The buzz in Fort Erie was electric the night of the draft. Fans gathered outside the Falcons’ arena, eyes glued to their phones, waiting to see who their team would select. Inside the war room, the Falcons' front office made the move that would shape the future of the franchise: selecting two of the most promising young stars in junior hockey — Michael Misa and Caleb Desnoyers.
Misa, known across the province for his dazzling speed and elite hockey IQ, didn’t hide his emotions when the announcement came.
“I’m pumped,” he said, grinning wide at the cameras. “To be a part of something like this, with a team that believes in me and wants to build something special? I couldn’t ask for more.”
Desnoyers, a skilled two-way forward with a reputation for gritty leadership, echoed the sentiment moments later.
“This is where we want to be,” he said. “Michael and I, we’ve talked about what it would be like to play together — and to do it in a place like Fort Erie, with the fans, the community, the history? It’s perfect.”
The Fort Erie Falcons had just won their first Kehler Cup in years, but with winning comes a desire to build a strong long-term program. With Misa and Desnoyers arriving as the centerpiece of a youth movement, hope surged through the locker room and into the town itself.
“They’re future game-changers,” said head coach Kris Knoblauch. “You don’t just get skill — you get passion, work ethic, and the kind of character that builds champions.”
They aren't just drafted to their new team — they are invested, and quickly.
“We’re here to win,” Misa said after his introduction. “It’s not about stats. It’s not about hype. It’s about banners.”
Desnoyers nodded beside him. “And we want to bring that Kehler Cup back to Fort Erie. Together.”
In a town where the rink is the heartbeat of the community, Misa and Desnoyers aren't just players — they are sparks. And with their new jerseys in hand and a tour of the arena complete, the dream of a Kehler Cup championship didn’t seem like a dream anymore.
It felt like destiny waiting to happen in the coming years.
Can they lead the Falcons to another Kehler Cup? Only time will tell.
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