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FROM OUR FRONT OFFICE to our fans Dear Generals fans, as we embark on yet another year of hockey, I’m excited for the outlook of our hockey club. This year, the expectations are higher as we continue our search for yet another championship.

This season, we welcome many new and exciting young players along with many returnees, all coming together to make this year very promising.

I wanted to thank all of our loyal fans for all their continued support and I look forward to seeing everyone around the rink soon!

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I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the 2023-2024 Oshawa Generals and the return of OHL hockey after a long summer.

This season will be one of the most competitive campaigns we have had in several years.

The Eastern Conference will be a dog fight, night in and night out. Facing the Ottawa 67’s in the first-round last season, showed us how much the game changes when the playoffs arrive. You must bring it every night. Nothing is given and everything will be earned. Make no mistake, there are no playoffs if you don’t take care of the regular season.

With Derek Laxdal and his staff returning for there second season, they will be more comfortable in this environment and understand with your tremendous support comes expectations. The players playing under them for the second year should have no surprises on the demands and expectations on them. Our scouts have done another tremendous job in identifying talent for us and none more impressive then our 2023 first rounder, Owen Griffin who has begun to earn his way into the hearts of Gens fans, team mates and coaches for years to come.

Our past is certainly something that all our supporters and everyone in our organization is very proud of. This season our entire focus right now is on the present. We want to have the best team possible to challenge for silverware again.

Anything but your best won’t be good enough to make you a member of this Oshawa General’s was the message from training camp to now. This message remains the same.

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hockey ETIQUETTE While we score goals on the ice, our goal off the ice is to make sure all of #GensNation has the best game experience possible! We’ve made a list of some important reminders for all fans to keep in mind so that everyone’s night out is a special one.

1. WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE TO ENTER AND EXIT SEATING AREA

A lot can happen in a split second of hockey action – and we don’t want anyone to miss anything. Fans who move from their seat during play can block the view of an entire section of fans. Please wait until a whistle blows to make any move to and from your seats.

QUICK TIP - There will always be extended stoppages following the first whistle after the 14:00 & 6:00 minute marks of a period (unless there is an icing, goal, or the start of a power play – just listen for the buzzer!)

2. BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU

Trust us, we know the games will have you at the edge of your seat, but if you lean too far forward, you’ll block the view of those around you. There isn’t a bad seat in the building, so sit back and enjoy the game!

3. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PUCK

Things move quickly at our games, including flying sticks and pucks. Keep your eye on the puck at all times to avoid any potential injuries!

4. NON-SMOKING FACILITY

The Tribute Communities Centre is a non-smoking, no re-entry facility. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, on TCC property, is prohibited.

5. HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE

We don’t expect everyone to be best friends with the Petes’ fans – some things just don’t mix. But, we do think it’s pretty cool they’re coming to our building to enjoy the same great game we love. Please be aware of those sitting around you, including children and let the play on the ice do the talking. Abusive and inappropriate language will NOT be tolerated.

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Get loud, cheer, and let your favourite team on the ice know you’re behind them – Afterall, hockey is the best sport out there.

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BAIE-COMEAU DRAKKAR - QMJHL The Drakkar have begun to separate themselves atop of the leaders of the QMJHL’s Eastern Conference. What looked to be the Mooseheads’s conference to lose, a hot streak by the Drakkar has them in first place by three points. With points in nine of their eleven games, the Drakkar have a strong record of 7-2-2-0 to start their season. Justin Gill leads the way offensively with 12 points in eight games. Gill was selected by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

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SHAWINIGAN CATARACTES - QMJHL In the Western Conference, it’s the 2012 Memorial Cup champions sitting in first place. After 10 games, the Cataractes sit alone in first place with a record of 7-2-1-0 and 15 points. Having already taken down tough opponents in the Sherbrooke Phoenix and and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, the Cataractes are making a case as one of the QMJHL’s contenders for the Gilles-Corteau trophy. Overage forward Lou-Félix Denis is the key to their success, with 14 points in 10 games, including three shorthanded goals.

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REGINA PATS - WHL The 2018 Memorial Cup hosts are finding their footing atop the WHL standings once again early in 2023. After 11 games, the Pats are 7-3-1-0 with 15 points, and are 1st overall in the WHL after the first month of action. The Pats are currently riding a four-game winning streak. 2005-born Tanner Howe leads the Pats with eight goals and nine assists for 17 points in just 11 games. His 17 points are good enough for sixth overall in the WHL as well. In net, Kelton Pyne is seeing most of the action, appearing in six games, playing to a 3-1-1-0 record and a goals against average of just 2.80.

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BRANDON WHEAT KINGS - WHL A back-and-forth season has started to turn towards the bottom of the standings for the Brandon Wheat Kings. After an exchange of wins and losses. The Wheat Kings now find themselves on a three-game losing skid. Most recently, the Wheat Kings were rolled over by the Portland Winterhawks 11-3. At just 5-6-0-1 there’s still time to turn it around before teams begin to separate themselves in the conference standings. Rylen Roersma will be a huge factor if the team from Brandon does turn it around. The 2004-born centre has 17 points in just 12 games, on pace to crush his career best 36 points in 65 games from a season ago.

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OTTAWA 67’s - OHL It’s becoming common place to see both our OHL selections this week at the top of the standings. In the East Division, the Ottawa 67’s are showing they aren’t satisfied with last season’s second round exit.

After six games, the 67’s are 4-2-0-0 for eight points, just one behind the division leading Petes. In a season where the Central Division looks to be the home of the Eastern Conference’s best, the East Division is right there for the 67’s taking. After some notable departures left the nation’s capital, Luca Pinelli continues to lead offensively. In six games, Pinelli leads the team with five goals.

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LONDON KNIGHTS - OHL Across the conference are the always star-studded London Knights.

Last season, the Knights made it all the way to the OHL Championship series before dropping the series to the Peterborough Petes.

This year, the Knights look even better. After nine games played, the Knights are 6-2-0-1 and sit atop both the Midwest Division and Western Conference. Their 13 points are good for second in the league overall, behind only the Mississauga Steelheads’ 14. The return of Leafs’ prospect Easton Cowan has made an immediate impact with nine points in four games. Import forward Kasper Halttunen has also been lighting it up since joining the Knights, scoring seven goals and two assists in nine games.

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game day PREVIEW The Oshawa Generals return home to face the Guelph Storm after a big overtime win over the Peterborough Petes.

It was a game of hat tricks in Peterborough as Matthew Buckley was able to complete his with the game-winner. Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck scored all of the Petes goals as the Gens picked up a 4-3 win snapping a three-game losing streak.

A big factor in the Generals win last night was their ability to persevere. In the last few games, offense has been hard to come by for the Generals, and after going down 2-0 early to the Petes, it would have been easy to roll over and say ‘this is it.’ The Generals never gave up, and stormed back for a 3-2 lead, and the eventual 4-3 overtime winner.

The Storm are making their lone trip this season to the Tribute Communities Centre. Guelph comes into town riding a three-game winning streak having beat the Flint Firebirds 2-1, the Barrie Colts 3-1, and the Kingston Frontenacs 6-2.

Last Meeting: It took a shootout last time out for these two teams to settle things, ultimately it was the Storm coming out on top 5-4.

After the Generals were able to put four past Brayden Gillespie, they were unable to solve the netminder after regulation as they were denied all three times in the shootout.

player to watch MATTHEW BUCKLEY

The Ottawa native has come out of the blocks hot, playing at a pointper-game pace. After his hat trick against the Petes, the winger has six goals and nine points on the year, just three goals and five points off career bests just nine games into the season.

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BRAYDEN GILLESPIE

In his second year in the OHL Gillespie currently sits at 5-2 early in the season. The goaltender from Oakville, Ont. has been the best in the league sitting first in both goals against average and save percentage.

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It took two hat tricks and a comeback for the Generals and Petes to settle the victor of their first meeting this season. Three goals from Matthew Buckley ended up being enough for the Generals to comeback against the Peterborough Petes and snap their losing streak.

It took the Petes just three minutes to open the scoring on Saturday night when Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck ripped a one-timer past Jacob Oster. The early Peterborough goal seemed to spark the Generals, as for the next five minutes they seemed to hem the Petes into their own zone.

Once the Petes broke out of their zone, however, Owen Beck sped through the neutral zone, creating space between him and a Generals defender before being taken down – earning a penalty shot. On the shot, Beck made no mistake and beat Oster clean over the shoulder to extend the lead to 2-0.

Midway through the period, the Generals were awarded the first power play of the game but struggled to set up any real pressure or systems and ended the man advantage still trailing 2-0.

Much like last night in Oshawa, the Generals dominated most of the play in terms of possession and shots on the net, but couldn’t solve their opposing goalie to get on the board. After 20 minutes, the Generals trailed the Petes 2-0 despite outshooting their rivals 15-9.

The Generals finally found some good luck just 30 seconds into the second period. A point shot from Luca D’Amato was tipped by Matthew Buckley on its way to the net and through Peterborough’s Sztuska. Buckley’s fourth goal of the season gave Oshawa some life into the game, down just 2-1 now.

Both goalies had a very strong second period, holding both teams’ offense aside until late in the period. With less than two minutes remaining in the second period,

Matthew Buckley grabbed the puck in the slot, before spinning and shooting past Sztuska, tying the game for the Generals.

A much better 2nd period from the Generals saw their possession and shot totals finally pay off – outshooting the Petes 34-23 and climbing back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the game.

A Generals power play that has only connected twice all season, gave them their first lead of the game about seven minutes into the third period. After the Petes took a delay of game penalty, the Generals won the ensuing faceoff before cycling the puck around to the front of the net. Once in front, Rasmus Kumpulainen tipped the puck past Sztuska to extend his point streak and give the Generals their first lead of the game.

New York Rangers prospect Dylan Roobroeck continues to lead the scoring race for the Generals, adding two assists to his totals before, including the slick pass to Kumpulainen on the go-ahead goal.

With just 5:18 remaining in the third period, Owen Beck grabbed a pass from Lockhart before rifling it home to tie the game and complete his hat trick – ultimately sending the game to overtime.

In the extra frame, it was Matthew Buckley getting the last laugh, streaking into the Petes’ zone, grabbing a pass from Dylan Roobroeck and dangling through goaltender Sztuska for a hat trick of his own, and the two points for the Generals.

Completing the comeback, the Generals outshot the Petes 41-35 and came back from a 2-0 deficit. The win snaps the Generals 3-game losing streak and earns them the extra point over their bitter rival. Oshawa closes out a 3-in-3 weekend tomorrow night when the host the Guelph Storm at 6:05 at the Tribute Communities Centre.

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IN MEMORIAM On July 30th, the entire Oshawa Generals organization and family was devastated with the news of the passing of long-time scour Michael ‘Craiger’ Craig.

Michael unfortunately lost his batter with a rare form of colorectal cancer.

Craiger, as he was known around the rink, was a scout with the Generals’ organization for Eastern Ontario for more than 15 years. He scouted players such as Will Petschenig, Daniel Altshuller, Serron Noel, William Ennis, and current General Matthew Buckley – just to name a few. Michael was also a part of the 2014-2015 Memorial Cup Championship run.

Throughout his career on and off the ice, Michael selflessly helped and assisted so many students, Special Olympic athletes, and OHL and minor hockey players – touching and enriching countless lives.

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The entire Oshawa Generals organization continues to send their love to entire Craig family, his students, and all of the players who he crossed paths with.

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Oshawa’s firefighter of the year is a multifaceted, born-and-raised Durham citizen who has been with the service for the past 14 years.

Chris Leslie is a husband and father of two who not only works with the Oshawa Fire Services as part of the Technical Rescue Team but also volunteers his time during the holiday season picking up food for St. Vincent de Paul. He was a volunteer firefighter with Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services prior to joining Oshawa Fire Services.

He has been chosen the Durham A.M. Kiwanis Firefighter of the Year.

Leslie is also an Oshawa Fire Service elevator technician and is certified in rope, confined space, trench and water rescues.

Leslie is described as a “well-respected leader within Oshawa Fire Services and his crew. His experience, composure and ability to work seamlessly within the team all played a significant role during a recent townhouse fire where his crew saved the life of a young child.”

Established in 1974 by Durham A.M. Kiwanis, the Firefighter of the Year Award recognizes one member of the Oshawa Fire Services annually for their exceptional job performance. Recipients are nominated by their colleagues and chosen by senior staff.

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Last season, the Oshawa Generals found themselves in a fight for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference until the final week of play. Fortunately enough, some timely wins meant the team squeezed into the postseason – by a single point.

They were met with the formidable opponent, and league leaders, the Ottawa 67’s. A five game series saw the Generals bow out of the playoffs, ending the season sooner than many ever want it to end.

Despite the early end, there was one diamond in all the rough – a sixth overall pick.

The Oshawa Generals used their sixth overall selection at the 2023 OHL Priority Selection to draft forward Owen Griffin from the York-Simcoe Express.

The Markham, Ont., native joins now teammates Beckett Sennecke, Ben Danford, and Calum Ritchie as recent first round selections by the Generals.

“Getting drafted by Oshawa was so exciting,” said Griffin. “The first thing I thought that day was ‘I just can’t wait to get to Oshawa and meet the rest of the team.”

Well, it didn’t take long for Griffin to fit right in both on and off the ice.

His skills on the ice were no surprise to anyone who followed him last year though. In the 2022-2023 season with the York-Simcoe Express, Griffin played 35 games, scored 51 goals, and added 43 assists for 94 points. His totals were good for 2.7 points per game.

Ahead of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, Griffin was described as one of the smartest and most skilled centers from this year’s draft class. He makes everyone around him better as he puts the puck in areas where they will be successful.

His smarts and skill were on full display during the 2023 preseason schedule. Griffin finished exhibition play at the top of the team’s leaderboard with five points in four games. He also finished among top of the rookie scoring leaderboard.

With a young, but exceedingly skilled group of players, the addition of Griffin to the lineup should mean the Generals are not only taking a step forward from last season, but one step closer to being true contenders among the best of the OHL.

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6. Who’s record did Tony Tanti break after scoring 81 goals in the 1981 season?

3. Who was the first General to win the Red Tilson Trophy for league MVP?

7. What year did the Oshawa Generals host the Memorial Cup tournament?

4. What year did Oshawa’s first team enter the OHA?

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ROUND: 5 PICK: 87 HEIGHT: 6.02 WEIGHT: 165 DRAFTED FROM: MISSISSAUGA SENATORS

ROUND: 6 PICK: 103 HEIGHT: 6.02 WEIGHT: 192 DRAFTED FROM: RENFREW WOLVES

ROUND: 8 PICK: 147 HEIGHT: 5.09 WEIGHT: 159 DRAFTED FROM: CAROLINA JR. HURRICANES

ROUND: 9 PICK: 167 HEIGHT: 6.03 WEIGHT: 207 DRAFTED FROM: VAUGHAN KINGS

COLE TUMINARO

ZIJIAN-JASON ZHOU

DEVEN JONES-MCDONALD

BRODY JONES

ROUND: 10 PICK: 187 HEIGHT: 6.03 WEIGHT: 200 DRAFTED FROM: OAKLAND JR. GRIZZLIES

ROUND: 10 PICK: 198 HEIGHT: 5.11 WEIGHT: 175 DRAFTED FROM: TORONTO MALBOROS

ROUND: 11 PICK: 207 HEIGHT: 6.00 WEIGHT: 177 DRAFTED FROM: SOO JR. GREYHOUNDS

ROUND: 13 PICK: 247 HEIGHT: 6.00 WEIGHT: 164 DRAFTED FROM: WINDSOR AAA ZN. JR. SPITFIRES

BEN KOZYRA

JESSE ORLOWSKY

ROUND: 14 PICK: 267 HEIGHT: 6.04 WEIGHT: 181 DRAFTED FROM: KEMPTVILLE 73s

ROUND: 15 PICK: 287 HEIGHT: 6.02 WEIGHT: 180 DRAFTED FROM: LONG ISLAND GULLS 15’s

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T H E O S H AWA G E N E R A L S H O C K E Y C L U B , P R E S E N T E D B Y O S H AWA P O W E R A N D I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H :

Andrew Ross Heating and Air Conditioning, Blue Bird Storage, Canadian Tire, Coca-Cola, Desjardins, Dodd and Soutor, Gen7 Fuel, Global Durham, MNP, Oshawa Power, Pizza Pizza, Planet Fitness, Professional Dry Cleaners, Rodman’s Heating & Air Conditioning and Staffing Connections have teamed up for the Adopt-A-School program!

This program gives local businesses the chance to give back to the community by purchasing Generals season tickets and donating them to elementary schools throughout Durham Region. The tickets are intended to reward students that excel in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

MATT BEACHIN Call 905-433-0900 Ext. 2233 or Email mbeachin@oshawagenerals.com

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