CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Moncton wraps up 2024-25 regular season at No. 1, while London & Medicine Hat round out the top three

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TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 24 and final edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.

Coming into the postseason on a 15-game winning streak, the longest active streak in the CHL, the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) close out the 2024-25 campaign as the No.1-ranked team in the CHL. The Wildcats led all teams across the CHL in regulation losses (9), points percentage (.844), goal differential (+150), penalty kill percentage (86.4%), and goals allowed per game (2.25). Right behind them is the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who come in at No. 2. No team in the CHL won more games (55) or put up more points (112) than the Knights this season, as London finished 2024-25 as the CHL’s highest-scoring club (4.78 goals per game). Meanwhile, rounding out the top three is the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL), who enter the 2025 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien having won 10 games in a row. Dating back to January 1, the Tigers have earned 26 victories in 31 games (26-3-1-1), scoring at a near five-goals-per-game pace over that stretch (4.94).

Sitting in fourth, having been ranked among the top five for 10 weeks in a row, are the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL. The 2025 Memorial Cup hosts capped off their year with their largest win total (46) in a single season in 10 years (2014-15 – 47 wins). In fifth, the Everett Silvertips of the WHL complete the top half of the CHL Top-10 Rankings. The winners of the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy as the WHL’s 2024-25 Regular Season Champions come into the playoffs as the WHL top-seeded team amidst a six-game point streak (5-0-0-1). Lastly, the Brantford Bulldogs of the OHL climbed the ranks for a third week in a row, placing seventh to close out the season. Completing the year as one of the CHL’s hottest teams, the Bulldogs won 26 of their last 33 games (26-5-2-0) to secure the top seed in the OHL’s Eastern Conference.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 24
1. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
2. London Knights (OHL)
3. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
4. Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
5. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
6. Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
7. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
8. Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
9. Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
10. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

For information and details about each individual club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2024-25-chl-top-10-rankings-week-24.

2025 OHL CUP DAY 1 RECAP

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Toronto, ON – The 2025 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League got underway on Monday with three Wild Card Play-In entries, along with 12 additional games on the Round Robin schedule.

2025 OHL Cup Wild Card Play-In Results:

WC 1 – Niagara North Stars 2 vs. Oakville Rangers 1 (OT-3)
Niagara MVP – Trent Enns (1G)
Oakville MVP – Charlie Weiss (22SV)
Recap – Stats

WC 2 – Toronto Jr. Canadiens 8 vs. Ottawa Myers Automotive 2
JRC MVP – Tyler Bruce (2G, 2A)
Ottawa MVP – Alexandre Tangalin (1A)
Recap – Stats

WC 3 – Toronto Marlboros 9 vs. Thunder Bay Kings 0
Marlies MVP – Kingston Harris (3G, 1A)
Kings MVP – Kellan Ozerkevich
Recap – Stats

2025 OHL Cup Day 1 Results:

Game 1 – Vaughan Kings 6 vs. York Simcoe Express 4
Vaughan MVP – Eloan Le Gallic (2G, 1A)
Express MVP – Ben Veitch (1G, 2A)
Recap – Stats

Game 2 – Don Mills Flyers 4 vs. Barrie Jr. Colts 0
Flyers MVP – Caden Bell (2G, 1A)
Barrie MVP – Jayden Claveau (36SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 3 – Toronto Titans 3 vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders 0
Titans MVP – Timothy Walker (2G)
Raiders MVP – Ethan Maniaci (22SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 4 – Sun County Panthers 1 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 1
Titans MVP – Anderson Camilleri (28SV)
Raiders MVP – Connor Haffner (27SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 5 – Halton Hurricanes 3 vs. Detroit Red Wings 1
Halton MVP – Colton D’Amico (1G, 1A)
Red Wings MVP – Cade Campbell
Recap – Stats

Game 6 – TPH 3 vs. Waterloo Wolves 0
TPH MVP – Mason Courville (33SV)
Waterloo MVP – Michael Pope
Recap – Stats

Game 7 – Ottawa Valley Titans 2 vs. Elgin-Middlesex Canucks 1
Ottawa MVP – Kaden McGregor (2A)
Canucks MVP – Haydyn Taylor (25SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 8 – Huron-Perth Lakers 3 vs. NOHA 0
Lakers MVP – Cullen Kerslake
NOHA MVP – Tanner Carriere (24SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 9 – Toronto Jr. Canadiens 3 vs. Vaughan Kings 2 – OT
JRC MVP – Camryn Warren (2G, 1A)
Vaughan MVP – David Healy (27SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 10 – Don Mills Flyers 6 vs. Niagara North Stars 1
Flyers MVP – Lyndon Cabral (2G, 2A)
Niagara MVP – Sandro Guttaiano (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 11 – Toronto Titans 4 vs. Toronto Marlboros 3
Titans MVP – Jeremy Freeman (2G, 1A)
Marlies MVP – Cannon Thibodeau (1G, 1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 12 – Detroit Little Caesars 2 vs. Toronto Red Wings 1
Detroit MVP – Massimo Santa Maria (1G)
Red Wings MVP – Caiden Clair (1G)
Recap – Stats

The Niagara North Stars, Toronto Marlboros and Toronto Jr. Canadiens all entered through early morning Wild Card action to open the tournament.

Don Mills Flyers forward Lyndon Cabral is the OHL Cup scoring leader following Day 1, leading the event with six points (3G, 3A) in two games played. OHL Cup Scoring Leaders

All tournament games feature live scoring complete with the OHL’s Game Centre module.

The 2025 OHL Cup Round Robin action continues on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, followed by the Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals on Thursday night, culminating in Friday night’s Championship Final at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

All games are available live and on demand through LiveBarn.

The showcase provides fans and scouts one last opportunity to see many of the top U16 AAA players from across Ontario and parts of the United States compete for the OHL Cup performing against the best competition prior to the 2025 OHL Priority Selection on April 11 and 12.

For full coverage of the 2025 OHL Cup, visit ohlcup.ca.

23 CHL alumni lead uOttawa to their first-ever national title as the Gee-Gees win the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup

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TORONTO, ON — On Sunday, 23 CHL alumni helped the No.8-seeded University of Ottawa to a historic first national title, as the Gee-Gees defeated the No.3-seeded University of Concordia Stingers 3-2 to take home the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup at TD Place in Ottawa. CHL alumni Vincent Labelle (Moncton Wildcats/QMJHL), Bradley Chenier (North Bay Battalion/Sudbury Wolves/OHL), and Luka Verreault (Rimouski Océanic/QMJHL) tallied the goals for the Gee-Gees during Sunday’s final, while CHL graduate Francesco Lapenna (Val-d’Or Foreurs / Drummondville Voltigeurs / Charlottetown Islanders / Gatineau Olympiques / QMJHL) was named the Player of the Game after making 31 saves to clinch the upset victory for Ottawa.

Gee-Gees goaltender Lapenna, who capped off his QMJHL career playing across the Ottawa River for the Gatineau Olympiques, was named the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship MVP. Lapenna registered 30-plus saves in all three of his appearances at the 2025 U CUP, holding a 2.14 goals-against average and a tournament-best .936 save percentage. As the tournament MVP, Lapenna was one of six CHL alumni to be selected to the tournament all-star team, joining forwards Dawson Holt (Vancouver Giants /Regina Pats/WHL), Mathieu Bizier (Rimouski Océanic/Gatineau Olympiques/QMJHL), Marc-Antoine Séguin (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies/Chicoutimi Saguenéens/Baie-Comeau Drakkar/QMJHL), along with defencemen Simon Lavigne (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada/QMJHL) and Joseph Ianniello (Saint John Sea Dogs/QMJHL).

By winning the national title on Sunday, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees became the first eighth-seed to ever win the David Johnston University Cup. In addition to Lapenna’s stellar play, the Gee-Gees were led up front by Labelle (Moncton Wildcats/QMJHL) and Mitch Martin (Kitchener Rangers/OHL), who both led the team in scoring with five points (2G-3A) during the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup. In addition to their roster of 23 CHL alumni, the Gee-Gees were guided by head coach Patrick Grandmaître, who played five seasons in the QMJHL from 1995-2000 with the Victoriaville Tigres and the Québec Remparts – serving as a captain for both clubs.

Meanwhile, before the championship game, the No.2-seeded University of Saskatchewan Huskies won their fifth bronze medal in school history thanks to a 4-1 victory over the No.4-seeded Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Bold in the bronze medal game. WHL alumnus and Huskies forward Vince Loschiavo (Kootenay ICE/Moose Jaw Warriors/Edmonton Oil Kings/WHL) scored twice, while WHL graduate Landon Kosior (Prince Albert Raiders/WHL) was credited with the game-winner and added an assist to help provide the University of Saskatchewan with its first national medal since 2018.

Among the 87 players rostered on the three universities who earned a medal on Sunday, 70 of them were CHL graduates, including 24 on the Concordia University roster.

Out of the 223 players listed on the eight participating teams competing at the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, there were 176 CHL alumni who accounted for close to 80% of the players partaking in the tournament. Among the alumni from the CHL participating in the event, there were 80 graduates from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), 49 from the Western Hockey League (WHL), and 47 who hail from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

The CHL and its Member Leagues (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) are committed to the academic development of its athletes, investing roughly $10 million annually on the education of current and former players, a group that includes the 176 CHL alumni who competed at the 2025 University Cup. The CHL also remains the number one supplier of talent to U SPORTS. Just last season, over 950 CHL graduates were enrolled in post-secondary institutions across North America, including many who continued their playing careers in U SPORTS programs in Canada.

Complete list of 70 CHL Alumni who won a medal at the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup in Ottawa
Players are listed alongside the CHL club they’ve played the most games with

GOLD – University of Ottawa Gee Gees (23)

Francesco Lapenna (Gatineau/QMJHL), Jean-Philippe Tourigny (Rouyn-Noranda/QMJHL), Brendon Clavelle (Charlottetown/QMJHL), Cam Gauvreau (Peterborough/OHL), David Lafrance (Halifax/QMJHL), Jacob LeGuerrier (Soo/OHL), Vincent Maisonneuve (Gatineau/QMJHL), Anson McMaster (Winnipeg/WHL), Peter Stratis (Sudbury/OHL), Andrew Belchamber (Baie-Comeau/QMJHL), Alexis Bonefon (Shawinigan/QMJHL), Tommy Bouchard (Blainville-Boisbriand/QMJHL), Bradley Chenier (North Bay/OHL), Mathieu Desgagnés (Acadie-Bathurst/QMJHL), Zacharie Giroux (Flint/OHL), Max Grondin (Saginaw/OHL), Nicolas Kingsbury-Fournier (Acadie-Bathurst/QMJHL), Vincent Labelle (Moncton/QMJHL), Mitchell Martin (Kitchener/OHL), Anthony Poulin (Blainville-Boisbriand/QMJHL), Charles-Antoine Roy (Gatineau/QMJHL), Marc-Antoine Séguin (Chicoutimi/QMJHL), Luka Verreault (Rimouski/QMJHL)

SILVER – Concordia University Stingers (24)

Nikolas Hurtubise (Victoriaville/QMJHL), Brady James (Halifax/QMJHL), Félix Allard (Rouyn-Noranda/QMJHL), Édouard Carrier (Victoriaville/ QMJHL), Vincent Frédette (Chicoutimi/QMJHL), Kyle Havlena (Cape Breton/QMJHL), Christopher Inniss (Rimouski/QMJHL), Sean Larochelle (Victoriaville/QMJHL), Simon Lavigne (Blainville-Boisbriand/QMJHL), Nathan Lavoie (Blainville-Boisbriand/QMJHL), Daniel Agostino (Québec/QMJHL), Julien Anctil (Sherbrooke/QMJHL), Mathieu Bizier (Gatineau/QMJHL), Isiah Campbell (Cape Breton/QMJHL), Édouard Charron (Drummondville/QMJHL), Loïck Daigle (Victoriaville/QMJHL), Émile Gadoury (Gatineau/QMJHL), Alexander Gaudio (Rimouski/QMJHL), Nicholas Girouard (Drummondville/QMJHL), Mikael Huchette (Québec/QMJHL), Alexandre Nadeau (Victoriaville/QMJHL), Gabriel Proulx (Cape Breton/QMJHL), Blake Richardson (Blainville-Boisbriand/QMJHL), Charles Savoie (Québec/QMJHL)

BRONZE – University of Saskatchewan Huskies (23)

Ethan Chadwick (Saskatoon/WHL), Jordan Kooy (London/OHL), Roddy Ross (Seattle/WHL), Logan Bairos (Kamloops/WHL), Parker Gavlas (Edmonton/WHL), Mac Gross (Spokane/WHL), Cole Jordan (Moose Jaw/WHL), Landon Kosior (Prince Albert/WHL), Ty Prefontaine (Lethbridge/WHL), Ethan Regnier (Swift Current/WHL), Rhett Rhinehart (Prince George/WHL), Chase Bertholet (Spokane/WHL), Ashton Ferster (Kamloops/WHL), Cade Hayes (Spokane/WHL), Dawson Holt (Vancouver/WHL), Liam Keeler (Edmonton/WHL), Vince Loschiavo (Kootenay/WHL), Raphael Pelletier (Swift Current/WHL), Josh Pillar (Kamloops/WHL), Cohner Saleski (Swift Current/WHL), Keaton Sorensen (Prince Albert/WHL), Carter Stebbings (Swift Current/WHL), Trevor Wong (Saskatoon/WHL)

OHL ANNOUNCES 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON AWARD WINNERS

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today recognized its award winners from the 2024-25 Regular Season that concluded on Sunday.

Eddie Powers Trophy (OHL Top Scorer presented by Kubota) – Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit

NHL Draft eligible Saginaw Spirit forward Michael Misa completed one of the most outstanding offensive seasons from an OHL player in some time on Sunday, piling up five points (1-4–5) in the Spirit’s 9-2 win over the Flint Firebirds to finish his season with a CHL-leading 134 points including 62 goals, 72 assists and a plus-45 rating over 65 games. Misa becomes the first player in Saginaw Spirit history to claim the Eddie Powers Trophy as the OHL’s top scorer, doing so with the most points since another draft eligible in London’s Patrick Kane (62-83–145) during the 2006-07 season.

A former OHL Rookie of the Year Award recipient and exceptional status first overall pick by the Spirit in 2022, Misa was held pointless in just five of 65 contests. His 134 points are tied with John Tavares (2006-07) for the most by an OHL U18 skater since 2000.

A product of Oakville, Ont., Misa won a Memorial Cup with the Spirit last June, and completes his third OHL season with career totals that include 113 goals, 152 assists and 265 points over 177 regular season games.

The Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy was donated by the Toronto Marlboro Athletic Club in memory of Eddie Powers and was first awarded in 1945-46 to Tod Sloan of St. Michael’s who scored 79 points in 25 games. In addition to Misa, other recent recipients have included David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves (2023-24), Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires (2022-23) and Wyatt Johnston of the Windsor Spitfires (2021-22).

Jim Mahon Trophy (Top Scoring Right Winger) – Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs

The 2024-25 recipient of the Jim Mahon Trophy also happens to be the league’s top goal-scorer. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis of the Brantford Bulldogs led OHL right-wingers with 117 points including a league-leading 71 goals and 46 assists.

Lardis is one of just eight players in OHL history to record at least 70 goals in a season as his 25 power play goals and 375 shots on goal led the league. His season included a total of seven hat-tricks and 20 multi-goal outings for the Bulldogs, who finished atop the Eastern Conference standings.

An Oakville, Ont. native, Lardis has amassed 155 goals, 114 assists and 269 points over 234 career regular season games between Brantford, Hamilton and Peterborough after originally being the Petes’ first round (sixth overall) pick in 2021. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the third round (67th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft.

The Jim Mahon Trophy was first presented following the 1971-72 season by the players and management of the Peterborough Petes in memory of their right winger Jim Mahon who was accidentally killed that summer. Recent recipients have included David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves (2023-24), Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires (2022-23) and Lucas Edmonds of the Kingston Frontenacs (2021-22).

Dave Pinkney Trophy (Lowest Team Goals-Against) – Austin Elliott and Aleksei Medvedev, London Knights
FW ‘Dinty’ Moore Trophy (Lowest Rookie Goals-Against Average – Aleksei Medvedev, London Knights

The London Knights are winners of the Dave Pinkney Trophy for the second straight season, surrendering a league-low 180 goals backed by the goaltending tandem of Austin Elliott and Aleksei Medvedev.

The Knights claim the honour for the sixth time in their history, finishing atop the OHL standings with a record of 55-11-2-0. Elliott, who was acquired via waivers from the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades by way of the Barrie Colts, led the league with a 2.10 goals-against average, .924 save percentage and impressive 32-1-0-0 record. The overage netminder won an OHL record 20 consecutive starts to begin his tenure in the league.

Awarded annually since 1949, the Dave Pinkney Trophy is presented to the goaltenders of the team with the lowest goals-against average during the regular season. Last year’s recipients were London netminders Michael Simpson and Owen Willmore.

The draft eligible Aleksei Medvedev led OHL rookies with a 2.79 goals-against average, becoming the seventh Knights goaltender to claim the FW ‘Dinty’ Moore Trophy for lowest G.A.A. by a rookie. London’s second round (38th overall) pick by the Knights in 2023 played to a 22-8-2-0 record with a .912 save percentage and three shutouts over 34 games, earning OHL Rookie of the Month honours in November and OHL Goaltender of the Month recognition in January.

The trophy is named after F.W. ‘Dinty’ Moore of Port Colborne, Ont., who served as OHA President from 1942-45. In order to qualify for this rookie award, a goaltender must play a minimum of 900 minutes. Last year’s winner was Jack Ivankovic of the then-Mississauga Steelheads.

2024-25 OHL Regular Season Team Awards:

Hamilton Spectator Trophy (Regular Season Champion) – London Knights
The Knights are back-to-back Hamilton Spectator Trophy recipients, playing to their second-best season in franchise history with a record of 55-11-0-2 with 112 points. Read more

Holody Trophy (Midwest Division Champion) – London Knights
The Knights become the first team in OHL history to win six consecutive division titles, etching their name onto the Holody Trophy once again in 2024-25. Read more

Bumbacco Trophy (West Division Champion) – Windsor Spitfires
The Spitfires are West Division champions with a record of 45-17-4-2, being led offensively by dual 100-point scorers Ilya Protas and Liam Greentree. Read more

Emms Trophy (Central Division Champion) – Barrie Colts
The Barrie Colts claim the Emms Trophy as Central Division champions for the first time since 2018. The Colts featured big contributions from draft eligible defenceman Kashawn Aitcheson in 2024-25, who set a new club single season record on the blueline with 26 goals. Read more

Leyden Trophy (East Division Champion) – Brantford Bulldogs
The Bulldogs secured Brantford its first OHL banner, winning the Leyden Trophy as East Division champions with a record of 44-19-5-0. Read more

The 2025 OHL Playoffs get underway on Thursday as 16 team continue their pursuit of the J. Ross Robertson Cup. OHL Playoff Tracker

OHL ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

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Toronto, ON – The 2024-25 OHL Regular Season drew to a close on Sunday as 16 of the League’s 20 teams have secured spots in the 2025 OHL Playoffs for the J. Ross Robertson Cup that gets underway on Thursday.

The defending OHL champion London Knights and the Brantford Bulldogs finished atop their respective conferences while the Owen Sound Attack and North Bay Battalion took their seasons down to the wire, securing their spot in the postseason on the final day of the schedule.

The League will recognize its regular season award winners on Monday, with season recap and playoff preview content accompanying coverage throughout the week of the 2025 OHL Cup taking place in Toronto.

Here’s a look at the schedule for the opening round of the OHL Playoffs.

2025 OHL Playoffs – First Round Schedule:

Eastern Conference

(1) Brantford Bulldogs vs. (8) North Bay Battalion
Game 1 – Friday, March 28 at Brantford, 7:00pm
Game 2 – Sunday, March 30 at Brantford, 7:00pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at North Bay, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at North Bay, 7:00pm
Game 5 – Saturday, April 5 at Brantford, 7:00pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at North Bay, 6:00pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Brantford, 7:00pm*

(2) Barrie Colts vs. (7) Niagara IceDogs
Game 1 – Thursday, March 27 at Barrie, 7:00pm
Game 2 – Monday, March 31 at Barrie, 7:00pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Niagara, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Niagara, 7:00pm
Game 5 -Saturday, April 5 at Barrie, 7:30pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at Niagara, 7:00pm*
Game 7 – Thursday, April 8 at Barrie, 7:00pm*

(3) Kingston Frontenacs vs. (6) Sudbury Wolves
Game 1 – Friday, March 28 at Kingston, 7:00pm
Game 2 – Sunday, March 30 at Kingston, 2:00pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Sudbury, 7:05pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Sudbury, 7:05pm
Game 5 – Saturday, April 5 at Kingston, 4:00pm*
Game 6 – Monday, April 7 at Sudbury, 7:05pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Kingston, 7:00pm*

(4) Oshawa Generals vs. (5) Brampton Steelheads
Game 1 – Friday, March 28 at Oshawa, 7:05pm
Game 2 – Sunday, March 30 at Oshawa, 6:05pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Brampton, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Brampton, 7:00pm
Game 5 – Friday, April 4 at Oshawa, 7:05pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at Brampton, 2:00pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Oshawa, 7:05pm*

*-if necessary
 

Western Conference

(1) London Knights vs. (8) Owen Sound Attack
Game 1 – Friday, March 28 at London, 7:00pm
Game 2 – Sunday, March 30 at London, 2:00pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Game 5 – Friday, April 4 at London, 7:00pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at Owen Sound, 2:00pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at London, 7:00pm*

(2) Windsor Spitfires vs. (7) Soo Greyhounds
Game 1 – Thursday, March 27 at Windsor, 7:05pm
Game 2 – Saturday, March 29 at Windsor. 7:05pm
Game 3 – Monday, March 31 at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07pm
Game 4 – Wednesday, April 2 at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07pm
Game 5 – Friday, April 4 at Windsor, 7:05pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Windsor, 7:05pm*

(3) Kitchener Rangers vs. (6) Flint Firebirds
Game 1 – Friday March 28 at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Game 2 – Sunday, March 30 at Kitchener, 2:00pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Flint, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Flint, 7:00pm
Game 5 – Friday, April 4 at Kitchener, 7:00pm*
Game 6 – Sunday, April 6 at Flint, 4:00pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Kitchener, 7:00pm*

(4) Saginaw Spirit vs. (5) Erie Otters
Game 1 – Thursday, March 27 at Saginaw, 7:05pm
Game 2 – Saturday, March 29 at Saginaw, 7:05pm
Game 3 – Tuesday, April 1 at Erie, 7:00pm
Game 4 – Thursday, April 3 at Erie, 7:00pm
Game 5 – Saturday, April 5 at Saginaw, 7:05pm*
Game 6 – Monday, April 7 at Erie, 7:00pm*
Game 7 – Tuesday, April 8 at Saginaw, 7:05pm*

*-if necessary

See every game of the 2025 OHL Playoffs live on OHL Live on CHL TV, with playoff packages available for purchase at watch.chl.ca.

SMITH, MCIVOR AND JOVANOVSKI NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, March 23, 2025.



Steelheads’ Konnor Smith Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Anaheim Ducks prospect Konnor Smith of the Brampton Steelheads is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering four goals, three assists and seven points in three victories.

Smith opened the week with a goal on Wednesday in the Steelheads’ 7-2 win over the Brantford Bulldogs. He followed up with a career-high performance on Friday, netting a hat trick and adding two assists to earn first star honours in a 6-1 victory over the Peterborough Petes. Smith capped off the week with an assist on Sunday, earning third star honours as the Steelheads secured a perfect week with a 4-1 win over the Kingston Frontenacs.

The 20-year-old defenceman recorded 10 goals, 16 assists, and 26 points in 40 games this season between the Steelheads and Owen Sound Attack. A Windsor, Ont., native, he was traded to Brampton at the start of the new year from the Attack. Originally selected by the Peterborough Petes in the ninth round (175th overall) of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Smith has totaled 70 points (26-44-70) in 219 career regular-season games. An OHL champion with the Petes in 2023, he contributed two points during their 23-game playoff run. Smith was selected by the Anaheim Ducks in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Also considered for the award this week, 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit registered eight points (3-5-8) in three games played, while Noel Nordh tallied three goals and three assists in three contests.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
Mar. 17 – Mar. 23: Konnor Smith (Brampton Steelheads)
Mar. 10 – Mar. 16: Ilya Protas (Windsor Spitfires)
Mar. 3 – Mar. 9: Quentin Musty (Sudbury Wolves)
Feb. 24 – Mar. 2: Brady Martin (Soo Greyhounds)
Feb. 17 – Feb. 23: Ilya Protas (Windsor Spitfires)
Feb. 10 – Feb. 16: Cole Brown (Brantford Bulldogs)
Feb. 3 – Feb. 9: Igor Chernyshov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 27 – Feb. 2: Nick Lardis (Brantford Bulldogs)
Jan. 20 – Jan. 26: Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 13 – Jan. 19: Tuomas Uronen (Kingston Frontenacs)
Jan. 6 – Jan. 12: Kocha Delic (Sudbury Wolves)
Dec. 30 – Jan. 5: Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires)
Dec. 28 – Dec. 29: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
Dec. 16 – Dec. 22: Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Ryan Roobroeck (Niagara IceDogs)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Blake Montgomery (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Joey Willis (Saginaw Spirit)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Joey Willis (Saginaw Spirit)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Calvin Crombie (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Kevin He (Niagara IceDogs)
Sep. 25 – Sept. 29: Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)


 

Battalion’s Mike McIvor Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, going 3-0 including a shutout, along with a 1.67 goals-against average and .950 save percentage.

Helping the Battalion secure the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, McIvor turned aside an impressive 95 shots last week. He stopped 38 of 39 shots on Thursday, earning first star honours in a 5-1 win over the Oshawa Generals. Back in net on Friday, he made 28 saves in a 5-4 victory against the Niagara IceDogs. McIvor capped off the week with a 29-save shutout on Sunday as the Battalion defeated the Sudbury Wolves 4-0, once again earning first-star honours and officially clinching a post-season berth.

A recently turned 19-year-old from Warkworth, Ont., McIvor played to a 22-17-3-0 record this season, including three shutouts, with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage over 45 games. A former fourth round pick (83rd overall) by the Battalion in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, he is in his second full OHL season, boasting a career record of 30-28-3-0 with a 3.11 goals-against average, a .901 save percentage, and four shutouts in 65 regular-season games. McIvor was ranked 22nd among North American goaltenders on the NHL Central Scouting Midterm Rankings.

Also considered for the award this week, Los Angeles Kings prospect Carter George of the Owen Sound Attack went 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .958 save percentage, while Jacob Oster of the Oshawa Generals was also a standout in the crease, going 2-0 along with a 1.50 goals-against average and .947 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
Mar. 17 – Mar. 23: Mike McIvor (North Bay Battalion)
Mar. 10 – Mar. 16: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Mar. 3 – Mar. 9: Austin Elliott (London Knights)
Feb. 14 – Mar. 2: Nathan Day (Flint Firebirds)
Feb. 17 – Feb. 23: Mike McIvor (North Bay Battalion)
Feb. 10 – Feb. 16: Collin MacKenzie (Ottawa 67’s)
Feb. 3 – Feb. 9: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Jan. 27 – Feb. 2: Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
Jan. 20 – Jan. 26: Austin Elliott (London Knights)
Jan. 13 – Jan. 19: Nolan Lalonde (Soo Greyhounds)
Jan. 6 – Jan. 12: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Dec. 30 – Jan. 5: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Dec. 28 – Dec. 29: Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
Dec. 16 – Dec. 22: Nathan Day (Flint Firebirds)
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Andrew Oke (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Nathan Day (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Finn Marshall (Sudbury Wolves)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 25 – Sept. 29: Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads)



Storm’s Zachary Jovanovski Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Guelph Storm goaltender Zachary Jovanovski is the OHL Rookie of the Week, playing to a 2-1 record along with a 2.67 goals-against average and .921 save percentage.

Turning aside 93 shots last week, Jovanovski earned first star honours on Tuesday, stopping 38 of 39 shots in the Storm’s 2-1 win over the Flint Firebirds. He returned to the crease on Thursday, making 29 saves in a 6-4 victory over the Erie Otters. Jovanovski closed out the week with a 26-save performance on Saturday as Guelph fell 4-2 to the Owen Sound Attack.

Selected by the Storm in the seventh round, 134th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Sun County Panthers U16 AAA program, the 6-foot-2, 170lb. netminder played to a 6-10-3-0 record this season including a shutout, along with a 3.71 goals-against average and .886 save percentage. The 17-year-old from Tecumseh, Ont. also spent part of the season with the GOJHL’s Ayr Centennials.

Also considered for the award this week, Brady R. Smith of the Soo Greyhounds registered three goals and two assists, while Filip Ekberg of the Ottawa 67’s tallied six points (1-5-6) in three games played.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Regular Season:
March. 17 – March. 23: Zachary Jovanovski (Guelph Storm)
March. 10 – March. 16: Aidan Lane (Brampton Steelheads)
March. 3 – March. 9: Liam Beamish (Sarnia Sting)
Feb. 24 – March. 2: Filip Ekberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Feb. 17 – Feb. 23: Cole Zurawski (Owen Sound Attack)
Feb. 10 – Feb. 16: Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)
Feb. 3 – Feb. 9: Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)
Jan. 27 – Feb. 2: Jacob Cloutier (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 20 – Jan. 26: Dimian Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 13 – Jan. 19: Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds)
Jan. 6 – Jan. 12: Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 30 – Jan. 5: Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)
Dec. 28 – Dec. 29: Carson Harmer (Saginaw Spirit)
Dec. 16 – Dec. 22: Logan Hawery (London Knights)
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Liam Beamish (Sarnia Sting)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Carter Stevens (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Cole Zurawski (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Alessandro Di Iorio (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting)
Sept. 25 – Sept. 29: Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)

Shamar Moses – North Bay Battalion – Player Profile

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Shamar Moses of the North Bay Battalion. Photo by OHL Images.

Shamar Moses was born on May 6, 2007, in Scarborough, Ontario. Moses has steadily climbed the ranks in Canadian hockey. Standing at 6’1″ and weighing 203 pounds, he plays as a right winger and is known for his physical presence with some offensive capabilities.

Career Highlights

Moses began his journey with the Don Mills Flyers, where he showcased his talent in the U16 league. His performance did not go unnoticed, leading to his selection by the Barrie Colts as the 19th overall pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. During his time with the Colts, Moses made a good first impression during his rookie season, scoring 5 goals and adding 20 assists in 66 games.

In October 2024, Moses was traded to the North Bay Battalion, where he continued to develop his game. As of the 2024-25 season, he has accumulated 47 points in 60 games, including 12 goals and 35 assists. His consistent performance has earned him recognition as a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, where he is ranked 71st among North American skaters.

Scouting Report

Shamar Moses is a dynamic player with a well-rounded skill set. Here’s a detailed breakdown of his abilities:

Offensive Awareness: Moses has a keen sense of positioning and playmaking. His ability to read the game allows him to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.

Physicality: At 6’1″ and 202 pounds, Moses uses his size effectively to win battles along the boards and protect the puck.

Skating: While not the fastest skater, Moses has a powerful stride that helps him maintain balance and control.

Defensive Play: Moses has shown steady improvement in his defensive responsibilities, and being tasked with playing a checking role when needed.

Future Outlook

As Moses continues to refine his skills, he is expected to be a valuable asset at the next level with NHL potential. His combination of size, skill, and hockey IQ makes him a promising prospect for any team looking to bolster their roster with a versatile winger.

Moses’ dedication to improving and his work ethic needs to continue. As he prepares for the next chapter in his career, he is a player worth monitoring.

OHL CUP U16 AAA TOP 10 RANKINGS: WEEK 17

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 17 and final edition of the U16 AAA rankings for the 2025 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.

The 2025 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with three Wild Card Play-In matchups on Monday, March 24, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Friday, March 28.

The final edition of the Top-10 features the GTHL champion Don Mills Flyers leading the way into the annual showcase in top spot followed by the Detroit Little Caesars and GTHL finalist Toronto Titans. Other regional champions inside the top-10 include the fourth-ranked Ottawa Valley Titans (HEO), fifth-ranked Sun County Panthers (ALLIANCE) and sixth-ranked Halton Hurricanes (OMHA).

The weekly rankings are determined by a panel of OHL Central Scouting staff and represent the top teams that are competing to play in the annual year-end championship tournament.

U16 AAA Rankings for the 2025 OHL Cup – Week 17

RANK:TEAM:LAST WEEKWEEKS RANKED
1Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)*117
2Detroit Little Caesars*216
3Toronto Titans (GTHL)*317
4Ottawa Valley Titans (HEO)*417
5Sun County Panthers (ALLIANCE)*617
6Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)*86
7Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)*517
8Vaughan Kings (GTHL)*717
9York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)*103
10Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)917
    
HMOakville Rangers (OMHA)–8
HMBarrie Jr. Colts (OMHA)*–3
HMToronto Red Wings (GTHL)*–10
HMAjax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA)*––

*- clinched spot in 2025 OHL Cup

WILD CARD MATCHUPS SET FOR MONDAY’S ACTION AT 2025 OHL CUP

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the wild card play-in matchups for the 2025 OHL Cup set to begin on the morning of Monday, March 24 at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto.

Seventeen teams have secured their place in the annual showcase, with three more spots being awarded to the winners of Monday’s play-in games.

All matchups were randomly drawn on Wednesday night and streamed on the OHL’s YouTube channel.

2025 OHL Cup Wild Card Play-In Schedule:
WC 1, Oakville Rangers (OMHA) vs. Niagara North Stars (OMHA) – 8:00am, Rink 1
WC 2, Ottawa Myers Automotive (HEO) vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL) – 9:45am – Rink 1
WC 3, Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) vs. Thunder Bay Kings (HNO) – 10:00am – Rink 2

The Thunder Bay Kings were granted wild card access by way of being the tournament’s HNO representative. Oakville, Niagara North, Ottawa Myers, the Jr. Canadiens, and Marlboros were selected by way of an OHL Cup Wild Card Selection Committee that evaluated performance throughout the 2024-25 season.

The three winners of the wild card play-in games will join 17 other clubs who earned their qualification through league play and regional representation. Final divisional alignment and a 40-game round robin tournament schedule will be confirmed ahead of tournament action on Monday.

For full coverage of the 2025 OHL Cup Showcase, visit ohlcup.ca.

176 CHL alumni are set to compete in the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup in Ottawa

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that 176 CHL alumni (see complete list below) will compete in the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship from March 20-23 at TD Place in Ottawa, which begins later today at 1 p.m. ET. The 176 CHL graduates, which represent close to 80% of the players competing at the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup, are the most of any development league in the world.

Among the alumni from the CHL participating in the tournament, there are 80 graduates from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), 49 from the Western Hockey League (WHL), and 47 who hail from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The CHL and its Member Leagues (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) are committed to the academic development of its athletes, investing roughly $10 million annually on the education of current and former players, a group that includes the 176 CHL alumni who will be competing at the 2025 University Cup over the coming days.

Looking to be the first school in 45 years to win a third straight David Johnston University Cup, the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Reds lead the way with 24 CHL graduates on their roster, along with the Concordia University Stingers and the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus who also have a couple of dozen CHL alumni.In search of their 11th national title in school history, the UNB Reds enter the tournament as the top seed having won 21 straight games and suffered just two losses in 2024-25. Their squad is highlighted by defenceman Kale McCallum (Saint John Sea Dogs/Val-d’Or Foreurs/QMJHL), who was selected as a U SPORTS’ First Team All-Canadian this season, while UNB forwards Benjamin Corbeil (Drummondville Voltigeurs/Blainville-Boisbriand Armada/Baie-Comeau Drakkar/QMJHL) and Emmett Sproule (Erie Otters/Peterborough Petes/OHL) earned Second Team All-Canadians honours. 

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Huskies earned the No. 2 seed after they won their 12th Canada West title in school history and their first since 2020. Chosen as a U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian, Huskies goaltender Roddy Ross (Seattle Thunderbirds/Regina Pats/WHL) recorded a 30-save shutout in Game 3 of the Canada West Finals to help punch the Huskies ticket to the 2025 U CUP Championship as they search for a second national title in school history.

The No. 3 seed belongs to Concordia University Stingers after they captured their first-ever OUA Championship in program history by defeating Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) 4-1 in the Queen’s Cup final. Having been one of 22 CHL alumni to win gold for Canada earlier this year at the FISU Winter World University Games, defenceman Simon Lavigne (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada/QMJHL) capped off his 2024-25 campaign as the lone Concordia player to receive All-Canadian honours by being selected to its Second Team.

Rounding out the field are TMU as the No. 4 seed, Mount Royal University at No. 5, the Université de Moncton hold the No. 6 seed, Queen’s University is ranked No. 7, while the University of Ottawa rounds out the tournament as the No. 8 seed and hosts of the championship.

In men’s hockey, the three conference champions are seeded in the top three based on their final national ranking, while the OUA finalist is automatically placed in the No. 4 spot. The remaining teams are then placed to avoid intraconference matchups in the first round.

Taking place at TD Place in Ottawa, the 2025 University Cup quarterfinals will be played today and tomorrow, while the semifinals will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. ET.  On Sunday, the bronze medal game will start at 11 a.m. ET with the championship game scheduled for 5 p.m. ET later that same day.

For more information about the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship, please visit U SPORTS’ official championship website.

Complete list of 176 CHL Alumni competing at the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup in Toronto
Players are listed alongside the CHL club they’ve played the most games with