OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR NOV. 10-16, 2025

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TORONTO (Monday, November 17, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Firebirds’ Nathan Aspinall Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

New York Rangers prospect Nathan Aspinall is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording four goals, three assists and seven points over three wins.

Aspinall put together back-to-back two-goal performances, lighting the lamp twice before setting-up the game-winner on Friday night in Brantford as the Firebirds defeated the first place Bulldogs 3-2 in overtime. He was the game’s first star once again on Saturday, recording two goals and two assists as Flint scored six unanswered goals to beat visiting Owen Sound 6-2.

A 19-year-old from Markham, ON, Aspinall leads the Firebirds with 27 points (12-15–27) over 18 games in his fourth OHL season. The 6-foot-7, 207Ib. left wing was the Rangers’ fifth round (159th overall) pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, and signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the Blueshirts on Oct. 23, 2025. He’s amassed 112 points (48-64–112) over 174 career regular season games with Flint. The Firebirds selected Aspinall in the second round (33rd overall) in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection from the Markham Majors AAA program.

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)


Colts’ Ben Hrebik Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 1-0-1-0 with a 1.46 goals-against average and .958 save percentage over a pair of starts.

Hrebik turned aside 69 shots last week, providing 26 of those on Thursday as the Colts fell 2-1 in overtime to the visiting Saginaw Spirit. Hrebik was the game’s first star at Sadlon Arena on Saturday, stopping 43-of-44 as Barrie defeated the Peterborough Petes 3-1.

A 19-year-old from Milton, ON, Hrebik is 6-5-1-3 with a 3.07 goals-against average and .918 save percentage in 15 games this season. A former ninth round (173rd overall) pick by the Colts in 2022, Hrebik owns a career mark of 27-15-3-3 with a 2.98 goals-against average and .918 save percentage over 51 regular season games. He attended Prospects Camp with the Carolina Hurricanes in June 2025.

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)


67’s’ Ryder Fetterolf Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Ottawa 67’s netminder Ryder Fetterolf is the OHL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season, going 2-0 with a 1.44 goals-against average and .942 save percentage.

Fetterolf turned aside 23-of-24 shots on Wednesday at the Canadian Tire Centre, earning second star honours as the 67’s defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 2-1 in a shootout. He provided 26 more saves on Saturday, earning second star recognition once again as Ottawa defeated the Niagara IceDogs 6-2.

A 17-year-old from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Fetterolf is among the league leaders with a record of 10-2-1-0, a 1.90 goals-against average and .928 save percentage through 13 outings. The 6-foot, 186Ib. netminder is on a six-game winning streak, performing well in his NHL Draft eligible season. The 67’s signed Fetterolf 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 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)


Firebirds Prospect Ulysses Lombardi Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Flint Firebirds prospect Ulysses Lombardi of the Waterloo Siskins is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording four goals, two assists and six points over a pair of outings.

Lombardi collected five points on Thursday night in Ayr, scoring a hat-trick while adding two assists as the Siskins defeated the Ayr Centennials 10-3. He lit the lamp again on Sunday as Waterloo fell to rival Cambridge by a score of 4-2.

A 17-year-old from Aurora, ON, Lombardi has 18 points (8-10–18) over 12 games in his first GOHL season. The younger brother of former Firebirds 100-point scorer Amadeus Lombardi spent 2024-25 with the Markham Waxers U18 AAA program, recording 32 points (18-14–32) in 30 regular season games before adding 16 points (9-7–16) over 10 playoff contests to help them win an OMHA championship. He was Flint’s 10th round (188th overall) pick in 2024.

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)

2025-26 CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Bulldogs Remain No. 1 as Raiders, Oil Kings, and Voltigeurs Surge in CHL Top 10

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TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 8 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

The CHL’s top three remain unchanged for a second straight week. The Brantford Bulldogs (15-0-3-1) remain the CHL’s lone unbeaten team in regulation, extending their 19-game point streak while leading the league in virtually every major category — from goals per game (5.26) to power play efficiency (41.0%). In the WHL, Everett (15-1-2-0) continues to mirror Brantford’s dominance with a CHL-best 15 wins and a six-game point streak (5-0-1-0), powered by the steady play of Raiden LeGall in goal and Matias Vanhanen’s offensive surge. Rounding out the top three, Windsor (15-3-1-1) remains one of the CHL’s most balanced clubs, led by Liam Greentree’s scoring touch and Joey Costanzo’s consistency in goal — ranking among the OHL’s best with a 1.81 GAA and .918 save percentage.

Two WHL teams are climbing fast, as the Prince Albert Raiders and Edmonton Oil Kings continue their rise up the rankings. The Raiders (12-1-3-0) have points in nine of their last 10 and sit third in the CHL with an .844 points percentage, backed by rookie standout Michal Orsulak and top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Daxon Rudolph. Right behind them, the Oil Kings (14-4-1-1) have strung together five straight wins to stay atop the WHL’s Eastern Conference, led by Colorado Avalanche prospect Max Curran and 2026 NHL Draft prospect Joe Iginla. Meanwhile, the Drummondville Voltigeurs (12-4-1-1) make their first CHL Top-10 appearance of the season, entering at No. 10 on the strength of a CHL-best eight-game winning streak. Behind rookie goaltender Jan Larys and the offensive trio of Jesse Allecia, Maxime Lafond, and Renaud Poulin, Drummondville has emerged as one of the hottest teams in the QMJHL heading into mid-November.

For the 2025-26 season, fans can catch every game with FloHockey streaming the OHL and QMJHL, and Victory+ serving as the home of the WHL. FloHockey features full regular-season and playoff coverage for the OHL and QMJHL, while Victory+ offers free access to every WHL game along with playoffs and more.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 8
1. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
2. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
3. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
5. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
6. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
7. Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
8. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
9. Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
10. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2025-26-chl-top-10-rankings-week-8.

The next rankings will be released the week of November 17, following the ninth week of regular-season action in the CHL’s Member Leagues.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR NOV. 3-9, 2025

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TORONTO (Monday, November 10, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for regular season games ending Sunday, November 9, 2025.


Firebirds’ Alex Kostov Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Flint Firebirds forward Alex Kostov is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring seven goals while adding two assists for nine points with a plus/minus rating of plus-6 over three victories

Kostov opened the week with an assist in Flint’s 3-2 road win over the Soo Greyhounds on Wednesday before exploding for a four-goal performance on Friday as the Firebirds beat the North Bay Battalion 9-3 on home ice. He produced the first instance of back-to-back hat-tricks in Flint Firebirds history on Saturday, scoring three more while adding an assist in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Guelph Storm.

A 19-year-old from Mississauga, ON, Kostov’s 14 goals are good for third-most in the OHL in this, his fourth OHL season. The 6-foot-4, 208Ib. forward has seen time at centre of late, and sits atop Flint scoring with 23 points (14-9–23) over 16 games. Originally Sault Ste. Marie’s third round (58th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Kostov has gone on to record 107 points (46-61–107) over 202 regular season games between the Greyhounds and Firebirds. He attended training camp with the Nashville Predators this past September.

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)


Frontenacs’ Matthew Minchak Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Kingston Frontenacs netminder Matthew Minchak is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 1-1 with a 2.03 goals-against average and .942 save percentage in a pair of road starts.

Minchak got the nod on Friday night in London, earning third star recognition as he kept the Frontenacs in the game with 34 saves in a 2-1 loss. He was back in the crease on Sunday afternoon in Kitchener, turning aside 31 shots in a first star performance as the Frontenacs defeated the Rangers 3-2.

An 18-year-old from Cranford, New Jersey, Minchak is 4-3 with a 2.01 goals-against average and .935 save percentage over eight games this season. Signed as a free agent by the Frontenacs, Minchak is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite U18 club by way of the New Jersey Rockets AAA program. The 6-foot-5 netminder is committed to Colgate 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)


Sting’s Easton Walos Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Sarnia Sting forward Easton Walos is the OHL Rookie of the Week, producing four goals, three assists and seven points over three home games.

Walos started the week with a season-high four points, scoring twice while adding two assists in Sarnia’s 6-4 school day victory over the Owen Sound Attack on Wednesday. He built-off this first star performance on Friday, opening the scoring in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Brampton Steelheads. Walos was back in the multi-point category on Sunday, scoring his eighth goal of the season before adding an assist as the Sting defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-5 in overtime.

A 16-year-old from Hartland, Wisconsin, Walos sits second in Sting scoring with 15 points (8-7–15) over 18 games, good for fourth among OHL rookies. The 5-foot-11, 192Ib. centre was Sarnia’s 11th round (203rd overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from Mount St. Charles Academy. He spent 2024-25 with the BCHL’s Salmon Arm Silverbacks, recording 18 points (7-11–18) over 48 games. Walos is a prospect for the 2027 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)


Knights Prospect Jake Ritson Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

London Knights prospect Jake Ritson of the Strathroy Rockets is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording three goals, two assists and five points in a pair of games.

Ritson found the back of the net twice and added an assist on Friday as the Rockets fell by a score of 6-4 in St. Thomas. He put together another multi-point performance at home on Saturday, scoring while adding an assist as Strathroy defeated the Sarnia Legionnaires 8-1.

A 16-year-old from Thunder Bay, ON, Ritson leads Strathroy with 26 points (7-19–26) over 18 games, good for third amongst GOHL rookies. The 6-foot-1, 150Ib. forward was London’s fifth round (88th overall) pick out of Rink Hockey Academy in Winnipeg in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. Ritson becomes the second Knights prospect to claim the honour this season.

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)

From Pizza to Pucks: Youth Hockey Gets a Boost as CHL Returns as Partner for Giuseppe Pizzeria’s ‘Practice with a Pro’ Contest

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Minor hockey teams across Canada can enter Giuseppe’s Practice with a Pro contest for the chance to skate with Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla at the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, plus win exclusive Game Night experiences across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL), together with the Member Leagues — the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — and Dr. Oetker’s Giuseppe Pizzeria are proud to announce the return of the Giuseppe Practice with a Pro contest for the 2025-26 season. This year’s program will give one lucky minor hockey team from across Canada the chance to practice with Hockey Hall of Famer and WHL alumnus Jarome Iginla during Championship Weekend at the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Kelowna, B.C. 

In addition to this once-in-a-lifetime on-ice experience, the winning team will also have the opportunity to take in the festivities surrounding the 106th edition of the Memorial Cup, including select events, fan experiences, and the atmosphere of junior hockey’s most celebrated championship. The contest officially runs from November 3, 2025, through February 27, 2026, and is open to all youth hockey teams across Canada. Teams can enter online at giuseppepracticewithapro.com.

Since its launch in 2023, the Giuseppe Practice with a Pro contest has celebrated the spirit of teamwork, sportsmanship, and community that define Canadian hockey. Over the past decade, the program has inspired hundreds of young players and recognized local teams whose passion and camaraderie reflect the very best of the game.

In addition to the grand prize, this year’s contest will also give entrants the chance to win one of several secondary prizes through the program’s new Elevated Game Night experiences — special events in select WHL, OHL, and QMJHL markets designed to celebrate youth hockey teams and bring fans closer to the game. Winning teams will receive tickets to a game and a VIP experience. These enhanced game nights will take place in six communities across the CHL: Edmonton Oil Kings (Nov. 30) and Vancouver Giants (Dec. 5) in the WHL, Guelph Storm (Jan. 16) and Oshawa Generals (Feb. 8) in the OHL, and Halifax Mooseheads (Feb. 12) and Moncton Wildcats (Feb. 21) in the QMJHL. Teams that enter the Giuseppe Practice with a Pro contest are automatically eligible for these secondary prizes.

“Giuseppe Pizzeria is all about bringing people together – both around the table and through the communities we serve,” said Indresh Kohli, Executive Head of Marketing at Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd., “Our ongoing partnership with the CHL allows us to celebrate the values that make hockey so special – teamwork, inclusion, and shared passion for the game. We’re thrilled to once again offer young athletes across Canada the opportunity to skate alongside Jarome Iginla at the Memorial Cup and be part of one of hockey’s most memorable events.”

“Our partnership with Dr. Oetker’s Giuseppe Pizzeria celebrates the shared values of teamwork, community, and inclusion that make hockey such a powerful and unifying part of Canadian life,” said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships for the CHL. “The Practice with a Pro contest and new Game Night Plus experiences give young players, families, and fans across the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL memorable opportunities to connect with the game and celebrate the community spirit that defines the CHL.”

“I am excited to announce Giuseppe and I are back for year four of Practice with A Pro,” stated Jarome Iginla. “I’ve always believed that being a great teammate goes beyond the ice. Giuseppe Practice With a Pro is about recognizing the everyday acts of kindness, support, and leadership that build stronger teams and stronger communities. It’s an honour to help inspire the next generation of players who are making a difference where it matters most. I can’t wait to meet this year’s winning team at the Memorial Cup.”

Serving as the CHL’s championship event, the Memorial Cup is a four-team, round-robin tournament featuring the champions of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with a host team. The 106th edition of the Memorial Cup is scheduled to take place from May 21 to 31, 2026, in Kelowna, B.C., marking the event’s return to the city for the first time since 2004. As hosts, the Kelowna Rockets will join the playoff champions from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL in competing for junior hockey’s most prestigious trophy.

For full contest details and official rules, visit giuseppepracticewithapro.com.

2025-26 CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Brantford Stays No. 1 as Chicoutimi and Prince Albert Surge; Calgary Joins the Top 10

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TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 7 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

The Brantford Bulldogs, Everett Silvertips, and Windsor Spitfires anchor the top of the CHL Top-10 Rankings this week. Brantford holds firm at No. 1 for the fourth straight week, led by Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien — the CHL’s scoring leader — and Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker, who continues to pace the OHL in goals. Just behind them, Everett returns to No. 2 on the strength of WHL goal co-leader Shea Busch and goaltender Raiden LeGall (11-0-1), as the Silvertips remain the only WHL club with 13 wins and boast one of the CHL’s best goal differentials. Meanwhile, Windsor sits at No. 3, powered by Los Angeles Kings prospect Liam Greentree, who recorded his first hat trick of the season last week, and CHL scoring-leading defenceman Carson Woodall, who continues to drive play from the blue line.

Continuing their rise, the Chicoutimi Saguenéens climb for a fourth straight week to No. 4, driven by the strong two-way play of Nathan Lecompte and the steady production of Washington Capitals prospect Maxim Schäfer, alongside a penalty kill operating above 90%. The Prince Albert Raiders also move up again, now at No. 7, with San Jose Sharks prospect Max Heise and top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Daxon Rudolph leading a team that remains unbeaten in regulation and among the CHL’s toughest defensive squads. Making their season debut in the rankings, the Calgary Hitmen enter at No. 9, riding a seven-game point streak behind WHL goaltending leader Eric Tu and the play-driving efforts of Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Kale Dach.

For the 2025-26 season, fans can catch every game with FloHockey streaming the OHL and QMJHL, and Victory+ serving as the home of the WHL. FloHockey features full regular-season and playoff coverage for the OHL and QMJHL, while Victory+ offers free access to every WHL game along with playoffs and more.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 7
1. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
2. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
3. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
5. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
6. Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
7. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
8. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
9. Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
10. Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2025-26-chl-top-10-rankings-week-7.

The next rankings will be released the week of November 10, following the eighth week of regular-season action in the CHL’s Member Leagues.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR OCT. 27 – NOV. 2, 2025

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TORONTO (Monday, November 3, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, November 2, 2025.


Attack’s Harry Nansi Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Harry Nansi of the Owen Sound Attack is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording nine points (1-8–9) over three home victories.

Nansi was a playmaking presence for the Attack, with seven of his eight assists last week coming as primary helpers. He collected three in quick succession on Wednesday, helping linemate Tristan Delisle score a second period hat-trick in a 7-3 win over the Sarnia Sting. Nansi chipped in another assist on on a Delisle goal Saturday as the Attack defeated the Sudbury Wolves 4-3. He rounded-out the weekend on Sunday with five points including a third period goal along with four assists as the Bears bested the Erie Otters 8-3.

An 18-year-old right-wing from Nepean, ON, Nansi has matched a season-high with 23 points (6-17–23) over 17 games this season. The 6-foot-3, 179Ib. flank was Toronto’s fifth round (153rd overall) pick this past summer. Nansi has accumulated 55 points (13-42–55) over 125 regular season games with the Attack since being selected by Owen Sound in the fourth round (74th overall) in 2023.

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)


Knights’ Aleksei Medvedev Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Vancouver Canucks prospect Aleksei Medvedev is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .970 save percentage across a pair of road wins.

Medvedev was in the crease on Thursday in Peterborough, stopping 35-of-36 as the Knights prevailed over the Petes by a score of 6-1. He returned to action on Sunday, making 30 saves in a second star effort as the Knights rounded-out their East Division road trip with a 6-1 win over the Frontenacs.

An 18-year-old sophomore, Medvedev leads OHL netminders with a 1.86 goals-against average to go with a 6-1-1-0 record and .929 save percentage through eight games. Vancouver’s second round (47th overall) pick this past summer, Medvedev owns a career regular season record of 28-9-3-0 with a 2.61 goals-against average and .915 save percentage with three shutouts. The 6-foot-3, 180Ib. Medvedev was last year’s recipient of the OHL’s F.W. Dinty Moore Trophy, posting a league-best 2.79 goals-against average among rookies, while also being voted to the league’s first all-rookie team. The former Memorial Cup champion was London’s second round (38th overall) pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection.

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)


67’s’ Ryder Fetterolf Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Ottawa 67’s goaltender Ryder Fetterolf is the OHL Rookie of the Week, going 2-0 with a 0.96 goals-against average, .960 save percentage and a shutout.

Fetterolf got the start in Wednesday’s school day contest against the visiting Brampton Steelheads, turning aside 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime win. He returned to the crease on Sunday night in Oshawa, making 16 saves in his second shutout of the season as the 67’s won by a score of 3-0.

A 17-year-old from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Fetterolf is off to a tremendous start, posting a 6-2-1-0 record, 1.87 goals-against average and .925 save percentage with two shutouts over nine games. The NHL Draft eligible netminder was signed by Ottawa as a free agent over the offseason after spending 2024-25 at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. Fetterolf was included on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list for the 2026 NHL Draft. He is committed to Penn State University (NCAA).

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)


Otters Prospect Lyndon Cabral Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Erie Otters prospect Lyndon Cabral of the Listowel Cyclones is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, scoring twice while adding four assists for six points over a pair of games.

Cabral connected for two goals, three assists and five points in Thursday’s 8-1 road win over the Sarnia Legionnaires. He chipped in with an assist on Listowel’s lone goal on Friday as the Cyclones fell 2-1 to the Elmira Sugar Kings.

A 16-year-old from Hanover, ON, Cabral sits second in Cyclones scoring with 14 points (6-8–14) over 16 games this season. The 5-foot-11, 176Ib. right-wing was Erie’s fourth round (81st overall) pick in 2025 from the OHL Cup finalist Don Mills Flyers AAA program. Cabral registered 52 points (25-27–52) over 33 regular season games with Don Mills last season before producing 12 points (5-7–12) over 11 playoff outings. He was a steady producer at the OHL Cup, recording 10 points (3-7–10) over seven games. Cabral made his OHL debut with the Otters on Oct. 5th at Kingston.

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)

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

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TORONTO (Saturday, November 1, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Month for October, with additional totals from September’s opening weeks of the regular season also recognized.

Player of the Month – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) – 12 GP, 7G, 19A, 26 PTS., +15
Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs is the OHL Player of the Month for October, starting his season with a league-leading 26 points (7-19–26) through just 12 games. O’Brien’s start featured seven different multi-point outings highlighted by five points (3-2–5) on Oct. 12th in an 8-5 win over the Ottawa 67’s. He tallied four points (1-3–4) in a game on Oct. 26th as the Bulldogs defeated the host Oshawa Generals 4-1. Behind O’Brien’s leadership, Brantford remains the lone OHL team that is undefeated in regulation (11-0-2-1) entering the month of November.

Named Bulldogs captain to start the season, the 18-year-old O’Brien leads the OHL with 26 points in his third OHL season. The former OHL Rookie of the Year in 2023-24 has 188 career points (52-136–188) over 139 regular season games as a Bulldog. Brantford selected O’Brien with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. He was Seattle’s first round (8th overall) pick last summer, signing an entry-level NHL contract with the Kraken on July 3, 2025.

Also considered for the award this month, Owen Sound Attack forward Tristan Delisle rides a 16-game point streak, producing 24 points (9-15–24) in that span. Bulldogs teammate Adam Benak, a Minnesota Wild prospect, was also productive with 24 points (7-17–24) over 12 games.

Defenceman of the Month – Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires) – 16 GP, 2G, 20A, 22 PTS., +4
Windsor Spitfires blueliner Carson Woodall is the OHL Defenceman of the Month for October, leading OHL rearguards with 22 points (2-20–22) over 16 contests. The third year veteran has recorded a point in all but two of his outings this season, scoring his two goals in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa 67’s on Oct. 23rd. Woodall’s offensive productivity has helped the Spitfires put together the league’s third-ranked power play at 32.8 percent, with him leading all OHL players in power play points with 14 (1-13–14).

A 19-year-old from nearby Belle River, ON, Woodall is a former 10th round (202nd overall) pick by the Spitfires in 2022 who has developed into a reliable contributor on the blueline. The 5-foot-11, 183Ib. defenceman has accrued 89 points (11-78–89) over his 142 career regular season games with the Spitfires.

Also considered for the award this month, New York Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts leads OHL defencemen with nine goals, including a pair of recent overtime winners. The 18-year-old Aitcheson has 15 points (9-6–15) in as many games.

Goaltender of the Month – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires) – 11 GP, 9-1-0-0, 1.66 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO
Joey Costanzo of the Windsor Spitfires is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for October, compiling an impressive record of 9-1 with a 1.66 goals-against average and .923 save percentage over 11 contests. Costanzo’s success featured a pair of shutouts, with the first in a 4-0 win over the Sudbury Wolves on Sept. 25th followed by another in a 6-0 triumph over the Niagara IceDogs on Oct. 2nd.

A 20-year-old from Toronto, Costanzo owns a career OHL record of 84-50-5-4 with a 3.61 goals-against average and .884 save percentage with seven shutouts over 158 regular season games between Windsor and Niagara. He was originally. Niagara’s second round (23rd overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

Also considered for the award this week, Mason Vaccari of the Flint Firebirds was very good in October, going 7-2-1-0 with a 2.66 goals-against average and .923 save percentage and two shutouts over 10 games. Niagara IceDogs newcomer Vladislav Yermolenko also made a strong impression, going 6-1-0-1 with a 2.63 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and one shutout over nine games. Additionally, San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch of the Kitchener Rangers played to an 8-2-0-0 mark with a 1.99 goals-against average, .920 save percentage and one shutout.

Rookie of the Month – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) – 15 GP, 10G, 13A, 23 PTS., +2
First-year Saginaw Spirit forward Nikita Klepov is the OHL Rookie of the Month for October, pacing OHL newcomers with 23 points (10-13–23) over 15 games. Klepov’s introduction to the OHL has been headlined by a five-point effort (2-3–5) on Oct. 4th as the Spirit skated to a 7-5 road win over the Owen Sound Attack. He’s proceeded to post a goal and an assist on Oct. 18th at Flint and Oct. 24th vs. Erie. Klepov currently leads all OHL skaters with 71 shots on goal.

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov comes to the OHL from the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers where he posted 31 points (12-19–31) over 59 games in 2024-25. Selected 35th overall by the Spirit in the 2025 CHL Import Draft, Klepov is an A-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list, indicating a potential first round NHL Draft pick. The 6-foot, 180Ib. right-wing won gold with the United States at this past summer’s Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Klepov is committed to Michigan State (NCAA).

Also considered for the award this week, fellow NHL Draft prospect Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bulldogs piled up 19 points (6-13–19) over 14 games. Spirit teammate Levi Harper was a productive force on the blueline, recording 15 points (5-10–15) over 15 contests. In the crease, Ryder Fetterolf of the Ottawa 67’s went 5-2-1-0 with a 2.10 goals-against average and .919 save percentage.

OHL ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

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TORONTO (Friday, October 31, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Academic Players of the Month for October, recognizing dedication to excellence in the classroom in the opening month of the season.

East Division – Aiden O’Donnell (Oshawa Generals)
Newly acquired Oshawa Generals forward Aiden O’Donnell is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for October, achieving a 95% grade in his Grade 12 University-level Advanced Functions program, in addition to an 86% average in Grade 12 University-level English.

“Aiden has proven to be an outstanding student,” said Maureen Alfano, who served as O’Donnell’s Academic Advisor over the past two seasons in Brantford. “He manages his academic responsibilities with quiet confidence, consistently excelling in all of his courses. Calm and focused, he stays on top of his assignments, meets deadlines, and demonstrates a strong commitment to his education. We are incredibly proud of his academic efforts and accomplishments.”

O’Donnell was acquired by the Generals in a trade announced Thursday. The 17-year-old from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia has eight points (4-4–8) through his first 14 games of the season after recording 17 points (7-10–17) over 58 games as a rookie in 2024-25. The Bulldogs selected O’Donnell with the 14th overall pick of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He was included as a B-rated prospect by NHL Central Scouting on their preliminary players to watch list released on Oct. 20th.

Central Division – Cole Emerton (Barrie Colts)
Barrie Colts defenceman Cole Emerton is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October, registering an average above 90% in four Grade 12 University-level courses including Data, Functions, Biology and High Performance.

“Cole is a very diligent student who takes his education very seriously,” said Colts Academic Advisor Brent Preston. “His teachers say he’s an exemplary student who works extremely hard.”

An 18-year-old defenceman from Oro-Medonte, just outside of Barrie, Emerton is off to a strong start in his first OHL season, recording nine assists over 15 games. The 5-foot-11, 183Ib. blueliner was the Colts’ third round (50th overall) pick in 2024 from the GTHL champion Vaughan Kings AAA program. He recorded 25 points (10-15–25) over 50 games with the OJHL’s Toronto Patriots in 2024-25.

Midwest Division – Lucas Ambrosio (Erie Otters)
Erie Otters defenceman Lucas Ambrosio is the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October, posting a 92.6% average in Grade 12 Sports Analytics, as well as an 81.5% mark in World Religions. He’s also produced strong results in a Math Data Management course.

“Lucas has shown tremendous initiative throughout the month, getting off to a fantastic start academically,” said Otters Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve. “He has put in a lot of work on his courses since the beginning of the season. We are very proud of Lucas’ continued accomplishments in the classroom, in the community and on the ice.”

A 6-foot-4, 194Ib. left-shot defenceman from Oakville, ON, the 17-year-old Ambrosio has three assists through his first 16 games of the season. He started his OHL career with 13 points (4-9–13) over 52 games in 2024-25 after being selected by Erie in the second round (25th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Ambrosio was listed as a B-rated prospect on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list released earlier this month.

West Division – Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Flint Firebirds goaltender Mason Vaccari is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for October, achieving a 95% in a University Microeconomics course through Nipissing University.

“Mason is a hard-working student athlete with excellent time management skills, a positive attitude, and a goal-oriented growth mindset,” said Firebirds Academic Advisor Michelle Horning. “We are extremely proud of his accomplishments so far this season, both on and off the ice.”

Vaccari is off to a successful start to his overage season, going 7-2-1-0 with a 2.66 goals-against average, .923 save percentage and two shutouts through 10 games. The 20-year-old from Mississauga, ON was acquired by Flint over the summer following three seasons in Kingston. He’s compiled a career record of 56-47-5-3 with a 3.38 goals-against average and .890 save percentage with three shutouts over 123 regular season contests. Originally Kingston’s fourth round (61st overall) pick in 2021, Vaccari earned OHL and CHL Humanitarian of the Year honours in 2024 through his work with Mason’s Miracles benefitting the Kingston Health Sciences Centre pediatric wing. He attended rookie camp with the Columbus Blue Jackets this past September, representing them at the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo, NY.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR OCT. 13-19, 2025

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TORONTO (Monday, October 25, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Bulldogs’ Adam Benak Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak of the Brantford Bulldogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording six points over a pair of wins against the Brampton Steelheads while also becoming the OHL’s leading scorer.

Benak recorded a goal and two assists, earning third star recognition as the Bulldogs beat the Steelheads 7-3 on Friday. He tacked on three assists Saturday afternoon, helping to power the Bulldogs past Brampton by a score of 9-3.

An 18-year-old from Plzen, Czechia, Benak leads the OHL with 19 points (5-14–19) over eight games. The 5-foot-8, 163Ib. centre has produced multi-point outputs in six of his eight games this season. Minnesota’s fourth round (102nd overall) pick in 2025, Benak was selected second overall by the Bulldogs in the 2025 CHL Import Draft after he produced 59 points (17-42–59) in 56 games with the USHL’s Youngstown Phantoms. Benak has enjoyed success internationally, winning back-to-back silver medals for Czechia at the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup held annually in August.

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)


Sting’s Patrick Quinlan Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Sarnia Sting netminder Patrick Quinlan is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 1-0-1-0 with a 2.93 goals-against average and .920 save percentage as the Sting collected three of a possible four points against the first place Windsor Spitfires.

Quinlan earned first star honours on Friday night at home, making 27 saves as Sarnia fell 3-2 in overtime to Windsor. He backstopped the Sting to victory on Saturday in Windsor, making 42 saves in a 5-3 win as Sarnia was outshot 45-15.

An 18-year-old from Plymouth, Michigan, Quinlan is 2-1-2-0 with a 3.16 goals-against average and .901 save percentage through his first seven games of the season. The 6-foot, 188Ib. netminder spent 2024-25 with the U.S. National Development Program and also won bronze with the United States at the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. Quinlan was Sarnia’s eighth round (157th overall) pick in 2023 and is committed to the University of Notre Dame (NCAA).

Also considered for the award this week, Easton Rye of the Peterborough Petes went 2-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .925 save percentage in wins over Oshawa and Ottawa.

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)


Battalion’s Ryder Cali Named OHL Rookie of the Week

NHL Draft eligible North Bay Battalion forward Ryder Cali is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring three times while adding an assist over three contests.

Cali found the back of the net on Thanksgiving Monday in North Bay’s 6-4 loss to visiting Owen Sound. He contributed to a winning cause on Saturday in Barrie, recording the game-tying goal along with an assist as the Battalion beat the Colts 4-3. Cali was back in the goal column on Sunday at home, netting his seventh goal of the season before earning first star honours in a 3-2 shootout win over Barrie.

An 17-year-old from Penetanguishene, ON, Cali has seven goals, two assists and nine points through 11 games this season after appearing in five for the Troops in 2024-25. Originally Sault Ste. Marie’s first round (18th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-2, 209Ib. left-wing recorded 54 points (24-30–54) over 51 games with the OJHL’s Milton Menace in 2024-25. Cali was assigned a B rating by NHL Central Scouting in the preliminary players to watch list for the 2026 NHL Draft circulated on Monday.

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)


Generals Prospect Reed Straus Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Oshawa Generals prospect Reed Straus of the Elmira Sugar Kings is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .962 save percentage.

Straus stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced on Saturday in London, backstopping the Sugar Kings past the Nationals by a score of 2-1. He returned to the crease at home on Saturday, making 20 saves as Elmira defeated the Komoka Kings 2-1.

An 18-year-old from St. Clements, ON, Straus is 4-1 in his second season with Elmira, recording a 2.16 goals-against average and .913 save percentage through five appearances. The 5-foot-11, 180Ib. netminder went 8-7-0-1 with a 2.69 goals-against average and .900 save percentage in 19 games with the Sugar Kings in 2024-25. Straus was Oshawa’s second round (37th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL U18 Priority Selection from the Waterloo Wolves 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)

SEVENTEEN OHL PLAYERS SELECTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AT 2025 U17 WORLD CHALLENGE

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TORONTO (Wednesday, October 15, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is proud to congratulate 17 OHL players on being selected to represent Canada at the 2025 U17 World Challenge set to take place in Truro, Nova Scotia from November 2-8. A total of 44 players from across the Canadian Hockey League were included.

The rosters were selected by head scout Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), Program of Excellence general manager Alan Millar (Tottenham, ON) and Mike Johnston (Darmouth, NS/Portland, WHL), U17 lead with the POE management group.

Benoit Roy (Sudbury, ON), director of hockey operations, and Scott Salmond (Creston, BC), senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations, also provided input, along with regional scouts Pierre Cholette (Quebec), Scott Grieve (Ontario/Erie, OHL), Jared Power (West), Rob Simpson (Ontario/London, OHL) and Darren Sutherland (Atlantic).

U17 directors of operations Dave Drinkill (Elmvale, ON/Saginaw, OHL) and Dylan Seca (Sundridge, ON/Sarnia, OHL) provided additional support.

Seventeen OHL Players and Support Staff Selected to Represent Canada at 2025 U17 World Challenge

Canada Red: Max Delisle (F, Owen Sound Attack), Ryerson Edgar (F, Niagara IceDogs), Peter Green (D, Brampton Steelheads), John McLaughlin (F, Windsor Spitfires), Charlie Murata (F, Flint Firebirds), Camryn Warren (F, North Bay Battalion), Dave Drinkill (Director of Operations, Saginaw Spirit), Brendan Taylor (Assistant Coach, Soo Greyhounds), David Pandolfi (Athletic Therapist, Niagara IceDogs)

Canada White: Kaden Aucoin (D, Sarnia Sting), Brock Chitaroni (F, Ottawa 67’s), Alexander Forrest (D, Kitchener Rangers/Cambridge RedHawks, GOHL), Ryan Hanrahan (F, Saginaw Spirit), Matthew Henderson (D, Kingston Frontenacs), Aleks Kulemin (F, Kingston Frontenacs), Brenner Lammens (F, Sarnia Sting), Cooper McAslan (D, London Knights/London Nationals, GOHL), Kaden McGregor (F, Peterborough Petes), Sam Roberts (F, Oshawa Generals), Jaakko Wycisk (F, Guelph Storm), Dylan Seca (Director of Operations, Sarnia Sting), Scott Barney (Head Coach, Sudbury Wolves), Andrew Mercer (Goaltending Consultant, Ottawa 67’s), Alex Darling (Video Coach, Peterborough Petes), J.R. Grant (Equipment Manager, Windsor Spitfires)

The 2025 U17 World Challenge kicks off on Nov. 2, with Canada Red taking on Finland at 3:30pm AT and Canada White facing off against Sweden at 7:30pm AT. Teams will play two preliminary-round games before the medal round, which concludes on Nov. 8 with the medal games. The event will also feature pre-tournament games in Truro, Amherst and Wolfville on Oct. 31 at 7:30pm AT.

TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, will broadcast the medal games; check local listings for details.

Fans looking to secure their seat to watch the top under-17 players from five countries can purchase a variety of ticket options including full-event packages, weekend packages, family packages and single-game tickets at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets.

For more information on Hockey Canada and the U17 World Challenge, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along via social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.