July 8, 2026: BISONS HAVE THREE LOI PLAYERS
The Bisons have three new recruits listed on the LOI, but none are confirmed at Elite Prospects nor on the team website. They were all in the last Centennial Cup. The Bisons are heavy on players who hoisted trophies last spring. Here’s the background.
AUSTIN DUBINSKY – G – Niverville Nighthawks (MJHL)
Here we have the first Bison recruit at goaltender. The three goaltenders on last year’s roster are eligible to return, and are capable. But so is Dubinsky. He was the CJHL goaltender of the year in 2025-26, and led the Niverville Nighthawks to the Centennial Cup, which ranks him high on the recruiting list this year.
Today’s recruits are all originally from outside Friendly Manitoba. Dubinsky is from Ardrossan, Alberta. He started his junior career in the AJHL with the Grande Prairie Storm before heading to Niverville in 2024-25. His numbers in both MJHL seasons have been stellar. In 2024-25 he was 22-11-1, 2.53 GAA, .925 S% and in 2025-26 he was 34-3-1, 2.18 GAA, .931 S%.
Links:
➤ Elite Prospects: Austin Dubinsky Career Stats
NOAH LODOEN – F – Toronto Patriots (OJHL)
The Bison recruiting class this year has more out-of-province recruits than usual, and the shopping spree extends to the Centre of the Universe. The Toronto Patriots were the champions of the OJHL last year, and Bison scouts were no doubt able to watch them against Niverville in the Centennial Cup tournament. The Patriots lost the semi-final to Niverville 4-3, after holding a 3-0 lead.
Lodoen had a decent stats line (56 GP, 23 G, 27 A, 50 Pts), and added 5 points in 6 games in the nationals. He is 5′ 9″, 170 lbs, and shoots left. He is from Newmarket, Ontario.
LIAM LONGO – D – Toronto Patriots (OJHL)
While Longo has a registered LOI, he had previously committed to play of SUNY-Plattsburgh in NCAA3. That goes back to February, and the LOI was filed on June 24, 2026. So we’ll keep an eye on this one.
In any event, Longo is 6′, 190 lbs, and shoots right. The recruiting class now stands at one goaltender, two defencmen, six forwards, and one forward/defenceman.