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• Sharks Draft Michael Misa Second Overall
With the second pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the San Jose Sharks have selected Michael Misa from the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) About Michael…...2025
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• Revisiting Spitfires & Spirit 2023 Alex Christopoulos Trade
In an ideal world, a hockey trade benefits both clubs, whether it’s in the short term or long term. A November 2023 move between the Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires…...2025
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• NHL Draft: Michael Misa’s Scouting Report Leaves No Doubt of Saginaw Star’s ‘Elite’ Ceiling
Michael Misa’s 62-goal season with the Saginaw Spirit and growth as a two-way forward have him in the mix for the top pick in the 2025 NHL Draft....2025
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• Winnipeg Jets’ CHL Prospects Review
Arctic Ice Hockey’s summer Prospect Review will consist of multiple articles this year, which should allow me the room to do a bit more than just throw a bunch of stats & figures out. The True North franchise currently owns the rights to or has signed 23 players that I could consider as part of the prospect pool (24 yrs old or younger). Just over half of those guys were playing with the AHL&...2025
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• Zayne Parekh to join Team Canada at IIHF Men’s Worlds

Zayne Parekh is coming off a historic season in the OHL with the Saginaw Spirit: the second defenceman of the 21st century to hit 100 points and the only defenceman other than Bobby Orr to hit 30 goals twice. Parekh joined the Flames and made his NHL debut in the last game of the season. … The post Zayne Parekh to join Team Canada at IIHF Men’s Worlds appeared first on The Win Column....2025
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• “Always earned, never given” continues to ring hollow in Calgary based on Parekh’s expected usage

From the second the Saginaw Spirit season ended, Zayne Parekh watch began in Calgary. After a few days of nothing but silence, the Flames finally announced Parekh’s recall yesterday and made it official that the 2024 ninth overall pick would be joining the team. Not soon after, cold water was poured directly on any excitement. … The post “Always earned, never given” continues to ...2025
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• Report: Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh suspended for one game following prior match penalty

Saginaw Spirit defender and top Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh has been suspended one game following his match penalty against the Windsor Spitfires on November 27th. He’ll be serving his suspension on Saturday and will miss the Spirit’s matchup against the Brampton Steelheads. https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/1862619125639491608 This isn’t the first time a suspension h...2024
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2025
"Looking at the OHL, we saw Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parekh score a hat trick and five points in his lone game."

2024
"Erie Otters’ head coach Stan Butler came into the media room soaking wet Saturday after his team upset the Saginaw Spirit 5-4."

2023
"Joey Willis 2022-23 Team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL)Date of Birth: Mar."

2022
"With the 10th pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks have selected Pavel Mintyukov from the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Related: 2022 NHL…"

2021
"OHL Roundup: Zack Terry lifts Flint Firebirds over Saginaw Spirit 6-4"

2019
"Even with some early bad puck luck this year, the Saginaw Spirit star has been racking up points and making a statement by earning an invite to Canada's world junior camp."

2018
"The OHL’s Saginaw Spirit got a big boost this week when defenseman Bode Wilde signed on to play with the franchise."

2016
"- Dylan Strome scored twice, including the eventual power-play winner, as the Erie Otters beat the Saginaw Spirit 6-4 on Thursday to complete their four-game sweep of their Ontario Hockey League first-round playoff series."

2015
"Mitchell Marner was one-of-five London players to score twice as the Knights routed the Saginaw Spirit 12-3 in Ontario Hockey League action."

2014
"- Jake Paterson was perfect in net, stopping 32 shots as the Saginaw Spirit blanked the Peterborough Petes 4-0 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action."

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• Zayne Parekh is the Calgary Flames’ most hyped prospect of the 2000s

I don’t think there is any overstating how exciting of a prospect Zayne Parekh is for the Calgary Flames. Drafted ninth overall in last year’s draft, Parekh was coming off an extremely productive season for the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL. He scored 33 goals and tallied 96 points en route to a Memorial Cup … The post Zayne Parekh is the Calgary Flames’ most hyped prospect of ...2025
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• Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Parekh, Misa keep the spotlight

In what was a good week that saw several Calgary Flames prospects net a handful of points, it’s Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parekh and Brampton Steelheads centre Luke Misa who managed to steal the limelight. Parekh picked up another nine points, while Misa had eight. Also worthy of mention is Niagara University forward Trevor Hoskin, … The post Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Pare...2025
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• Does Zayne Parekh have a shot at making the Calgary Flames’ lineup next season?
When the Calgary Flames selected Zayne Parekh ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, they knew they were getting a player with a bright future ahead of him. Since getting drafted, Parekh has been blowing the minds of Flames fans with how dynamic his play has been. This season with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, Parekh … The post Does Zayne Parekh have a shot at making the Calgary Flames’...2025
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• Saginaw Spirit Weekly: Misa Leads Team to 2 Opening-Week Wins
After an offseason that saw their top defenseman get drafted in the first round of the NHL Draft and a handful of veteran players make their way to the next…...2024
• Calgary Flames assign Zayne Parekh to OHL’s Saginaw Spirit
The Calgary Flames announced today that defenceman Zayne Parekh has been assigned to the the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit. The #Flames has assigned defenceman Zayne Parekh to the Saginaw Spirit (OHL). Calgary now has 6 goalies, 16 defencemen, and 31 forwards in camp.#Flames | @original16beer pic.twitter.com/iBKyTAbOlz— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 27, 2024 Parekh was drafted by &...2024
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• The Calgary Flames select Zayne Parekh ninth overall in the 2024 NHL Draft

The first round of the NHL draft is underway. The Calgary Flames have selected the Saginaw Spirit defender, Zayne Parekh with their ninth overall pick in the first round. ZAYNE IS OUR GUY AT NUMBER 9!!! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/R3hrOXHLZC— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 29, 2024 Zayne Parekh Player Profile Parekh lit up the OHL this past … The post The Calgary Flames select Zayne Parekh ni...2024
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• NHL mock draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini gives Sharks what they’ve been missing

Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The Sharks are getting a new star at the top of the 2024 NHL Draft. Here’s what happens after that. The San Jose Sharks are the big winners after the NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the No. 1 pick and Macklin Celebrini with it. Celebrini is nowhere near as highly touted as Connor Bedard was a year ago, but nevertheless he’s an absolute loc...2024
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• Solar Bears add Smith
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced rookie defenseman Mitchell Smith has signed a contract for the 2023-24 season. Smith turns pro after playing three seasons for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario … Continue reading → The post Solar Bears add Smith first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2023
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• Meet Michael Misa: Teenage hockey prodigy with NHL draft hopes honing his skills in Saginaw

The man leading the Saginaw Spirit in goals is barely old enough to have his driver's license. And he may soon be the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. ...2023
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• Zayne Parekh to join Team Canada at IIHF Men’s Worlds
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• Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh makes OHL history with 100-point season
It just keeps getting better and better for Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh. Parekh officially joined the short list of defencemen to score 100 points in a season. Better yet, Parekh is just the second blueliner to do so in the 21st century. With the Saginaw Spirit on the power play, Parekh found a little … The post Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh makes OHL history with 100-point s...2025
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• Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Zayne Parekh reaching historic levels

How can I not talk about Saginaw Spirit blueliner Zayne Parekh again? He just keeps finding more in the tank and outproducing his previous week. This time, it’s 10 points in three games to jump from 1.65 points per game to 1.75. Zayne deserves all the hype we’re giving him and then some! With a … The post Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Zayne Parekh reaching historic levels appe...2025
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• Saginaw Spirit Weekly: Misa, Parekh Reach Career Milestones & Papineau Steps Up in Net
The Saginaw Spirit had a busy week this week (Feb. 24-March 2), hitting the road for three games. They came out of the week with five of six possible points…...2025
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• Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Trevor Hoskin earns Rookie of the Week honours

A big six-point week saw Niagara University’s own Trevor Hoskin earn Atlantic Hockey America’s Rookie of the Week honours. Congratulations, Trevor! A few other Calgary Flames prospects had very productive weeks, too. I’ll start with Zayne Parekh—the Saginaw Spirit’s high-flying blue liner—who scored another hat trick to go along with five goals and nine points … The p...2025
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• Saginaw Spirit Weekly: Offense Rolls, Defense Sputters on Three-Game Road Trip
The Saginaw Spirit played three games on the road over the last week of play (Jan. 20 – Jan. 26), taking three of six possible points, but easily could have…...2025
• Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Misa, Parekh make it rain hats, Battaglia pops off

Another week is in the books with lots of exciting updates! Looking at the OHL, we saw Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parekh score a hat trick and five points in his lone game. Jacob Battaglia of the Kingston Frontenacs and Luke Misa of the Brampton Steelheads each picked up five points in just two games, … The post Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Misa, Parekh make it rain hats, Battaglia ...2025
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• NHL mock draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini gives Sharks what they’ve been missing
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• OHL Roundup: Otters sweep Spirit to advance to second round of playoffs
SAGINAW, Mich. - Dylan Strome scored twice, including the eventual power-play winner, as the Erie Otters beat the Saginaw Spirit 6-4 on Thursday to complete their four-game sweep of their Ontario Hockey League first-round playoff series. Tayl......2016
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• OHL Roundup: Speers and Verbeek lead the way, Greyhounds down Spirit 7-3
SAGINAW, Mich. - Blake Speers and Hayden Verbeek each scored twice and Colton White had a goal and three assists as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds downed the Saginaw Spirit 7-3 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action. Saginaw sits in the......2016
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• OHL Roundup: Henderson stars in Firebirds' 6-5 overtime win against Spirit
FLINT, Mich. - Mathieu Henderson scored in overtime and added two assists in regulation to lead the Flint Firebirds past the Saginaw Spirit 6-5 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Will Bitten and Luke Kirwan both scored on the power......2016
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• Hronek must decide where to play next
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Filip Hronek is at a bit of a crossroads. The Wings selected the young, right-shot defenseman with their second of two second-round picks, 53rd overall, in last month's NHL draft. The Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hock......2016
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• Erie Otters’ Playoff Berth Shows Significant Progress In Their Plan
Erie Otters’ head coach Stan Butler came into the media room soaking wet Saturday after his team upset the Saginaw Spirit 5-4. The win was significant on multiple fronts. On…...2024
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• Catching Up with Saginaw Spirit Defenseman Zayne Parekh
Heading into the 2023-24 season, both the Saginaw Spirit and defenseman Zayne Parekh had some high expectations and hopes put on them. The organization was named the host for the…...2024
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• OHL Roundup: Marner with six-point night as London downs Saginaw 12-3
SAGINAW, Mich. - Offence was easy to come by for the London Knights on Saturday night. Mitchell Marner was one-of-five London players to score twice as the Knights routed the Saginaw Spirit 12-3 in Ontario Hockey League action. Jack Hidi, ......2015
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• OHL Roundup: Barron leads 67's over Spirit with a hat trick
SAGINAW, Mich. - Travis Barron scored three times and Travis Konecny had four assists as the Ottawa 67's came from behind to defeat the host Saginaw Spirit 6-4 on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League action. Barron tied the game 4-4 at 14:44 of th......2015
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• Winnipeg Jets’ CHL Prospects Review
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• The Calgary Flames have recalled Zayne Parekh from the Saginaw Spirit
The Calgary Flames have announced that they have recalled defenseman Zayne Parekh from the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit. This was a move that was anticipated for some time, as the Spirit were recently eliminated from the OHL playoffs. ZAYNE!!We've recalled defenceman Zayne Parekh from the OHL's Saginaw Spirit!#Flames | @original16beer pic.twitter.com/M1EXrA8Xhf— Calgary Flames (@N...2025
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• Breaking down the best defence partner for Zayne Parekh

Zayne Parekh has officially arrived! After his Saginaw Spirit bowed out of the OHL playoffs in five games last week, the Calgary Flames’ top prospect made his way to San Jose yesterday to join the team. He’ll join the team immediately at practice and will almost certainly play his first NHL game this season. It’s … The post Breaking down the best defence partner for Zayne P...2025
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• Zayne Parekh is carrying the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL playoffs

After a historic 107-point regular season, Zayne Parekh has continued his torrid place in the OHL playoffs. His Saginaw Spirit are currently in a big-time 3–1 hole in their series, but if it weren’t for Parekh the series would’ve been over by now. The 2024 ninth overall pick has put his team on his back, … The post Zayne Parekh is carrying the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL playoffs a...2025
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• Report: Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh suspended for one game following prior match penalty
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• The Other Expansion Team

There has been a lot of talk about the Tahoe Knight Monsters thanks to their recent news, and they're certainly trying to make a name for themselves before the team ever hits the ice. On the other side of the coin is the second team joining the ECHL in 2024-25 as the Bloomington Bison haven flown under the radar for the vast majority of their time since being founded in January. There is some news...2024
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• NHL mock draft 2024: Macklin Celebrini gives Sharks what they’ve been missing
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• Spirit Weekly: Bloom, Beck Lead Spirit to 2-0 Series Lead
The Saginaw Spirit began their playoff season this past week (March 25-31) by taking on the Owen Sound Attack twice over the weekend. Thanks to a few of their veteran…...2024
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• Spirit Weekly: Penalty Kill & Returnees Spark Two Wins
The Saginaw Spirit hit the ice three times this last week (Jan. 1 – Jan. 7), and saw the return of a couple of players to the lineup (Rodwin Dionicio…...2024