OHL-leading London Knights bolster blue-line with major trade

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The Ontario Hockey League-leading London Knights just got better, again. The No. 3-overall pick in the 2021 draft, defenceman Cam Allen, was dealt from the Guelph Storm to the Knights on Tuesday in exchange for defenceman Noah Jenken and seven draft picks: Two second-rounders in 2026 that originally belonged to
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London Knights star’s ex-NHLer dad rips his world juniors critics: ‘Keyboard warriors’

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Naturally, Radek Bonk felt bad for his son Oliver when Czechia eliminated Team Canada from last year’s world junior hockey championships with 11.7 seconds left in the quarterfinal game.
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Oft-suspended London Knight gets eight games for ‘reckless’ slash

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The Ontario Hockey League has dished out another heavy suspension to a Boulton.
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Red-hot London Knights face stiff test to keep win streak going

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The London Knights will face the biggest stress test to their 15-game winning streak this week.
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Prospects Challenge: CHL 6, U.S. national team 1

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The inaugural game of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge quickly turned into a recruitment brochure for major junior hockey. The collection of Canadian Hockey League NHL draft blue-chippers took control with a three-goal second period in a 6-1 waxing of the United States under-18 team before 4,769 Tuesday at Canada
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London Knights returnee Kasper Halttunen looks to heat up fast (literally)

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“I didn’t pack any winter clothes with me there,” the 19-year-old Finnish winger said.
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Q+A: CHL boss Dan MacKenzie on big NCAA changes, Canada vs. U.S. prospects

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The first game in the new CHL USA Prospects Challenge will be played in London Tuesday night. LFP sportswriter Ryan Pyette spoke with Canadian Hockey League president Dan MacKenzie about the innovative two-game series, the recent NCAA decision to let major junior players join U.S. college teams without penalty and
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OHL FINALS: Knights in unfamiliar territory heading into must-win Game 4

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The Peterborough Petes have been praised the past four days for their resilience and no-quit attitude. Read More
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