OHL ANNOUNCES 2024-25 COACHES POLL RESULTS

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of its annual coaches poll that provides member club coaches with the opportunity to recognize the top three players in 20 different skill categories within their own conference.

In the Eastern Conference, the Brampton Steelheads and Brantford Bulldogs led the way with six players recognized respectively. Bulldogs forward Nick Lardis had the East’s most impressive individual showing with three different first place finishes (Best Shot, Hardest Shot, Most Dangerous in Goal Area) along with a second-place honour (Best Skater). Barrie Colts centreman Cole Beaudoin also had three different first place finishes (Hardest Worker, Best Defensive Forward, Best Penalty Killer). Brampton’s Porter Martone led Eastern Conference players in the widest number of categories represented as he was featured in five, finishing as the Best Shootout Shooter. The Oshawa Generals excelled on the blueline, with Ben Danford placing first in two different categories (Best Shot Blocker, Best Defensive Defenceman) while Luca Marrelli was voted the East’s best Offensive Defenceman. Generals forward Calum Ritchie placed first in two categories including Best Stickhandler and Best Playmaker.

The Western Conference saw the London Knights lead all OHL clubs with seven different players represented. Captain Denver Barkey was featured in three different categories while forward Kasper Halttunen had a pair of first place finishes (Best Shot, Hardest Shot). Windsor Spitfires forward Ilya Protas enjoyed the best individual performance in the Western Conference, being voted Best Playmaker and Best Stickhandler while finishing second in a pair of other categories (Smartest Player, Best Shootout Shooter). Spitfires teammate Noah Morneau placed atop two categories including Best Penalty Killer and Most Underrated. The Saginaw Spirit were also well-represented as top 2025 NHL Draft eligible Michael Misa appeared in three categories, being voted the West’s Smartest Player. Teammate Zayne Parekh was featured in four categories including being voted the West’s Best Offensive Defenceman. Not to be overlooked, rising Erie Otters star Matthew Schaefer also fared well, being voted the West’s Best Skater while placing third in both Best Offensive Defenceman and Best Defensive Defenceman. Kitchener Rangers captain Matthew Andonovski also finished prominently, being voted Best Defensive Defenceman while finishing second in both Best Bodychecker and Best Penalty Killer.

The Coaches Poll is tabulated when each team submits one nominee per category, and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference.  Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote.  Clubs are not permitted to vote for players from their own team allowing for a maximum of 45 possible points for each winner.

All 20 categories are listed below with Eastern Conference and Western Conference winners including their final point totals in brackets.

Most Underrated Player:

Eastern Conference:
Ben Hrebik, Barrie Colts (25)
Maleek McGowan, Kingston Frontenacs (20)
Finn Harding, Brampton Steelheads (14)

Western Conference:
Noah Morneau, Windsor Spitfires (30)
Marco Mignosa, Soo Greyhounds (23)
Luke Ellinas, Kitchener Rangers (12)


Most Improved Player:

Eastern Conference:
Lirim Amidovski, North Bay Battalion (24)
Cole Brown, Brantford Bulldogs (24)
Ben Hrebik, Barrie Colts (14)

Western Conference:
Jack Nesbitt, Windsor Spitfires (30)
Charlie Paquette, Guelph Storm (27)
Landen Hookey, Owen Sound Attack (17)

Smartest Player:

Eastern Conference:
Jake O’Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (35)
Luca Marrelli, Oshawa Generals (17)
Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (16)

Western Conference:
Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (32)
Ilya Protas, Windsor Spitfires (30)
Denver Barkey, London Knights (11)

Hardest Worker:

Eastern Conference:
Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (26)
Quinton Burns, Kingston Frontenacs (15)
Patrick Thomas, Brantford Bulldogs (14)
Ethan Procyszyn, North Bay Battalion (14)

Western Conference:
Brady Martin, Soo Greyhounds (33)
Easton Wainwright, Sarnia Sting (13)
Connor Clattenburg, Flint Firebirds (12)

Best Playmaker:

Eastern Conference:
Calum Ritchie, Oshawa Generals (35)
Jake O’Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (30)
Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (13)

Western Conference:
Ilya Protas, Windsor Spitfires (36)
Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (23)
Denver Barkey, London Knights (21)

Most Dangerous in Goal Area:

Eastern Conference:
Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs (36)
Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa Generals (13)
Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (11)

Western Conference:
Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (37)
Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (29)
Sam Alfano, Erie Otters (10)

Best Skater:

Eastern Conference:
Kevin He, Niagara IceDogs (37)
Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs (25)
Luke Misa, Brampton Steelheads (11)

Western Conference:
Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (34)
Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (30)
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (7)
Sam Dickinson, London Knights (7)

Best Shot:

Eastern Conference:
Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs (38)
Tuomas Uronen, Kingston Frontenacs (14)
Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa Generals (11)

Western Conference:
Kasper Halttunen, London Knights (35)
Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (29)
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (13)

Hardest Shot:

Eastern Conference:
Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs (26)
Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (25)
Tuomas Uronen, Kingston Frontenacs (13)

Western Conference:
Kasper Halttunen, London Knights (43)
Igor Chernyshov, Saginaw Spirit (19)
Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (15)

Best Stickhandler:

Eastern Conference:
Calum Ritchie, Oshawa Generals (34)
Jake O’Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (20)
Jacob Battaglia, Kingston Frontenacs (12)
Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (12)

Western Conference:
Ilya Protas, Windsor Spitfires (27)
Denver Barkey, London Knights (19)
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (19)

Best on Faceoffs:

Eastern Conference:
Ethan Procyszyn, North Bay Battalion (24)
Patrick Thomas, Brantford Bulldogs (21)
Ethan Hay, Kingston Frontenacs (13)

Western Conference:
Pano Fimis, Erie Otters (45)
Tristan Delisle, Owen Sound Attack (11)
Jake Karabela, Guelph Storm (11)

Best Bodychecker:

Eastern Conference:
Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (27)
Owen Protz, Brantford Bulldogs (21)
Stevie Leskovar, Brampton Steelheads (21)

Western Conference:
Connor Clattenburg, Flint Firebirds (27)
Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (22)
AJ Spellacy, Windsor Spitfires (12)

Best Shot Blocker:

Eastern Conference:
Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (34)
Noah Van Vliet, Niagara IceDogs (17)
Tomas Hamara, Brantford Bulldogs (12)

Western Conference:
Blake Smith, Flint Firebirds (23)
Caeden Carlisle, Soo Greyhounds (22)
Oliver Bonk, London Knights (13)
Carson Campbell, Kitchener Rangers (13)

Best Defensive Forward:

Eastern Conference:
Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (23)
Ethan Procyszyn, North Bay Battalion (17)
Ethan Hay, Kingston Frontenacs (15)

Western Conference:
Sam O’Reilly, London Knights (27)
Carey Terrance, Erie Otters (19)
Connor Clattenburg, Flint Firebirds (15)

Best Penalty Killer:

Eastern Conference:
Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (31)
Quinton Burns, Kingston Frontenacs (23)
Patrick Thomas, Brantford Bulldogs (10)

Western Conference:
Noah Morneau, Windsor Spitfires (26)
Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (24)
Easton Cowan, London Knights (12)

Best Offensive Defenceman:

Eastern Conference:
Luca Marrelli, Oshawa Generals (24)
Henry Mews, Sudbury Wolves (24)
Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (21)

Western Conference:
Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (41)
Sam Dickinson, London Knights (27)
Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (12)

Best Defensive Defenceman:

Eastern Conference:
Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (30)
Quinton Burns, Kingston Frontenacs (20)
Konnor Smith, Brampton Steelheads (17)

Western Conference:
Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (33)
Oliver Bonk, London Knights (14)
Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (13)

Best Puckhandling Goalie:

Eastern Conference:
Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads (18)
Owen Flores, Niagara IceDogs (17)
Jacob Oster, Oshawa Generals (16)

Western Conference:
Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (39)
Jackson Parsons, Kitchener Rangers (21)
Nolan Lalonde, Soo Greyhounds (17)

Best Shootout Shooter:

Eastern Conference:
Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (25)
Jacob Battaglia, Kingston Frontenacs (17)
Patrick Thomas, Brantford Bulldogs (14)

Western Conference:
Trent Swick, Kitchener Rangers (26)
Ilya Protas, Windsor Spitfires (13)
Easton Cowan, London Knights (13)

Best Shootout Goalie:

Eastern Conference:
Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads (23)
Mike McIvor, North Bay Battalion (17)
Jacob Oster, Oshawa Generals (13)

Western Conference:
Jackson Parsons, Kitchener Rangers (35)
Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (27)
Austin Elliott, London Knights (14)

FIMIS, LEENDERS AND GARDEN NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of playoff games ending Sunday, March 30, 2025.



Otters’ Pano Fimis Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Pano Fimis of the Erie Otters is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering five goals, three assists and eight points in two victories.

Helping the Otters take a 2-0 series lead over the Saginaw Spirit in Round 1 of the OHL Playoffs, Fimis scored twice on Thursday night to earn first-star honours in an 8-5 victory. He found the scoresheet again on Saturday, recording a club playoff record six points including a hat trick and three assists to once again earn first-star honours as Erie secured a 9-5 road win.

The 20-year-old overage centreman recorded 32 goals, 54 assists, and 86 points in 68 games played in Erie this season, also leading the league in the faceoff circle with a 63.2 percent success rate. Originally selected second overall by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the Richmond Hill, Ont. native has appeared in 245 regular season contests between the IceDogs and the Otters, tallying 87 goals, 166 assists and 253 points.

Also considered for the award this week, Los Angeles Kings prospect Liam Greentree of the Windsor Spitfires registered seven points (3-4-7) in two wins, while Philadelphia Flyers prospect Denver Barkey of the London Knights tallied three goals and four assists in a pair of victories.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs:
Mar. 24 – Mar. 30: Pano Fimis (Erie Otters)

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



Bulldogs’ Ryerson Leenders Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the fourth time this season, going 2-0 including a shutout, along with a 1.50 goals-against average, and a .944 save percentage.

Helping Brantford take a 2-0 series lead over North Bay in Round 1 of the OHL Playoffs, Leenders made 51 saves last week. He stopped 30 of 33 shots on Friday as the Bulldogs defeated the Battalion 6-3. On Sunday, he earned first-star honours with his first career OHL playoff shutout, making 21 saves in a 3-0 victory.

An 18-year-old from Nanticoke, Ont., Leenders played to a 31-14-3-0 regular season record, with a 3.11 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 48 games played. The former second-round (32nd overall) pick by Mississauga in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection is now in his third OHL season, owning a career mark of 67-46-10-0 with a 3.21 goals-against average, .903 save percentage and four shutouts over 129 regular season games. Leenders was selected in the seventh round (202nd overall) by Buffalo in the 2024 NHL Draft last summer.

Also considered for the award this week, Joey Costanzo of the Windsor Spitfires went 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .927 save percentage, while Charlie Schenkel of the Kingston Frontenacs was also a standout in the crease, going 2-0 along with a 1.68 goals-against average and .929 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs:
Mar. 24 – Mar. 30: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)

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



Spitfires’ Ethan Garden Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Windsor Spitfires forward Ethan Garden is the OHL Rookie of the Week, registering a goal, two assists and three points in two games played.

Helping Windsor take a 2-0 series lead over the Soo Greyhounds in Round 1 of the 2025 OHL Playoffs, Garden recorded an assist in Thursday’s 7-2 home win. The Belleville, MI native found the scoresheet again on Saturday, adding a goal and an assist to earn third-star honours in a 7-1 victory.

Selected by the Spitfires in the ninth round (164th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Detroit Little Caesars U15 AAA program, the 5-foot-8, 166lb. forward registered six goals, eight assists, and 14 points in 55 regular season contests.

Also considered for the award this week, Graydon Jones of the Saginaw Spirit recorded three assists in two games played.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Playoffs:
March. 24 – March. 30: Ethan Garden (Windsor Spitfires)

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

OHL ANNOUNCES 2025 U16 AAA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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Toronto, ON – With the 2025 OHL Cup Championship Final underway, the Ontario Hockey League has announced the seven recipients of 2025 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.

“A big congratulations goes out to the recipients of this year’s awards. 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 is proud 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 – Jaakko Wycisk (Sun County Panthers)
Jaakko Wycisk led the ALLIANCE U16 circuit in both goals (32) and points (61), leading his team to a league championship with an additional 13 points (6-7–13) in the playoffs. He’s the first Sun County player to earn the award since eventual Red Tilson Trophy winner Matthew Maggio last did so in 2018.

Past Winners:
2024 – Parker Vaughan, Elgin-Middlesex Canucks
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 – Camryn Warren (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
Toronto Jr. Canadiens forward Camryn Warren was a force throughout the regular season and into the OHL Cup, where he potted a pair of OT winners in round robin play to help his team reach the OHL Cup Championship Final. Warren earns GTHL U16 AAA Player of the Year honours in his second season playing at the U16 level.

Past Winners:
2024 – Adam Valentini, Toronto Marlboros
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 – Kaden McGregor (Ottawa Valley Titans)
Kaden McGregor led the HEO U16 AAA loop in scoring with 38 goals and 82 points over just 29 games, captaining the Ottawa Valley Titans to a league championship. The HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year continued his strong play at the OHL Cup, recording 11 points (3-8–11) in five games. McGregor is the first Titans player to ever receive the honour.

Past Winners:
2024 – Max Crete, Upper Canada Cyclones
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 – Eleazar Andrusco (Thunder Bay Kings)
Thunder Bay Kings goaltender Eleazer Andrusco earns this year’s HNO U16 AAA Player of the Year honour. The 6-foot-4 product of Fort Frances, Ont. is the second straight Kings netminder to win the award.

Past Winners:
2024 – Brady Cates, Thunder Bay Kings
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 – Adam Pseniczny (Soo Jr. Greyhounds U16)
Soo Jr. Greyhounds forward Adam Pseniczny is the NOHA U16 AAA Player of the Year. He led Great North Midget League rookies in scoring with 64 points (29-35–64) over 30 games and also represented Team NOHA at the 2025 OHL Cup.

Past Winners:
2024 – Mason Walker, Sudbury Jr. Wolves
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 – Brock Chitaroni (Barrie Jr. Colts)
Barrie Jr. Colts forward Brock Chitaroni is the OMHA East U16 AAA Player of the Year with 29 goals and 59 points over 31 regular season games. Chitaroni played his second season with the Colts U16 AAA program, making his second straight appearance in the OHL Cup.

Past Winners:
2024 – Maddox Dagenais, Quinte Red Devils
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 – Aleksandr Sementsov (Halton Hurricanes)
Aleksandr Sementsov led the OMHA with 76 points (21-55–76) over 34 games and led his Halton Hurricanes to an OMHA title, also being named OMHA West U16 AAA Player of the Year.

Past Winners:
2024 – Ethan Belchetz, Oakville Rangers
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*

For more information please visit www.ohlcup.ca.

2025 OHL CUP DAY 4 RECAP

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Toronto, ON – Here’s a look at Thursday’s action as the Don Mills Flyers and Toronto Jr. Canadiens emerged to schedule a meeting in Friday’s OHL Cup Championship Final:

2025 OHL Cup Quarter-Final Results:

Quarter-Final #1: Toronto Titans 2 vs. Sun County Panthers 1 – OT
Toronto MVP – Ty Robar (1A)
Panthers MVP – Eric Wood (1A)
Recap – Stats

Quarter-Final #2: Don Mills Flyers 5 vs. Huron-Perth Lakers 2
Flyers MVP – Caden Bell (2A)
Lakers MVP – Jake Murray
Recap – Stats

Quarter-Final #3: Toronto Jr. Canadiens 3 vs. Ottawa Valley Titans 2 – OT
JRC MVP – Camryn Warren (1G, 1A)
Ottawa MVP – Brian Rathwell (34SV)
Recap – Stats

Quarter-Final #4: Detroit Little Caesars 4 vs. TPH Hockey 3
Detroit MVP – Sarvir Jaworksi (2G)
TPH MVP – Miles Jinman (2A)
Recap – Stats

2025 OHL Cup Semi-Final Results:

Semi-Final #1: Don Mills Flyers 5 vs. Toronto Titans 1
Flyers MVP – Noah La Gambina (34SV)
Titans MVP – Max Delisle (1G)
Recap – Stats

Semi-Final #2: Toronto Jr. Canadiens 8 vs. Detroit Little Caesars 4
JRC MVP – Jax Pereira (2G)
Detroit MVP – Brock Burch (2G)
Recap – Stats

Toronto Jr. Canadiens forward Noah Laus leads all tournament scorers heading into tomorrow’s final, recording 12 points (6-6-12) in six games. JRC teammate Camryn Warren follows with 11 (5-6-11), while Ottawa Valley Titans forward Kaden McGregor finished his tournament with 11 points (3-8-11) in five games. Toronto Titans forward Jeremy Freeman also made an impact, posting 10 points (4-6-10) in six contests. OHL Cup Scoring Leaders

Don Mills Flyers goaltender Noah La Gambina continues to dominate the tournament, securing the only 5-0 goaltending record. OHL Cup Goaltending Leaders

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

The 2025 OHL Cup Finals will conclude with Friday night’s Championship Final between the Don Mills Flyers and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. General admission tickets are available for $14.50, including taxes and fees, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster here.

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.

Follow along with the 2025 OHL Cup at ohlcup.ca.

OHL ASSISTS PRESENTS OHL OVERTIME HEROES: SCORE BIG FOR CHARITY DURING THE 2025 PLAYOFFS

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Toronto, ON – On the heels of the launch of OHL Assists, the league’s charitable foundation on Tuesday, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is rolling out an exciting charitable initiative for the 2025 playoffs, rewarding clutch goals through charitable giving.

OHL Overtime Heroes will support meaningful local community organizations and initiatives during the 2025 OHL Playoffs, and here’s how it works:

For every overtime goal scored during the playoffs, a donation will be made on behalf of the goal-scorer, with the funds directed to a charity or not-for-profit of the player’s choice. The donation amounts will incrementally grow each round as the playoffs progress, ensuring greater impact as the postseason intensifies.

If a player’s overtime goal is the series-clinching goal scored in Game 7 of any series, a bonus donation of $2500 will be awarded to amplify the program’s impact.

The OHL Overtime Heroes program highlights the league’s commitment to community involvement, with players not only showcasing their skills on the ice but also giving back to causes that matter most to them.

OHL Overtime Heroes – Payout Structure:
Round 1 Overtime Winner – $2000
Round 2 Ovetime Winner – $3000
Round 3 Overtime Winner – $4000
OHL Championship Series Overtime Winner – $5000

Any overtime goal scored to decide a series in Game 7 will receive a $2500 bonus!

Follow along throughout the playoffs as the league will announce the charitable organizations benefitting from OHL Overtime Heroes donations across its social media channels on X, Facebook and Instagram!

2025 OHL CUP DAY 3 RECAP

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Toronto, Ont. – Round robin play at the 2025 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League concluded on Wednesday with a total of 14 games on the schedule.

2025 OHL Cup Day 3 Results:

Game 27 – Detroit Little Caesars 2 vs. Halton Hurricanes 1
Detroit MVP – Brock Burch (1G, 1A)
Halton MVP – Cole Vreugdenhil (30SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 28 – Ajax-Pickering Raiders 5 vs. Toronto Marlboros 3 
Raiders MVP – Evan Giannone (3G)
Marlboros MVP – Lucas Balanyk (1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 29 – Don Mills Flyers 4 vs. Waterloo Wolves 1
Flyers MVP – Lincoln Cumming (1G)
Waterloo MVP – Emre Alves (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 30 – Vaughan Kings 7 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 4
Vaughan MVP –  A.J. Gladman
Cyclones MVP – Quinn Young (3G)
Recap – Stats

Game 31 – Toronto Red Wings 5 vs. Team NOHA 2
Red Wings MVP – Tyler Hinde (2G)
NOHA MVP – Theo Bourdon-Lemoyne (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 32 – Toronto Titans 4 vs. Ottawa Valley Titans 1
Toronto MVP – Max Delisle (1G)
Ottawa MVP – James Roy
Recap – Stats

Game 33 – Toronto Jr. Canadiens 2 vs. Sun County Panthers 1 – OT
Toronto MVP – Camryn Warren (1G)
Panthers MVP – Jaakko Wycisk
Recap – Stats

Game 34 – TPH Hockey 3 vs. Niagara North Stars 2
TPH MVP – Cooper John (1G)
Niagara MVP – Reif Steenhuis (32SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 35 – Toronto Marlboros 4 vs. Elgin-Middlesex Canucks 1
Toronto MVP – Robbie Dragusica (1A)
Canucks MVP – Hudson Leenders
Recap – Stats

Game 36 – Huron-Perth Lakers 1 vs. Detroit Little Caesars 0
Lakers MVP – Vaughn Barr (35SV)
Detroit MVP – Greyson Mielock (7SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 37 – York-Simcoe Express 3 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 0
Express MVP – Lucian Arniotis (28SV)
Cyclones MVP – Cole McLennan
Recap – Stats

Game 38 – Waterloo Wolves 4 vs. Barrie Jr. Colts 2
Waterloo MVP – Zack Forwell (1G, 2A)
Barrie MVP – Lachlan Larmand (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 39 – Ottawa Valley Titans vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders
Ottawa MVP – Kaden McGregor (2G, 2A)
Raiders MVP – Justin Sekulovski (2G)
Recap – Stats

Game 40 – Team NOHA 2 vs. Halton Hurricanes 1
NOHA MVP – Bruce Laronde (19SV)
Halton MVP – Aleksandr Sementsov (1G)
Recap – Stats

The undefeated Toronto Titans and TPH Hockey enter Thursday’s Quarter-Final action with perfect 4-0 records, each clinching the top spot in their divisions following Round-Robin play. Detroit Little Caesars (3-1) and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (3-1) also secured first place in their respective divisions, as eight teams advance to the Quarter-Finals. OHL Cup Standings

Ottawa Valley Titans forward Kaden McGregor sits atop all tournament point-getters following Wednesday’s action, registering 10 points (3-7-10) in four games played. Toronto Titans teammates in Jeremy Freeman (4-5-9) and Michael Tang (3-6-9) trail close behind, each tallying nine points in four contests. Vaughan Kings forward Eloan Le Gallic leads the showcase in goals with five. OHL Cup Scoring Leaders

Thursday’s Quarter-Final Schedule:
Quarter-Final #1 – Toronto Titans (4-0-0) vs. Sun County Panthers (2-1-1) (10:00am – Rink 1)
Quarter-Final #2 – Huron-Perth Lakers (3-0-1) vs. Don Mills Flyers (3-1-0) (10:30am – Rink 2)
Quarter-Final #3 – Toronto Jr. Canadiens (3-1-0) vs. Ottawa Valley Titans (3-1-0) (11:45am – Rink 1)
Quarter-Final #4 – TPH Hockey (4-0-0) vs. Detroit Little Caesars (3-1-0) (12:15pm – Rink 2)

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

The 2025 OHL Cup Quarter-Finals are set for Thursday morning leading into the Semi-Finals in the evening, culminating in Friday night’s Championship Final at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

General admission tickets to the Championship Final are available for $14.50 per ticket, including taxes and ticket fees, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster here.

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.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Month for regular season games in March 2025.


Player of the Month – Ilya Protas (Windsor Spitfires)
Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas of the Windsor Spitfires has been named OHL Player of the Month for March. Protas recorded eight goals, 15 assists, and 23 points in just seven games, registering points in all seven outings, including six multi-point performances. He capped off the month with standout performances, notching four points (3-1-4) on March 15 against the Saginaw Spirit. He then matched his career high with a five-point game on March 20, assisting on all five goals in a 5-0 win over the Sarnia Sting. Protas also earned Player of the Week honours once in March.

An 18-year-old from Vitebsk, Belarus, Protas appeared in 61 games with the Spitfires this season, recording 50 goals, 74 assists, and 124 points, good for second-most in the OHL. Protas records the eighth 50-goal season in Spitfires history, joining such names as Matthew Maggio (2022-23), Steve Ott (2000-01) and Ernie Godden (1980-81) in that department. He was selected third overall by Windsor in the 2024 CHL Import Draft after being chosen in the third round (75th overall) by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Also considered for March’s Player of the Month Award, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan of the London Knights tallied 23 points (8-15-9) in nine games played, while San Jose Sharks prospect Igor Chernyshov of the Saginaw Spirit was also a standout, registering 20 points (7-13-20) in nine contests.


Defenceman of the Month – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson of the London Knights has been named the OHL Defenceman of the Month for March. Earning this recognition for the second time this season, Dickinson recorded six goals, 12 assists, and 18 points, along with a plus-12 rating over 10 outings. He registered at least one point in nine of his 10 March outings, posting multi-point performances in six, including three-point games on March 11th (2-1-3) and March 21st (2-1-3).

An 18-year-old from Toronto, Ont., Dickinson led all London Knights in scoring, setting a new single season franchise mark with 91 points (29-62–91) over 55 games. His 29 goals and 91 points were the second-most by a defenceman in the OHL this season. The 6-foot-3, 210Ib. left-shot blueliner has recorded 184 points (56-128–184) over 185 career regular season contests in London after being selected fourth overall by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. He put up 13 points (4-9–13) over 18 games in last year’s playoffs as the Knights were crowned OHL champions. Dickinson was selected by the San Jose Sharks with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Also considered for March’s Defenceman of the Month Award, Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh of the Saginaw Spirit registered 15 points (4-11-15) in seven games, while 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts also performed well, tallying five goals, eight assists and 13 points in nine contests.


Goaltender of the Month – Austin Elliott (London Knights)
London Knights goaltender Austin Elliott has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Month for March.

Making 196 saves throughout the month, Elliott posted a perfect 7-0 record with a 1.70 goals-against average, .942 save percentage, and one shutout. Elliott earned Player of the Week honours once in March, recording three 30+ save performances and a 28-save shutout on March 5.

The 20-year-old from Strathmore, Alberta, has been dominant since joining the Knights, who acquired the overage goaltender from the Barrie Colts after he was claimed off CHL waivers in October. He led the OHL with a 2.10 goals-against average, .924 save percentage, and an impressive 32-1-0-0 record through 33 games as an overager. Elliott entered the OHL after starting his junior career with the WHL’s Saskatoon Blades.

Also considered for the award this month, Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs impressed with a 6-2 record, a 2.79 goals-against average, .924 save percentage, and one shutout. Meanwhile, Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion posted a 5-2-0-1 record with a 2.92 goals-against average, a .914 save percentage and one shutout. Draft eligible Brampton Steelheads goaltender Jack Ivankovic was also in the running with a 2.36 goals-against average, 5-2-0-1 record and a .910 save percentage.


Rookie of the Month – Filip Ekberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Filip Ekberg of the Ottawa 67’s is the Rookie of the Month for March after posting four goals and 11 assists for 15 points over 10 games. Ekberg recorded points in all 10 of his March performances, including four multi-point contests. He set an OHL career high on March 22 with a three-assist game in a 7-1 win over the Erie Otters. Ekberg also earned Rookie of the Week honours to start the month.

A  17-year-old from Uppsala, Sweden, Ekberg recorded 45 points (16-29–45) in 53 games this season. Selected by Ottawa in the first round (33rd overall) of the 2024 CHL Import Draft, he was ranked 136th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Ekberg has also found success on the international stage, winning a bronze medal with Sweden at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

Also considered for the award this month, Beckham Edwards of the Sarnia Sting registered four goals, six assists and 10 points in 10 games played, while Erie Otters blueliner Lucas Ambrosio also impressed, recording seven points (1-6-7) in 11 contests.

2024-25 OHL Performers of the Month:

Player of the Month:
March – Ilya Protas (Windsor Spitfires)
February – Nick Lardis (Brantford Bulldogs)
January – Tuomas Uronen (Kingston Frontenacs)
December – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
October – Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)

Defenceman of the Month:
March – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
February – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit)
January – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit)
December – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s)
November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
October – Luca Marrelli (Oshawa Generals)

Goaltender of the Month:
March – Austin Elliott (London Knights)
February – Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
January – Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
December – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
November – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
October – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)

Rookie of the Month:
March – Filip Ekberg (Ottawa 67’s)
February – Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)
January – Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds)
December – Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
November – Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
October – Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)

2025 OHL CUP DAY 2 RECAP

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Toronto, ON – The 2025 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League continued on Tuesday with a total of 14 games on the Round Robin schedule.

2025 OHL Cup Day 2 Results:

Game 13 – TPH Hockey 5 vs. Barrie Jr. Colts 1
TPH MVP – Miles Jinman (2G, 2A)
Barrie MVP – Brock Chitaroni (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 14 – Sun County Panthers 6 vs. York Simcoe Express 5 – OT
Panthers MVP – Brayden Lappalainen (3G, 1A)
Express MVP – Cole Crawford (2G)
Recap – Stats

Game 15 – Huron Perth Lakers 3 vs. Halton Hurricanes 2 – OT
Lakers MVP – Jake Murray (1G, 1A)
Halton MVP – Aleksandr Sementsov (1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 16 – Elgin-Middlesex Canucks 5 vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders 2
Canucks MVP – Lucas Nutting (1G)
Raiders MVP – Jaxon Bagshaw (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 17 – Waterloo Wolves 3 vs. Niagara North Stars 1
Waterloo MVP – Liam Cheeseman (20SV)
Niagara MVP – Nick Soliman (30SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 18 – Toronto Jr. Canadiens 5 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 2
JRC MVP – Noah Laus (1G)
Cyclones MVP – Carter Beauchesne (1G, 1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 19 – Detroit Little Caesars 6 vs. Team NOHA 4
Detroit MVP – Gunner Gullstrand (2G)
NOHA MVP – Owen Smith (1G, 1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 20 – Ottawa Valley Titans 4 vs. Toronto Marlboros 0
Marlboros MVP – Kingston Harris
Ottawa MVP – Logan Wilson (2G)
Recap – Stats

Game 21 – TPH Hockey 4 vs. Don Mills Flyers 1
TPH MVP – Mason Courville (25SV)
Flyers MVP – Lincoln Edwards (1A)
Recap – Stats

Game 22 – Sun County Panthers 5 vs. Vaughan Kings 2
Panthers MVP – Jaakko Wycisk (1G, 2A)
Vaughan MVP – Nate Feiner (1G)
Recap – Stats

Game 23 – Huron Perth Lakers 1 vs. Toronto Red Wings 1
Lakers MVP – Ian Kubelka (9SV)
Red Wings MVP – Cruz Reznik (16SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 24 – Toronto Titans 5 vs. Elgin-Middlesex Canucks 1
Titans MVP – Max Delisle (1G)
Canucks MVP – Owen Miniotas
Recap – Stats

Game 25 – Niagara North Stars 1 vs. Barrie Jr. Colts 0
Niagara MVP – Reif Steenhuis (16SV)
Barrie MVP – Sebastien Morden (9SV)
Recap – Stats

Game 26 – York-Simcoe Express 3 vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens 2 – OT
Express MVP – Lucian Arniotis (54SV)
JRC MVP – Keaton Ardagh (1G)
Recap – Stats

TPH Hockey and the Toronto Titans enter Wednesday’s action as the only 3-0 teams in the showcase, with TPH securing first place in the Nash Division. The Sun County Panthers and Huron-Perth Lakers are also undefeated through three games, each with a 2-0-1 records while the Ottawa Valley Titans and Detroit Little Caesars also remain perfect, playing to 2-0 records. OHL Cup Standings

York-Simcoe’s Ryerson Edgar leads tournament scoring with eight points (4-4-8) through three games followed closely by teammate Ben Veitch (3-4-7), Toronto Titans’ Jeremy Freeman (3-4-7) and Sun County Panthers’ Jaakko Wycisk (1-6-7) with seven. Edgar and Don Mills Flyers defenceman Caden Bell top the goal-scoring leaderboard, each netting four goals. 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 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.

BEYOND THE BOARDS:ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE LAUNCHES OHL ASSISTS TO TAKE ACTIVE ROLE IN COMMUNITIES LEAGUE-WIDE

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has been developing players for the National Hockey League, equipping student-athletes for professional pathways and life beyond the game for a long time, but it’s also doing tremendous work in communities across Ontario, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

The league’s community impact featured nearly $7 million raised by member teams and donated to a total of 812 different charities during the 2023-24 season, in addition to nearly $1 million contributed to local minor hockey programs.

To better share these stories and enhance the philanthropic efforts of the teams across the league, the OHL is excited to launch OHL Assists, the league’s charitable foundation and philanthropic arm intended to enhance community-driven initiatives that brings the league and its communities together.

OHL Assists will seek to inspire the growth of the game, along with communities league-wide through inclusion, empowerment, and collaboration, while striving to promote youth development and creating lasting opportunities for all, both on and off the ice.

“I was fortunate enough to tour across the league in the opening half of the season, and one of the things that jumped out to me was the deep connection that exists between our teams and their communities,” said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. “The goal of OHL Assists is to further that community engagement and broaden the pathway for our communities to engage in hockey and ultimately become more active in the game.  We want to build bridges and help people in all the communities across the OHL and challenge ourselves to discover fresh and creative ways to achieve that objective.”

While the OHL and its member teams play an active role in philanthropic and community-based initiatives, the league also drives an incredible yearly economic impact in its communities, reaching roughly $450 million last season.

“We are beginning to develop additional innovative opportunities to intersect the action on the ice with the lives of everyday people in our communities, including a new campaign and charitable effort that we will be rolling out for the 2025 Playoffs that I think fans are really going to enjoy,” added Crawford.

Whether it’s community food drives, blood and stem cell donation, teddy bear tosses or minor hockey mentorship, OHL Assists strives to bring the league’s communities together to grow the game and lend a helping hand.

Stay tuned for an exciting OHL Assists announcement on Wednesday!

OHL ANNOUNCES 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON AWARD WINNERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024-25 OHL Regular Season Team Awards:

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

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

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

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

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

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