FloHockey's Expansive Hockey Ecosystem Just Got Bigger: OHL and QMJHL Join Forces

The streaming landscape for hockey enthusiasts is about to shift dramatically. FloHockey announced this week that it’s bringing both the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) into its platform for the 2025-26 season, marking back-to-back major expansion moves in just three months. Each partnership locks in for seven years.

A Gateway to Tomorrow’s NHL Stars

Here’s what caught everyone’s attention: 70 percent of prospects drafted in last year’s NHL draft are now playing in leagues available through FloHockey. That’s a staggering concentration of future talent in one place. FloHockey CEO Josh Siskin made the numbers plain: “If you’re a fan of hockey and want to see the stars of tomorrow, three-quarters of them will be available on FloHockey.”

The 2025-26 OHL season will showcase some of the league’s most promising names. Brady Martin (No. 5 overall pick) skating for the Soo Greyhounds, Jake O’Brien (No. 8 pick) with the Brantford Bulldogs, and Jack Nesbitt (No. 12 pick) in a Windsor Spitfires uniform all figure to draw eyeballs. Even potential No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer could land with the Erie Otters if he doesn’t crack the New York Islanders roster this fall.

Building a Hockey Content Empire

The scale of FloHockey’s operation is worth underlining. The platform now houses over 20,000 games across 40 league partners, spanning minor pro circuits (AHL, ECHL, Southern Professional Hockey League) alongside international content from Sweden’s SHL. The expansive portfolio reflects a deliberate strategy: keep fans locked into one ecosystem as their favorite players progress up the ladder.

Siskin describes the appeal bluntly: “You watch the London Knights play, and that star eventually ends up in the East Coast League or the AHL. Our platform lets you follow those players. That’s what keeps die-hard hockey fans engaged.”

The Technology Edge Behind the Scenes

FloHockey’s infrastructure gained serious muscle when FloSports acquired HockeyTV and HockeyTech back in 2021. That deal brought real-time stat integration, AI-powered camera systems for lower-level broadcasts, and an operational streaming center in Waterloo, Ontario into the fold. Translation: the company can deliver production quality and technical sophistication that younger competitors struggle to match.

Siskin, who spent a decade as director of business and legal affairs for the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, joined FloHockey two years ago. He frames his mission simply: “There was an opportunity to grow this ember into a real fire.”

More Than Just Games

What separates FloHockey from a typical livestream platform is its broader mandate. Beyond broadcasting, the company functions as a partner across content creation, league marketing, and strategic visibility. When Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog made his comeback appearance with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles last April, FloHockey pushed the moment onto its free tier to maximize viewership. That flexibility—knowing when to pull paywalls back for cultural moments—has become part of its identity.

A single subscription grants access to all FloSports content, bundling hockey alongside 25+ other sports including motor sports, wrestling, and track and field. Hockey sits among the platform’s priority verticals.

What’s Next

Coverage launches Thursday, September 18, with two OHL matchups and one QMJHL game kicking off the new era. For lower leagues already underway, the expanded streaming reality is already live. Meanwhile, the Western Hockey League took a different route, partnering with Victory+, a competing Texas-based streamer offering ad-supported content.

The market for hockey streaming continues to splinter, but FloHockey’s bet is that its breadth—from elite prospects to former stars in semi-pro leagues—creates a gravity other platforms can’t replicate.