Hockey
Thomas Irons
July 8, 2026
- Wed, 8 July 2026
Around the Diamond: After slow start, Burney heating up; Pimentel impressive in first two starts; Cristian Inoa a new pickup for London via Ottawa; Escotto setting the table — and leading league in hits; Three games in three days this weekend.
First baseman Trent Lenihan, a native of White Rock, BC, has landed in the Forest City this summer. He’s hoping to put up big numbers in the CBL and propel himself to the next level.
Sadie Waite, who grew up in St. Thomas and played for the Whitecaps and FC London in the Forest City, is just getting started in her pro career – in her home country.
Around the Diamond: London is 2-1 in first three; Majors welcome Guelph — for first time since playoffs; Déjà vu in Brantford? Joseph picks up where he left off — in 2024; Pimentel ready for debut; and more!
The London Majors have undergone a massive facelift over the offseason, welcoming scores of new players for the 2026 season – the first in the new Canadian Baseball League, which ushers in a new era of professional baseball in Ontario.
Despite being ‘sellers’ at the trade deadline, the Knights gelled well and pushed their way to fourth place in the Western Conference, offering a glimpse of a return to contention in 2026-27.
London’s strong play down the stretch earned them home ice advantage for the first round of the OHL playoffs. Now, they’ll look to get past Sault Ste. Marie and into a Western Conference semi-final.
Knight Watch: London needs three of a possible four points this weekend to secure fourth in the Western Conference; Henry Brzustewicz and Braidy Wassilyn eye milestone goals; Formidable foes ahead in Windsor Friday at home, Flint on road Saturday.
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