Plympton-Wyoming mayoral candidate suggests using mayor powers to pick top staff
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Watford's Evan Van Gorp recorded an assist in the London Knights wins last Friday and Saturday.
London Knights hit the 30-win plateau again after beating Saginaw
February 11, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent
The London Knights reached the 30-win mark for the 23rd straight season win a 5-3 against the Saginaw Spirit.
The Dale Hunter led club has reached that plateau every season that has been played since the 2001-02
campaign.
Watford’s Evan Van Gorp had an assist against the Spirit and now has points in nine of his past 12 games.
With a mark of 30-16-5, London is in fifth place in the Western Conference just a point back of the Soo Greyhounds.
The Knights has a trio of home games this week.
London entertains Guelph Wednesday, hosts the Greyhounds Friday and welcome the Owen Sound Attack for a Family Day contest Monday afternoon.
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