The Greyhounds haven't advanced past the second round of the playoffs since the 2017-18 season

After a year of inconsistency and growing pains, the Soo Greyhounds enter 2025-26 as a team many expect to be a handful for the Ontario Hockey League — and perhaps one with dark-horse potential. Article content

Last season left them scraping to claim a playoff spot, but a 9-4-1-1 finish down the stretch hinted at what this young and talented group might be capable of. Article content Article content

Now, with a core led by Nashville Predators first-rounder Brady Martin, top-20 scorer Marco Mignosa, and rising 2026 NHL Draft prospect Chase Reid , the Hounds are banking on internal growth to propel them back into contention with the Western Conference’s dominant trio of London, Wind

See Full Page