Storm sign import forward Mykhailo Haponenko – Ontario Hockey League

Guelph, ON – Guelph Storm General Manager George Burnett announced today that 2025 CHL Import Draft pick Mykhailo Haponenko has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the hockey club.

Mykhailo Haponenko, a 6’3, 195lbs forward from Kharkiv, Ukraine, was selected by Guelph in the second round (84^th overall) in this year’s import draft. In 28 games for Norway’s Forus/Sandnes U20 squad, the left winger recorded 17 goals and 31 assists for 48 points. Haponenko also suited up for the Stavanger Oilers U18 club where he recorded eight points in four regular season games (two goals and six assists). On the international stage, Haponenko represented Ukraine at the IIHF Division 1 World Hockey Championships at the U18 and U20 levels. Haponenko recorded nine points (four goals and five assists) in nine IIHF games this season.