Payton Robinson of the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Collingwood Blues (photo credit – Tim Bates | OJHL Images) has confirmed his commitment to join the Sudbury Wolves (OHL) in Sudbury, Ontario for the 2021-22 season.

"The Collingwood Blues gave me the opportunity to develop into a better hockey player and person. Coach (Rob) Bentivegna gave me every opportunity to succeed and become a better player both on and off the ice. GM (Mike) Tarantino has done an incredible job building this team and franchise. My tenure in the OJHL has put me in a position to succeed at the next level."

The 18-year-old from Burlington, Ontario spent one season with the Burlington Cougars before being acquired by the Collingwood Blues for the 2020/21 season. 

Bentivegna recognized Payton's potential and pursuits in his hockey career. 

"The Collingwood Blues would like to congratulate Payton and his family on his commitment to the Sudbury Wolves for next season. Payton's skillset and foot speed will allow him to make an instant impact at the OHL level. We wish him nothing but the best as he continues to pursue his dreams of playing professional hockey."

Congratulations to Payton and all the best in Sudbury! 

The OJHL, the largest Jr. A hockey league in Canada, had had more than 120 NCAA, U Sport, CHL and professional commitments in 2019-20 - including more than 45 NCAA Division I scholarships. 

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