of Guelph This craft show is similar to Fair November, where there are artisans from across the region and province with various items including fashion, jewellery, pottery, soaps, food, woodworking and more. It could be a good place to get a jump on Mother's or Father's Day shopping. Admission is free. Bonus: There's also a Spring Market, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gale Presbyterian Church in Elmira. Sunnyside Public School in Kitchener is also hosting a spring craft and vendor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Boots and Bands Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to late Newfoundland Club, Cambridge This evening of music will feature Evermile, Jessie T and Drew Leith. There will also be food, line dancing, an auction and prizes. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online. This is a fundraiser for the YWCA Cambridge Women's Shelter.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tampa Bay Lightning Prospect's Four-Point Performance Leads Flint Past Sarnia
The Tampa Bay Lightning took a flyer on Flint Firebirds forward Kaden Pitre in the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Although he isn't putting up astronomical numbers, he's quietly had a productive season, which has been met with full health. Last season, Pitre only played 35 games. He lost out on the second half of the season when he was injured in a game on Jan. 26, against the Mississauga — now Brampton — Steelheads. Despite missing half the year, Pitre still mustered up 10 goals and 30 points, good for almost a point-per-game. Here's the scouting report on the Lightning prospect as per Pitre is a defense-minded forward. He plays with a high motor and is very physical but currently lacks the skills to be a threat with the puck. He was starting to flash a more refined transition game and deception in attack, but then Pitre lost the second half of last year to injury. A wildcard, he has the mentality and motor to be a bottom-six defensive forward with continued linear growth. Should he start growing more aspects of his game, he could be an excellent all-around bottom-six player. It's hard to project when he missed so much time; playing a full season this year should help paint a clearer picture for the future. Markus Roach - Pitre has shown excellent progression in his offensive game this season. He has set career highs in goals (20) and points (48) in just 52 games, while maintaining a physical and responsible 200-foot game. On Wednesday night, Feb. 26, the Firebirds hosted the young Sarnia Sting. The Flint Firebirds were riding a winning streak, having won their last two games as they entered this match. They are immersed in a fierce battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Finishing in sixth, seventh, or eighth place would lead to a challenging first-round matchup against either London, Windsor, or Kitchener. Flint needs to climb the standings and try to surpass the Erie Otters for fifth place. If successful, they are likely to face the reigning Memorial Cup champions, Saginaw, which will not be an easy challenge itself. The Firebirds buzzed down the Sting with a convincing 6-2 win led by the first star of the game, Lightning prospect Kaden Pitre. Pitre tied the game up with a seeing-eye wrister from the boards with 6:19 left in the first period. He later had the primary assist on Urban Podrekar's powerplay marker in the second period. Two minutes later, with the game knotted up at deuces, Pitre scored what would end up being the game-winner off a beautiful cross-ice feed from New York Rangers prospect Nathan Aspinall. Pitre's four-point night was the third game this season where the Tampa Bay prospect has recorded four or more points in a game. Earlier this month he had five assists in Flint's 5-2 win against Ottawa. Since the new year, Pitre has 24 points in 20 games. He's got the agitating playstyle of a bottom-six forward that the Lightning love. If he continues to progress offensively like we've seen this year, then the Lightning may have a hidden gem in their pipeline. Bookmark The Hockey News OHL site to never miss news, interviews, and any updates around the league.
