OHL Fines Greyhounds Over Penalty Box Camera Incident

The league levied a $2,500 fine after a Soo Greyhounds player covered a TV camera in the penalty box during a playoff game against the London Knights.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:06am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a hockey player in the penalty box, the scene broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color, conceptually representing the OHL's crackdown on attempts to obstruct cameras in the box.A cubist interpretation of the penalty box incident that led to a fine for the Soo Greyhounds, highlighting the league's efforts to maintain transparency in the playoffs.Saginaw Today

The Ontario Hockey League has fined the Soo Greyhounds $2,500 following an incident in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the London Knights. Defenseman Chase Reid covered a television camera in the visitor penalty box with his stick and then with a towel during the second period of the game. The OHL cited previous similar incidents in deciding on a fine rather than a suspension.

Why it matters

Covering cameras in the penalty box is a recurring issue in the OHL, with the league needing to balance player privacy and game integrity. This fine sends a message that such actions will be penalized, even in the high-stakes environment of the playoffs.

The details

During the second period of Game 2 between the Soo Greyhounds and London Knights, Greyhounds defenseman Chase Reid covered a TV camera in the visitor penalty box with his stick and then a towel. The OHL reviewed the incident and decided to fine the Greyhounds organization $2,500, citing previous similar cases involving players from the Sudbury Wolves and Saginaw Spirit.

  • The incident occurred during the second period of Game 2 on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • The OHL confirmed the $2,500 fine in an email to SooToday on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Chase Reid

A defenseman for the Soo Greyhounds who covered a TV camera in the penalty box during Game 2 against the London Knights.

Nathan Villeneuve

A former player for the Sudbury Wolves who was involved in a similar incident covering a penalty box camera in a game against the Kingston Frontenacs in March 2025.

Rodwin Dionicio

A player for the Saginaw Spirit who was involved in a similar incident covering a penalty box camera in the Western Conference final against the London Knights the previous season.

Zach Wilkie

A former Sudbury Wolves forward who was suspended in 2016 for an incident involving a penalty box camera.

Soo Greyhounds

The Ontario Hockey League team that was fined $2,500 for the incident involving one of their players covering a TV camera in the penalty box.

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The takeaway

This fine highlights the OHL's efforts to maintain transparency and integrity in its playoff games, even when it comes to player privacy concerns in the penalty box. The league is taking a firm stance against any attempts to obstruct cameras, sending a message that such actions will be met with consequences.