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July 8, 2026

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Ben Foster has signed with the Sarnia Legionnaires.

The 18-year-old netminder won 18 games last season with the Exeter Hawks of the PJHL.

Sarnia has also signed Declan Haltaufderhyde and Michael Karadinovic.

Haltaufderhyde played last season with the Toronto Red Wings under-18 AAA program while Karadinovic played with Iroquois Falls of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

Meantime, Owen and Jake Hey will play in Lucan of the PJHL this season.

The Mt. Brydges brothers have been released by the Legionnaires to play for the Irish.

Owen, a forward, had 11 goals and 23 points in 50 games with the Sarnia team last season. Jake, a defenceman, added three assists in 48 games.

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