Tampa Bay Lightning prospects in OHL series and NHL rookie showcase

Tampa Bay Lightning OHL prospects NHLPA Rookie Showcase Stepan Shurygin Sam O'Reilly

The "2026 OHL In The System" series highlights Ontario Hockey League players who have signed NHL or AHL contracts and are 25 years old or younger with limited NHL experience. It profiles several Tampa Bay Lightning prospects: goaltender Stepan Shurygin (Saginaw Spirit, sixth‑round 2026 draft pick, .888 save percentage), forward Ethan Czata (formerly Niagara IceDogs, now Guelph Storm), defenseman Grant Spada, winger Marco Mignosa, and forward Kaden Pitre, outlining their draft positions, recent team changes and junior‑league statistics.

In a related development, Lightning prospect Sam O'Reilly has been selected to take part in the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase, an event that showcases top draft‑eligible players ahead of the upcoming season.

Entities: Ethan Czata · Marco Mignosa · Sam O'Reilly · Stepan Shurygin · Tampa Bay Lightning

Sources

2026 OHL In The System: Tampa Bay Lightning – Ontario Hockey League [chl.ca]

3 days ago

Lightning Prospect Sam O'Reilly to Participate in NHLPA Rookie Showcase [ca.sports.yahoo.com]

2 days ago