Stephen Halliday

March 2025 – Halliday has done well in his first full season in the AHL. He leads the Belleville Senators in 42 points (15 goals and 27 assists) in 56 games. While not overly physical, he’s shown he can handle the physicality of the pro game, using his large frame and smooth hands to shield the puck and evade the defenseman along the boards. His play-making ability and solid hockey IQ have been his leading attributes this season. He will need to improve in the skating department; he gets around well enough at the AHL level, but his speed is lacking and may be the one thing holding him back. Andrew Barrett

April 2023 – Ohio State lost to the eventual Frozen Four champions Quinnipiac this year, but it’s hard to imagine Halliday having a better freshmen college season. He had 41 points in 40 games, leading the Buckeyes, while only seven were on the power play. The Buckeyes lost a few key players at the end of 2022-2023, so Halliday should be given more responsibility in 2023-2024 on a possibly weaker team. Grant Campbell

August 2022 – Halliday went undrafted twice before Ottawa took him this year. He broke the all-time USHL Tier I Regular season scoring record last season and will play with Ohio State in 2022-2023. Look for him to hit the ground running, as he should be allowed to succeed there. Grant Campbell