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Applekings Gearing up for New Season
Georgian Bay Applekings Set for the 2025–26 Season

The Georgian Bay Applekings are back on the ice and ready for another exciting season of OEHL hockey. After reaching the playoffs in their 2nd year, the Applekings are looking to take the next step — with a goal of finishing in the top three in the regular season and making a strong run into the postseason.

2025–26 Roster

The Applekings roster has a solid mix of returning leaders and new talent ready to make an impact:

Goaltenders

  • #1 - Aaron Wigle, 1st Applekings Season

  • #31 - Jordan Elwood, Local Dentist at Thornbury Dental

  • #33 - Allan Menary, Works Construction locally from Meaford to Collingwood

Defencemen

  • #96 - Logan Blaser (A), Works for local painters, Blu Wave Painting

  • #9 - Noah Calvert-Goetz, Local from Meaford

  • #79 - Ryan Gieseler, 2nd Applekings Season

  • #11 - G.W. King, Local Golf Pro at Georgian Bay Club

  • #4 - Connor Long, Local from Meaford

  • #15 - Tristen Park, Local from Thornbury, working landscaping for ParkLawn

  • #16 - Noah Rowland, 3rd Applekings Season

  • #91 - Tyler Zeggil, 2nd Applekings Season

Forwards

  • #10 - Evan Buehler (A) - Local Stella Jones worker in Grey and Simcoe counties

  • #24 - Kegan Hoover - Local Teacher in Collingwood

  • #12 - Logan Hoover - Local Teacher in Collingwood

  • #77 - Matt Emoff - Local Personal Trainer in Collingwood

  • #19 - Mackenzie Fleming - Local from Meaford

  • #17 - Mitchell Good (C) - Owner of Good Family Farms in Meaford

  • #23 - Michael Redick - Owner of Redick Property Maintenance in Collingwood

  • #26 - Jacob Robitaille (A), 3rd Applekings Season 

  • #13 - Matt Salituro, 2nd Applekings Season

  • #14 - Reid Simmons - School teacher in Wiarton

  • #7 - Austin Ulett, 2nd Applekings Season

  • #93 - Matt Quilty, 1st Applekings Season

  • #83 - Scott Dorion, 1st Applekings Season, coming over from Creemore

With depth at every position, the Applekings are confident they can compete night in and night out.

Upcoming Home Games

The Applekings will hit the ice at Beaver Valley Arena for several must-see matchups this season.

  • Saturday, October 4 – Home Opener vs Creemore Coyotes

  • Friday, October 17 – vs Elmvale Harvesters

  • Saturday, November 1 - vs Lucknow Lancers (First Responders Night) 

Fans can expect a fast, physical, and entertaining brand of hockey all season long. Full schedule details are available on the team’s website and social media channels.

A Message from our Leadership

Mitch Good, Captain: "

Jacob Robitaille, Alternate Captain: "Season ahead is our oyster. We've got all the pieces to the puzzle, now we just to put the thing together..." 

Evan Buehler, Alternate Captain: 

Logan Blaser, Alternate Captain: 

Season Outlook

Last season was about building a foundation. This year, it’s about results. The Applekings have set their sights high, and with strong goaltending, a deep defensive core, and plenty of offensive firepower, the team is ready to battle for a top spot in the standings.

The support from fans and the community will once again play a huge role. Beaver Valley Community Centre was a tough place for opponents to play last year, and the Applekings are counting on that same energy as they chase their playoff goals.

Be there this season. Be loud. Be part of the Applekings journey.

 
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Oct 13, 2024
Applekings Win Home Opener against Creemore
Aug 27, 2024
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