Where Greatness Begins: CHL 2017-18 Broadcast Schedule on Sportsnet

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Where Greatness Begins: CHL 2017-18 Broadcast Schedule on Sportsnet

– Coverage features weekly Saturday games, plus marquee CHL events including the 100th annual Mastercard Memorial Cup in Regina –

– Action gets underway Monday with Game 1 of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series 

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TORONTO (November 2, 2017) Shining the spotlight on hockey’s future stars, Sportsnet is set to deliver exclusive national coverage of the 2017-18 Canadian Hockey League season, beginning Monday, Nov. 6. In addition to weekly CHL Saturday Showcase broadcasts from across the league, CHL coverage on Sportsnet features three marquee events – the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series, the 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, and the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup.

Exclusive English-language Canadian coverage of the CHL kicks off on Sportsnet this coming Monday when the Canadian World Junior hopefuls of the Western Hockey League host Team Russia in the first game of the 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series. Coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Sportsnet East, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW.

Following the six-game series, Sportsnet’s weekly CHL Saturday Showcase afternoon broadcasts deliver coverage of must-see action from across the Ontario Hockey League, the Western Hockey League and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League throughout the regular season. (Full broadcast details below)

TV – Sportsnet and Sportsnet NOW

Bringing CHL action to fans across the country, Sportsnet’s coverage of the 2017-18 season includes:

  • Veteran broadcast team of play-by-play announcer R.J. Broadhead, game analyst Sam Cosentino and host Rob Faulds
  • Regular editions of The Next Ones, Sportsnet’s new show that takes an in-depth look at the CHL’s top prospects. Hosted by Jeff Marek and Cosentino, The Next Ones is also available as a podcast and on Sportsnet 590 The FAN

In addition to regular season coverage, the CHL on Sportsnet season includes:

  • 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series (Nov. 6-16, 2017) – The 15th annual best-on-best showdown sees the CHL’s regional teams of Canadian World Junior candidates face off against the Russian National Junior Team
  • 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospect Game (Jan. 25, 2018) – The CHL’s top-40 NHL draft eligible players compete in front of scouts at the 23rd annual showcase live from Guelph, ON
  • 100th Mastercard Memorial Cup (May 18-27, 2018) – Marking a league and national milestone, the 100th edition of the celebrated championship will be hosted by the Regina Pats and feature champion teams from the OHL, WHL, QMJHL

 

Digital – Sportsnet.ca

The ultimate destination for Canadian fans, the Junior Hockey page on sportsnet.ca is home to exclusive CHL articles, videos and content throughout the season, including:

  • 2018 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings – monthly articles by Cosentino and Marek that rank the NHL Draft eligible players from across the CHL and the globe
  • 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship coverage – Wall-to-wall coverage from Buffalo, covering the players and teams that matter most to Canadian fans
  • Ongoing news, videos, features and profiles from Sportsnet’s roster of hockey experts, including monthly prospect reports and live coverage from marquee events

 

As Canada’s Home of Hockey, Sportsnet is now in its fourth season of a 12-year partnership with the Canadian Hockey League. Featuring a comprehensive suite of multimedia rights including television, online and mobile, Sportsnet is the exclusive English-language broadcaster of the CHL and Mastercard Memorial Cup in Canada. The deal also includes a 12-year sub-licensing agreement with TVA Sports for exclusive French-language multiplatform rights for CHL games

2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series Broadcast Schedule on Sportsnet

*All games available on Sportsnet NOW

  • Monday, Nov. 6, Russia @ WHL, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, West & Sportsnet ONE)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 7, Russia @ WHL, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario & Sportsnet ONE)
  • Thursday, Nov. 9, Russia @ OHL, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario, Pacific & Sportsnet 360)
  • Monday, Nov. 13, Russia @ OHL, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario & Pacific)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 14, Russia @ QMJHL, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario & Pacific)
  • Thursday, Nov. 16, Russia @ QMJHL, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario & Pacific)

2017-18 CHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule on Sportsnet

*All games available on Sportsnet NOW

November 2017

  • Saturday, Nov. 18, CHL Saturday Showcase: Kitchener @ Barrie, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, Nov. 25, CHL Saturday Showcase: Red Deer @ Calgary, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)

December 2017

  • Saturday, Dec. 2, CHL Saturday Showcase: Barrie @ Ottawa, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet & Sportsnet ONE)
  • Saturday, Dec. 9, CHL Saturday Showcase: Oshawa @ Barrie, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, Dec. 16, CHL Saturday Showcase: Acadie-Bathurst @ Moncton, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, Dec. 30, CHL Saturday Showcase: Moose Jaw @ Brandon, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)

January 2018

  • Saturday, Jan. 6, CHL Saturday Showcase: Kitchener @ Owen Sound, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario, Pacific & Sportsnet ONE)
  • Saturday, Jan. 13, CHL Saturday Showcase: Oshawa @ Kingston, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet & Sportsnet ONE)
  • Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospect: Team Cherry vs. Team Orr, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario, Pacific & Sportsnet 360)
  • Saturday, Jan. 27, CHL Saturday Showcase: Regina @ Swift Current, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)

 

February 2018

  • Saturday, Feb. 3, CHL Saturday Showcase: London @ Sarnia, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, Feb. 10, CHL Saturday Showcase: Red Deer @ Edmonton, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Sunday, Feb. 18, Moose Jaw @ Regina, 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario, Pacific & Sportsnet 360)
  • Saturday, Feb. 24, CHL Saturday Showcase: Gatineau @ Halifax, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet East, Ontario, Pacific & Sportsnet ONE)

March 2018

  • Saturday, March 3, CHL Saturday Showcase: Guelph @ Owen Sound, 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, March 10, CHL Saturday Showcase: Halifax @ Acadie-Bathurst, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)
  • Saturday, March 17, CHL Saturday Showcase: Mississauga @ Niagara, 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT (Sportsnet)

*schedule subject to change

Broadcast details for the CHL Playoffs and the 2018 Mastercard Memorial Cup will be announced at a later date

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OHL Academic Players of the Month for October

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the OHL Academic Players of the Month for October 2017, including Kevin Bahl of the Ottawa 67’s, Blake McConville of the Sudbury Wolves, Billy Moskal of the London Knights, and Brett Jacklin of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

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 East Division: Sophomore defenceman Kevin Bahl of the Ottawa 67’s is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for October. The 17-year-old from Mississauga, Ont. carries an 86% average in his grade 12 University level coursework in English, World History, and Elite Athletics. “Kevin has had to work hard to balance his course load, on-ice commitments and physical training this season,” said 67’s Academic Advisor Eileen Duffin. A 6-foot-6, 231Ib. defenceman eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft, Bahl has recorded eight assists through his first 17 games of the season and was recently named to Team OHL’s roster for the upcoming 2017 CIBC Canada Russia Series. Bahl helped Canada win gold at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament this past summer. He was Ottawa’s second round pick in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection.


 Central Division: Rookie forward Blake McConville of the Sudbury Wolves is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October after he maintained an 87% average over grade 12 University level Chemistry, Advanced Functions, Data Management and Online Sports Management courses. The 6-foot-2, 205Ib. right-winger has played in 11 games this season. “As a 17-year-old rookie, Blake is a respected player and student,” said Wolves Academic Advisor Gord Ewin. “He is a very positive and polite young man.” The LaSalle, Ont. native was a fifth round pick of the Wolves in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection.


 Midwest Division: Seventeen year-old London Knights forward Billy Moskal has been named the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October, maintaining a 97% average in his University level courses at Blyth Academy London. “Billy exemplifies the OHL policy of providing ‘the best of both worlds’ with regards to academics and hockey,” said Knights Academic Advisor Trish Hurley. “He has participated in a number of school activities in the past year, including a fundraiser for Youth Mental Health.” Moskal has a goal and an assist through 13 games this season and recently scored his first career OHL goal on Oct. 27 against Flint. The 6-foot, 185Ib. centreman from Sudbury, Ont. was London’s second round pick in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection.


 West Division: Rookie forward Brett Jacklin of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for October after he maintained an 88% average over University level Math Advanced Functions, Accounting and Chemistry courses at Superior Heights Secondary School. The Sudbury, Ont. native has two assists through his first 10 games of the season. “Brett is extremely well liked by his teachers and fellow students,” said Greyhounds Academic Advisor Jerry Bumbacco. “He is a mature young man who recognizes the importance of an education and works diligently on achieving success in the classroom as well as on the ice.” The 6-foot-1, 171Ib. right-winger was Sault Ste. Marie’s 10th round pick in the 2016 OHL Priority Selection.


 2017-18 OHL Academic Players of the Month:


 East Division:
October – Kevin Bahl (Ottawa 67’s)


 Central Division:
October – Blake McConville (Sudbury Wolves)


 Midwest Division:
October – Billy Moskal (London Knights)


 West Division:
October – Brett Jacklin (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds)


 Last season, the OHL Centrally Administered Scholarship Program facilitated scholarships for 301 OHL Alumni with a total scholarship payment in excess of $3.17 million.  Since the 2007-08 season, OHL Scholarship payments have totaled more than $18.8 million. 


 Click here for more information about ‘OHL Players First’ programs.

OHL Writer’s Draft Eligible Player of the Month for October: Brady Hinz

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Sarnia Sting forward Brady Hinz has been selected our draft eligible player of the month for October. The 5’8” native of Stratford Ontario notched 10 goals while adding 6 assists in 12 games and helping the Sting to the top of the Canadian Hockey League rankings at the end of October.  

Brady Hinz of the Sarnia Sting. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images
Brady Hinz of the Sarnia Sting. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images

Hinz recorded 3 multi-goal games and 5 multi-point games. Among players eligible for the 2018 National Hockey League Draft, Hinz is tied for top spot in goals, second in points, leads in the plus/minus department, owns the longest goal scoring streak of the season, the second longest assist an point streak of the season, and leads all OHL players in shooting percentage.

Hinz was named the OHL ‘On the Run’ Player of the week for October 9 to October 15 and runner up for CHL Player of the Week for the same period.

Also considered were: Mississauga Steelheads forward Ryan McLeod who had 4 goals and 9 assists in 10 games. Akil Thomas of the Niagara IceDogs notched 3 goals while adding 10 assists in 11 games.

Previous Winners

Matthew Struthers – Owen Sound Attack (September)

CHL Announces Top 10 Rankings

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Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced the week seven edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2017-18 season.  The weekly rankings of the CHL’s Top-10 teams are selected by a panel of National Hockey League scouts.

CHL Top 10 Rankings – Week 7

Rank: Team: Last Week Rank: Number of Weeks Ranked:
1 Sarnia Sting (14-1-0-0) 1 4
2 Swift Current Broncos (10-2-1-0) 2 4
3 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (10-3-1-0) 10 7
4 Moose Jaw Warriors (11-4-0-0) 4 5
5 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (10-2-2-2) 3 2
6 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (10-3-2-0) 6 7
7 Victoria Royals (12-4-1-0) 9 5
8 Quebec Remparts (11-4-1-0) 8 5
9 Portland Winterhawks (9-4-0-0) 5 7
10 Halifax Mooseheads (10-4-2-0) – 3
Honourable Mention:
Barrie Colts (9-4-0-1) – 0
Moncton Wildcats (11-4-2-0) – 0
Tri-City Americans (9-4-2-0) – 2

OHL’s Draft Eligible Statistical Leaders

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If you hadn’t heard the name Brady Hinz, well, you certainly are hearing it now. As we look at the Ontario Hockey League statistics among players eligible for the 2018 National Hockey League Draft, You will find the Stratford Ontario native and Sarnia Sting forward’s name at or near the top of many of those statistics.

Brady Hinz of the Sarnia Sting. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images
Brady Hinz of the Sarnia Sting. Photo by Aaron Bell/OHL Images

Hinz is second in points, tied for top spot in goals, the leader in plus/minus, has the longest goal scoring streak of the season and second longest assist and point streak, and the best shooting percentage in the entire league.

Not too bad for a player who didn’t make NHL Central Scouting’s players to watch list.

Below, you will find a list of leaders in a variety of statistical categories. While we take great care in compiling stats, always refer to the Ontario Hockey League’s site for official stats.

Note that only players eligible for the NHL draft for the first time are included.

Points Leaders
Player Team GP G A Pts
Allan McShane Oshawa Generals 15 2 16 18
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 15 10 6 16
Ryan McLeod Mississauga Steelheads 14 6 10 16
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 14 5 11 16
Ryan Merkley Guelph Storm 15 4 11 15
Andrei Svechnikov Barrie Colts 10 10 4 14
Serron Noel Oshawa Generals 11 10 4 14
Barrett Hayton Soo Greyhounds 14 6 8 14
Aidan Dudas Owen Sound Attack 14 9 4 13
Kody Clark Ottawa 67’s 16 8 5 13
Goal Scoring Leaders
Player Team GP G GPG
Andrei Svechnikov Barrie Colts 10 10 1.00
Serron Noel Oshawa Generals 11 10 0.91
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 15 10 0.67
Aidan Dudas Owen Sound Attack 14 9 0.64
Kody Clark Ottawa 67’s 16 8 0.50
Damien Giroux Saginaw Spirit 13 6 0.46
Barrett Hayton Soo Greyhounds 14 6 0.43
Ryan McLeod Mississauga Steelheads 14 6 0.43
Ty Dellandrea Flint Firebirds 14 6 0.43
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 14 5 0.36
Assist Leaders
Player Team GP A APG
Allan McShane Oshawa Generals 15 16 1.07
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 14 11 0.79
Ryan Merkley Guelph Storm 15 11 0.73
Ryan McLeod Mississauga Steelheads 14 10 0.71
Evan Bouchard London Knights 15 9 0.60
Maxim Golod Erie Otters 12 8 0.67
Barrett Hayton Soo Greyhounds 14 8 0.57
Adam McMaster North Bay Battalion 15 8 0.53
Kevin Bahl Ottawa 67’s 16 8 0.50
Declan Chisholm Peterborough Petes 16 8 0.50
Defencemen Point Leaders
Player Team GP G A Pts
Ryan Merkley Guelph Storm 15 4 11 15
Evan Bouchard London Knights 15 3 9 12
Declan Chisholm Peterborough Petes 16 1 8 9
Kevin Bahl Ottawa 67’s 16 0 8 8
Peter Stratis Ottawa 67’s 16 2 5 7
Tyler Tucker Barrie Colts 7 0 6 6
Giovanni Vallati Kitchener Rangers 13 1 4 5
Zack Malik Sudbury Wolves 13 0 5 5
Plus/Minus Leaders
Player Team GP +/-
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 15 +11
Riley Damiani Kitchener Rangers 15 +7
Andrew Bruder Niagara IceDogs 10 +6
Andrei Svechnikov Barrie Colts 10 +6
Curtis Douglas Barrie Colts 14 +6
Tyler Tucker Barrie Colts 7 +5
Joseph Mack Erie Otters 11 +5
Matthew Struthers Owen Sound Attack 11 +5
Jack Duff Erie Otters 13 +5
Alex Gritz Erie Otters 14 +5
Penalty Minutes Leaders
Player Team GP PIM M/G
Daylon Groulx Owen Sound Attack 11 26 2.36
Dawson Baker Sudbury Wolves 15 24 1.60
Kevin Bahl Ottawa 67’s 16 24 1.50
Max Grondin Saginaw Spirit 11 19 1.73
Curtis Douglas Barrie Colts 14 16 1.14
Merrick Rippon Mississauga Steelheads 14 16 1.14
Ryan Merkley Guelph Storm 15 14 0.93
Faceoff Leaders  (Minimum 1 faceoff per game)
Player Team GP FOA FOW %
Andrei Svechnikov Barrie Colts 10 11 7 63.6
Nathan Dunkley Kingston Frontenacs 9 53 33 62.3
Aidan Dudas Owen Sound Attack 14 180 106 58.9
David Levin Sudbury Wolves 15 151 88 58.3
Billy Moskal London Knights 13 71 41 57.7
Allan McShane Oshawa Generals 15 240 133 55.4
Ty Dellandrea Flint Firebirds 14 252 137 54.4
Mitchell Hoelscher Ottawa 67’s 15 71 37 52.1
Cam Hillis Guelph Storm 15 216 111 51.4
Eric Guest Kitchener Rangers 9 43 22 51.2
Liam Foudy London Knights 13 94 48 51.1
Longest Goal Scoring Streak
Player Team From To Gms Goals
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 10/9 10/19 5 7
Kody Clark Ottawa 67’s 10/12 10/21 5 6
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 9/29 10/1 3 4
Aidan Dudas Owen Sound Attack 10/11 10/15 3 4
Matthew Struthers Owen Sound Attack 9/30 10/7 3 4
Longest Assist Streak
Player Team From To Gms Assts
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 9/30 10/19 8 10
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 10/15 10/21 4 4
Ryan Merkley Guelph Storm 10/22 10/29 4 4
Serron Noel Oshawa Generals 9/29 10/13 4 4
Curtis Douglas Barrie Colts 10/14 10/26 4 4
Longest Point Streak
Player Team From To Gms Pts
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 9/29 10/19 9 15
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 10/9 10/21 7 13
Barrett Hayton Soo Greyhounds 10/11 10/28 7 9
Curtis Douglas Barrie Colts 10/7 10/26 6 8
Damien Giroux Saginaw Spirit 10/15 10/29 6 6
Shooting Percentage
Player Team GP G S %
Brady Hinz Sarnia Sting 15 10 25 40.0
Serron Noel Oshawa Generals 11 10 25 40.0
Alex Gritz Erie Otters 14 5 15 33.3
Andrew Bruder Niagara IceDogs 10 2 7 28.6
Semyon Der-Arguchintsev Peterborough Petes 16 5 18 27.8
Shots On Goal Leaders
Player Team GP SOG
Evan Bouchard London Knights 15 59
Ty Dellandrea Flint Firebirds 14 55
Akil Thomas Niagara IceDogs 14 49
Andrei Svechnikov Barrie Colts 10 46
Aidan Dudas Owen Sound Attack 14 43
Goaltenders Leaders – Goals Against Average
Player Team GP Min GA Avg
Nick Donofrio Hamilton Bulldogs 2 125 5 2.40
Mario Peccia Kingston Frontenacs 4 210 12 3.43
Jacob Ingham Mississauga Steelheads 9 530 33 3.74
Jordan Kooy London Knights 6 306 20 3.92
Christian Purboo North Bay Battalion 3 179 12 4.02
Goaltending Leaders – Save Percentage
Player Team GP SH  SVS SV%
Nick Donofrio Hamilton Bulldogs 2 50 45 0.900
Mario Peccia Kingston Frontenacs 4 116 104 0.897
Marshall Frappier Sudbury Wolves 6 187 166 0.888
Christian Purboo North Bay Battalion 3 98 86 0.878
Jacob Ingham Mississauga Steelheads 9 268 235 0.877
Goaltending Leaders – Wins
Player Team GP W L OL
Jacob Ingham Mississauga Steelheads 9 3 6 0
Marshall Frappier Sudbury Wolves 6 2 2 1
Nick Donofrio Hamilton Bulldogs 2 1 0 1
Christian Purboo North Bay Battalion 3 1 2 0
Jordan Kooy London Knights 6 1 4 0
Goaltending Leaders – Shutouts
Player Team GP SO
Mario Peccia Kingston Frontenacs 4 1