TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 19 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.
The Everett Silvertips (39-6-2-1) surged to No. 1 for the first time since before the holiday break after a perfect 3-0 week that stretched their win streak to seven and kept them pacing the CHL in wins and points percentage. The Prince Albert Raiders (37-7-4-0) settled in at No. 2 after winning two of three, continuing to trail only Everett across the Western Hockey League and CHL in key team measures while remaining one of just two clubs above the .800 mark. Meanwhile, the Brantford Bulldogs (34-7-6-1) climbed back to No. 3 behind an 11-game point streak (9-0-2-0) that has fueled one of the CHL’s most consistent seasons, highlighted last week by a pair of home wins and continued top-of-the-table form in the Ontario Hockey League.
Further down the list, several clubs continued to trend upward, led by the Moncton Wildcats (35-8-2-1), who pushed their win streak to seven and climbed to a season-best No. 4 while maintaining their grip on the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s top spot. The Medicine Hat Tigers (34-8-3-3) also kept climbing, jumping into sixth after two home wins and continuing a torrid run since early November, powered by the high-end production of twins Liam Ruck and Markus Ruck. Rounding out the risers, the Kitchener Rangers (32-11-4-1) returned to the CHL Top 10 for the first time in 11 weeks at No. 10, riding a 12-game point streak and continuing a post–mid-December surge that has made them one of the OHL’s hottest teams.
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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 19 1. Everett Silvertips (WHL) 2. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 3. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) 4. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) 5. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) 6. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 7. Penticton Vees (WHL) 8. Ottawa 67’s (OHL) 9. Barrie Colts (OHL) 10. Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
TORONTO (Monday, February 2, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for regular season games ending Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Firebirds’ Kevin He Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Winnipeg Jets prospect Kevin He is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording three goals, three assists and six points over a pair of contests.
He scored in Friday’s game against visiting Barrie, one the Firebirds let get away late in a 6-5 overtime loss. Saturday brought a season-high five-point showing including his third shorthanded goal of the season as part of a two goal, three assist effort in a 6-3 Firebirds win over visiting Sarnia. The five-point effort gave He 20 points (8-12–20) over 13 games since being acquired by Flint on Dec. 28th.
A 19-year-old from Nobleton, ON, He has produced 51 points (22-29–51) over 41 games in this, his fourth OHL season. The 6-foot, 182Ib. left-wing owns career totals that include 110 goals, 103 assists and 213 points over 233 career regular season games since being Niagara’s second round (25th overall) pick in 2022. He joins Windsor’s Liam Greentree as the only active OHL player with more than 100 career goals and 100 career assists. He, who was born in Beijing, China, was chosen by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, becoming the first Chinese-born player ever selected in the NHL Draft. The Jets inked him to a three-year entry-level NHL contract on Dec. 17, 2024.
2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires) Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs) Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs) Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves) Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack) Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs) Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves) Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm) Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds) Dec. 15-21: Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves) Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Egor Barabanov (Saginaw Spirit) Jan. 5-11: Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts) Jan. 12-18: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) Jan. 19-25: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Kevin He (Flint Firebirds)
Steelheads’ Zach Bowen Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week
Zach Bowen of the Brampton Steelheads is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, helping the Steelheads secure five of a possible six points with a 1.99 goals-against average and .934 save percentage while turning aside 85 shots.
Bowen made 21 saves on Friday night in Guelph, backstopping the Steelheads to a 4-1 win over the Storm. He continued to help Brampton’s pursuit of a playoff spot on Saturday at home to Oshawa, stopping 31-of-32 in a 2-1 win over the Generals. Bowen wrapped-up the weekend with a 33-save performance in Sunday’s 4-3 overtime road loss to the Generals, helping the Trout earn a point despite their being outshot 37-24.
A 20-year-old from Kanata, ON, Bowen is 14-19-2-1 with a 3.35 goals-against average and .891 save percentage over 36 games in his fourth OHL season. Formerly London’s fourth round (77th overall) pick in 2022, he’s played to a career mark of 47-57-7-4 with a 3.59 goals-against average and .894 save percentage with two shutouts in 124 career regular season games between London, Peterborough and Brampton. Bowen was voted to the OHL’s first all-rookie team with London in 2022-23, the same season he claimed the F.W. Dinty Moore Trophy for the league’s lowest rookie goals-against average.
Steelheads’ Keaton Ardagh Named OHL Rookie of the Week
Brampton Steelheads forward Keaton Ardagh is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring three times while adding an assist as the Steelheads collected five of a possible six points.
Ardagh started the weekend with his third multi-goal performance of the season, scoring twice as Brampton defeated the Guelph Storm 4-1 on the road. He picked up a primary assist on a Nathan Amidovski goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over visiting Oshawa, and scored his 11th goal of the season on Sunday as the Trout fell 4-3 on the road in Oshawa.
A 16-year-old from Clarington, ON, Ardagh has posted 15 points (11-4–15) and has yet to take a penalty through 45 games in his first OHL season after being chosen by the Steelheads in the first round (15th overall) from the OHL Cup champion Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA program. The 6-foot, 163Ib. right-wing recorded 45 points (24-21–45) over 28 games in his U16 AAA campaign, adding six points (3-3–6) over seven outings at the OHL Cup.
Spirit Prospect Sammy DiBlasi Named GOHL Prospect of the Week
Saginaw Spirit prospect Sammy DiBlasi of the Chatham Maroons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .959 save percentage.
DiBlasi turned away 13 shots on Friday in Sarnia as the Maroons skated to a lopsided win over the Legionnaires. He came out with a strong performance back at home on Saturday, turning aside 34-of-35 shots in a 6-1 win over the Strathroy Rockets.
A freshly-turned 19-year-old from Saginaw, DiBlasi is 14-4-1-2 with a 2.98 goals-against average and .912 save percentage over 25 games in his second season with Chatham. Saginaw’s ninth round (176th overall) pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, DiBlasi appeared in two games with the Spirit in 2024-25. He owns a career mark of 26-6-4-2 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .916 save percentage over 42 career GOHL contests with Chatham.
TORONTO (Monday, February 2, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Month for January.
Player of the Month – Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers) – 11 GP, 8G, 12A, 20 PTS., +14 Leading the OHL in scoring during the month of January, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham of the Kitchener Rangers has been named OHL Player of the Month after recording 20 points (8-12–20) over 11 games. Pridham recorded at least one point in 10 of his 11 January outings, highlighted by six multi-point performances as the Rangers surged to the top of the Western Conference standings.
Pridham’s most notable effort came on Jan. 15th when he recorded a hat-trick and an assist in a Rangers victory over the Saginaw Spirit. He now leads Kitchener in scoring this season with 62 points (31-31–62) over 46 games.
A 20-year-old overage forward from Stouffville, ON, Pridham was selected in the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He is in his fourth OHL season and has played a key role in Kitchener finishing January as the number one seed in the Western Conference. Selected by the Rangers in the ninth round (177th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Pridham has 116 points (58-58–116) over 94 regular season games with Kitchener.
Defenceman of the Month – Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) –-11 GP, 3G, 11A, 14 PTS., +13 New York Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts has been named OHL Defenceman of the Month after producing 14 points (3-11–14) over 11 games in January while posting a plus-13 rating. He recorded four multi-point performances during the month and continues to rank among the league’s most productive blueliners.
Through 38 games this season, Aitcheson ranks third among OHL defencemen in scoring with 46 points (22-24–46), while his 22 goals lead all defenders across the league. His plus-32 rating stands as the OHL’s second-best, while he is also tied for third in team scoring for the Colts.
A 19-year-old from Toronto, ON, Aitcheson was selected 17th overall by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles. His 57 career goals are the most by a blueliner in Barrie Colts franchise history. His 147 points (57-90–147) are 11 shy of Brandt Clarke, who holds the Colts franchise mark for career points by a defenceman. Aitcheson won a bronze medal with Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.
Goaltender of the Month – Carter George (Soo Greyhounds) – 7 GP, 5-1-0-1, 1.71 GAA, .925 SV%, 2 SO, 147 SV Los Angeles Kings prospect Carter George of the Soo Greyhounds has been named OHL Goaltender of the Month after posting a 5-1-0-1 record in January, accompanied by a league-best 1.71 goals-against average and .925 save percentage over more than 400 minutes of action. He was the only OHL goaltender to record two shutouts during the month and the only netminder to play over 400 minutes with a save percentage above .925.
George also made history on Jan. 21st, scoring his second career goal in the Ontario Hockey League. With the tally, he became the first goaltender in OHL history to score two goals, and just the second goaltender in CHL history to accomplish the feat, joining François Brassard of the QMJHL. The goal also marked the second by a goaltender in Soo Greyhounds franchise history.
Acquired from the Owen Sound Attack on Jan. 7th, George began his Greyhounds tenure with five straight wins, two shutouts, and a goal in his first five games with the club. A 19-year-old from Thunder Bay, ON, George is 15-10-0-4 on the season with a 2.72 goals-against average and .906 save percentage through 30 games. Now in his fourth OHL season, George owns a career record of 62-56-9-10 with a 3.14 goals-against average and .909 save percentage with seven shutouts over 143 regular season contests. He was selected in the second round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. Internationally, George has represented Canada at the World Juniors in back-to-back years, winning a bronze medal in early January in Minnesota.
Rookie of the Month – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) – 12 GP, 8G, 11A, 19 PTS., +3 NHL Draft eligible Saginaw Spirit forward Nikita Klepov has been named OHL Rookie of the Month for January after leading all rookies with 19 points (8-11–19) over 12 games. Klepov finished the month six points clear of the next closest rookie scorer, recording five multi-point performances and points in nine of his 12 outings.
The 17-year-old posted two four-point games during the month, doing so on Jan. 4th and again on Jan. 17th as the Spirit continued to gain traction in the Western Conference. He was also a standout at the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14th in Peterborough, earning Connor McDavid 97 Award MVP honours with his goal and two assists for the victorious Western Conference.
A native of Deerfield Beach, FL, Klepov is playing his first OHL season after being selected by Saginaw in the first round (35th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft. He is a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo and earns Rookie of the Month honours for the second time this season, having also received the award in October. Klepov, who won gold with the United States at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, is currently the 16th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.
2025-26 OHL Performers of the Month
Player of the Month: January – Jack Pridham (Kitchener Rangers) December – Riley Patterson (Niagara IceDogs) November – Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds) October – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Defenceman of the Month: January – Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) December – Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor Spitfires) November – Adam Jiricek (Brantford Bulldogs) October – Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires)
Goaltender of the Month: January – Carter George (Soo Greyhounds) December – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts) November – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts) October – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Rookie of the Month: January – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) December – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs) November – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s) October – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
FORWARD OF THE MONTH: NIKITA KLEPOV – SAGINAW SPIRIT
Nikita Klepov earned the honor on the strength of a dominant January, posting 8 goals and 11 assists across 12 games. All but one of his goals came at five‑on‑five, and he was held off the scoresheet only three times during the month. He delivered five multi‑point performances, and in every game in which he scored — save for one — he also added at least one assist, underscoring just how impactful he was shift after shift.
Also considered was Ben Wilmott of the Barrie Colts who had 7 goals and 8 assists through 13 games. Cooper Dennis of the Brantford Bulldogs also drew attention with 7 goals and 7 assists though 11 games.
DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH: CHASE REID – SOO GREYHOUNDS
With 4 goals and 8 assists across 9 January games, Chase Reid earns the nod this month. Three of his four tallies came on the power play, and one stood up as a game‑winner. He delivered a multi‑goal performance on January 25 against North Bay and added a single multi‑assist outing, underscoring his steady, game‑to‑game impact.
Also considered was Parker von Richter of the Barrie Colts who posted 3 goals and 9 assists through 13 games in January.
GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH: EASTON RYE – PETERBOROUGH PETES
Easton Rye posted a 7-3-0-0 record in January to lead the Petes. In total, he faced 292 shots, stopping 272 of them for an impressive .932 save percentage.
Also considered was Sebastian Gatto of the London Knights who went 5-1-0-0 and a .931 save percentage. Arvin Jaswal of the Barrie Colts went 5-0-0-0 with a .932 save percentage.
Ryder Fetterolf of the Ottawa 67’s/ Photo by OHL Images
If you’re anything like me, you’re more than ready to turn the page on January and the mountain of snow it delivered. But the end of the month also signals something far more intriguing: a fresh look at which of the OHL’s draft‑eligible talents are setting the pace as we head into the heart of the season.
Here is a look at the statistical leaders as of January 31, 2026.
TORONTO (Friday, January 30, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Academic Players of the Month for January, recognizing dedication to excellence in the classroom.
East Division – Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s) Draft eligible Ottawa 67’s forward Thomas Vandenberg is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for January, posting an 87% average in Grade 12 studies through Blyth Academy The Glebe. Vandenberg is currently studying Advanced Functions, English, World Cultures and Challenge and Change in Society.
“I continue to be impressed by Thomas’ academic efforts and results,” said 67’s Academic Advisor Eileen Duffin. “Thomas has earned the January Academic award as a result of his continued hard work, persistence and positive attitude. He sets an excellent example for fellow Ottawa 67’s student athletes.”
A 17-year-old centreman from Nepean, Vandenberg is enjoying a successful first season in the OHL, recording 17 goals, 17 assists and 34 points over 37 games along with a plus/minus rating of plus-14. He recently represented the Eastern Conference in the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game held in Peterborough. Ottawa’s fifth round (93rd overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Vandenberg spent 2024-25 with the USHL’s Cedar Rapids Roughriders, recording 18 points (9-9–18) in 55 games. He is the 25th-ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings. Vandenberg is committed to Providence College (NCAA).
Central Division – Brady Smith (Sudbury Wolves) First-year Sudbury Wolves defenceman Brady Smith is the Central Division Academic Player of the Month for January, excelling in Grade 12 studies through St. Charles College in Sudbury.
“Brady is a true student-athlete,” said Academic Advisor Jennifer Humphrey. “He’s really demonstrated a great ability to balance academic requirements with a busy hockey career. He has worked very hard and is deserving of this honour.”
A 17-year-old defenceman from Oshawa, ON, Smith has recorded one assist over 20 games with the Wolves this season. The 6-foot-2, 194Ib. left-shot blueliner was the club’s sixth round (111th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Oshawa Minor Generals AAA program. He recorded 13 points (2-11–13) over 51 games with the OJHL’s Stouffville Spirit in 2024-25.
Midwest Division – Braidy Wassilyn (London Knights) NHL Draft eligible London Knights forward Braidy Wassilyn is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for January, securing high marks through his Grade 12 studies, including an 88% mark in English.
“Braidy consistently demonstrates an excellent work ethic and a high level of independence in completing his academic responsibilities,” said Knights Academic Advisor Wendy Glover. “He completes all assigned work thoroughly and on time without requiring reminders, and he approaches his studies with maturity and focus. Braidy is respectful, responsible, and thoughtful in his interactions, and his intelligence and kindness are evident in everything he does. He is a pleasure to work with and sets a strong example for others. We are proud of him in London!”
A 17-year-old from Campbellville, ON, Wassilyn has recorded 15 goals, 17 assists and 32 points over 40 games between the Knights and the Niagara IceDogs this season. A former fourth overall pick by Niagara in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Wassilyn recently suited up for the Western Conference in the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. He’s the 50th-ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings. Wassilyn is committed to Boston University (NCAA).
West Division – Harris Pangretitsch (Soo Greyhounds) NHL Draft prospect Harris Pangretitsch of the Soo Greyhounds is the West Division Academic Player of the Month for January, posting a 95% average in Grade 12 studies through Superior Heights Secondary School. Pangretitsch is currently studying Canadian & International Politics, Business Leadership, Accounting and Advanced Math Functions.
“Harris has emerged from an academically strong group of teammates and to date has demonstrated an outstanding academic performance with an overall average of 95%,” said Greyhounds Academic Advisor Mary-Lynne Lukenda. “His 98% grade in Advanced Math Functions could not be achieved without sound time management, study skills and commitment. He has also played very well for the Greyhounds this season and exemplifies the ‘best of both worlds’ philosophy of the OHL.”
A 17-year-old defenceman from Toronto, Pangretitsch has a goal, nine assists and 10 points over 45 games on the blue line, to go with a plus-10 rating. The 6-foot-4, 216Ib. Pangretitsch spent the 2024-25 at Choate Rosemary Hall located in Wallingford, Connecticut, recording 15 points (6-9–15) over 25 games. The Greyhounds selected Pangretitsch in the fourth round (82nd overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Marlboros AAA program. He is the 152nd-ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.
2025-26 OHL Academic Players of the Month
East Division January – Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s) December – Colin Feeley (Oshawa Generals) November – Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs) October – Aiden O’Donnell (Oshawa Generals/Brantford Bulldogs)
Central Division January – Brady Smith (Sudbury Wolves) December – Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs) November – Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion) October – Cole Emerton (Barrie Colts)
Midwest Division January – Braidy Wassilyn (London Knights) December – Alexander Bilecki (Kitchener Rangers) November – Eric Frossard (Guelph Storm) October – Lucas Ambrosio (Erie Otters)
West Division January – Harris Pangretitsch (Soo Greyhounds) December – Chase Gaughan (Sarnia Sting) November – Dimian Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit) October – Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
TORONTO (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the ninth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with the Mississauga Senators up three spots to a season-high of number four this week following wins over the Jr. Canadiens and Reps Hockey Club. The Vaughan Kings make their return to the Top-10 after missing the cut the past two weeks. The HEO’s Ottawa Jr. 67’s are also on the radar as an honourable mention following their recent success.
The weekly rankings, determined by a panel of scouts from OHL member teams, highlight the top teams competing for an opportunity to play in the 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the GTHL, which will showcase 25 teams featuring talent eligible for the OHL Priority Selection that will take place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on June 12-13, 2026.
OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 9)
RANK
TEAM
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Little Caesars (USA AAA)
1
9
2
HoneyBaked (USA AAA)
2
8
3
Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep)
3
9
4
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
7
6
5
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
4
9
6
Hill Academy (Ontario Prep)
5
9
7
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
6
9
8
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
–
7
9
Barrie Colts (OMHA)
10
3
10
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
8
6
Honourable Mentions: Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA), Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA), Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Ottawa Jr. 67’s (HEO), Quinte Red Devils (OMHA)
The 2026 OHL Cup will kick off with four wild card play-in matchups on Monday, March 30, 2026. All games will be held at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto before the Championship Final moves to the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.
The OHL Cup has established itself as a premier development tournament, serving as a critical showcase for the next generation of hockey talent. More than 200 OHL Cup graduates have advanced to play in the OHL en route to the National Hockey League (NHL), including more than 110 players currently on NHL rosters.
Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament. More information on tournament qualification can be found here.
TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 18 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.
A reshuffled top three headlines this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings, led by the Prince Albert Raiders (35-6-4-0), who have surged to No. 1 for the first time this season after a perfect 4-0-0-0 week and a dominant 26-6 aggregate margin that extended their winning streak to seven. Close behind, the Everett Silvertips (36-6-2-1) climbed back into the top three and up to No. 2 after a flawless 3-0-0-0 showing pushed their streak to four straight wins, continuing a model of consistency that has seen Everett rank among the CHL’s top three in 13 of the last 14 weeks while leading the league in wins (36) and points percentage (.833). Rounding out the top tier, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (32-7-3-2) slid to No. 3 after a split week that featured a 9-3 win over Val-d’Or and a narrow 3-2 setback to Moncton, though they remain atop the QMJHL with 32 wins and a .784 points percentage and have now held a top-three spot for five consecutive weeks.
Further down the list, Week 18 was defined by upward momentum from three surging clubs, led by the Moncton Wildcats (32-8-2-1), who climbed to a season-best No. 5 after a perfect 3-0-0-0 road swing that included a statement 3-2 win in Chicoutimi and extended their winning streak to four as they closed within two points of first in the QMJHL. In the OHL, the Ottawa 67’s (34-9-1-2) jumped a couple of spots to No. 6 after a pair of home wins pushed their streak to six and kept them tied atop the league standings. Meanwhile, the Penticton Vees (29-9-4-3) continued one of the CHL’s most notable climbs, rising for a third straight week to No. 7 while extending the CHL’s longest active winning streak to 14 games – highlighted by consecutive shutouts – cementing their status as one of the league’s hottest teams heading into another busy slate.
For the 2025-26 season, fans can catch every game with FloHockey streaming the OHL and QMJHL, and Victory+ serving as the home of the WHL. FloHockey features full regular-season and playoff coverage for the OHL and QMJHL, while Victory+ offers free access to every WHL game along with playoffs and more.
CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 18 1. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) 2. Everett Silvertips (WHL) 3. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) 4. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) 5. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) 6. Ottawa 67’s (OHL) 7. Penticton Vees (WHL) 8. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 9. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 10. Barrie Colts (OHL)
TORONTO (Monday, January 26, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, January 25th.
Bulldogs’ Jake O’Brien Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for the second time this season, leading the League with nine points, including four goals and five assists over three games.
O’Brien started the week with two goals and an assist on Thursday night in North Bay, helping the Bulldogs earn a point in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Battalion. He picked up a pair of assists on Friday in Sudbury as Brantford rebounded to beat the Wolves 5-4. He helped power the Bulldogs to a 7-1 statement victory over Barrie on Sunday, snapping the Colts’ eight-game winning streak with two goals and two assists to extend his current point streak to six games.
An 18-year-old from Toronto, O’Brien’s 1.78 points-per-game currently lead the OHL. He’s produced a league-leading 41 assists, with a total of 57 points (16-41–57) over 32 contests. The 6-foot-2, 177Ib. Bulldogs captain was the OHL Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, and has put up 219 points (61-158–219) over his 159 regular season games with the Bulldogs. O’Brien was selected by the Seattle Kraken with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft. Brantford’s first round (8th overall) choice in 2023, he is a former OHL Cup MVP who helped Canada capture gold at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires) Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs) Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs) Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves) Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack) Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs) Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves) Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm) Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds) Dec. 15-21: Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves) Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Egor Barabanov (Saginaw Spirit) Jan. 5-11: Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts) Jan. 12-18: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) Jan. 19-25: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Greyhounds’ Carter George Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week
LA Kings prospect Carter George of the Soo Greyhounds is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .957 save percentage, one shutout and one goal scored.
George started the week with a pair of big milestones on Wednesday, making 28 saves to defeat the London Knights for the first time in 18 career attempts as the Greyhounds prevailed 5-2 at GFL Memorial Gardens. What’s more, he also scored a goal, hitting the empty net to become the first goaltender in OHL history to light the lamp twice. He stopped 16 more shots on Friday for his second shutout since joining the Greyhounds as they blanked the North Bay Battalion 3-0.
A 19-year-old from Thunder Bay, ON, George is 5-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .955 save percentage and two shutouts since joining the Greyhounds at the trade deadline. He owns an overall mark of 15-9-0-2 with a 2.70 goals-against average and .907 save percentage with three shutouts through 27 games between Sault Ste. Marie and Owen Sound in 2025-26. Selected by the LA Kings in the second round (57th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, George is a career 62-55-9-8 in 140 OHL regular season games, owning a 3.14 goals-against average and .909 save percentage with seven shutouts. He’s represented Canada at the World Juniors in back-to-back years, claiming bronze earlier this month in Minnesota. George was the OHL’s Scholastic Player of the Year in 2023-24 and his international resume also includes gold medals at both the U18 Worlds and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
IceDogs’ Ryerson Edgar Named OHL Rookie of the Week
Niagara IceDogs forward Ryerson Edgar is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring four goals in three games.
Edgar recorded his second hat-trick of the season on Saturday in Owen Sound, fuelling a 5-0 IceDogs win over the Attack. His second hat-trick of the season makes him the first 16-year-old rookie in IceDogs history to accomplish the feat twice. He opened the scoring in Sunday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Brampton Steelheads at the Meridian Centre.
Hailing from Holland Landing, ON, Edgar has 31 points (14-17–31) over 41 games this season after being Niagara’s first round (10th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the York-Simcoe Express U16 AAA program. Edgar was a World Under-17 Challenge gold medalist as a member of Canada Red back in November, recording three points (1-2–3) over five contests.
Sting Prospect Myles Dunn Named GOHL Prospect of the Week
Sarnia Sting prospect Myles Dunn of the St. Thomas Stars is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, scoring five goals and adding two assists for seven points in a pair of contests.
Dunn recorded his first GOHL hat-trick on Friday night against Chatham as the Stars defeated the Maroons 7-5. He extended his point streak to six games on Saturday night in Strathroy, scoring twice while adding two assists in a 7-5 loss to the Rockets.
A 16-year-old from Lambeth, ON, Dunn leads St. Thomas with 48 points (22-26–48) over 37 games this season, good for second-most among GOHL rookies. The Elgin-Middlesex Canucks graduate was Sarnia’s eighth round (157th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He recently competed in the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game presented by Milk in Peterborough.
TORONTO (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the eighth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with Upper Canada College back up to third on the list where they were month ago. The Hill Academy and the Mississauga Senators are also climbing in Week 8.
The weekly rankings, determined by a panel of scouts from OHL member teams, highlight the top teams competing for an opportunity to play in the 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the GTHL, which will showcase 25 teams featuring talent eligible for the OHL Priority Selection that will take place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on June 12-13, 2026.
OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 8)
RANK
TEAM
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Little Caesars (USA AAA)
1
8
2
HoneyBaked (USA AAA)
2
7
3
Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep)
4
8
4
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
3
8
5
Hill Academy (Ontario Prep)
6
8
6
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
5
8
7
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
9
5
8
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
7
5
9
Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA)
8
6
10
Barrie Colts (OMHA)
10
2
Honorable Mentions: Vaughan Kings (GTHL), Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA), York-Simcoe Express (OMHA), Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
The 2026 OHL Cup will kick off with four wild card play-in matchups on Monday, March 30, 2026. All games will be held at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto before the Championship Final moves to the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.
The OHL Cup has established itself as a premier development tournament, serving as a critical showcase for the next generation of hockey talent. More than 200 OHL Cup graduates have advanced to play in the OHL en route to the National Hockey League (NHL), including more than 110 players currently on NHL rosters.
Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament. More information on tournament qualification can be found here.
OHL Writers 