Frankie Benvenuti

Ottawa

Owner and Writer at 13th Man Sports

Freelance writer for the @REDBLACKS and @Ottawa67sHockey

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OHL Under-18 Priority Selection live blog

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

The 2025 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection is set to commence at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16th, where no fewer than 40 players born in 2007 and 2008 will be chosen from Under-18 AAA programs from across the province. The Under-18 Priority Selection will be held entirely online, and streaming for free on OHL Live. Follow along with pick-by-pick results here at ontariohockeyleague.com. Just as they did in the OHL Priority Selection this past weekend, the Ottawa 67's will select third overall.
OHL Priority Selection live blog

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

The OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore is upon us, with Rounds 1-3 set for 7:00pm on Friday April 11 followed by Rounds 4-15 on Saturday April 12, beginning at 9:00am. Fans, friends and family can tune in from around the globe as numerous locations will carry the coverage being produced by YourTV, with the Priority Selection being carried for free across the OHL's YouTube, X and Facebook channels in addition to OHL Live on CHL TV.
Jovan Santos-Knox on REDBLACKS' growth: 'Everyone is excited to have a second go'

3 weeks ago | cfl.ca | Frankie Benvenuti

Jovan Santos-Knox can’t hold back his excitement for the 2025 season with the Ottawa REDBLACKS. All throughout the off-season, he monitored the moves general manager Shawn Burke was making, hoping he would be next, and on January 28, his wish came true, inking a one-year deal to stay in the nation’s capital.
67's keep themselves in the hunt with win over IceDogs

1 month ago | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

The Ottawa 67's picked up their fifth point in the past three games on Thursday night, scoring twice in the second period to score a massive 2-1 victory over the Niagara IceDogs. Ottawa found themselves in a little bit of penalty trouble early, putting the potent IceDogs man advantage on the ice. Just 20 seconds in, they tickled the twine, with Alex Assadourian picking up his 14th of the season. There was no response to be had for the Barber Poles until midway through the second.
67’s keep themselves in the hunt with win over IceDogs

1 month ago | chl.ca | Frankie Benvenuti

67’s keep themselves in the hunt with win over IceDogsThe Ottawa 67’s picked up their fifth point in the past three games on Thursday night, scoring twice in the second period to score a massive 2-1 victory over the Niagara IceDogs. Ottawa found themselves in a little bit of penalty trouble early, putting the potent IceDogs man advantage on the ice. Just 20 seconds in, they tickled the twine, with Alex Assadourian picking up his 14th of the season.
George wins goaltending duo over 67's

2 months ago | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

Defence ruled the day in the Ottawa 67's meeting with the Owen Sound Attack, but the Bears got the better of the Barber Poles, winning 3-1. For the bulk of the opening frame, the Attack carried the pace of play, but Collin MacKenzie and the 67's defence was stout, highlighted by a save-of-the-season candidate from the overage netminder to keep the score knotted at zero.
67's adding team-first workhorse with Nolan Jackson

Jan 14, 2025 | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

From a young age, Nolan Jackson was the type of player people wanted on their team. He captained the Barrie Jr. Colts for five consecutive seasons, setting a tremendous example for his peers on a nightly basis. He was punctual, pushed his teammates to get better, had a tremendous work ethic, and was a great student in the classroom. His Head Coach at the time called him "a workhorse," suggesting few other players out there have that kind of makeup.
High hopes for towering REDBLACKS’ receiver Nick Mardner

May 15, 2024 | ottawaredblacks.com | Frankie Benvenuti

On Monday afternoon, the Ottawa REDBLACKS made a big addition to their lineup, both in physical stature, and his on-field ability, inking second-overall draft choice Nick Mardner. The well-travelled receiver spent time playing for Hawaii, Cincinnati, and Auburn collegiately, racking up 1,488 yards and 11 touchdowns in his five seasons. Standing at six-foot-six, the Oakville, Ontario native participated in New York Giants minicamp earlier this month, garnering some extra experience.
Daniel Okpoko looking to do family proud at REDBLACKS’ training camp

May 13, 2024 | ottawaredblacks.com | Frankie Benvenuti

A little over two weeks since the Ottawa REDBLACKS front office was elated to see defensive lineman Daniel Okpoko still available when they came up to pick in the second round, the excitement hasn’t waned in the slightest. On Thursday, Okpoko got his first experience with his new club, taking the field for the first time as a professional football player at REDBLACKS’ rookie camp, alongside other draft choices, and free agent invites.
67's prospects Nelson, Kingwell capture CCHL title

May 7, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Frankie Benvenuti

There was no panic in the Navan Grads after dropping Game 5 to the Smiths Falls Bears 5-0, bringing the series score to 3-2 in the battle for the CCHL's Bogart Cup. Ahead of the game on Wednesday night, 67's prospect Shaan Kingwell sat in the seats of the Smiths Falls Memorial Centre chatting with his teammates, while Jaeden Nelson sat a few rows down, completing his pregame math questions, aimed to get his brain warmed up.