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National Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- National Post
‘Slap Shot' actor and former pro hockey player Guido Tenesi dead at 71
Guido Tenesi, a former professional hockey player who suited up for the Charleston Chiefs in Slap Shot, has died at 71 years old. Article content Tenesi played the character of Billy Charlebois in the 1977 classic sports movie and played several seasons of pro hockey in various minor leagues. Article content Article content A cause of death was not announced. Article content 'We're saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our roster during the 1974 Calder Cup championship, and was known to many more for his role as Billy Charlebois in the classic hockey film Slap Shot,' the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League posted on X. 'Our hearts are with his family, friends, and teammates.' Article content We're saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our roster during the 1974 Calder Cup championship, and was known to many more for his role as Billy Charlebois in the classic hockey film 'Slapshot.' Our hearts are with his family, friends, and teammates. — Hershey Bears (@TheHersheyBears) June 20, 2025 Article content The native of Detroit played two seasons in the OHL with the Oshawa Generals before being selected in the fifth round of the 1973 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins and also in the ninth round of the WHA amateur draft by the Toronto Toros. Article content Over his seven-year career, the defenceman never made it to the big show, playing a total of seven seasons with the Bears, Tulsa Oilers, Johnstown Jets, Maine Nordiques and Grand Rapids Owls. Article content During his time with the Jets — where he helped the team win the North American Hockey League championship in 1975 — he landed the role in the Paul Newman film. Article content Article content 'I played on the same team as Ned Dowd, Dave Hanson and the Carlsons. Ned would walk around with a tape recorder and taking notes on everything that happened on one of our road trips,' Tenesi told the Utica Observer-Dispatch in 2016. 'If someone tripped on the ice or if a player broke their stick and threw it over the glass, Ned recorded it.'
New York Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Times
PWHL Seattle names Steve O'Rourke first-ever head coach
PWHL Seattle has named Steve O'Rourke its first-ever head coach ahead of its inaugural season, the team announced Friday. 'We're proud to welcome Steve as the first head coach in PWHL Seattle's history,' general manager Meghan Turner said in a release. 'He brings a great hockey mind, a clear vision for the game, and a strong commitment to developing both our team and our players as individuals. We're confident in his leadership and excited to start this next chapter with him behind the bench.' Advertisement O'Rourke most recently coached the OHL's Oshawa Generals, serving as an assistant coach for two years before being promoted to head coach for the 2024-25 season. He was stunningly fired in December while the Generals were in first place in the East Division. 'I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Professional Women's Hockey League,' O'Rourke said in the team's release. 'This is something I've thought about since the league was first announced. To now be given the opportunity to work with the best players in the world and be part of a professional league that is thriving both on and off the ice is truly amazing. Being from the West and having played hockey in Washington State, I've seen first-hand how much the game has grown in this region. The passion and support for hockey here is real, and I'm proud to now be part of it in a new way. To have the opportunity to help shape the Seattle team alongside Meghan Turner and the players is something I don't take for granted. It's an exciting challenge, and I'm looking forward to building something special with this group.' The PWHL recently announced its expansion to Seattle and Vancouver and held its expansion draft on June 9. PWHL Seattle will debut this fall at Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL's Seattle Kraken.
Reuters
a day ago
- Sport
- Reuters
PWHL Seattle names Steve O'Rourke as first coach
June 20 - SEATTLE -- PWHL Seattle named Steve O'Rourke as the expansion franchise's first head coach on Friday. O'Rourke spent the 2024-25 season as the head coach of the OHL's Oshawa Generals after serving as an assistant coach with the team for two seasons. In all, he brings more than 15 years of coaching experience to Seattle. "We're proud to welcome Steve as the first head coach in PWHL Seattle's history," general manager Meghan Turner said. "He brings a great hockey mind, a clear vision for the game, and a strong commitment to developing both our team and our players as individuals. We're confident in his leadership and excited to start this next chapter with him behind the bench." A native of Summerland, B.C., O'Rourke played in the WHL before being selected by the New York Islanders in the 1992 NHL Draft. His coaching career also includes stints with the Prince George Cougars and Red Deer Rebels in the WHL and the AHL's Abbotsford Heat. O'Rourke, 50, also served as an assistant coach for Canada's Team Red at the 2019-20 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, and spent one season as the general manager and head coach of the BCHL's Langley Rivermen. "I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Professional Women's Hockey League," O'Rourke said. "This is something I've thought about since the league was first announced. To now be given the opportunity to work with the best players in the world and be part of a professional league that is thriving both on and off the ice is truly amazing. "Being from the West and having played hockey in Washington State, I've seen first-hand how much the game has grown in this region. The passion and support for hockey here is real, and I'm proud to now be part of it in a new way. To have the opportunity to help shape the Seattle team alongside Meghan Turner and the players is something I don't take for granted. It's an exciting challenge, and I'm looking forward to building something special with this group." --Field Level Media
Ottawa Citizen
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Sudbury Wolves to take on North Bay Battalion in 2025-26 home opener
Article content OHL officials announced home openers for all 20 member teams on Thursday, with the Wolves set to welcome the North Bay Battalion to Sudbury Community Arena for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. Article content Full regular-season schedules are to be released on Monday, the league said in a media release. Article content Article content Article content A 680-game season opens on Sept. 18, when the Battalion host to the Oshawa Generals at 7 p.m., while the Peterborough Petes welcome the Brampton Steelheads at 7:05 p.m. Article content Opening-week action continues on the 19th, with a total of eight home openers on the schedule, including a banner-raising night for the 2025 OHL- and Memorial Cup-champion London Knights. Article content Five more teams are to open the home portion of their schedules on Sept. 20 before two more do so on Sept. 21. Article content An additional three teams, including Flint, Owen Sound and Ottawa will hold home openers the following weekend. Article content 2025-26 OHL home openers Article content – Thurs., September 18: North Bay Battalion (vs. Oshawa) 7 p.m. Article content – Thurs., September 18: Peterborough Petes (vs. Brampton) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Brampton Steelheads (vs. Niagara) 7 p.m. Article content Article content – Fri., September 19: London Knights (vs. Owen Sound) 7 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Kitchener Rangers (vs. Brantford) 7 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Kingston Frontenacs (vs. Ottawa) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Sarnia Sting (vs. Windsor) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Sudbury Wolves (vs. North Bay) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Guelph Storm (vs. Erie) 7:07 p.m. Article content – Fri., September 19: Soo Greyhounds (vs. Saginaw) 7:07 p.m. Article content – Sat., September 20: Brantford Bulldogs (vs. Peterborough) 7 p.m. Article content – Sat., September 20: Erie Otters (vs. Kitchener) 7 p.m. Article content – Sat. September 20: Saginaw Spirit (vs. Flint) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Sat. September 20: Windsor Spitfires (vs. London) 7:05 p.m. Article content – Sat. September 20: Barrie Colts (vs. Guelph) 7:30 p.m. Article content – Sun., September 21: Niagara IceDogs (vs. Sudbury) 2 p.m. Article content – Sun., September 21: Oshawa Generals (vs. Kingston) 6:05 p.m.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'It was surreal': Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford finds leadership in breakthrough season with Oshawa Generals
Ben Danford (via Getty Images) When the Oshawa Generals awarded Ben Danford the 'C' to begin the 2024–25 OHL season, they weren't simply presenting the letter to a veteran returnee. They were charging a third-year defenseman with being the pulse of a franchise rich in history. Now that the season concludes with another deep playoff run and another consecutive OHL Finals appearance, the 19-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs prospect has not only solidified himself as a reliable leader but as a player refashioning his game. Ben Danford leans into leadership, physicality and 200-foot game in breakout OHL season as Oshawa Generals' captain View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The Oshawa Generals reached the OHL Championship Series once again, only to fall to the London Knights in five games — a bitter déjà vu after being swept by the same team in 2024. Despite winning Game 1 on the road, the Oshawa Generals dropped the next four games, handing London their only loss of the playoffs. 'It was surreal,' Ben Danford said. 'It was an honor to wear the 'C' on a team like Oshawa, especially the organization behind me. All the great players that have come through and the captains that have come through the organization. There's a lot of leaders on our team this year so I was really honored to get recognized like that.' Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo One of the largest alterations in Danford's game this year was his adoption of a more physical, attacking brand of play — something he credits partly to Generals assistant coach Patrick Sexton. 'I feel like it's something that's a part of the game that you lay a big hit, sometimes you have to answer the bell. I feel like I'm comfortable doing that type of thing,' Danford said. 'I'm not a heavyweight by any means, but I can hold my own. I feel throughout my whole game, defensively, that's obviously the strong attribute of my game. I thought I got better that way and got more physical, I wanted to bring that component to my game. Offensively, I didn't get as many looks as I maybe wanted. Maybe my points are what I was looking for. I was really happy throughout my whole season. My 200-foot game, that's kind of what I look at. Defense first, and offense is there.' Even though Danford's season point tally fell from 33 to 25, he did score more goals than last year and assumed more responsibility under all circumstances. His 200-foot game impressed the Maple Leafs, who selected Danford 31st overall in 2024 and are following his development closely. Having scored five points (2G, 3A) in 21 playoff appearances, Danford believes he is now ready for the next level — but is aware consistency will be the watchword. 'I feel like they're (Leafs) happy with my season. I think personally, something I could get better at is consistency, at times. As the year went on, I think I got a lot more consistent with my game, but as things started to pick up after Christmas, I thought I was a lot better. Before that, I felt I was a bit inconsistent at times,' Danford explained. What's next? With the 2025 offseason on the horizon, Danford's mind is laser focused: get better, make a good impression at Toronto's development camp, and one step closer to being a full-time pro. 'I think they were happy with my game, and yeah, they just want to see me just keep getting better and better, especially this offseason – it's a huge offseason for me. Getting stronger, faster, doing anything to be that much better next season,' Danford added. Also read: Toronto Maple Leafs brace for impact; Mitch Marner contract negotiations stall before 2025 free agency As he develops his game — leadership, physicality, two-way dependability — Danford is showing he's more than a future NHL defensemen, but a player willing to take the spotlight, pressure, and battle. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
