2017-18 OHL Social Media Year in Review
The 2017-18 Ontario Hockey League season was loaded with highlights from start to finish.
Through the power of social media, many of these highlights were shared and viewed by thousands of hockey fans around the world.
From great plays, to milestone moments, awards, achievements, and championship celebrations, here’s a look back at the OHL season as showcased through 40 of the league’s most popular Twitter posts.
September:
#OHL proudly shares in the unveiling of hockey’s Declaration of Principles.#ThisIsHockey
MORE: https://t.co/fvqYsOMZwE pic.twitter.com/do6gGtV973
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 11, 2017
WATCH THIS: #OHLOpeningWeek starts in style.#MCMemorialCup GWG scorer @aaron_luchuk_19 of @SpitsHockey makes a champion’s entrance ? pic.twitter.com/Wx83oJnVXV
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 21, 2017
WATCH THIS: Quite the 1st impression.
1st game, 1st shot, 1st goal for #OHLDraft 1st overall Ryan Suzuki @OHLBarrieColts in #OHLOpeningWeek pic.twitter.com/J4ZY1HNCBP
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 22, 2017
WATCH THIS: From Russia (x3) with love.
Top #NHLDraft prospect Andrei Svechnikov’s 1st #OHL goal @OHLBarrieColts from Nizhnikov & Lipanov: pic.twitter.com/c9PedF8lMj
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) September 22, 2017
October:
First career hat-trick for top #NHLDraft prospect Andrei Svechnikov powers @OHLBarrieColts.
THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/YHY6zPQGNB pic.twitter.com/Zz2g6Qs5zp
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 6, 2017
WATCH THIS: “Oh what a goal!” @NHLFlames prospect @ARuzicka21 stays hot ??? with his 8th of the season for @StingHockey pic.twitter.com/2jkMVG54FZ
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 13, 2017
What a goal by @RThomas_27 ?@StLouisBlues prospect with the Play of the Night for @GoLondonKnights in win over Kitchener. pic.twitter.com/daSAzobvv7
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 21, 2017
Congrats to @StLouisBlues prospect @JordanKyrou named #OHL Player of the Month for October with 25PTS helping @StingHockey win 13-straight: pic.twitter.com/q91mr2a3SI
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) October 31, 2017
November:
Introducing Team #OHL leaders!@Raddy1998 named captain with @JordanKyrou, @loganstanley_17, @RThomas_27 alternates for Game 3 @CIBC #CANvsRUS. pic.twitter.com/HHhMO0m1vz
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 9, 2017
Introducing Team #OHL leaders!@RussianRocket13 named captain with @jonathanang21, @BabyMiddz, @nsuzuki_37 alternates for Game 4 @CIBC #CANvsRUS.
DETAILS: https://t.co/cVa3lvqmFT pic.twitter.com/K6Bu2rjtrV
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 13, 2017
Congrats Dave Andreychuk!
From #OHL excellence to a storied 23-year #NHL career to #HHOF enshrinement.
READ: https://t.co/cuSFUYsBqP #OHLAlumni pic.twitter.com/df26FCvpa4
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 16, 2017
WATCH THIS: @Mstrome16 are you kidding me ?
Lacrosse style goal by the @NHLFlyers prospect is one of the most skilled plays you’ll see @BulldogsOHL: pic.twitter.com/9A1iSTUbNZ
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) November 26, 2017
December:
WATCH THIS: Here come the bears!@BuffaloSabres prospect @cliffp_8 scores the famous #TeddyBearToss goal for @GoLondonKnights making it rain ? @BudGardens. pic.twitter.com/zn9iUsrkff
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 3, 2017
Back to his old tricks ?@NJDevils prospect @MikeyMcLeod9 of @OHLSteelheads shows off his speed and skill shorthanded in Sudbury. pic.twitter.com/aWmPMpPh3J
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 2, 2017
From 6-0 to 7-6 in 26 minutes.
Epic comeback Saturday by @SpiritHockey with goals by Busdeker, Penman, Jenkins, Stepien, Gilmour, Giroux, and Coskey.
Still unbelievable ? pic.twitter.com/CdPhGFbRon
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 3, 2017
Merry Christmas Maksimov!@EdmontonOilers prospect starts second half in style tying career-high with his 2️⃣1️⃣? of the season in @OHLIceDogs OTW. pic.twitter.com/1dJvyLa9EW
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) December 29, 2017
January:
#OHL talent strikes gold in Buffalo.
Congrats to Formenton, Gadjovich, Katchouk, Kyrou, McLeod, Mete, Raddysh, Thomas, Timmins, coach Letowski and all of @HockeyCanada for winning 2018 #WorldJuniors ????
RECAP: https://t.co/YIj6WKYxYS pic.twitter.com/Q88pXOwG7a
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 6, 2018
Big debut for the Big Dog ?
After scoring 102? in 213 games with Erie, @TBLightning prospect @Raddy1998 gets 2️⃣ in his first game with @OHLHoundPower. pic.twitter.com/FYMEzrlMEp
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 11, 2018
WATCH THIS: @StingHockey honour @RealStamkos91 ?
#91 now worn by @TBLightning captain retired by #OHL club where he starred from 2006-08. pic.twitter.com/0GVCmzj5Xk
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 13, 2018
Congrats @brettmckenzie12!@Canucks prospect becomes 1st player in 2017-18 season to reach 300 career #OHL game milestone.
PROFILE: https://t.co/qDQ5PH5rF8 pic.twitter.com/Uksv66y6gt
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) January 13, 2018
February:
#OHLDay Feature: Jake Murray’s undeniable perseverance from battling cancer to achieving his hockey dreams @BulldogsOHL.
WATCH: https://t.co/RCSYPqQJWP via @cable14 pic.twitter.com/Ozm8sd1wfT
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 2, 2018
WATCH THIS: @Gabe_Vilardi13 is on a whole other level ? @LAKings prospect delivers ??? bringing point total to 3️⃣1️⃣ in 1️⃣5️⃣ games for @KingstonFronts. pic.twitter.com/F4G9kUnofi
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 8, 2018
WATCH THIS: @hallsy09 joins @SpitsHockey all-time greats ✈️@NJDevils star has #4 jersey retired in Windsor where he captured back-to-back #OHL and #MCMemorialCup titles. pic.twitter.com/jXjFbF1fGW
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 25, 2018
WATCH THIS: ???+?+???
Human highlight ? @JordanKyrou delivers a 7️⃣ point performance that powers the @StLouisBlues prospect into a tie for #OHL scoring lead with 9️⃣9️⃣ for @StingHockey. pic.twitter.com/NlbLytexb9
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) February 25, 2018
March:
Another shutout and record for @miketendy.@Canucks prospect breaks @SpitsHockey single season mark for the second straight year.
DETAILS: https://t.co/Hz0Gryx34U pic.twitter.com/VfDB93YARQ
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 5, 2018
Gone but not forgotten.
Special RP helmet decals now worn by all players at #OHLCup in memory of @03DMF Bantam Goaltender Roy Pejcinovski.
Before weekend games, all #OHL clubs to observe moment of silence out of remembrance and respect. pic.twitter.com/1r7ee862Xm
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 16, 2018
#OHL Top Scorer:
Congrats to @Senators prospect @ALuchuk91 of @OHLBarrieColts claiming Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy for 2017-18 with 115 points in 68 games.
DETAILS: https://t.co/Xa3JZzdrKO pic.twitter.com/NcQEGWoo0n
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 19, 2018
Minor Midget Champions ?@JrCanadiensAAA celebrate their second #OHLCup powered by @UnderArmour title, first since 2008, with 5-1 win over @vaughankingsAAA.
HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/Fqtb7iCDMa pic.twitter.com/3eZnTXSzCD
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) March 20, 2018
April:
Looking good in the Nickel City!@Sudbury_Wolves announce Quinton Byfield will be the first overall pick in the 2018 #OHL Priority Selection presented by @RealCdnSS.
DETAILS: https://t.co/GfnkQvkPDe #OHLDraft pic.twitter.com/ZVXZNJLiYc
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 6, 2018
We are all Broncos ?#PrayersForHumboldt ?#HumboldtStrong ? pic.twitter.com/xDnngVRSF8
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 9, 2018
WATCH THIS: Unbelievable finish ?
Tie game. 3 seconds left.@OHLHoundPower shorthanded.@_morganfrost_10 wins the draw.@Raddy1998 to @conortimmins21.
Shot. Goal. Buzzer. Victory.@Avalanche prospect the hero.#OHLPlayoffs #SSMvsKIT pic.twitter.com/QGUJcTDMR4— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 21, 2018
WATCH THIS: @92KSherwood in OT ?@BlueJacketsNHL prospect is the hero for @OHLRangers who win to force Game 7 in #OHLPlayoffs West Final #SSMvsKIT pic.twitter.com/GhrMxBlEOc
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 29, 2018
May:
Congrats @JordanKyrou!@StLouisBlues prospect voted 2017-18 Red Tilson Trophy recipient as #OHL‘s Most Outstanding Player of the Year with 109 points in 56 games.
DETAILS: https://t.co/1fTaqIsfLj pic.twitter.com/9n8x9K8LI6
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 10, 2018
2018 #OHL Champions ?@BulldogsOHL win Robertson Cup bringing @cityofhamilton their first #OHLChampionship title since 1976.
STORY: https://t.co/jAj9So0eu4 pic.twitter.com/GmiOHSK5Ai
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 13, 2018
Congrats @RThomas_27!@StLouisBlues prospect voted 2018 #OHLPlayoffs MVP and recipient of the Wayne Gretzky ’99’ Award with 32 points in 21 games for @BulldogsOHL.
DETAILS: https://t.co/ZrgI2ZS0L6 pic.twitter.com/WyyRaMip43
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 13, 2018
Congrats @KFulch70!@DetroitRedWings prospect earns Hap Emms Memorial Trophy as Most Outstanding Goaltender at #MCMemorialCup.
DETAILS: https://t.co/wot35gyIGY #MMC100 pic.twitter.com/IMKoQpMK0b
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) May 29, 2018
June:
Longtime voice of @OHLRangers, Don Cameron, has sadly passed.
The #OHL family joins @CoachsCornerDC, @RonMacLeanHTH, and the entire hockey community in mourning the loss of a true gentleman and legend of our game.
MORE: https://t.co/oGAq4Q0W6c pic.twitter.com/LSQG9dkgCH
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 8, 2018
2018 #OHL Awards Ceremony:
Longest serving leader @Lemcke_97 of @BulldogsOHL was presented with the Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy.
WATCH: https://t.co/ePbjJaIy9T pic.twitter.com/KFsposbd5E
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 11, 2018
35 players selected in 2018 leads all leagues representing 16% of all picks and includes 19 forwards, 14 defencemen, and 2 goaltenders.
FULL LIST: https://t.co/trQhelWMMD pic.twitter.com/8fGz0KNRVN
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 26, 2018
#OHL talent making their mark at #NHL Development Camps:
Follow our 2018 #NHLDraft picks, returning prospects, recent grads, and free agent invites.
LIST: https://t.co/EBlPfRzyrJ pic.twitter.com/AQZ88m7FMF
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) June 30, 2018
