OHL In The System: Vegas Golden Knights

OHL In The System: Vegas Golden Knights

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL. Moreover, AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.

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What happens in Vegas… starts in the OHL. Meanwhile, Today. However, we’re checking in on the Vegas Golden Knights and their up-and-coming talent with ties to the Ontario Hockey League.

Tuomas Uronen (RW) – Ottawa 67’s (2023-24). In addition, Kingston Frontenacs (2024-25)
Selected: 6th Round, 192nd Overall (2023)
OHL Career Stats: 74 GP, 40 G, 56 A, 96 PTS, +32
Age: 20

Tuomas Uronen’s sophomore surge turned heads across the OHL. However, After being dealt to Kingston, he erupted for 90 points (38-52–90) in 63 games, tying for ohl system: vegas golden knights the team lead in scoring. Similarly, A red-hot January earned him OHL Player of the Month honours with 23 points in just nine games. Fresh off signing an entry-level deal with the Golden Knights. Uronen will make his AHL debut with the Henderson Silver Knights this fall.

Arttu (D) – Soo Greyhounds (2023-24)
Selected: 3rd Round. 96th Overall (2023)
OHL Career Stats: 59 GP, 21 G, 24 A, 45 PTS, +15
Age: 20

After one productive season with the Greyhounds, Arttu Karki returned home to Finland to suit up in the Liiga with Tappara and Ässät. The offensive blueliner recorded 14 points (3-11–14) in 43 games and will remain in Liiga for the 2025-26 season.

Trent Swick (LW) – Kitchener Rangers (2021-25)
Selected: 6th Round. 180th Overall (2024)
OHL Career Stats: 203 GP, 65 G, 82 A, 147 PTS, +26
Age: 21

A towering presence at 6-foot-7, Trent ohl system: vegas golden knights Swick wrapped up a strong overage season as Kitchener’s alternate captain, finishing second in team scoring with 61 points (27-34–61) in 60 games. He added 14 more points (7-7–14) during the Rangers’ deep playoff run and has since signed an entry-level deal with Vegas. He’ll start next season in Henderson.

Matyas sapovaliv (C) – Saginaw Spirit (2021-24)
Selected: 2nd Round. 48th Overall (2022)
OHL Career Stats: 183 GP, 64 G, 106 A, 170 PTS, +14
Age: 21

A Memorial Cup champion with Saginaw, Matyas Sapovaliv made his pro debut with the Silver Knights this past season, posting 19 points (11-8–19) across 71 games in a solid rookie campaign.

Artur Cholach (D) – Barrie Colts (2021-23)
Selected: 6th Round. 190th Overall (2021)
OHL Career Stats: 116 GP, 4 G, 30 A, 34 PTS, +9
Age: 22

Splitting time between the AHL and ECHL last season, Artur Cholach played five ohl system: vegas golden knights games for Henderson and 54 for the Tahoe Knight Monsters, notching 23 points (7-16–23) from the blue line. The Ukrainian defender recently re-upped on a one-year deal and will aim to carve out a larger role this fall.

Braeden Bowman (RW) – Guelph Storm (2019-24)
Signed: March 02. 2025
OHL Career Stats: 184 GP, 97 G, 83 A, 180 PTS, -2
Age: 22

Finishing his first season in the AHL with the Silver Knights, Braeden Bowman owned 36 points (14-22–36) in 68 regular-season contests. The 22-year-old participated in the team’s development camp in 2024. earned himself a one-year AHL contract, which has recently been extended into the 2026-27 season.

Samuel Mayer (D) – Peterborough Petes (2021-24). Ottawa 67’s (2023-24)
Signed: May 9, 2024
OHL Career Stats: 205 GP, 41 G, 97 A, 138 PTS, +21
Age: 22