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.
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.
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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 14 edition of the weekly 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 first three teams have clinched spots in the 2025 OHL Cup Showcase including the GTHL’s Don Mills Flyers, Toronto Titans and Vaughan Kings.
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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 12 edition of the weekly 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 Vaughan Kings have hit a new benchmark for the season, climbing to seventh on the Top 10 while the Oakville Rangers make their first appearance on the list since back in Week 5.
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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 6 edition of the weekly 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.
There wasn’t a whole lot of movement this week, but the Barrie Jr. Colts, who made their debut on the Top-10 last week, move up one spot to number nine on this week’s list.
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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 4 edition of the weekly 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 Don Mills Flyers are back into top spot in this week’s list following consecutive wins over other ranked clubs in the Toronto Red Wings and the Toronto Marlboros in season play. The Toronto Titans are also up two spots to number three following last weekend’s victories over the Reps Hockey Club and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens. The HEO’s Ottawa Valley Titans are up two into the sixth slot this week following back-to-back wins over the Upper Canada Cyclones.
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.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 3 edition of the weekly 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 Silver Stick champion Huron-Perth Lakers hold down top spot while teams rising on this week’s list include Detroit Little Caesars, the Toronto Red Wings and Oakville Rangers.
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 3
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WK.
WKS RANKED
1
Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)
1
3
2
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
2
3
3
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
3
3
4
Detroit Little Caesars
5
2
5
Toronto Titans (GTHL)
4
3
6
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
6
3
7
Toronto Red Wings (GTHL)
8
3
8
Ottawa Valley Titans (HEO)
7
3
9
Oakville Rangers (OMHA)
10
3
10
Sun County Panthers (ALLIANCE)
9
3
HM
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
–
1
HM
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
–
–
HM
Barrie Jr. Colts (OMHA)
–
–
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 330 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2023-24, resulting in a collective investment of over $3.9 million by OHL member teams.
Oshawa, Ont. – Team Stamkos had an overwhelmingly strong showing in Saturday’s on and off-ice testing to be crowned champions of the 2024 OHL Development Combine presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario with a grand total of 668 points. The annual event was held at the Tribute Communities Centre, home of the Oshawa Generals.
Team Subban came away as the top performer in Sunday’s game action, skating to victories over Team Ekblad and Team Lindros to ultimately finished third place with 560 points.
76 draft eligible prospects had the opportunity to showcase their on-ice skills in a series of games played before scouts and general managers to assist in their evaluation prior to the OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore to be held on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.
Team Stamkos won the OHL Combine championship as a result of finishing with the most points accumulated between Saturday’s testing results and Sunday’s game outcomes.
All four competing teams were joined behind the bench by special guest coaches that included OHL personnel in Matt Chiarantano (Assistant Coach, Mississauga Steelheads) and Phil McRae (Scout, London Knights) on the bench with Team Stamkos. Stephon Thorne (Assistant Coach, Mississauga Steelheads), Nathan Hisko (Dir. of Player Personnel, Sarnia Sting) and Chris Whalen (Scout, Brantford Bulldogs) joining Team Lindros. Jordan Selinger (Scout, Saginaw Spirit) and Ryan Ferizovic (Scout, Ottawa 67’s) where on the bench for Team Ekblad and Casey Torres (Interim Coach, Windsor Spitfires) and Mark Seidel (Dir. of Scouting, Barrie Colts) coached for Team Subban.
Final Standings: Team Stamkos (Blue) = 658 Testing + 10 Games = 668 points Team Ekblad (Grey) = 538 Testing + 40 Games = 578 points Team Subban (White) = 470 Testing + 90 Games = 560 points Team Lindros (Black) = 421 Testing + 40 Games = 461 points
Standings are based on a point system where individual player testing results contributed to the team’s total score. Players are ranked by position and scored according to rank (1-36 for forwards, 1-24 for defencemen, 1-16 for goalies). During Sunday’s games teams scored 10 points per half win, 25 points per game win, and 50 points per half shutouts.
Sunday’s OHL Combine Game Results:
Game 4 – Team Ekblad 6, Team Stamkos 5 Team Ekblad earns 40 points while Team Stamkos earns 5 points
Team Ekblad scoring: Owen McGuckin (Mississauga Rebels) – 2G, 1A Seth Coomber (London Jr. Knights) – 1G, 1A Jonathan Herrington (Cambridge Hawks) – 1G, 1A Matthew Airhart (Quinte Red Devils) – 1G Cole Zurawski (Mississauga Rebels) – 1G Jack Engin (Buffalo Jr. Sabres) – 2A Kohyn Eshkawkogan (North York Rangers) – 1A
Team Stamkos scoring: Ulysses Lombardi (North York Rangers) – 2G, 1A Kayden Brand (Toronto Marlboros) – 1G, 1A Ethan Dean (London Jr. Knights) – 1G James Elliott (Barrie Jr. Colts) – 1G Raiden Doxtator (London Jr. Knights) – 1A Jean-Christoph Lemieux (Quinte Red Devils) – 1A Tanner Nettleton (Oshawa Generals) – 1A Adam Kelly (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 1A Shane Neusteter (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks) – 1A Nathan Gaitens (Hamilton Steel) – 1A
Game 3 – Team Subban 6, Team Lindros 2 Team Subban earns 45 points
Team Subban scoring: Cade Kinnear (Carolina Premier Hockey) – 2G, 1A Stephen King (Detroit Honeybaked) – 1G, 1A Adam Levac (Eastern Ontario Wild) – 1G Nicholas Frasca (Toronto Marlboros) – 1G Jackson Halloran (York-Simcoe Express) – 1G Troy Patton (Barrie Jr. Colts) – 2A Eddie Hickson (Sun County Panthers) – 1A Owen Cartwright (Mississauga Rebels) – 1A Nick Voisey (Peterborough Petes) – 1A Reggie Taylor (Whitby Wildcats) – 1A
Team Lindros scoring: Hudson Wozney (Guelph Gryphons) – 1G Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks) – 1G Charlie Hotles (North York Rangers) – 1A Brady Blaseg (Ottawa Myers Automotive) – 1A
Game 2 – Team Subban 7, Team Ekblad 4 Team Subban earns 45 points
Team Subban scoring: Eddie Hickson (Sun County Panthers) – 1G, 1A Adam Levac (Eastern Ontario Wild) – 1G, 1A Stephen King (Detroit Honeybaked) – 1G, 1A Owen Cartwright (York-Simcoe Express) – 1G, 1A Reggie Taylor (Whitby Wildcats) – 1G, 1A Braidy Wassilyn (Markham Majors) – 1G Nick Voisey (Peterborough Petes) – 1G Ryland Cunningham (Peterborough Petes) – 2A Jackson Halloran (York-Simcoe Express) – 1A Cole Kinnear (Carolina Premier Hockey) – 1A
Team Ekblad scoring: Cole Zurawski (Mississauga Rebels) – 1G Cooper Otterman (Halton Hurricanes) – 1G Seth Coomber (London Jr. Knights) – 1G Caleb Mitchell (Peterborough Petes) – 1G Nolan Buttar (Peterborough Petes) – 1A Christian Armstrong (Oakville Rangers) – 1A Matthew Airhart (Quinte Red Devils) – 1A
Game 1 – Team Lindros 8, Team Stamkos 7 Team Lindros earns 40 points while Team Stamkos earns 5 points
Team Lindros scoring: Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks) – 3G, 1A Camden McCuaig (Eastern Ontario Wild) – 1G, 1A Clarence Allain (Vaughan Kings) – 1G, 1A Charlie Hotles (North York Rangers) – 1G, 1A Hudson Wozney (Guelph Gryphons) – 1G Ryan Chamberlain (Toronto Marlboros) – 1G Bryson Morgan (York-Simcoe Express) – 2A Brady Blaseg (York-Simcoe Express) – 1A
Team Stamkos scoring: James Elliott (Barrie Jr. Colts) – 2G Raiden Doxtator (London Jr. Knights) – 2G Adam Kelly (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 1G Ethan Dean (London Jr. Knights) – 1G Shane Neusteter (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks) – 1G Quinn Kipfer (Huron-Perth Lakers) – 1A Kayden Brand (Toronto Marlboros) – 1A Ulysses Lombardi (North York Rangers) – 1A Tanner Nettleton (Oshawa Generals) – 1A Nathan Gaitens (Hamilton Steel) – 1A Colin Ellsworth (York-Simcoe Express) – 1A
Saturday’s OHL Combine On and Off-Ice Testing Leaders:
Off-Ice Testing Top Performers by Position:
Forwards: 1. Callan Newton (Toronto Marlboros) 2. Cole Zurawski (Mississauga Rebels) 3. Julien Davis (Chatham-Kent Cyclones) 4. Kayden Brand (Toronto Marlboros) 5. Stephen King (Detroit Honeybaked)
Defencemen: 1. Caleb Mitchell (Peterborough Petes) 2. Nolan Battler (Guelph Jr. Gryphons) 3. Nathan Gaitens (Hamilton Steel) 4. Nicholas Frasca (Toronto Marlboros) 5. Nick Voisey (Peterborough Petes)
Forwards: 1. Henry Doucet (Ottawa Myers Automotive) 2. Troy Patton (Barrie Jr. Colts) 3. Ethan Dean (London Jr. Knights) 4. Adam Kelly (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 5. James Elliott (Barrie Jr. Colts)
Defencemen: 1. Caleb Mitchell (Peterborough Petes) 2. Alexander Bilecki (Mississauga Rebels) 3. Nolan Battler (Guelph Jr. Gryphons) T4. Eliott Arnett (Barrie Jr. Colts) T4. Peter Koukouves (Toronto Marlboros)
Goaltenders: 1. Maksim Corovic (Niagara North Stars) 2. Gavin Betts (Mississauga Rebels) 3. Seth Ronan (Halton Hurricanes) 4. Colin Ellsworth (York-Simcoe Express) 5. Thomas Lima (Mississauga Rebels)
Be sure to tune into the 2024 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore this coming Friday, April 12th at 7:00pm for Rounds 1-3 before Day 2 coverage gets underway on Saturday, April 13th, with Rounds 4-15 beginning at 9:00am. The Priority Selection will be produced by YourTV and be available streaming for free in its entirety on OHL Live and across the province on the Rogers Super Sports Pak as well as on community stations.
Toronto, Ont. – In a Saturday matinee in front of a packed house at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, the Oakville Rangers shutout the Vaughan Kings 1-0 to capture the 2024 OHL Cup presented by FPS Payment Championship, being crowned OHL Cup champions for the second time.
Scoreless through the first 15 minutes, Vaughan came out flying, earning the game’s first power play 40 seconds in. Oakville netminder Jake Ceranic held the Rangers in the game despite their being outshot 12-3 in the opening period.
Forward Matthew Ross (2) would break the deadlock with 1:21 left in the second period with what would turn out to be the game-winner. Ross scored on a shot through traffic on the power play after some great passing from Christian Armstrong and Callum Croskery.
“We got that power play there, and from there we were able to go to work,” said Ross. “Callum (Croskery) made the pass over to Christian Armstrong, sent a great pass over to me. I was able to settle it down, and just ripped it low glove and kind of blanked out after that.”
With the lead, the Rangers knew they were going to get Vaughan’s best in the third. With some big shot blocks and outstanding goaltending from Ceranic, the Rangers were able to keep the Kings off the scoresheet. “My defence were giving me good looks, no screens and blocking tons of shots. They were solid in front of me. From there I was able to shut the door, and we pulled it out,” said Ceranic as he praised the guys in front of him.
“We’ve always harped on defence-first hockey and staying below the puck. So I knew once we got the lead we were not going to sell that and we were going to win the game once we got the lead,” said top prospect Ethan Belchetz highlighting his groups confidence while playing with the lead. Known as a highly offensive team with tons of skill and speed, the Rangers put up 32 goals-for prior to the final, but put their defensive game on display on Saturday afternoon.
With Vaughan having won the past two provincial championships in the U14 OHL Cup and U15 All-Ontario title, Oakville head coach Mike Derenzis highlighted the meaningfulness of this win to his team. “Vaughan’s an outstanding team. We’ve always said we’re not the top team until we knock them out in a championship like this.”
We knew we were in tough, I can’t say we expected to shut them out,” he added. We were going to try everything we could, but our goaltending was outstanding, our players blocked a bunch of shots, they sacrificed for one another. They battled, they competed and I’m so happy for them.”
“It’s the best feeling in the world, I moved down from Sault Ste. Marie when I was 14 to play for this team. It just means the world to me to be able to cap off a great minor hockey career,” said Evan Headrick who has been part of the Rangers program since his U14 season.
The championship puts the cherry on top for a group of Oakville players that have played together for the past three seasons. “These guys are like family to me. I love them. They’re all brothers and Mike (Derenzis) is basically my father. I’ve known him since forever. This was the group to do it. We were a tight-knit group and these guys are my brothers,” said Belchetz.
The loss in the final ends a perfect OHL Cup run for Vaughan, as Caleb Malhotra was named Zephyr Player of the Game in the final, while Zachary Nyman was named to the Gatorade All-Star team with seven points.
Jake Ceranic (25 SV) was named Zephyr Player of the Game for the Rangers, while Ethan Belchetz was named 2024 OHL Cup MVP along with being named to the Gatorade All-Star team. Defenceman Callum Croskery was also named to to the Gatorade All-Star team for Oakville.
After losing their first game of the round robin to Vaughan in overtime, the Rangers would go on to to defeat the York Simcoe Express, Sun County Panthers, and TPH Hockey to advance to the playoff round. Oakville would win close games against the Barrie Colts and North York Rangers to advance to the final against Vaughan, improving to 6-1-0 to win their second OHL Cup title in the organization’s history.
Zephyr Player of the Game Oakville – Jake Ceranic (G) – 25 SV shutout Vaughan – Caleb Malhotra (F)
Toronto, Ont. – With the 2024 OHL Cup Championship Final underway, the Ontario Hockey League has announced the seven recipients of 2024 U16 AAA Player of the Year Awards for players representing the four Ontario Hockey Federation Member Partners including the ALLIANCE, Greater Toronto Hockey League, Northern Ontario Hockey Association, and both the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s East and West regions, along with Hockey Eastern Ontario and Hockey Northwestern Ontario.
“Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s awards and thank you to the families, coaches, and teammates for their tremendous support of these remarkable players over the course of the season and throughout their minor hockey careers,” said Brodie Barrick, the OHL’s Director of Recruitment and Player Services.
“The OHL continues to recognize all the hard work, dedication, and extraordinary accomplishments from across Ontario. We thank all players for another great season and wish them the very best of luck in their hockey and academic careers.”
The awards are presented annually to honour the U16 AAA players who best exemplify outstanding ability and the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership as selected by OHL Central Scouting and a panel of Ontario Hockey League general managers.
ALLIANCE U16 AAA Player of the Year – Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks) Parker Vaughan earns this year’s honours in the ALLIANCE, leading the U16 AAA division with 23 goals and 49 points as captain of the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks. The St. Thomas, Ont. native led the Canucks to the Championship Final of the Wendy Dufton Tournament and helped them secure a bid in the OHL Cup after reaching the ALLIANCE Championship Final.
Past Winners: 2023 – Ryan Roobroeck, London Jr. Knights 2022 – Lucas Karmiris, Brantford 99ers 2020 – Bryce McConnell-Barker, London Jr. Knights 2019 – Deni Goure, Chatham-Kent Cyclones 2018 – Matthew Maggio, Sun County Panthers 2017 – Ryan Suzuki, London Jr. Knights 2016 – Owen Lalonde, Windsor Jr. Spitfires 2015 – Nick Suzuki, London Jr. Knights 2014 – Anthony Salinitri, Windsor Jr. Spitfires 2013 – Travis Konecny, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs 2012 – Jared McCann, London Jr. Knights Gold 2011 – Bo Horvat, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs
GTHL U16 AAA Player of the Year – Adam Valentini (Toronto Marlboros) Toronto Marlboros forward Adam Valentini is this year’s GTHL U16 AAA Player of the Year, compiling 31 goals, 36 assists and 67 points over 32 regular season games for the Marlies, who finished 26-7-3. Valentini led both the Toronto Titans Early Bird Tournament as well as the Whitby International Silver Stick Tournament in scoring.
Past Winners: 2023 – William Moore, Toronto Marlboros 2022 – Malcolm Spence, Mississauga Senators 2020 – Pano Fimis, Toronto Jr. Canadiens 2019 – Shane Wright, Don Mills Flyers 2018 – Jamie Drysdale, Toronto Marlboros 2017 – Nick Porco, Vaughan Kings 2016 – Ryan Merkley, Toronto Jr. Canadiens 2015 – Ryan McLeod, Toronto Marlboros 2014 – Adam Mascherin, Vaughan Kings 2013 – Dylan Strome, Toronto Marlboros 2012 – Connor McDavid, Toronto Marlboros 2011 – Nick Ritchie, Toronto Marlboros
HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year – Maximus Crete (Upper Canada Cyclones) Upper Canada Cyclones forward Maximus Crete is this year’s HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year, leading the league with 66 points (28-38–66) in 29 games. Crete captained the Cyclones, playing an integral role in their wild card entry triumph into the OHL Cup with a win over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
Past Winners: 2023 – Quinn Beauchesne, Nepean Raiders 2022 – Cole Beaudoin, Nepean Raiders 2020 – Cedrick Guindon, Rockland Nationals 2019 – Mason McTavish, Pembroke Lumber Kings 2018 – Josh Barnes, Cornwall Colts 2017 – Alexandre Hogue, Cumberland Grads 2016 – Paul Larabie, Nepean Raiders 2015 – Gabriel Vilardi, CIH Academy 2014 – William Bitten, Ottawa Jr. 67’s 2013 – Andrew Peski, Ottawa Jr. 67’s 2012 – Andrew Abou-Assaly, Ottawa Jr. 67’s 2011 – Nicholas Baptiste, Ottawa Senators
HNO U16 AAA Player of the Year – Brady Cates (Thunder Bay Kings) Thunder Bay Kings goaltender Brady Cates is this year’s HNO U16 AAA Player of the Year. Cates was the backbone of the Kings this past season, keeping them in games throughout the year in GTHL league play as well as the Whitby International Silver Stick and OHL Cup Showcase.
Past Winners: 2023 – Carter Poddubny, Thunder Bay Kings 2020 – Brodie McLeod, Thunder Bay Kings 2019 – Jack Michaelis, Thunder Bay Kings 2018 – Michael Stubbs, Thunder Bay Kings 2017 – Christian Cicigoi, Thunder Bay Kings 2016 – Quintin Loon-Stewardson, Thunder Bay Kings 2015 – Kyle Auger, Thunder Bay Kings 2014 – Brad Belisle, Thunder Bay Kings 2013 – Zach Grzelewski, Thunder Bay Kings 2012 – Bryce Martyn, Thunder Bay Kings 2011 – Nolan Nicholas, Thunder Bay Kings
NOHA U16 AAA Player of the Year – Mason Walker (Sudbury Wolves U16) Mason Walker collected 63 points in 36 GNML regular season games for the Sudbury Wolves U16’s to be named the NOHA U16 AAA Player of the Year. The Sudbury, Ont. native also represented Team NOHA at the 2024 OHL Cup.
Past Winners: 2023 – Hudson Chitaroni, Soo Jr. Greyhounds 2022 – Nolan Newton, Sudbury Nickel Capitals 2020 – Connor Toms, Soo Jr. Greyhounds 2019 – Chase Stillman, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves 2018 – Pacey Schlueting, North Bay Trappers 2017 – Camaryn Baber, Soo Midget Greyhounds 2016 – Damien Giroux, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves 2015 – Cayse Ton, New Liskeard Cubs 2014 – Zach Dorval, Soo Thunder 2013 – Blake Speers, Soo Thunder 2012 – Michael Amadio, Sault Ste. Marie North Stars 2011 – Ryan Kujawinski, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves
OMHA East U16 AAA Player of the Year – Maddox Dagenais (Quinte Red Devils) Quinte Red Devils forward Maddox Dagenais is this year’s OMHA East U16 AAA Player of the Year, racking up 42 goals, 39 assists and 81 points in 35 regular season contests. He followed-up his league-leading regular season totals with an additional 17 points over 10 playoff games.
Past Winners: 2023 – Owen Griffin, York-Simcoe Express 2022 – Ethan Procyszyn, North Central Predators 2020 – Donovan McCoy, Quinte Red Devils 2019 – Brenden Sirizzotti, Whitby Wildcats 2018 – Quinton Byfield, York Simcoe Express 2017 – Alex Newhook, York Simcoe Express 2016 – Aidan Dudas, North Central Predators 2015 – Brady Gilmour, Quinte Red Devils 2014 – Chris Paquette, Greater Kingston Jr Frontenacs
OMHA West U16 AAA Player of the Year – Ethan Belchetz (Oakville Rangers) Oakville Rangers forward Ethan Belchetz is the OMHA West U16 AAA Player of the Year, leading the entire OMHA with 46 goals and 84 points in just 34 games. Belchetz helped lead the Rangers to a 31-1 regular season record as well as Championship Final appearances in the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic and the OHL Cup.
Past Winners: 2023 – Matthew Schaefer, Halton Hurricanes 2022 – Luca Testa, Niagara North Stars 2020 – Sam Alfano, Southern Tier Admirals 2019 – Lawson Sherk, Halton Hurricanes 2018 – Cameron Tolnai, Oakville Rangers 2017 – Matthew Dunsmoor, Guelph Jr. Gryphons 2016 – Adam McMaster, Niagara North Stars 2015 – Liam Stevens, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs 2014 – Rylee St Onge, Niagara North Stars
*prior to 2014 there was a single OMHA Player of the Year award recipient
Past OMHA Players of the Year: 2013 – Matt Spencer, Oakville Rangers* 2012 – Nik Coric, York Simcoe Express* 2011 – Alex Yuill, Quinte Red Devils*
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