When the going gets tough, the tough go deep.

Those are words the Niagara Falls Canucks intend to live by heading into their third season in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.

After missing the playoffs in their junior-A debut, the Canucks followed up a strong start with a so-so finish in their sophomore season in the OJHL. They were swept four games to none by the No. 1 seed Leamington Flyers after entering the playoffs as the eighth — and final — playoff team in the West Conference.

Co-owner and head coach Frank Pietrangelo suggested a lack of depth hurt the team over the final half of the 2024-25 season.

“Last season was a terrific first half, but then injuries derailed us a bit after Christmas, so we realize that depth at every position is key,” he said. “We believe we have addresse

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