Despite being ‘sellers’ at the trade deadline, the Knights gelled well and pushed their way to fourth place in the Western Conference, offering a glimpse of a return to contention in 2026-27.
London’s strong play down the stretch earned them home ice advantage for the first round of the OHL playoffs. Now, they’ll look to get past Sault Ste. Marie and into a Western Conference semi-final.
Knight Watch: London needs three of a possible four points this weekend to secure fourth in the Western Conference; Henry Brzustewicz and Braidy Wassilyn eye milestone goals; Formidable foes ahead in Windsor Friday at home, Flint on road Saturday.
Jaxon Cover, a leading forward for the Knights, played in-line hockey as a youngster. A latecomer to the ice, he’s made the transition successfully and is looking forward to big things — in London and beyond.
Knight Watch: London swept three last week — but remain in fifth in Western Conference; Jaxon Cover, Sebastian Gatto continue strong play; Knights get Guelph at home Friday, head to Windsor Sunday.
Acquired by the Knights from Sarnia in December, Ryan Brown has excelled as a key forward in London, producing more than a point per game, significantly outpacing his offensive output with the Sting.
Knight Watch: London will see plenty of Guelph (three times) in their final eight games; Trio have a chance at 20-goal seasons; Knights won’t win Midwest Division for first time since 2018; Midweek contest Wednesday, then home-and-home vs. Erie.
Knight Watch: London remains in fifth, but home-ice in playoffs still in play; Knights embrace matinees; William Nicholl scoring the winners; Two tough West opponents this weekend in Windsor (at home), Kitchener (on road).
Knight Watch: London clinches playoff spot for 24th straight season; Cohen Bidgood achieves career highs; Gatto wins pair last weekend; Three to be inducted into Knights Hall of Fame; Two at home against Eastern foes this weekend.
Knight Watch: London reaches 30-win mark — again; Ryan Brown riding 11-game point streak (11 G, 22 points); Andoni Fimis the Knights’ ironman; Five straight at home, beginning with big game Friday vs. Sault Ste. Marie.
