Spitfires' Overage Stars Thrive Beyond NHL

0:00It's March 23rd. I'm Corey with the story. This is NHL News today, driven by AI and built for fans. As the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League season wraps up, teams like the Windsor Spitfires are saying goodbye to their overage. Players, the 20-year-olds in their final junior year. The Spitfires just honor their trio, forward Alex Farand, who's headed to the Chicago Black Hawks, Goldtender, Joey Costanzo, and Defensemen Wyatt. Kennedy, during their last home game, earlier this year, fans started asking about some standout graduates from seasons past, like forwards Oliver Peer, Remi Givtopolis, and Noah Morno. Plus, Defensemen, to Brotore. These guys brought speed, grit, and leadership to the ice, helping the team through rebuilds and playoff runs. Mini showed heart despite tough starts, from undrafted paths to bouncing back after injuries or trades. Peer exploded offensively before moving on. Givtopolis brought physical play from university, more no-rose as a hometown hero with steady scoring.

1:06And Tori stood out with his size and energy after going undrafted. Today, they're thriving elsewhere. Peer has 36 points in 34 games at Bemidji State University in the NCAA. Morno notched nine goals and 15 points in 30 games at Bowling Green State University. Tori's in the American Hockey League with the Belville Senators, picking up four points in 29 games while developing pro skills. Givtopolis plays senior AAA with the Wentworth Gryphins in the Allen Cup. These stories show overages often find success beyond the NHL dream, carving solid pro or college careers that keep their hockey journeys alive.