Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League in association with the Greater Toronto Hockey League today announced the five Wild Card Play-In matchups which will determine the final five entries for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament.
Tuesday March 28, 2023 WC 1, 5:45pm – Ajax-Pickering Raiders vs. Toronto Young Nationals (Rink 1) WC 2, 7:15pm – Barrie Jr. Colts vs. Lambton Jr. Sting (Rink 2) WC 3, 7:30pm – Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs vs. Vaughan Kings (Rink 1) WC 4, 9:00pm – Burlington Eagles vs. Don Mills Flyers (Rink 2) WC 5, 9:15pm – Whitby Wildcats vs. Central Ontario Wolves (Rink 1)
Announced on Thursday night, the GTHL’s Vaughan Kings and Don Mills Flyers, OMHA’s Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs and Ajax-Pickering Raiders, as well as the ALLIANCE’s Lambton Jr. Sting earned their spots by way of qualification.
The OMHA’s Central Ontario Wolves, Burlington Eagles, Whitby Wildcats, Barrie Jr. Colts and the GTHL’s Toronto Nationals were granted opportunities by way of an OHL Cup Selection Committee based on their performance throughout the 2022-23 season.
The five winners of the Wild Card play-in games will join 15 other clubs who earned their qualification through league play and regional representation. Final divisional alignment and 40-game round robin tournament schedule will be confirmed ahead of tournament action on Wednesday.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League, in partnership with the Greater Toronto Hockey League, announced today the ten teams that have qualified to compete in Wild Card play-in games on Tuesday, March 28th ahead of preliminary play at the 2023 OHL Cup that begins on Wednesday, March 29th.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature the top 20 Under-16 ‘AAA’ teams from Ontario and the United States. The showcase will run from March 28 to April 3, 2023. All games will be played at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto before the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3rd.
Fifteen teams will be guaranteed a spot in the showcase, with a series of Wild Card play-in games to determine the remaining five entries. Ten teams will take part in a one-game “win and you’re in” match-up prior to the start of the OHL Cup on Tuesday, March 28th. Five of the OHL Cup Wild Card teams qualified to earn their opportunity while an additional five were chosen by an OHL Cup Selection Committee based off their performance throughout the 2022-23 season.
The Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Ontario Hockey League will host a live Selection Show on Monday, March 27th at 6:00pm to determine the match-ups and home/away seeding for the Wild Card play-in games. The Selection Show will feature a random draw conducted by GTHL General Manager Peter Kourtis and Brodie Barrick, the OHL’s Director of Recruitment and Player Services. The Selection Show will be hosted on the GTHL’s official Twitch channel.
The five winning teams from the Wild Card play-in matchups will advance to the OHL Cup tournament, with preliminary round action beginning the morning of Wednesday, March 29th.
2023 OHL Cup Wild Card Teams:
Qualifying Wild Card Teams: 5th Place Team, OMHA Championships: Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs 6th Place Team, OMHA Championships: Ajax-Pickering Raiders 5th Place Team, GTHL Playoffs: Vaughan Kings 6th Place Team, GTHL Playoffs: Don Mills Flyers 5th Place, ALLIANCE (Highest remaining seed): Lambton Jr. Sting
OHL Cup Selection Committee Wild Card Teams: Toronto Young Nationals (GTHL) Central Ontario Wolves (OMHA) Burlington Eagles (OMHA) Whitby Wildcats (OMHA) Barrie Jr. Colts (OMHA)
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 15 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 15
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)*
1
15
2
Peterborough Jr. Petes (OMHA)*
2
15
3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)*
5
15
4
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)*
3
15
5
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)*
4
15
6
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)*
6
14
7
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)*
8
15
8
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)*
7
11
9
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)*
10
9
10
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)*
–
2
Honourable Mention:
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
–
–
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
–
12
Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)*
9
2
*- clinched spot in 2023 OHL Cup
The 15th edition of the weekly OHL Cup Rankings features four more teams that have clinched spots in the annual showcase. The OMHA champion Peterborough Minor Petes defeated the Southern Tier Admirals in triple-overtime on Sunday as Kaiden Harmon was the hero, helping the Petes lead an OMHA quartet that also includes Southern Tier, the Halton Hurricanes and York-Simcoe Express into next week’s tournament. The Toronto Marlboros and Toronto Jr. Canadiens are into the GTHL Championship Series, a best two-of-three matchup that begins tonight in Toronto. In the ALLIANCE, the 10th-ranked Waterloo Wolves have advanced to the Championship Final and await the winner of a series between the London Jr. Knights and Sun County Panthers.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
, – APRIL 16: OHL CUP U14 on April 16, 2022 in , Ontario, . (Photo by {Kevin Sousa}/)
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), in partnership with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), is proud to announce the return of the Under-14 (U14) OHL Cup presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO).
The event will comprise of 12 U14 AAA teams from across the province and include the top teams (as indicated below) from Ontario Member Partners:
OMHA – Champion, Finalist, 3rd Place Team (3)
GTHL – Champion, Finalist, 3rd Place Team (3)
Alliance – Champion, Finalist (2)
HEO – Champion, Finalist (2)
NOHA – Champion, Finalist (2)
The U14 OHL Cup will take place at Joshua’s Creek Arena in Oakville on April 14-16, 2023 and provide the players and parents with an introduction to the OHL, along with showing them an exciting experience to end their season.
Last year, the Vaughan Kings defeated the York-Simcoe Express in the final to win the inaugural event.
“The OHL is proud to continue its support of minor hockey at the grassroots level as we partner with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association to present this very exciting opportunity for U14 AAA players,” said OHL Commissioner David Branch. “Last year we saw the Vaughan Kings crowned as inaugural U14 OHL Cup champions. We once again look forward to an outstanding weekend of hockey played by 12 of the best teams in the province.”
“We are excited for the return of the U14 OHL Cup,” said OMHA Executive Director Ian Taylor. “We are thankful for the support from Dairy Farmers of Ontario and Ontario Hockey League and looking forward to hosting this premier event for U14 AAA teams from across the province.”
“Dairy Farmers of Ontario is proud to partner with OMHA and OHL to once again sponsor this tournament and support all the talented athletes competing this year,” said Cheryl Smith, Chief Executive Officer at DFO. “On behalf of Ontario’s 3,273 dairy producers and their families, we want to wish all the young athletes good luck and recognize the work it took for them to be part of the top 12 teams at the U14 OHL Cup.”
More information will be released closer to the event, including schedule and live streaming details.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
About the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Founded in 1935, the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) is the largest minor hockey association in the world. From entry-level to high performance, it oversees programming and events at the U6-U21 age groups that service a participant base of over 92,000. The OMHA works with players, coaches, trainers, officials, hockey volunteers and parents across 212 Associations and 28 leagues to ensure a meaningful experience for all.
About Dairy Farmers of Ontario Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the marketing board for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture. Our mission is to provide leadership and excellence in the production and marketing of Canadian milk for a dynamic, profitable growing dairy industry. Ontario’s 3,287 dairy farmers, their families and employees are proud to produce high-quality milk for Canadians. For more information, visit www.milk.org.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 14 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 14
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)*
1
14
2
Peterborough Minor Petes (OMHA)
2
14
3
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
4
14
4
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
3
14
5
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)*
5
14
6
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)*
6
13
7
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)*
8
10
8
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)*
7
14
9
Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)*
10
2
10
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
9
8
Honourable Mention:
Central Ontario Wolves (OMHA)
–
–
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)*
–
1
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
–
–
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
–
12
*- clinched spot in 2023 OHL Cup
Seven more teams have secured their place at the 2023 OHL Cup that gets underway with Wild Card play on Tuesday, March 28th. The top-ranked Toronto Marlboros, fifth-ranked Toronto Jr. Canadiens, sixth-ranked Mississauga Senators and seventh-ranked Mississauga Rebels have all secured GTHL semi-final spots, booking their ticket to the annual showcase. In the ALLIANCE ranks, the eighth-spot London Jr. Knights, honourable mention Waterloo Wolves and unranked Sun County Panthers join the ninth-ranked Huron-Perth Lakers, who became the first team to clinch last week. The stage is set for the 2023 OMHA Championships that take place this coming weekend in Oakville, with the Peterborough Minor Petes, York-Simcoe Express, Central Ontario Wolves and Ajax-Pickering Raiders emerging from the ETA while the Halton Hurricanes, Southern Tier Admirals, Burlington Eagles and the winner of a game between the Niagara North Stars and Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs will represent the SCTA. The top four teams from the eight-team OMHA Championship weekend will secure spots in the 2023 OHL Cup.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 13 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 13
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
1
13
2
Peterborough Minor Petes (OMHA)
2
13
3
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
3
13
4
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
4
13
5
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
5
13
6
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
7
12
7
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
6
13
8
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
8
9
9
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
9
7
10
Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)*
–
1
Honourable Mention:
Central Ontario Wolves (OMHA)
–
–
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)
–
1
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
–
–
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
10
12
*- clinched spot in 2023 OHL Cup
This week’s top-five teams hold steady while the Mississauga Senators are up one spot into sixth. The Huron-Perth Lakers are into the Top-10 for the first time this season, unseating the Vaughan Kings, who fall into the honourable mention category after 12 straight weeks in the rankings. Huron-Perth is the first team to clinch a spot in the 2023 OHL Cup that begins later this month with Wild Card play on March 28th. The Lakers defeated the Brantford 99ers in three straight games to advance to the ALLIANCE Semi-Finals.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 9 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 9
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WEEK:
WKS RANKED:
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
1
9
2
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
2
9
3
Peterborough Minor Petes (OMHA)
4
9
4
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
3
9
5
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
5
9
6
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
6
9
7
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
9
8
8
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
7
9
9
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
10
5
10
Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
8
9
Honourable Mention:
Central Ontario Wolves (OMHA)
–
–
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
–
3
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)
–
1
The Peterborough Minor Petes continue a 16-game regular season winning streak, climbing into the third spot in this week’s rankings as they boast a record of 26-1-2. The GTHL’s Mississauga Senators and Mississauga Rebels are also on the rise in Week 9.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 6 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 6
Rank:
Team:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
1
6
2
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
2
6
3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
3
6
4
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
4
6
5
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
5
6
6
Peterborough Petes (OMHA)
6
6
7
Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
7
6
8
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
10
5
9
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
8
6
10
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)
–
1
Honourable Mention:
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
9
3
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
–
–
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
–
2
The Mississauga Senators are on the rise, climbing two spots to eighth this week following consecutive wins over the Toronto Nationals, Toronto Titans and Toronto Red Wings last week. The Sens sit tied for fourth in the GTHL regular season standings, owning a record of 14-5-4. The Waterloo Wolves make their first top-10 appearance of 2022-23, riding a four-game winning streak following a recent 4-1 win over the Lambton Jr. Sting. Waterloo sits tied for third in the ALLIANCE standings with a record of 12-4-1.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 5 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup – Week 5
Rank:
Team:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
1
5
2
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
4
5
3
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
2
5
4
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
5
5
5
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
3
5
6
Peterborough Petes (OMHA)
6
5
7
Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
8
5
8
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
7
5
9
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
–
3
10
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
9
4
Honourable Mention:
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)
–
–
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
–
–
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
–
2
The OHL Cup Top 10 returns with the first edition of the new year that features the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic champion Marlies holding down top spot for a fifth straight week. The York-Simcoe Express are up two spots to number two on the list, boasting a regular season record of 17-0-3 as they continue a seven-game winning streak in the OMHA’s ETA circuit. The Marlboros Holiday Classic finalist Halton Hurricanes are up one spot to number four on the list while the Mississauga Rebels make their return, coming in at ninth.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The 2022 Gloria Rints International Silver Stick is getting underway today in Whitby, Ont., marking a mid-season milestone on the road to the 2023 OHL Cup Showcase hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League that takes place from March 28 to April 3, 2023.
To celebrate the occasion of one of the season’s biggest U16 AAA tournaments, the OHL has released its first edition of the OHL Cup Top 10 Rankings, a list that will be released each Tuesday throughout the remainder of the season.
The 2023 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with Wild Card Play-In matchups on Tuesday, March 28, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Monday, April 3.
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 2023 OHL Cup Powered by Under Armour – Week 1
Rank:
Team:
1
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
2
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
3
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
4
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
5
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
6
Peterborough Petes (OMHA)
7
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
8
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
9
Toronto Nationals (GTHL)
10
Mississauga Senators (GTHL)
Honourable Mention:
Southern Tier Admirals (OMHA)
Waterloo Wolves (ALLIANCE)
Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)
History: The OHL Cup returned in 2022 and did not disappoint as underage star Michael Misa turned heads, setting a new Showcase scoring record with 20 points (10-10–20) in seven games, capped by a hat-trick and five-point performance in a Mississauga Senators championship victory. The wild card entry Senators prevailed in the championship final over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens by a score of 6-2, finishing the tournament with a record of 6-1. Misa (Saginaw Spirit) and Mississauga Senators teammate Malcolm Spence (Erie Otters) would go on to be selected first and second overall in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.
The 2022 OHL Priority Selection featured 19 players chosen in the first round who competed for the OHL Cup including Michael Misa (Mississauga Senators – 1st overall Saginaw Spirit), Malcolm Spence (Mississauga Senators – 2nd overall Erie Otters), Sam Dickinson (Toronto Marlboros – 4th overall Niagara IceDogs), Porter Martone (Toronto Jr. Canadiens – 5th overall Sarnia Sting), Jack Van Volsen (Toronto Jr. Canadiens – 6th overall Peterborough Petes), Henry Mews (Toronto Jr. Canadiens – 7th overall Ottawa 67’s), Beckett Sennecke (Toronto Marlboros – 8th overall Oshawa Generals), Michael Hage (Toronto Jr. Canadiens – 9th overall Kitchener Rangers), Jett Luchanko (London Jr. Knights – 12th overall Guelph Storm), Lucas Karmiris (Brantford 99ers -13th overall Mississauga Steelheads), Ben Danford (Quinte Red Devils – 14th overall Oshawa Generals), Luca Testa (Niagara North Stars – 15th overall London Knights), Christopher Brown (North York Rangers – 16th overall Soo Greyhounds), Gabriel Frasca (Mississauga Senators – 17th overall Kingston Frontenacs), Kaden Pitre (Vaughan Kings – 18th overall Flint Firebirds), Zayne Parekh (Markham Majors – 19th overall Saginaw Spirit), Frankie Marrelli (Markham Waxers – 21st overall Ottawa 67’s), Anthony Cristoforo (Toronto Jr. Canadiens – 22nd overall Windsor Spitfires) and Marek Vanacker (Brantford 99ers – 23rd overall Hamilton Bulldogs).
Notable OHL Cup graduates currently playing in the NHL include Connor McDavid (Toronto Marlboros/Edmonton Oilers), Steven Stamkos (Markham Waxers/Tampa Bay Lightning), John Tavares (Toronto Marlboros/Toronto Maple Leafs), Mitch Marner (Vaughan Kings/Toronto Maple Leafs), Travis Konecny (Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs/Philadelphia Flyers), Taylor Hall (Greater Kingston Frontenacs/Boston Bruins), Tyler Seguin (Toronto Nationals/Dallas Stars), Jamie Drysdale (Toronto Marlboros/Anaheim Ducks) and Wyatt Johnston (Toronto Marlboros/Dallas Stars) among a host of other names.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
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