October 18, 2025 – Niagara 4, Erie 3 (OT)

Alex Misiak Erie Otters 22-Jun-07 5-11 173 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
Alex Misiak is the younger brother of CHI draft pick Martin Misiak; he is considerably smaller than his brother at 5-11 173 and is new to the OHL this year. He split last season between Czechia and Waterloo in the USHL where he had 28-7-11-18 before falling through the 2025 draft. Alex is mobile and moves well in the offensive zone, cutting to the net for chances and passing well. Is able to control the puck, and played both inside and outside on the wing during the power play. On rushes he has good mobility, but sometimes in this game he lost the puck and once was guided out of the middle of the ice by a bigger player. Is able to find open areas in the offensive zone to receive passes and get shots on net. Good anticipation and can disrupt some plays on defense. Played 4 games for Czechia in the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup but did not score. 11-1-3-4 so far this year. Probably needs to show good scoring and an all-around game to be drafted his second time through.

Wesley Royston Erie Otters 22-Nov-07 6-3 174 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #128) 
Royston looks big on the ice and will use his size. Took a roughing penalty in a scrum at the end of the 2nd period. Has some speed and is able to get up into rushes where he can pass or shoot. Pushed the play to get the puck deep including on the power play. Willing to shoot when he has the opportunity. Should be able to add some weight and strength as he develops. Had 63-14-13-27 for Erie las year and is 9-0-1-1 so far this year. Size should get him into the draft and scoring and overall play will determine his draft slot.

Ryan Roobroeck Niagara IceDogs 25-Sep-07 6-4 190 LC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #4)
Roobroeck has all the attributes you look for in a top ten pick; size, speed, puck control and agility. Carries well at high speed to create offensive zone chances. Showed good reach to hold puck in the zone, and is able to operate well in tight spaces. Good passer and executed a slick backhand pass for a scoring opportunity. Had a penalty for a check to the head; does not look for the big hit but plays sound defense. Could add to his physical game but is counted on as a scorer right now. Listed as a center but played LW in this game. May remind you of Roger McQueen but without any injury concerns so far. 64-41-46-87 last year in Niagara, 11-5-3-8 so far this year showing balanced scoring.

Ivan Galiyanov Niagara IceDogs 16-Oct-07 5-10 174 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #153)
Galiyanov is a speedy winger that looks for offensive chances. A willing forechecker and gets to the net for scoring chances. Able to control the puck in the offensive zone. Bumped the goalie on a rush and drew a penalty, but it was offset with a diving call. Is generally around the puck and able to break up plays and create chances. Was 68-11-10-21 for Niagara last year and 11-1-1-2 so far this year. High energy may ensure a spot in the 2026 draft.

Ben Reisnecker Niagara IceDogs 21-Feb-08 6-3 192 RD (2026 Eligible)
This is a sizable right defenseman that has come over from Czechia for his draft year. Was 31-5-21-26 last year, and 11-1-3-4 so far this year in Niagara. Plays a solid defensive game and is used on penalty kill and power play. Has a good point shot that he is eager to use and is able to get to the net. Had 1A on the night. Could get on the radar for the 2026 draft with a good season.

Alexander Hage Niagara Ice Dogs 5-Feb-08 5-8 163 RC  (2026 Eligible, Wiz #144) 
This is the younger brother of Michael Hage who was a first round pick for MTL. Alexander is new to the OHL after 37-6-5-11 last year with the Chicago Steel, and will go to Michigan in the fall of 2026. Smaller forward who had a quiet game but did show a low, hard power play shot. Good speed and usually around the puck. Will see how he does as the season goes on; currently 7-1-2-3 this year.

Braidy Wassilyn Niagara Ice Dogs 28-May-08 5-11 194 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #39)
Wassilyn is a highly ranked forward that decided to return to the OHL this year before moving to Boston U in the fall of 2026. Had 62-8-31-39 Niagara last year and has just returned and is 3-1-1-2 so far this season. Good size and agile with a hard shot. Made an excellent pass to set up the game winner in overtime. Had a breakaway early but shot was stopped. Another good year should get him into the top 2 rounds of the 2026 draft.

Vladislav Yermolenko G Niagara Ice Dogs 16-Dec-07 6-1 176 LG (2026 eligible)
Goalie import from Belarus who had a line of 30-2.32-0.916 last year for Team Belarus U18 and is 6-3.35-0.913 this year. Left a small gap on the short side for an over-the-shoulder goal and also had a deflection on his third goal allowed. Otherwise seemed calm, stayed square and showed good agility. Save 41 of 44 shots with many good saves in the third period of a close game. New to NA so not sure how he is rated for the draft.

2027 prospects:

Ryerson Edgar Niagara Ice Dogs 30-Jul-09 5-10 165 RC (2027)
Very active and showed excellent skills in passing, puck control, and scoring opportunities. Had 1G 1A on the night.

Jake Murray Erie Otters 26-Feb-09 6-2 184 LW (2027)
Had a go-ahead goal in the 3rd and was around the puck most of the night. Good size and reach.