#puckCOVID: East Division Update

It’s all quiet on the ice, but OHL member teams and their players are staying active away from the rink, taking up the fight against COVID-19 through social distancing and awareness efforts.
Several OHL clubs have reached out to their surrounding communities throughout these unprecedented times while players have provided updates on their lifestyles and activities in past weeks.
This week we take a look at how clubs in the East Division have been engaged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and how individual players have been spending their time, focusing on hockey at home through various means.
Hamilton Bulldogs:
The Bulldogs, under the guidance of owner Michael Andlauer and family, made a $100,000 donation to Hamilton Food Share, the city’s food bank that is accessed by some 13,000 people each month, 5,000 of whom are children.
On the player front, veteran defenceman Nathan Staios chatted with Bulldogs play-by-play voice Reed Duthie over Twitch on Friday, providing a glimpse into how he’s been spending his days throughout the ongoing pandemic.
The @BulldogsOHL supporting their community ?
The @BulldogsFDN, ATS Healthcare and the Andlauer family have made a $100,000 donation to @HFShare. #puckCOVID
DETAILS ?: https://t.co/u1xtUXYNeL pic.twitter.com/PoQkShiNIt
— OntarioHockeyLeague (@OHLHockey) April 15, 2020
Hamilton Bulldogs Live – At Home, Nathan Staios https://t.co/jvD3xK4ABx
— Hamilton Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) May 1, 2020
Kingston Frontenacs:
The other black and gold team in the East Division, the Kingston Frontenacs, showed off equipment manager Chris Cook’s mask-making skills this past week.
Players have shared messages of support for frontline workers as rookie phenom Shane Wright, first-year blueliner Braden Haché and forward Francesco Arcuri have each had encouraging words for heroes in the hospitals.
This is amazing!
We would like to acknowledge the great job our Equipment Manager, Chris Cook is doing. He is using his skills to produce protective equipment for the fight against COVID-19.
Well done, Chris!#WeRiseTogether | #puckCOVID | @OHLHockey pic.twitter.com/D4NpBSbDgc
— Kingston Frontenacs (@KingstonFronts) May 1, 2020
Our organization would like to say thank you to all the frontline and essential workers that are keeping our communities safe.
Today’s hardest worker award goes out to all the Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). Thank you and keep up the great work ?? Presented by Shane Wright pic.twitter.com/EZEPCLa9Vl
— Kingston Frontenacs (@KingstonFronts) May 1, 2020
Our organization would like to say thank you to all the frontline and essential workers that are keeping our communities safe.
Today’s hardest worker award goes out to all the Respiratory Therapists. Keep up the great work ??
Presented by Braden Hachè#WeRiseTogether pic.twitter.com/LBhlXM6uQD
— Kingston Frontenacs (@KingstonFronts) April 25, 2020
Our organization would like to say thank you to all the frontline and essential workers that are keeping our communities safe.
Today’s hardest worker award goes out to all the doctors and nurses. Thank you for your dedication during these difficult times. ??#WeRiseTogether pic.twitter.com/NL5lF87LEz
— Kingston Frontenacs (@KingstonFronts) April 22, 2020
Oshawa Generals:
The Oshawa Generals have saluted an alumnus for his major contributions to the fight against COVID-19, teamed up with their local United Way in a relief fund effort and shed some light on how their players are doing throughout the past few weeks.
The Gennies gave a well-deserved nod to former 1990 Memorial Cup champion turned doctor Craig Donaldson who is doing fine work at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville.
In addition to a new partnership with United Way of Durham for a COVID-19 relief fund, they also featured some comments from defenceman Mitchell Brewer in addition to a glimpse into forward Ryan Gagnier‘s family as he shares a roof with his mother Michelle who is a nurse, working as a medical professional throughout the Coronavirus situation.
1990 Memorial Cup Champion & Gens Alumni, Craig Donaldson, is a Doctor at the Headwaters Health Care Centre Emergency Room in Orangeville.
He is on the front lines battling COVID.
We want to thank Craig & the front line workers for their dedication and courage during this time. pic.twitter.com/SnN2MousxV
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) April 10, 2020
Generals join forces with @UnitedWayDurham to help support their COVID fund.
The COVID Fund has 5 priorities:
1) Basic Needs
2) Help for Seniors
3) Capacity for Community Services
4) Mental Health Support
5) Support for VolunteersINFO & DONATION LINK | https://t.co/v1NVwxDVm9 pic.twitter.com/DmylCZUOR6
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) April 27, 2020
We have nothing but appreciation for the dedicated front line workers who continue to fight the COVID-19 battle.
Ryan Gagnier’s Mom, Michelle, is one of those workers. She is a proud nurse.
We thank her and all medical professionals during this unprecedented time.#puckCOVID pic.twitter.com/3RFd6UwnK4
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) April 27, 2020
Mitch Brewer has a quick message for Gens Nation about this past season and staying positive in these difficult times. #puckCOVID | @OHLHockey pic.twitter.com/6dmGXbxHsG
— Oshawa Generals (@Oshawa_Generals) April 30, 2020
Peterborough Petes:
Everyone’s getting involved in Peterborough, including long-time equipment manager Brian ‘B-Man’ Miller, well-known mascot Roger, and even newly-signed 2020 OHL Priority Selection prospects like Sam Alfano!
Miller has been putting his sewing machine to work, making maroon and white face masks for the frontline workers at Peterborough Regional Health Centre.
Thanks to a donation of skate laces from Howies @hockeytape, @chooseoptionb was able to make his first delivery of maroon and white masks to @PRHC1 this morning!
Diggin’ the playoff beard, Bman! pic.twitter.com/M3UNTwXTDG
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) April 17, 2020
With no hockey to be played, our equipment manager @chooseoptionb is using his skills to make maroon and white masks – complete with skate laces – for the frontline workers at @PRHC1! pic.twitter.com/VxRrujFLIu
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) April 13, 2020
Roger the @PetesOHLhockey mascot waves to the Dowey family and neighbours, one of seven stops, spreading cheer during the @V2019N pandemic in #PTBO. pic.twitter.com/6MRdb2hEc7
— Cliff Skarstedt Jr. ?? (@cliffskarstedt) April 28, 2020
A message from Sam Alfano, our 2nd round (23rd overall) pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Together, we can #PuckCOVID! #OHL #gopetesgo #ptbo #socialdistancing @thatshockey66 pic.twitter.com/rdqfOKgW7a
— Peterborough Petes (@PetesOHLhockey) April 20, 2020
Ottawa 67’s:
The Barber Poles have the kids looked after, providing a steady stream of kids activities over their social media feeds for those rainy days at home, stuck in the house.
We got to hear from New Jersey Devils prospect Graeme Clarke who has been honing his ping pong skills at home with his brother Brandt, a blueliner for the Barrie Colts.
Oh yeah, ever wondered who your favourite 67’s player would want to be stranded on a desert island with?
Who would you want to be stuck on an ?️ with? pic.twitter.com/2xwsCQV004
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 26, 2020
Enjoy your morning coffee while your kids complete the #67s Activity Pack? #NoQuit | Download Here: https://t.co/ysARZGj71S pic.twitter.com/TUEEocHKil
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 26, 2020
Can you find your way out of the maze? ?#67sKidsActivites | Download: https://t.co/BSg05iTziA pic.twitter.com/KdVCK9lsg6
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 22, 2020
Check out how @gclarke_92 is staying busy at home! Training, playing ping pong and family time.? pic.twitter.com/yvWTySOsQ2
— Ottawa 67’s (@Ottawa67sHockey) April 9, 2020