Martin Misiak, drafted 55th overall by the Blackhawks in 2023, made the transition from Slovakia/USHL to the OHL last season, where he scored 23 goals and tallied 47 points in 60 games for the Erie Otters. After a brief appearance with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL, he has been sent back to Erie for another season, aiming to further develop his skills before making a full-time jump to the professional level.