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Bolts out of the blue: Life, redemption, and death of Michael Ray Richardson
He was the first coach of the London Lightning, leading them to their first two championships. This month, Michael Ray Richardson, 70, passed away, leaving a complicated legacy that included NBA All-Star status, a ban from basketball, and a redemptive coaching career.

Northern trip for Knights, newly tops in Midwest
Knight Watch: London heads north for three games in three days, including rematch of shootout win vs. Sault Ste. Marie; Knights’ penalty kill best in OHL; Goaltending tandem getting it done — and then some; Wassilyn impressing with new club.

Kingston gets rematch with Knights, who’ve split last four
Knight Watch: London won two of three on weekend road trip, but lost Wednesday in Guelph; Medvedev named OHL Goalie of the Week; Knights’ special teams in fine form; Kingston rematch Friday at home.

Road-tripping Knights look to stay hot
Knight Watch: London has won seven of its last eight; Knights acquire Braidy Wassilyn for Noah Read; Gatto gets first shutout; Rematch of OT win over Ottawa ahead; Three East teams in four days.

Knights welcome Eastern foe
Knight Watch: London hasn’t lost in regulation in seven games; Sam O’Reilly named captain; Several Knights nods on NHL Central Scouting list; London welcomes Ottawa from East.

Knights face Conference test vs. Rangers
Knight Watch: London suddenly winners of four straight; They’ll play a home-and-home series against Kitchener this weekend; Jaxon Cover shining early, named Rookie of the Week; Wilmott on a heater.

Knights turn tide with OT wins
Knight Watch: London won both their games last weekend (in overtime) to give them their first two victories of the season; Five of six games decided by one goal so far; Defense and goaltending has been strong suit.

Lightning crashes: London calls it quits on BSL, Forest City
The London Lightning will not return for a 14th season of professional basketball this winter.

London looks to get offense going
Knight Watch: London winless through four games, including two overtime defeats; Defense has done the scoring so far; Rare quiet offense looks to pick it up in Week 3 (vs. Flint and Guelph).

Knights seek win column this weekend
Knight Watch: London dropped first two games of season, including one in OT; Some troops are back, including O’Reilly, Brzustewicz, Woolley; It’s Brampton at home Friday, Erie on the road Saturday.

Defending champs embark on new season
With significant roster turnover, are the new-look London Knights positioned to compete in 2025-26? Or even defend their back-to-back OHL titles?

The voice of the future
Dylan Baker, who got his start at a very young age, is the next London-born broadcaster destined for success.