Overview
- The Ontario Hockey League confirmed Jacob Winterton’s death from cancer, with the Flint Firebirds and Oshawa Generals issuing condolences.
- Ryan Winterton of the Seattle Kraken posted a grieving Instagram tribute, and the team noted his leave of absence and offered condolences.
- A Gryphons Hockey Fights Cancer fundraising page reported a Stage 4 bone cancer diagnosis that later spread to his lungs.
- Winterton played 125 OHL games with Flint and Oshawa for 37 points after being a 2017 10th‑round pick, then added 67 points in 94 games over four seasons at the University of Guelph.
- Gryphons coach Josh Dixon lauded his strength and positivity, and earlier efforts such as a Hockey Fights Cancer night and the Cobs Classic golf tournament had rallied support for his fight.