OHL Player of the Week

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR FEB. 9-15, 2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, February 16, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Spirit’s Egor Barabanov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Saginaw Spirit forward Egor Barabanov is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week after leading the League with 10 points, including four goals and six assists, in three games.

Barabanov’s standout week was highlighted by a season-high six-point performance on Friday night in Sarnia. The 19-year-old recorded a goal and five assists as the Spirit powered past the Sarnia Sting 11-3. Earlier in the week, Barabanov continued to impress NHL scouts by scoring twice in a 5-4 road victory over the Flint Firebirds on Wednesday. He concluded his productive stretch with a goal and an assist on Saturday against the Windsor Spitfires.

A 6-foot, 175-lb. centreman from Basking Ridge, NJ, Barabanov currently sits third in OHL scoring with 72 points (25-47–72) through 54 games. He joined the Spirit as a free agent last summer following a successful 2024-25 campaign with the USHL’s Madison Capitols, where he recorded 38 points.

Despite being 19-years-old, Barabanov has established himself as a top prospect for the upcoming NHL Draft, currently ranked 39th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.

2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts)
Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 15-21: Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves)
Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Egor Barabanov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 5-11: Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts)
Jan. 12-18: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 19-25: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Kevin He (Flint Firebirds)
Feb. 2-8: Ben Wilmott (Barrie Colts)
Feb. 9-15: Egor Barabanov (Saginaw Spirit)

Rangers’ Christian Kirsch Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch of the Kitchener Rangers is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week.

Kirsch played to a perfect 2-0 record with a 1.00 goals-against average, .957 save percentage, and one shutout, backstopping the Rangers to victories over the London Knights and Ottawa 67’s.

Kirsch turned aside 21 shots on Tuesday night at The Aud, earning his 20th win of the season as the Rangers defeated the rival Knights 5-2. He followed that performance with a perfect outing on Saturday in the nation’s capital, making 24 saves to record his second shutout of the campaign in a 2-0 blanking of the Ottawa 67’s.

Selected by San Jose in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Kirsch has been dominant since returning from representing Switzerland at the 2026 World Juniors, playing to a 9-1-1-0 record in the new year. The 19-year-old from Basel, Switzerland was Kitchener’s first round (44th overall) pick in the 2025 CHL Import Draft from the NAHL’s Janesville Jets. Kirsch is committed to Quinnipiac University (NCAA).

2025-26 Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Jason Schaubel (Kitchener Rangers)
Sept. 22-28: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
Oct. 6-12: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 13-19: Patrick Quinlan (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 20-26: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 3-9: Matthew Minchak (Kingston Frontenacs)
Nov. 10-16: Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
Nov. 17-23: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Nov. 24-30: Zach Bowen (Brampton Steelheads)
Dec. 1-7: Vladislav Yermolenko (Niagara IceDogs)
Dec. 8-14: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Dec. 15-21: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Jan. 5-11: Zachary Jovanovski (Guelph Storm)
Jan. 12-18: Matthew Humphries (Oshawa Generals)
Jan. 19-25: Carter George (Soo Greyhounds)
Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Zach Bowen (Brampton Steelheads)
Feb. 2-8: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Feb. 9-15: Christian Kirsch (Kitchener Rangers)

Spirit’s Nikita Klepov Named OHL Rookie of the Week

2026 NHL Draft prospect Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit is the OHL Rookie of the Week, claiming the honour for the fourth time this season after recording two goals, seven assists, and nine points in three games.

Klepov helped power the Spirit to a pair of victories, beginning with a four-point performance on Wednesday. He registered a goal and three assists in a 5-4 win over the rival Flint Firebirds, with his 30th goal of the season standing as the game-winner. He matched that output on Friday, tallying another goal and three assists as the Spirit defeated the Sarnia Sting in a decisive 11-3 victory. Klepov made history on Saturday against the Windsor Spitfires. Despite a 4-2 loss, Klepov recorded an assist to register his 75th point of the campaign, setting a new Saginaw Spirit franchise record for points by a rookie in a single season, eclipsing the prior mark held by Cole Perfetti (2018-19).

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov’s 75 points (31-44–75) in 53 games currently place him just one point back of the OHL scoring lead. The standout rookie continues an impressive second half of the season, having recently been named the OHL Rookie of the Month for January and claiming MVP honours at the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. He was Saginaw’s first round (35th overall) pick in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. Klepov, who is committed to Michigan State University (NCAA), is the 16th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.

2025-26 OHL Rookie of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Sept. 22-28: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 6-12: Jaxon Cover (London Knights)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 3-9: Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 10-16: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 17-23: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)
Dec. 1-7: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 8-14: Robin Kuzma (Kingston Frontenacs
Dec. 15-21: Caleb Mitchell (London Knights)
Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 5-11: Charlie Murata (Flint Firebirds)
Jan. 12-18: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 19-25: Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs)
Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Keaton Ardagh (Brampton Steelheads)
Feb. 2-8: Kale Osipenko (Sarnia Sting)
Feb. 9-15: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)

Bulldogs’ David Buchman Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Brantford Bulldogs prospect David Buchman has been named the GOHL Prospect of the Week for the second time this season.

Buchman, a 16-year-old defenceman for the Brantford Titans, recorded a goal and six assists for seven points in a pair of victories last week. The 2025 first-round selection played the hero on Thursday, scoring the overtime winner to lift the Titans to a 3-2 victory over the Caledonia Corvairs. He followed that performance with a dynamic playmaking display on Saturday, registering six assists in a lopsided win over the Caledon Bombers.

Buchman has been a standout in his first season of junior hockey, recording 23 points (6-17–23) over 21 games. The Stittsville, ON native was selected by the Bulldogs in the first round (20th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the HEO champion Ottawa Valley Titans AAA program.

2025-26 GOHL Prospect of the Week
Sept. 10-21: Brendan Gerber (Elmira Sugar Kings/London Knights)
Sept. 22-28: Alex Forrest (Cambridge RedHawks/Kitchener Rangers)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Liam Edgcumbe (Pelham Panthers/Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 6-12: Caden Bell (St. Catharines Falcons/Niagara IceDogs)
Oct. 13-19: Reed Straus (Elmira Sugar Kings/Oshawa Generals)
Oct. 20-26: Gensen Geldart (Chatham Maroons/Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Lyndon Cabral (Listowel Cyclones/Erie Otters)
Nov. 2-9: Jake Ritson (Strathroy Rockets/London Knights)
Nov. 10-16: Ulysses Lombardi (Waterloo Siskins/Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Alex Campeau (London Nationals/London Knights)
Nov. 24-30: William Camputaro (St. Thomas Stars/Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 1-7: Ian Robinson (Port Colborne Sailors/Kitchener Rangers)
Dec. 8-14: Kalyn McQueen (Cambridge RedHawks/Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 15-21: Alexander Lisi (Chatham Maroons/Owen Sound Attack)
Dec. 29- Jan. 4: James Elliott (St. Catharines Falcons/Soo Greyhounds)
Jan. 5-11: Vaughn Barr (St. Marys Lincolns/Erie Otters)
Jan. 12-18: David Buchman (Brantford Titans/Brantford Bulldogs)
Jan. 19-25: Myles Dunn (St. Thomas Stars/Sarnia Sting)
Jan. 26-Feb. 1: Sammy DiBlasi (Chatham Maroons/Saginaw Spirit)
Feb. 2-8: Jake Windbiel (LaSalle Vipers/Windsor Spitfires)
Feb. 9-15: David Buchman (Brantford Titans/Brantford Bulldogs)

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR FEB. 2-8, 2026

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, February 9, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Colts’ Ben Wilmott Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Barrie Colts forward Ben Wilmott is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording five goals, two assists and a shootout game-winner over three victories.

Wilmott got involved in all three Colts victories last week, starting with two goals and an assist in Friday’s 4-1 road win over Brampton. He followed-up that first star performance on Saturday at home to North Bay, tying the game at two with 1:14 remaining in the third period before scoring the deciding marker in the fifth round of a shootout as Barrie won 3-2. Wilmott finished off the week with two goals and an assist on Sunday in North Bay as the Colts beat the Battalion 7-4.

A 19-year-old from Long Valley, NJ, Wilmott has been one of the OHL trade deadline’s top additions, producing 21 points (12-9–21) in 14 games since being acquired from the London Knights. The 6-foot-1, 190Ib. centre has 55 points (24-31–55) over 51 games with a plus-26 rating in his first OHL season after spending the past two seasons in the USHL. He’s ranked 165th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft. Wilmott is committed to Ohio State University (NCAA).

Easton Rye of the Peterborough Petes is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week for the third time this season, going 2-0 with a 1.45 goals-against average and .951 save percentage.

Rye helped the Petes skate to home wins over Owen Sound and Sudbury, stopping 36-of-38 in Thursday’s 3-2 overtime win over the Attack that featured a Kieron Walton hat-trick. Rye made 22 more saves on Saturday as the Petes defeated the Sudbury Wolves 4-1, giving Rye a league best-tying 28 victories on the season.

A 19-year-old from Peterborough, Rye is 28-11-1-1 with a 2.71 goals-against average, .917 save percentage and two shutouts over 41 games. His 1,203 saves are the second-most in the OHL this season. Rye was Peterborough’s fifth round (89th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection and has played to a career mark of 39-29-3-2 with a 3.34 goals-against average and .904 save percentage over 79 career regular season games in maroon and white. He is committed to Bentley University (NCAA).

Kale Osipenko of the Sarnia Sting is the OHL Rookie of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.95 goals-against average and .943 save percentage.

Osipenko helped the Sting win a pair of important road matchups in their hunt for a spot in the 2026 OHL Playoffs. He made 42 saves on Friday night in Oshawa, helping the Sting overcome the Generals 5-3, and followed-up with 24 saves on Saturday in Brampton as the Sting defeated the Steelheads 2-1 on a Jordan Bax overtime-winner.

A 17-year-old from Renfew, ON, Osipenko is 4-3 with a 2.77 goals-against average and .910 save percentage through seven games since being called-up from his hometown Wolves of the CCHL. The former seventh round (126th overall) pick by the Sting in 2024 is 11-5-1 with a 2.41 goals-against average and .930 save percentage in 18 games with Renfew this season. He represented Canada East at the World Junior A Challenge earlier this season, posting a 2.39 goals-against average and .931 save percentage through four outings.

Spitfires Prospect Jake Windbiel Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Windsor Spitfires prospect Jake Windbiel of the LaSalle Vipers is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .971 save percentage and one shutout.

Windbiel was at his best on Thursday night, turning in a 40-save shutout as LaSalle defeated the visiting Komoka Kings 7-0. He turned aside 26-of-28 shots on Saturday as the Vipers skated to a 5-2 road win over the St. Marys Lincolns, pulling back above .500 with a record of 20-19-3-0.

Turning 18 on Wednesday, Windbiel hails from Elk Grove Village, Illinois and is 14-9-2-0 with a 3.64 goals-against average and .899 save percentage with two shutouts over 29 games in his second year with the Vipers. The 6-foot-4, 215Ib. netminder was Windsor’s seventh round (124th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Chicago Mission AAA program. Windbiel has played to a career mark of 31-22-2-0 with a 3.58 goals-against average and .899 save percentage over 61 regular season games with LaSalle. He won his OHL debut on Dec. 29, 2024 at Sault Ste. Marie, making 32 saves in a 10-6 victory.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR JAN. 26-FEB. 1, 2026

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, February 2, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for regular season games ending Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Firebirds’ Kevin He Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Winnipeg Jets prospect Kevin He is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording three goals, three assists and six points over a pair of contests.

He scored in Friday’s game against visiting Barrie, one the Firebirds let get away late in a 6-5 overtime loss. Saturday brought a season-high five-point showing including his third shorthanded goal of the season as part of a two goal, three assist effort in a 6-3 Firebirds win over visiting Sarnia. The five-point effort gave He 20 points (8-12–20) over 13 games since being acquired by Flint on Dec. 28th.

A 19-year-old from Nobleton, ON, He has produced 51 points (22-29–51) over 41 games in this, his fourth OHL season. The 6-foot, 182Ib. left-wing owns career totals that include 110 goals, 103 assists and 213 points over 233 career regular season games since being Niagara’s second round (25th overall) pick in 2022. He joins Windsor’s Liam Greentree as the only active OHL player with more than 100 career goals and 100 career assists. He, who was born in Beijing, China, was chosen by the Winnipeg Jets in the fourth round (109th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, becoming the first Chinese-born player ever selected in the NHL Draft. The Jets inked him to a three-year entry-level NHL contract on Dec. 17, 2024.

Steelheads’ Zach Bowen Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Zach Bowen of the Brampton Steelheads is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, helping the Steelheads secure five of a possible six points with a 1.99 goals-against average and .934 save percentage while turning aside 85 shots.

Bowen made 21 saves on Friday night in Guelph, backstopping the Steelheads to a 4-1 win over the Storm. He continued to help Brampton’s pursuit of a playoff spot on Saturday at home to Oshawa, stopping 31-of-32 in a 2-1 win over the Generals. Bowen wrapped-up the weekend with a 33-save performance in Sunday’s 4-3 overtime road loss to the Generals, helping the Trout earn a point despite their being outshot 37-24.

A 20-year-old from Kanata, ON, Bowen is 14-19-2-1 with a 3.35 goals-against average and .891 save percentage over 36 games in his fourth OHL season. Formerly London’s fourth round (77th overall) pick in 2022, he’s played to a career mark of 47-57-7-4 with a 3.59 goals-against average and .894 save percentage with two shutouts in 124 career regular season games between London, Peterborough and Brampton. Bowen was voted to the OHL’s first all-rookie team with London in 2022-23, the same season he claimed the F.W. Dinty Moore Trophy for the league’s lowest rookie goals-against average.

Steelheads’ Keaton Ardagh Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Brampton Steelheads forward Keaton Ardagh is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring three times while adding an assist as the Steelheads collected five of a possible six points.

Ardagh started the weekend with his third multi-goal performance of the season, scoring twice as Brampton defeated the Guelph Storm 4-1 on the road. He picked up a primary assist on a Nathan Amidovski goal in Saturday’s 2-1 win over visiting Oshawa, and scored his 11th goal of the season on Sunday as the Trout fell 4-3 on the road in Oshawa.

A 16-year-old from Clarington, ON, Ardagh has posted 15 points (11-4–15) and has yet to take a penalty through 45 games in his first OHL season after being chosen by the Steelheads in the first round (15th overall) from the OHL Cup champion Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA program. The 6-foot, 163Ib. right-wing recorded 45 points (24-21–45) over 28 games in his U16 AAA campaign, adding six points (3-3–6) over seven outings at the OHL Cup.

Spirit Prospect Sammy DiBlasi Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Saginaw Spirit prospect Sammy DiBlasi of the Chatham Maroons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .959 save percentage.

DiBlasi turned away 13 shots on Friday in Sarnia as the Maroons skated to a lopsided win over the Legionnaires. He came out with a strong performance back at home on Saturday, turning aside 34-of-35 shots in a 6-1 win over the Strathroy Rockets.

A freshly-turned 19-year-old from Saginaw, DiBlasi is 14-4-1-2 with a 2.98 goals-against average and .912 save percentage over 25 games in his second season with Chatham. Saginaw’s ninth round (176th overall) pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, DiBlasi appeared in two games with the Spirit in 2024-25. He owns a career mark of 26-6-4-2 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .916 save percentage over 42 career GOHL contests with Chatham.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR JAN. 19-25, 2026

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, January 26, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, January 25th.

Bulldogs’ Jake O’Brien Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for the second time this season, leading the League with nine points, including four goals and five assists over three games.

O’Brien started the week with two goals and an assist on Thursday night in North Bay, helping the Bulldogs earn a point in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Battalion. He picked up a pair of assists on Friday in Sudbury as Brantford rebounded to beat the Wolves 5-4. He helped power the Bulldogs to a 7-1 statement victory over Barrie on Sunday, snapping the Colts’ eight-game winning streak with two goals and two assists to extend his current point streak to six games.

An 18-year-old from Toronto, O’Brien’s 1.78 points-per-game currently lead the OHL. He’s produced a league-leading 41 assists, with a total of 57 points (16-41–57) over 32 contests. The 6-foot-2, 177Ib. Bulldogs captain was the OHL Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, and has put up 219 points (61-158–219) over his 159 regular season games with the Bulldogs. O’Brien was selected by the Seattle Kraken with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft. Brantford’s first round (8th overall) choice in 2023, he is a former OHL Cup MVP who helped Canada capture gold at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Greyhounds’ Carter George Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

LA Kings prospect Carter George of the Soo Greyhounds is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .957 save percentage, one shutout and one goal scored.

George started the week with a pair of big milestones on Wednesday, making 28 saves to defeat the London Knights for the first time in 18 career attempts as the Greyhounds prevailed 5-2 at GFL Memorial Gardens. What’s more, he also scored a goal, hitting the empty net to become the first goaltender in OHL history to light the lamp twice. He stopped 16 more shots on Friday for his second shutout since joining the Greyhounds as they blanked the North Bay Battalion 3-0.

A 19-year-old from Thunder Bay, ON, George is 5-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average, .955 save percentage and two shutouts since joining the Greyhounds at the trade deadline. He owns an overall mark of 15-9-0-2 with a 2.70 goals-against average and .907 save percentage with three shutouts through 27 games between Sault Ste. Marie and Owen Sound in 2025-26. Selected by the LA Kings in the second round (57th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, George is a career 62-55-9-8 in 140 OHL regular season games, owning a 3.14 goals-against average and .909 save percentage with seven shutouts. He’s represented Canada at the World Juniors in back-to-back years, claiming bronze earlier this month in Minnesota. George was the OHL’s Scholastic Player of the Year in 2023-24 and his international resume also includes gold medals at both the U18 Worlds and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

IceDogs’ Ryerson Edgar Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Niagara IceDogs forward Ryerson Edgar is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring four goals in three games.

Edgar recorded his second hat-trick of the season on Saturday in Owen Sound, fuelling a 5-0 IceDogs win over the Attack. His second hat-trick of the season makes him the first 16-year-old rookie in IceDogs history to accomplish the feat twice. He opened the scoring in Sunday’s 4-3 overtime win over the Brampton Steelheads at the Meridian Centre.

Hailing from Holland Landing, ON, Edgar has 31 points (14-17–31) over 41 games this season after being Niagara’s first round (10th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the York-Simcoe Express U16 AAA program. Edgar was a World Under-17 Challenge gold medalist as a member of Canada Red back in November, recording three points (1-2–3) over five contests.

Sting Prospect Myles Dunn Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Sarnia Sting prospect Myles Dunn of the St. Thomas Stars is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, scoring five goals and adding two assists for seven points in a pair of contests.

Dunn recorded his first GOHL hat-trick on Friday night against Chatham as the Stars defeated the Maroons 7-5. He extended his point streak to six games on Saturday night in Strathroy, scoring twice while adding two assists in a 7-5 loss to the Rockets.

A 16-year-old from Lambeth, ON, Dunn leads St. Thomas with 48 points (22-26–48) over 37 games this season, good for second-most among GOHL rookies. The Elgin-Middlesex Canucks graduate was Sarnia’s eighth round (157th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He recently competed in the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game presented by Milk in Peterborough.

OHL Announces Top Performers of the Week for Jan. 12-18, 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, January 19, 2026) -The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Spirit’s Nikita Klepov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week

NHL Draft eligible Saginaw Spirit forward Nikita Klepov is both the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week as well as the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording six points (2-4–6) in just two games.

Klepov entered the week fresh off a standout performance in Peterborough on Wednesday, where he earned Player of the Game honours for Team West, claiming the Connor McDavid 97 Award at the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game.

He returned to the Spirit lineup on Friday in Kitchener, recording a goal and an assist in a 7-4 loss to the Rangers. Klepov saved his best for last on Saturday night, factoring in on four of Saginaw’s six goals with a marker and three helpers as the Spirit defeated the Erie Otters 6-1 on the road.

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, FL, Klepov leads the Spirit in scoring with 56 points (25-31–56) over 42 games this season. His 25 goals are the most amongst OHL rookies and his 56 points are second. The 6-foot, 180lb. left-winger was Saginaw’s first round (35th overall) pick in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. He was recently listed as the 16th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft. Klepov is committed to Michigan State University (NCAA).

Klepov has now won OHL Rookie of the Week honours three different times.

2025-26 OHL Rookie of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Sept. 22-28: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 6-12: Jaxon Cover (London Knights)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 3-9: Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 10-16: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 17-23: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)
Dec. 1-7: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 8-14: Robin Kuzma (Kingston Frontenacs
Dec. 15-21: Caleb Mitchell (London Knights)
Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Jan. 5-11: Charlie Murata (Flint Firebirds)
Jan. 12-18: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)

Generals’ Matthew Humphries Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

NHL Draft eligible netminder Matthew Humphries of the Oshawa Generals is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, playing to a 1-1 record with a 2.20 goals-against average, .937 save percentage and 89 saves.

Humphries played in three games last week, headlined by his first career OHL victory in his 23rd career appearance on Sunday as he turned aside 30 shots in a 4-1 triumph over the Brampton Steelheads. His body of work also included stopping 18-of-19 in a relief appearance in Friday’s 5-2 loss to the North Bay Battalion. He also turned aside 41 shots on Saturday night in Barrie as the Generals lost 4-2 to the Colts.

A 17-year-old from Newmarket, ON, Humphries has appeared in nine games with Oshawa since being acquired from the Niagara IceDogs on Nov. 10th, going 1-6-1-0 with a 2.30 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. The 6-foot-2, 196lb. netminder was originally Niagara’s third round (44th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He has also seen time with the OJHL’s Aurora Tigers this season, going 7-10-2 with a 3.55 goals-against average and .911 save percentage over 19 contests.

Bulldogs Prospect David Buchman Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Brantford Bulldogs prospect David Buchman of the Brantford Titans is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording three goals and three assists for six points in two games.

Buchman helped the Titans to a lopsided win on Friday night, collecting a season-high four points (2-2–4) in a 10-4 victory over the Caledon Bombers. He was back on the scoresheet Sunday, registering a goal and an assist as the Titans came up short, falling 5-3 to the Pelham Panthers.

A 16-year-old defenceman from Stittsville, ON, Buchman was Brantford’s first round (20th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. The 5-foot-11, 182lb. blueliner represented Team Scheifele in the GOHL Top Prospects Game presented by Milk last week in Peterborough. He’s appeared in 15 OHL games with Brantford this season, recording two assists. Buchman won an HEO U16 AAA championship last season as a member of the Ottawa Valley Titans.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR JAN. 5-11, 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, January 12, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, January 11th.

Colts’ Cole Beaudoin Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Utah Mammoth prospect Cole Beaudoin of the Barrie Colts is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording seven points (2-5–7) over three victories.

Beaudoin returned from Canada’s National Junior Team and immediately recorded three straight multi-point efforts as the Colts continue to hold down top spot in the Central Division. He helped the Colts skate to a 6-3 win in Guelph on Friday night, recording a shorthanded goal and two assists. The Colts were back at home on Saturday, with Beaudoin contributing a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Brampton Steelheads. He chipped in two assists in a first star performance in Oshawa on Sunday, helping the Colts skate to a third straight victory in a 4-1 triumph over the Generals.

A 19-year-old from Kanata, ON, Beaudoin’s 1.71 points-per-game lead the OHL, translating to 48 points (16-32–48) over 28 contests. The 6-foot-2, 211Ib. centre has produced 74 goals, 107 assists and 181 points over 210 regular season games since being Barrie’s first round (10th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The Utah Mammoth selected Beaudoin with their first round (24th overall) pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The son of former OHL and NHL forward Eric Beaudoin, Cole has represented Canada internationally several times, winning World Junior bronze, World Under-18 gold and Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold.

Storm’s Zachary Jovanovski Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Zachary Jovanovski of the Guelph Storm is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 1-0-0-1 with a 1.44 goals-against average and .963 save percentage.

Jovanovski turned aside 78 shots and helped the Storm earn three of a possible four points. He stopped 40-of-41 on Wednesday night in Owen Sound, helping the Storm beat the Attack 4-1 while earning second star recognition. He was back in the crease on Saturday in Peterborough, making 38 saves as the Storm earned a point in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Petes.

An 18-year-old from Tecumseh, ON, Jovanovski is 16-11-1-2 on the season with a 3.56 goals-against average and .893 save percentage. The former seventh round (134th overall) pick in 2023 will man the crease for the Western Conference in this week’s Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas in Peterborough. Jovanovski recently represented the Canadian Hockey League in the 2025 CHL/USA Prospects Challenge in Calgary and Lethbridge, AB. He owns a career OHL record of 22-21-4-2 with a 3.61 goals-against average, .890 save percentage and one shutout.

Firebirds’ Charlie Murata Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Flint Firebirds forward Charlie Murata is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording three points (1-2–3) in as many games as Flint went 3-0.

Murata found the back of the net on Wednesday against Sarnia, scoring his second goal of the season with 4:55 remaining in the second period of a 7-4 win. He chipped in with a primary assist on Luka Graziano’s second of the campaign with 2:06 left in the opening frame on Friday against Saginaw as the Firebirds beat the Spirit 4-2. Murata got involved shorthanded on Saturday, providing a helper to Kevin He midway through the second period in a 3-1 win over the Kingston Frontenacs.

A 16-year-old from Scarborough, ON, Murata has 10 points (2-8–10) over 33 games in his rookie season. The 6-foot, 183Ib. right-wing was chosen by Flint with the first round (8th overall) pick of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the OHL Cup finalist Don Mills Flyers U16 program. He enjoyed a standout showing with Canada Red, winning World U17 Challenge gold in November with 10 points (4-6–10) over five contests. Murata is committed to Michigan State University (NCAA).

Otters Prospect Vaughn Barr Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Erie Otters prospect Vaughn Barr of the St. Marys Lincolns is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .981 save percentage and one shutout.

Barr turned aside 21-of-22 shots on Friday night as St. Marys defeated visiting Sarnia 9-1. He turned-in his third shutout of the season at home on Saturday, making 31 saves as the Lincolns defeated the Listowel Cyclones 6-0, stretching their current winning streak to 10 games.

A 16-year-old from St. Marys, Barr is among the GOHL’s top rookie goaltenders, sporting a record of 10-2-1-0 with a 2.16 goals-against average and .923 save percentage over 14 games. Barr won a Silver Stick title last season as a member of the Huron-Perth Lakers U16 AAA team before being chosen in the 10th round (194th overall) by the Otters in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. Barr will represent Team Thornton in this week’s GOHL Top Prospects Game taking place as part of the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game festivities in Peterborough.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR DEC. 28, 2025 – JAN. 4, 2026

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, January 5, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games spanning Sunday, December 28, 2025 through Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Spirit’s Egor Barabanov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Saginaw Spirit forward Egor Barabanov is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording two goals, seven assists and nine points over five games dating back to Dec. 28th.

Barabanov has helped the Spirit turn things around of late with wins in five of their last six outings. He chalked up a goal and two assists coming out of the break on Dec. 28th in Sault Ste. Marie as the Spirit beat the Greyhounds 5-1. Barabanov started the new year off the right way with three primary assists in a 5-3 home win against the same Greyhounds on Jan. 3rd. He helped spearhead Saginaw’s 4-3 win over the Brampton Steelheads on Sunday with a goal and an assist, giving him a club-leading 49 points (17-32–49) over 38 games this season. He has points in 10 of his last 12 games.

A 19-year-old from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Barabanov is playing a frontline role in his first OHL season after being signed by the Spirit as a free agent over the summer. The 6-foot, 175Ib. centre spent 2024-25 with the USHL’s Madison Capitols, producing 39 points (15-24–39) over 53 games. Despite being passed over for the NHL Draft in each of the past two years, Barabanov is a B-rated prospect by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Petes’ Easton Rye Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Easton Rye of the Peterborough Petes is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, going 3-0 with a 1.33 goals-against average, .962 save percentage, one shutout and 102 saves.

One of the OHL’s busiest netminders, Rye turned in his first career OHL shutout coming out of the break, making 25 saves in a 2-0 win over the Oshawa Generals on Dec. 28th. He was back in the crease on New Year’s Day, stopping 36-of-37 as the Petes beat the Kingston Frontenacs 3-1. Rye backstopped the Petes to victory in Owen Sound on Saturday, making 41 saves as Peterborough prevailed 5-3 despite being outshot 44-29.

An 19-year-old local product from Peterborough, Rye is 20-8-1-1 on the season with a 2.86 goals-against average and .916 save percentage over 30 games. His 922 saves are the third-most in the league this season. A former fifth round (89th overall) pick by the Petes in 2022, Rye has played to a career mark of 31-26-3-2 with a 3.52 goals-against average and .902 save percentage through 68 games.

Spirit’s Nikita Klepov Named OHL Rookie of the Week

2026 NHL Draft prospect Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit is the OHL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season, producing seven points (3-4–7) over five games dating back to Dec. 28th.

Klepov picked up a pair of assists as the Spirit beat the Soo Greyhounds 5-1 on the road coming out of the holiday break. He found the back of the net for his 20th goal of the season on Dec. 30th as Saginaw topped the Sarnia Sting 5-1. Klepov pumped out four points on Sunday, scoring his second goal of the afternoon with just 53 seconds left in the third period as Saginaw defeated the Brampton Steelheads 4-3. Both of his assists were primary as Klepov earned first star recognition in Sunday’s win, helping the Spirit win their fifth in the last six games.

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov leads OHL rookies with 22 goals and 151 shots on goal. His 47 points (22-25–47) over 37 games are the second-most in the league. The 6-foot, 180Ib. left wing was selected by the Spirit in the first round (35th overall) of the 2025 CHL Import Draft after spending last season with the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers where he registered 31 points (12-19–31) over 59 games. Klepov is slated to suit up for the Western Conference in the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14th in Peterborough. He’s an A-rated prospect by NHL Central Scouting for the 2026 NHL Draft.

2025-26 OHL Rookie of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Sept. 22-28: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 6-12: Jaxon Cover (London Knights)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 3-9: Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 10-16: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 17-23: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)
Dec. 1-7: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 8-14: Robin Kuzma (Kingston Frontenacs
Dec. 15-21: Caleb Mitchell (London Knights)
Dec. 28-Jan. 4: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)

Greyhounds Prospect James Elliott Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Soo Greyhounds prospect James Elliott of the St. Catharines Falcons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording a goal and four assists over a pair of victories.

Elliott played an instrumental role in the Falcons stunning the first place Cambridge RedHawks on the road Friday night, scoring while adding three assists in a 4-3 victory. St. Catharines handed Cambridge just its third loss in the process. Elliott was back on the scoresheet on Saturday night in Pelham, providing an assist as the Falcons beat the Panthers 5-4 to improve to 27-2-2, six points back of first place Cambridge in the Eastern Conference.

A 17-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Elliott has 30 points (12-18–30) through 31 games in his first GOHL season. He’s posted four points on three different occasions, scoring three game-winning goals on the season. Elliott was Sault Ste. Marie’s seventh round (137th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Barrie Colts AAA program. He spent last season with the NOJHL’s Soo Thunderbirds, recoding 31 points (14-17–31) over 47 games. Elliott is committed to Lake Superior State University (NCAA).

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Thursday, January 1, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Month for December.

Player of the Month – Riley Patterson (Niagara IceDogs) – 11 GP, 9G, 10A, 19 PTS., +7
Leading the OHL with 19 points (9-10–19) over 11 games during the month of December, Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson of the Niagara IceDogs is the OHL Player of the Month. Patterson’s month featured seven different multi-point efforts, including a pair of overtime game-winners. He started things off with three points (1-2–3) on Dec. 5th at Brampton, scored 1:31 into overtime on Dec. 7th vs. North Bay, and registered his first of two two-goal efforts on Dec. 18th at Peterborough. His second included another overtime game-winner on Dec. 20th at home to the Sarnia Sting. Patterson put together another three-point outing (1-2–3) on Dec. 29th at Brampton as the IceDogs won by a score of 4-3.

A 19-year-old from Burlington, ON, Patterson sits fifth in OHL scoring with 45 points (21-24–45) over 33 games in this, his fourth OHL season. Acquired from the Barrie Colts last summer, Patterson has produced 166 points (75-91–166) over 165 career regular season games after entering the league as Flint’s third round (57th overall) pick in 2022. He was selected by Vancouver in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, and signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with Vancouver on Sept. 21, 2025. Patterson is a former OHL Cup champion, winning as a member of the GTHL’s Mississauga Senators in 2022. Patterson also holds the distinction of being a former OJHL and CJHL Rookie of the Year, producing 73 points (30-43–73) over 52 games during the 2022-23 season with the North York Rangers.

Defenceman of the Month – Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor Spitfires) – 8 GP, 6G, 6A, 12 PTS., +8
Anthony Cristoforo of the Windsor Spitfires is the OHL Defenceman of the Month, producing 12 points (6-6–12) over eight games accompanied by a plus-8 rating. The fourth-year veteran had a point in all eight of his December outings, highlighted by a four-point effort (3-1–4) on Dec. 18th vs. Sault Ste. Marie, a game he happened to see some assignments up on the Spitfires’ forward ranks. He also put together a two-goal performance on Dec. 11th at Peterborough as the Spitfires won 6-3.

A 19-year-old from Woodbridge, ON, Cristoforo has produced at over a point-per-game in 2025-26, recording 33 points (10-23–33) over 30 contests with a plus-14 rating. The 6-foot, 180Ib. right-shot blueliner sits fifth in all-time points by a Spitfires defenceman with 172 (35-137–172) over 224 career regular season contests. Cristoforo was a first round (22nd overall) pick by Windsor in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Goaltender of the Month – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts) – 7 GP, 5-2-0-0, 1.86 GAA, .950 SV%, 246 SV
Kept busy during the month of December, Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for a second straight month, going 5-2 with a 1.86 goals-against average and .950 save percentage while making 246 saves. Hrebik faced 40 or more shots four different times in December, winning in three of those four instances. He turned aside 39-of-40 shots on Dec. 6th in a 2-1 win at Kingston, made 42 saves on Dec. 13th as the Colts defeated the visiting Niagara IceDogs 2-1, and made an additional 45 saves on Dec. 28th as Barrie beat the North Bay Battalion 3-1 on the road.

A 19-year-old from Milton, ON, Hrebik has been the OHL’s busiest goaltender, making a league-leading 881 saves, resulting in an impressive .930 save percentage to go with a 2.61 goals-against average and 14-7-1-3 record over 25 games. The 6-foot-3, 204Ib. goaltender is in his second full OHL season after going 21-9-2-0 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .920 save percentage over 34 games in 2024-25. The Colts selected Hrebik in the ninth round (173rd overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Rookie of the Month – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs) – 10 GP, 7G, 9A, 16 PTS., +6
Brantford Bulldogs centreman Caleb Malhotra is the OHL Rookie of the Month, producing 16 points (7-9–16) over 10 games accompanied by a plus/minus rating of plus-6. With the absence of teammates Jett Luchanko (Canada) and Adam Benak (Czechia) at the World Juniors, Malhotra was thrust into an elevated role and excelled, helping Brantford continue its strong first half, playing to a record of 25-6-4-1. The 6-foot-2, 182Ib. pivot recorded points in nine of his 10 December outings, headlined by three points (1-2–3) on Dec. 6th in a 7-2 win vs. North Bay. Malhotra scored twice on Dec. 19th in Kingston, netting the game-winner in a 4-2 triumph over the Frontenacs. He earned first star honours in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Erie Otters, recording a goal and an assist.

A 17-year-old from Toronto, Malhotra leads OHL rookies with 48 points (18-30–48) over 35 games. The son of former OHL and NHL forward Manny Malhotra was originally selected by the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round (8th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, and was acquired by the Bulldogs on Sept. 12, 2024. He captained Team CHL in this year’s CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, and will represent the Western Conference in the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14th. Malhotra is an A-rated prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. He is committed to Boston University (NCAA).

2025-26 OHL Performers of the Month:

Player of the Month:
December – Riley Patterson (Niagara IceDogs)
November – Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
October – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)

Defenceman of the Month:
December – Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor Spitfires)
November – Adam Jiricek (Brantford Bulldogs)
October – Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires)

Goaltender of the Month:
December – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
November – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
October – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)

Rookie of the Month:
December – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
November – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
October – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR DEC. 15-21, 2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, December 22, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Wolves’ Alex Pharand Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Sudbury Wolves forward Alex Pharand is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring five times while adding an assist over a pair of victories.

Pharand scored a pair of first period goals in Sudbury’s 4-1 road win over the Barrie Colts on Thursday. He starred in a second straight game on Friday, scoring three times while adding an assist in a 6-2 win over the Guelph Storm on home ice. He finished with a plus-5 rating in the Wolves’ fourth straight win.

A 20-year-old from Sudbury, Pharand has eight goals, 14 assists and 22 points over 33 games in his fifth OHL season. The former first round (14th overall) pick by the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2021 has collected 66 goals, 98 assists and 164 points over 289 career regular season games spent between the Wolves and the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-3, 198Ib. right win was a fourth round (99th overall) pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023, but went unsigned. Pharand’s international experience includes a bronze medal won with Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship.

2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts)
Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 15-21: Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves)

67’s’ Ryder Fetterolf Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Ottawa 67’s netminder Ryder Fetterolf is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .979 save percentage and one shutout.

Fetterolf’s impressive first half drew to a close with wins over Peterborough and Brantford. He turned aside 27-of-28 at home on Friday, carrying a shutout into the final two minutes of the third period as the 67’s beat the Petes 4-1. He helped send the 67’s into the holiday break on a six-game winning streak on Saturday, making 19 saves for his third shutout of the season as Ottawa claimed first place in the OHL standings with a 6-0 win over Brantford.

A 17-year-old from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Fetterolf owns a record of 17-3-1-0 with a league-low 1.93 goals-against average and .928 save percentage with three shutouts over 21 contests. His first half has included OHL Rookie of the Month honours for November, along with OHL Rookie of the Week recognition two different times. The NHL Draft eligible Fetterolf was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Gilmour Academy where he excelled in their prep hockey program last season. He is committed to Penn State University (NCAA).

2025-26 Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Jason Schaubel (Kitchener Rangers)
Sept. 22-28: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
Oct. 6-12: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 13-19: Patrick Quinlan (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 20-26: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 3-9: Matthew Minchak (Kingston Frontenacs)
Nov. 10-16: Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
Nov. 17-23: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Nov. 24-30: Zach Bowen (Brampton Steelheads)
Dec. 1-7: Vladislav Yermolenko (Niagara IceDogs)
Dec. 8-14: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Dec. 15-21: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)

Knights’ Caleb Mitchell Named OHL Rookie of the Week

London Knights defenceman Caleb Mitchell is the OHL Rookie of the Week, producing a goal and three assists over three wins to close out the first half.

Mitchell pitched in with a pair of assists on Wednesday night in Owen Sound, helping the Knights defeat the Attack 5-4 in overtime. He was back on the scoresheet Saturday night, scoring while adding an assist in a 4-0 road win over the Barrie Colts.

A 17-year-old from Omemee, ON, Mitchell has 11 points (2-9–11) over 27 games in his first OHL season. The 5-foot-11, 180Ib. left shot defenceman was chosen by the Knights in the second round (39th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Peterborough Petes AAA program. Mitchell spent the 2024-25 season with the GOHL’s London Nationals, recording 28 points (9-19–28) over 34 games. He also won World Under-17 Challenge gold as a member of Team Canada White.

Attack Prospect Alexander Lisi Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Owen Sound Attack prospect Alexander Lisi of the Chatham Maroons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording a goal and four assists, along with a shootout game-winner over a pair of victories.

Lisi tallied a season-high five points (1-4–5) in Friday’s 8-4 road win over the Waterloo Siskins. He emerged as the shootout hero in the back half of the home-and-home on Sunday, scoring a beautiful shootout winner as the Maroons beat the Siskins 2-1, sending them into the holidays atop the Western Conference with a 24-5-1-2 record.

A 16-year-old from Tecumseh, ON, Lisi has 12 goals, 18 assists and 30 points over 32 games in his first GOHL season. The 6-foot, 183Ib. forward was Owen Sound’s seventh round (128th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the ALLIANCE champion Sun County Panthers. He’ll represent Team Scheifele in the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game presented by Milk on Tuesday, January 13th in Peterborough.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR DEC. 8-14, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, December 15, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Greyhounds’ Christopher Brown Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Soo Greyhounds forward Christopher Brown is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring twice while adding five assists over three wins last week.

Brown contributed a pair of primary assists on Wednesday at home to the Kitchener Rangers before scoring the game-winning goal 1:21 into overtime, helping the Hounds prevail by a score of 3-2. He was back on the scoresheet with another multi-point showing on Sunday, scoring once while adding three helpers as the Hounds beat the visiting Owen Sound Attack 6-4.

A 19-year-old from Toronto, Brown has produced 33 points (11-22–33) over 32 games in this, his fourth OHL season. The former first round (16th overall) pick by the Greyhounds in 2022 has registered 86 points (27-59–86) over 185 career regular season games along with a plus-16 rating. Three of Brown’s 11 goals so far this season have been game-winners as he continues a bounce-back season following an injury shortened campaign in 2024-25.

2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts)
Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds)

Firebirds’ Mason Vaccari Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Flint Firebirds netminder Mason Vaccari is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .967 save percentage.

Vaccari’s strong overage season continues as he turned aside 26-of-27 shots in a lopsided 9-1 Flint Firebirds win over Guelph on Wednesday. He was back in the crease for a first star performance on Friday, making 32 saves as Flint beat visiting Kitchener 4-1.

A 20-year-old from Mississauga, ON, Vaccari leads the OHL with 18 wins to go with a 2.55 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and two shutouts over 24 games. The 5-foot-11, 184Ib. Vaccari owns a career record of 67-49-5-4 with a 3.28 goals-against average and .893 save percentage with three shutouts over 137 regular season games between Flint and Kingston. Kingston’s fourth round (61st overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Vaccari was both OHL and CHL Humanitarian of the Year in 2023-24, raising more than $13,000 for the Pediatric Wing at Kingston Health Sciences Centre by donating 50 cents of his own money for every save he made during the season. He suited up for the Columbus Blue Jackets at the 2025 Prospects Challenge in Buffalo.

Kingston Frontenacs forward Robin Kuzma is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording two goals, three assists and five points over three victories.

Kuzma helped the Frontenacs get back on the winning track Wednesday night, scoring twice while adding an assist in a 7-3 win over Oshawa that ended a nine-game losing slide. He followed-up the first star performance with an assist on Friday as the Fronts beat the West Division-leading Windsor Spitfires 4-3, followed by another assist in Sunday’s 3-0 road win over the Oshawa Generals.

A 17-year-old from Naperville, Illinois, Kuzma has 14 points (9-5–14) through 33 games in his first OHL season. The 5-foot-11, 181Ib. centre was signed by Kingston as a free agent over the summer before being joined by older brother Andrew in black and gold. Kuzma is a graduate of the Chicago Mission AAA program.

2025-26 OHL Rookie of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Sept. 22-28: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 6-12: Jaxon Cover (London Knights)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 3-9: Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 10-16: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 17-23: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)
Dec. 1-7: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 8-14: Robin Kuzma (Kingston Frontenacs

Greyhounds Prospect Kalyn McQueen Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Soo Greyhounds prospect Kalyn McQueen of the Cambridge RedHawks is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording two goals, six assists and eight points over a pair of victories.

McQueen was instrumental in Cambridge’s continued success as the first place RedHawks improved to 28-1 with a pair of victories. He recorded two goals and four assists in Friday’s 12-3 road win over the Caledon Bombers before adding a goal and an assist back at home on Saturday as Cambridge defeated the Welland Jr. Canadians 7-1.

A 17-year-old from Puslinch, McQueen has 10 points (4-6–10) through his first eight games with Cambridge after starting the season with 10 points (5-5–10) over 20 games with the OJHL’s Georgetown Raiders. Sault Ste. Marie’s 12th round (240th overall) pick in 2024, McQueen spent 2024-25 with the NOJHL’s Blind River Beavers, producing 24 points (10-14–24) over 50 games. He is a product of the Guelph Jr. Gryphons AAA program.

OHL Player of the Week

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