Soo Greyhounds Goalie Carter George Nets Rare Goalie Goal in OHL Victory
In a stunning display of skill and timing, Soo Greyhounds goaltender Carter George scored a rare goalie goal, marking his second such achievement in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The goal capped off a 5-2 victory for the Greyhounds over the London Knights on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie.
A Historic Moment for George and the Greyhounds
George, a prospect for the Los Angeles Kings, fired the puck the length of the ice into an empty net late in the third period, securing his fourth consecutive win with the Greyhounds. This goal was not only his second in the OHL but also made him the only netminder in league history to score twice. His first goalie goal occurred on November 15, 2024, while playing for the Owen Sound Attack, where he became the first goaltender in that team's history to score.
The emotional significance of this goal was heightened by the presence of George's grandparents, Tom and Mary Coulterman, in the crowd. George remarked, "This one was a lot better. The other one was on the road. This one was at home, so it was a lot better because the crowd got into it." His father, Mike, watching from afar, expressed immense pride in a text message, highlighting George's game-saving saves and the unexpected goal.
Game Highlights and Key Performances
The game unfolded with intense action from start to finish. The Greyhounds built their lead through layered offence, with Jeremy Martin opening the scoring in the second period. Despite a brief tie from London's Ryan Brown, the Soo responded quickly, with Quinn McKenzie restoring the lead. Marco Mignosa added a goal on the power play, sending the team into the second intermission with a 3-2 advantage.
In the third period, the tension escalated as London pressed with a six-on-five advantage, pulling their goaltender early. George made several critical saves before seizing the opportunity to score his goalie goal at the four-minute mark. He later admitted, "I knew at four minutes left I was going to try at least once." The crowd erupted in pandemonium, with Greyhounds head coach John Dean noting it was the loudest he had heard the arena in 43 games.
Dean praised George's overall performance, stating, "I think the story is Carter in the last 10 minutes. We relied on him to save our bacon." George stopped 28 of 30 shots, improving his record to 4-0 with the Greyhounds, and now boasts a .947 save percentage and 1.25 goals-against average over four games.
Team Contributions and Upcoming Games
Other notable performances included Chase Reid, who tallied three assists and is second among OHL defencemen in scoring with 43 points in 37 games. Marco Mignosa contributed a goal and two assists, placing him fifth in league scoring with 54 points in 41 games. The Greyhounds extended their winning streak to six games, improving their season record to 27-14-1-1.
The game also marked the season debut of winger Justin Cloutier, who returned after a stint with NCAA Arizona State and a bout with E. coli. Dean highlighted Cloutier's energy, saying, "No one brings energy like Justin does." The Greyhounds will look to carry this momentum into the weekend as they host the North Bay Battalion in back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday.
This victory not only showcased George's historic goal but also underscored the Greyhounds' resilience and teamwork, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.
