New goalie for London Knights home opener [Video]

Owen Willmore believes he’s ready to be an OHL starting goaltender.

“I’ve been working every year so hard for this, and now this is my opportunity,” said the London Knights over-ager.

For the past three years, he’s played sparingly behind veterans Brett Brochu and Michael Simpson, and spent a year in the GOJHL.

“He’s been behind a few good goaltenders and had pro-style practices,” said Knights goalie coach Dave Rook. “Seeing the goalies before him, and success they’ve had, he knows what he has to do to get the job done.”

Willmore hasn’t played a lot, but when called upon he’s been a winner. He has just 29 appearances in the OHL regular season, but has a record of 20-4-2.

He’s also had some big moments when his number was called in the postseason.

Owen Willmore speaks to CTV London on Sept. 25, 2024, ahead of the Knights 2024-25 season …