Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League, along with the Greater Toronto Hockey League and new presenting sponsor FPS Payment announced today that the 2024 OHL Cup Showcase is set to take place from Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March 30. The showcase will feature 20 of the top Under-16 AAA programs from across Ontario and the United States pursuing the annual championship.
This year’s showcase will include several new elements, with the Championship Final moving from its typical placement on Monday night to being held on Saturday, March 30 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in downtown Toronto. Wild card and round robin play will commence on Monday, March 25 at Scotiabank Pond and run through Wednesday, March 27 before Quarter-final and Semi-final games are held on Thursday, March 28. No games will be played on Friday, March 29.
A total of 17 guaranteed entries will compete in the showcase along with an additional three teams emerging as winners from wild card play-in games.
Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) will be making its return to the OHL Cup Showcase for the first time since 2017. The champion and finalist from the HEO U16 AAA division will qualify for the showcase along with the final four teams in the GTHL, final-four teams in the Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario (ALLIANCE) and top-four teams at the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Championships, along with individual entries from the United States (TPH Hockey), Hockey Northwestern Ontario’s (HNO) Thunder Bay Kings and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA).
Teams gaining entry to wild card play-in games will include the highest remaining seed from the ALLIANCE, the highest remaining seed from the GTHL and the fifth-place team at the OMHA Championships. An OHL Cup wild card selection committee will determine the remaining three teams that will play for a chance to gain entry to the showcase by no later than Friday, March 22.
The 2024 Gloria Rints Memorial Silver Stick Tournament gets underway in Whitby, Ont. this week as the road to the 2024 OHL Priority Selection for players born primarily in 2008 continues. Stay tuned for the first edition of weekly OHL Cup Top 10 Rankings that will be published ahead of the tournament on Wednesday.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Firebirds’ Braeden Kressler Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Braeden Kressler of the Flint Firebirds is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording two goals, five assists, and seven points over three contests as the Firebirds moved up to second place in the West Division.
A 20-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., Kressler has recorded seven goals, 10 assists, and 17 points in 12 games played so far this season. Signed as a free-agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs after an impressive training camp in 2021, Kressler comes off a standout 2022-23 season, tallying 52 points (25-27-52) in 47 appearances with Flint. The overage forward was Flint’s second round (28th overall) pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for the award this week, Seattle Kraken prospect Carson Rehkopf of the Kitchener Rangers scored three times and added four assists in three appearances to boost his OHL scoring lead. Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan of the London Knights also had a solid performance last week, tallying a pair of goals and four assists in three games.
2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season: Oct. 30 – Nov. 5: Braeden Kressler (Flint Firebirds) Oct. 23 – Oct. 29: Kirill Kudryavtsev (Soo Greyhounds) Oct. 16 – Oct. 22: Anthony Romani (North Bay Battalion) Oct. 9 – Oct. 15: Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers) Oct. 2 – Oct. 8: Jordan D’Intino (Soo Greyhounds) Sep. 28 – Oct. 1: Jax Dubois (Peterborough Petes)
Generals’ Jacob Oster Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Jacob Oster of the Oshawa Generals is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, playing to a 2-1 record with a 2.34 goals-against average, and .944 save percentage.
Making 117 saves in three appearances last week, Oster had a strong showing on Thursday, stopping 48 of the 51 shots he faced, earning second star honours as the Generals fell to the Peterborough Petes 3-2. Back in the crease the following night, the Generals redeemed themselves against the Petes in overtime as Oster blocked 38 of the 40 shots that came his way to clinch a 3-2 victory on Friday. The 6-foot-3, 190lb. netminder closed out the weekend with a 31-save performance on Sunday as Oshawa bested the Brantford Bulldogs 6-2 at home.
A 19-year-old from Ottawa, Ont., Oster has played to a 7-7 record this season, along with a 3.15 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage. Selected in the fifth round (92nd overall) by the Guelph Storm in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the veteran goaltender has appeared in 97 career regular season contests, recording a 3.59 goals-against average and .885 save percentage over three seasons.
Also considered for the award this week, Collin MacKenzie of the Ottawa 67’s went 2-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .943 save percentage. Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers also found success, going 2-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .931 save percentage.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Matheas Stark of the Kitchener Rangers, Noah Bender of the Oshawa Generals, Ethan Czata of the Niagara IceDogs and Lukas Fischer of the Sarnia Sting have been named Academic Players of the Month for October proudly presented by Hockley Valley Resort.
East Division – Noah Bender (Oshawa Generals)
Oshawa Generals rookie netminder Noah Bender is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for October.
Bender is currently achieving an overall average of 92 percent across three university-level courses, with a 92 percent average in Advanced Functions, an 86 percent average in Canadian and International Law, and a 98 percent average in High Performance studies at Maxwell Heights Secondary School.
“Noah is described as a hard working, conscientious, and personable individual by his teachers, coaches, and teammates,” said Generals academic advisor Tom Buchanan.
The 17-year-old from Waterloo, Ont. has made two appearances for the Generals this season, making his OHL debut on Oct. 14th in Barrie. Bender was Oshawa’s 12th round (231st overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection before backstopping the PJHL’s Wellesley AppleJacks to a Schmalz Cup title last season as Ontario’s Junior C champions.
Central Division – Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Niagara IceDogs rookie forward Ethan Czata is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October.
Czata is currently holding an “A” average in three grade 11 university-level courses, including American History, Superfit, and Chemistry at Governor Simcoe Secondary School.
“Ethan is an excellent student. He is well respected by both staff and students and is sure to lead to IceDogs for years to come!”, said IceDogs academic advisor, Tim Tope.
The 16-year-old from Brampton, Ont. has played 11 games this season, recording two assists for Niagara. The 6-foot, 160Ib. centreman was selected fifth overall by the IceDogs in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. He’ll be competing for Team Canada White in the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, starting this week on Prince Edward Island.
Midwest Division – Matheas Stark (Kitchener Rangers)
Kitchener Rangers rookie forward Matheas Stark is the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October.
Stark is currently achieving outstanding grades in four university-level courses, including grade 11 English, American History, Chemistry, and Sport Analytics and Management at TPH Academy in partnership with Blyth Academy.
“In his first year with the Kitchener Rangers, Matheas has seamlessly transitioned into the team, making an impact both on and off the ice. His commitment to excel is undeniable, and it is this very trait that makes him the perfect candidate for Academic Player of the Month,” said Rangers academic advisor Dave Tennant.
“Academically, Matheas has exhibited dedication and discipline. Maintaining an impressive “A” average while juggling a demanding academic load is no small feat. With a schedule that includes four challenging University-level courses, Matheas not only meets the academic bar but raises it,” Tennant added. “His work in the classroom is a testament to his focus and commitment to academic success. On the ice, he exudes the same qualities that make him a great student-athlete. His dedication to success and his ability to inspire and lead his peers set the perfect example for all aspiring student-athletes.”
Stark was selected in the third round (47th overall) by Kitchener in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Marlboros U16 program, and has recorded one goal in six games with the Rangers this season.
West Division – Lukas Fischer (Sarnia Sting)
Sarnia Sting blueliner Lukas Fischer is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for October.
Fischer is currently achieving high grades in Mathematics, English, Earth Science, Health and Nutrition, and Chemistry through a combination of online studies and time at Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School in Sarnia.
“Lukas brings a positive and respectful attitude to Northern Collegiate daily, as well as maturity and insight. There is little doubt that he will continue to excel and develop both as a student and as an athlete during his time with the Sting,” said Sting academic advisor Todd Whitlock.
The 6-foot-3, 170lb. defenceman enters his second season with the Sting, recording two goals, six assists, and eight points over 13 games played this season. Fischer was Sarnia’s 11th round (208th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection and was recently included as a ‘B’ rated skater on NHL Central Scouting’s October players to watch list for the 2024 NHL Draft.
The OHL continues to produce student-athletes that move on to both professional and U SPORTS men’s hockey endeavors.
A total of 333 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions across North America during the 2022-23 academic year, with a total contribution by teams of over $3.6 million. Over the past 10 seasons, OHL Scholarship payments have totaled more than $25 million.
A total of 228 OHL Alumni were included on U SPORTS men’s hockey rosters to open the 2023-24 season.
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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 5 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.
As just one of six clubs in the CHL to have attained 10 wins this season, the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) moved into top spot for the first time this season. Right behind them is the Moose Jaw Warriors of the Western Hockey League (WHL), who jumped up five spots to No. 2 following a week that saw them net two wins against teams ranked in the CHL Top-10. Rounding out the top three was the Prince George Cougars of the WHL, who sit tied atop the WHL standings and continue to lead the CHL with 74 goals this season.
Having won all three of their games this past week, the QMJHL-leading Baie-Comeau Drakkar advanced to No.8, while the Moncton Wildcats, who trail only Baie-Comeau in the QMJHL standings, are making their Top-10 debut in tenth.
The next rankings will be released the week of November 6, following the sixth week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced top performers of the month for October, including a small number of games played in September to begin the 2023-24 regular season.
Player of the Month – Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers) Seattle Kraken prospect Carson Rehkopf of the Kitchener Rangers is the OHL Player of the Month for October, leading the league with 14 goals over 13 games to go with nine assists for 23 points along with a plus/minus rating of plus-10. Rehkopf led the OHL with 62 shots on goal and three game-winning goals. He produced points in 11 of his 13 outings, including consecutive four-point showings on Oct. 13th and 15th. He lit the lamp for a third period natural hat trick in the Rangers’ 8-0 win over the Barrie Colts.
An 18-year-old from Vaughan, Ont., Rehkopf comes-off a 30-goal season in 2022-23 and has produced 62 goals, 53 assists and 115 points in 146 career regular season games with Kitchener since being the Rangers’ first round (17th overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-1, 195Ib. forward was Seattle’s second round (50th overall) pick last summer.
Defenceman of the Month – Hunter Brzustewicz (Kitchener Rangers) Vancouver Canucks prospect Hunter Brzustewicz of the Kitchener Rangers is the OHL Defenceman of the Month, leading the league with 25 points including five goals and 20 assists over 13 games along with a plus/minus rating of plus-11. Brzustewicz rides a current 12-game point streak into the month of November, registering a four-assist showing on Sept. 30th in Flint along with a total of five three-point efforts in the opening month of the season.
Turning 19 on November 29th, Brzustewicz, who hails from Washington, Michigan, is in his second OHL season after registering 57 points (6-51–57) over 68 games last season. The 6-foot, 188Ib. right-shot defender was Vancouver’s third round (75th overall) pick this past summer. The Rangers acquired Brzustewicz from the Barrie Colts on Jan. 9, 2022 after he was originally Barrie’s fourth round (69th overall) pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection.
Goaltender of the Month – Brayden Gillespie (Guelph Storm) Brayden Gillespie of the Guelph Storm is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for October, playing to a 7-3 record with a league-leading 2.02 goals-against average and .932 save percentage along with one shutout. Gillespie posted a 33-save shutout on Oct. 6th against Erie and also factored prominently in victories on Oct. 26th with 34 saves in North Bay and Oct. 29th with 30 saves against Ottawa.
An 18-year-old from Oakville, Ont., Gillespie went 13-6-2-1 with Guelph over 25 games last season after starting the year with the GOJHL’s Ayr Centennials. The 5-foot-11, 155Ib. netminder was the Storm’s 11th round (207th overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for the award this month, draft eligible netminder Ryerson Leenders went 8-2 with a 2.72 goals-against average and .920 save percentage over 10 games, posting a pair of shutouts for the first place Mississauga Steelheads.
Rookie of the Month – Carter George (Owen Sound Attack) Draft eligible Owen Sound Attack netminder Carter George is the OHL Rookie of the Month for October, playing to a 5-2-1-0 record with a 2.18 goals-against average, .929 save percentage and one shutout. George posted his first career OHL clean sheet on Oct. 14th in Sault Ste. Marie, making 34 saves as the Attack defeated the Greyhounds 4-0. All five of George’s October victories featured at least 29 saves, headlined by a pair of first star performances.
A 17-year-old from Thunder Bay, Ont., George maintains designated rookie status in the OHL this season as a result of playing in just 10 games last year when he went 7-3 with a 2.41 goals-against average with a .924 save percentage, splitting time between the Bears and the GOJHL’s St. Marys Lincolns. George backstopped Canada’s national men’s under-18 team to gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup this past summer. He was recently listed as a ‘B’ rated goaltender on NHL Central Scouting’s October players to watch list. He was Owen Sound’s third round (53rd overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for recognition this month, draft eligible Mississauga Steelheads defender Jakub Fibigr led OHL rookies with 11 points (2-9–11) in 13 games from the blueline.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023TORONTO, ON — Out of 44 players selected by Hockey Canada, a total of 42 CHL players will compete with Team Canada Red and Team Canada White at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Nov. 2-11 in Charlottetown and Summerside, PE.
In all, 32 CHL clubs are represented with at least one player. Specifically, there are 17 players who hail from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), 14 from the Western Hockey League (WHL), and 11 from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL) lead all CHL clubs with three players, while the Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL), Niagara IceDogs (OHL), Kitchener Rangers (OHL), Guelph Storm (OHL), Erie Otters (OHL), Oshawa Generals (OHL), Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) each have a pair of players represented.
Among the many CHL players selected are 2023 OHL first overall pick Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters) and 2023 QMJHL first overall pick Caleb Desnoyers (Moncton Wildcats), along with 2022 WHL first overall pick Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers), who is currently second among CHL rookie skaters with 17 points (5G-12A) through 12 games this season.
The players chosen to represent their country were selected by Byron Bonora (Brooks, AB), U17 head scout, and Dave Brown (Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON/Erie, OHL), U17 lead with the Program of Excellence management group, with assistance from regional scouts Rob Simpson (Ontario), Pierre Cholette (Quebec), Darren Sutherland (Atlantic) and Darrell Woodley (Ontario).
The Canadian squads are in action on opening day, Nov. 2. Canada White hosts Czechia at Credit Union Place in Summerside at 12 p.m. AT, followed by Canada Red facing Finland at 7 p.m. AT at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown. Red and White will meet in the lone all-Canadian matchup in the preliminary round on Nov. 3 in Summerside.
TSN and RDS, the official broadcasters of Hockey Canada, will broadcast the medal games; check local listings for details. Preliminary-round games, quarterfinals, and semifinals will be available by live stream at HockeyCanada.ca.
More than 2,000 NHL draft picks have suited up since the inception of the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge (previously known as the Quebec Esso Cup) in 1986, including 10 first-overall NHL draft picks since 2001 who hail from the CHL: (Rick Nash, 2002; Marc-André Fleury, 2003; Patrick Kane, 2007; John Tavares, 2009; Taylor Hall, 2010, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, 2011; Nathan MacKinnon, 2013; Aaron Ekblad, 2014; Connor McDavid, 2015; Alexis Lafrenière, 2020).
About the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) The Canadian Hockey League is the world’s largest development hockey league with 51 Canadian and nine American teams participating in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 22, 2023.
Battalion’s Anthony Romani Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
North Bay Battalion forward Anthony Romani is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring five goals while adding an assist while registering a plus-7 rating in a pair of games.
An 18-year-old from Pickering, Ont., Romani is off to a strong start to his third OHL season, recording 15 points (8-7–15) through 10 outings as the Battalion own a record of 5-3-1-1. The 6-foot-1, 184Ib. right-winger was North Bay’s third round (41st overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 program. In 130 regular season games, Romani has put up 39 goals, 33 assists and 72 points. He’s reached the Eastern Conference Championship Series with the Battalion in each of the past two years, recording 12 points (9-3–12) across 33 playoff games. Romani attended rookie camp with the Carolina Hurricanes last month.
Also considered for the award this week, North Bay Battalion teammate Dalyn Wakely recorded seven points (2-5–7) in two games. Mississauga Steelheads winger Porter Martone was also a standout, putting up seven points (4-3–7) over three outings. Kitchener Rangers defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz climbed to the top of OHL scoring with seven points (1-6–7) in three games last week.
2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season: Oct. 16 – Oct. 22: Anthony Romani (North Bay Battalion) Oct. 9 – Oct. 15: Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers) Oct. 2 – Oct. 8: Jordan D’Intino (Soo Greyhounds) Sep. 28 – Oct. 1: Jax Dubois (Peterborough Petes)
Storm’s Brayden Gillespie Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Brayden Gillespie of the Guelph Storm is the OHL Goaltender of the Week following a pair of wins where he posted a 1.50 goals-against average and .929 save percentage.
An 18-year-old from Oakville, Ont., Gillespie leads the OHL with a 1.88 goals-against average to go with a 5-2-0-0 record, .933 save percentage and one shutout through seven games this season. The 5-foot-11, 155Ib. netminder was the Storm’s 11th round (207th overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection from the North York Rangers U16 program. Gillespie split the 2022-23 season between the Storm and the Ayr Centennials of the GOJHL. He owns a career regular season mark of 18-8-2-1 with a 3.06 goals-against average, .891 save percentage and two shutouts in 32 contests.
Also considered for the award this week, Charlie Schenkel of the Soo Greyhounds went 1-1 with a 1.51 goals-against average and .945 save percentage, recording a 31-save shutout on Thursday in Peterborough. Brantford Bulldogs rookie David Egorov played to a 1-0 mark across two appearances, posting a 0.70 goals-against average and .980 save percentage.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the first, second and third all-star team selections, in addition to the first and second all-rookie team designations for the 2022-23 season.
OHL all-star and all-rookie teams were selected by the OHL’s General Managers, with voting conducted in two stages beginning with a Conference ballot followed by a final ballot that integrated the top selections from both the Eastern and Western Conferences.
A total of 12 of the league’s 20 member teams are represented on his year’s all-star and all-rookie team selections, with the Western Conference champion London Knights leading the way with seven. The OHL champion Peterborough Petes join the Sarnia Sting trailing with four members recognized while the North Bay Battalion, Ottawa 67’s, Saginaw Spirit and Windsor Spitfires each boast three.
Historical results of note include North Bay’s Domenic DiVincentiis becoming the first Battalion netminder ever selected to a first all-star team while Troops head coach Ryan Oulahen was voted to an all-star team for the first time in his OHL career. NHL Draft eligible left-winger Colby Barlow was voted to the first all-star team, giving the Attack their first forward to receive the designation since Joey Hishon and Garrett Wilson in 2010-11. The four Sarnia Sting representatives (Del Mastro, Pastujov, Voit, Kyrou) voted to all-star teams matches a franchise record set back in 1995-96.
On the all-rookie teams front, the Saginaw Spirit become the first team to have three players (Misa, Parekh, Willis) voted to a first all-rookie team since the 1993-94 North Bay Centennials (Jinman, Neilson, Yachmenev). Liam Greentree became the first Windsor Spitfires forward voted to an OHL all-rookie team since Taylor Hall in 2007-08. Mason Vaccari is the first Kingston Frontenacs goaltender voted to an all-rookie team since Curtis Cruickshank in 1996-97.
2022-23 OHL All-Star & All-Rookie Teams:
Representatives with major positional awards in brackets are default first team members, all other designations are determined by votes cast by OHL General Managers
First All-Star Team: C – Logan Morrison, Ottawa 67’s LW – Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack – voted 1st all-rookie team in 2021-22 RW – Matthew Maggio, Windsor Spitfires (Most Outstanding Player) D – Pavel Mintyukov, Ottawa 67’s (Defenceman of the Year) – voted 3rd all-star team in 2021-22 D – Brandt Clarke, Barrie Colts – voted 2nd all-star team in 2021-22 and 1st all-rookie team in 2019-20 G – Domenic DiVincentiis, North Bay Battalion (Goaltender of the Year) – voted 2nd all-rookie team in 2021-22 Coach – Dave Cameron, Ottawa 67’s (Coach of the Year) – fifth time being voted to an OHL all-star team
Second All-Star Team C – Amadeus Lombardi, Flint Firebirds LW – Sasha Pastujov, Sarnia Sting RW – Ty Voit, Sarnia Sting D – Ethan Del Mastro, Sarnia Sting D – Logan Mailloux, London Knights G – Brett Brochu, London Knights – voted 1st all-star team in 2021-22 and 1st all-rookie team in 2019-20 Coach – Dale Hunter, London Knights – seventh time being voted to an OHL all-star team
Third All-Star Team C – Owen Beck, Peterborough Petes – voted 2nd all-rookie team in 2021-22 LW – Brennan Othmann, Peterborough Petes – voted 1st all-star team in 2021-22 and 1st all-rookie team in 2019-20 RW – Avery Hayes, Peterborough Petes D – Ty Nelson, North Bay Battalion – voted 2nd all-rookie team in 2021-22 D – Christian Kyrou, Sarnia Sting G – Michael Simpson, Peterborough Petes Coach – Ryan Oulahen, North Bay Battalion
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of playoff games ending Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Petes’ Tucker Robertson Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Seattle Kraken prospect Tucker Robertson of the Peterborough Petes is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, posting two goals, three assists and five points in three games along with a plus/minus rating of plus-3.
A 19-year-old native of Toronto, Ont., Robertson recorded 36 goals, 54 assists and a club-leading 90 points in 68 games this season, making him the first Petes player since Daniel Ryder (2005, 2006) to record back-to-back 80+ point seasons in maroon and white. Among the league’s top faceoff performers, Robertson won 58.5 percent of his faceoffs during the 2022-23 regular season. He sits second in Petes playoff scoring with 17 points (7-10–17) in 19 games. Robertson was a fourth round (123rd overall) pick of the Seattle Kraken following 41 goals, 40 assists and 81 points in 68 games last season. The former fourth round (72nd overall) pick by the Petes in 2019 has registered 85 goals, 104 assists and 189 points in 191 career regular season OHL contests.
2022-23 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs: May 8 – May 14: Tucker Robertson (Peterborough Petes) May 1 – May 7: Ryan Winterton (London Knights) Apr. 24 – Apr. 30: Connor Lockhart (Peterborough Petes) Apr. 17 – Apr. 23: Denver Barkey (London Knights) Apr. 10 – Apr. 16: Evan Vierling (Barrie Colts) Apr. 3 – Apr. 9: Luca Pinelli (Ottawa 67’s) Mar. 27 – Apr. 2: Matyas Sapovaliv (Saginaw Spirit)
Petes’ Michael Simpson Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Michael Simpson of the Peterborough Petes is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and .936 save percentage.
Simpson helped the Petes defeat the North Bay Battalion in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Championship Series on Monday, stopping 22 of the 24 shots that came his way in a 3-2 win. The 6-foot-1, 198lb. netminder returned to the crease in his hometown of London on Thursday, making 29 saves in a 3-0 loss to the Knights. Simpson rebounded with a 51-save performance on Saturday in Game 2, closing out the week with a 5-3 victory to knot the OHL Championship Series at one win apiece.
A 20-year-old from London, Ont., Simpson played to a 24-22-2-2 record with a 2.73 goals-against average and .914 save percentage in 51 games this past season, leading the OHL in saves (1,442) and minutes played (2,989). He’s currently 13-6 with a 2.76 goals-against average and .916 save percentage in the 2023 OHL Playoffs. Simpson was the OHL’s Goaltender of the Month for October 2022. He played to a mark of 20-18-3-1 in 2021-22, registering a 3.56 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. Simpson was a 10th round (193rd overall) pick by the Petes in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the London Jr. Knights U16 program.
2022-23 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs: May 8 – May 14: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) May 1 – May 7: Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion) Apr. 24 – Apr. 30: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Apr. 17 – Apr. 23: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Apr. 10 – Apr. 16: Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia Sting) Apr. 3 – Apr. 9: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Mar. 27 – Apr. 2: Marco Costantini (Kitchener Rangers)
2022-23 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season: Mar. 20 – Mar. 26: Collin MacKenzie (Ottawa 67’s) Mar. 13 – Mar. 19: Liam Sztuska (Peterborough Petes) Mar. 6 – Mar. 12: Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion) Feb. 27 – Mar. 5: Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion) Feb. 20 – Feb. 26: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) Feb. 13 – Feb. 19: Tristan Lennox (Saginaw Spirit) Feb. 6 – Feb. 12: Zach Bowen (London Knights) Jan 30 – Feb. 5: Nate Krawchuk (Sudbury Wolves) Jan 23 – Jan. 29: Jacob Oster (Oshawa Generals) Jan 16 – Jan. 22: Mason Vaccari (Kingston Frontenacs) Jan 9 – Jan. 15: Matteo Drobac (Hamilton Bulldogs) Jan. 2 – Jan. 8: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s) Dec. 26 – Jan. 1: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) Dec. 12 – Dec. 18: Marco Costantini (Kitchener Rangers) Dec. 5 – Dec. 11: Owen Flores (Niagara IceDogs) Nov. 28 – Dec. 4: Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion) Nov. 21 – Nov. 27: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Nov. 14 – Nov. 20: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) Nov. 7 – Nov. 13: Joe Ranger (Sudbury Wolves) Oct. 31 – Nov. 6: Tristan Lennox (Saginaw Spirit) Oct. 24 – Oct. 30: Carter George (Owen Sound Attack) Oct. 17 – Oct. 23: Collin MacKenzie (Ottawa 67’s) Oct. 10 – Oct. 16: Ivan Zhigalov (Kingston Frontenacs) Oct. 3 – Oct. 9: Alessio Beglieri (Mississauga Steelheads) Sept. 29 – Oct. 2: Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia Sting)
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that New York Islanders prospect Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires is the 2022-23 recipient of the Red Tilson Trophy, an award presented annually to the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player during the regular season as voted by the writers and broadcasters that cover the league. The OHL’s Most Outstanding Player Award is presented by Kia.
“As proud partner of the CHL and presenting sponsor of the Memorial Cup, Kia Canada is thrilled to congratulate Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires, recognized as the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player for the 2022-23 season,” said Michael Kopke, Director of Marketing for Kia Canada. “Matthew’s performance this season has been remarkable and we look forward to seeing where it takes him next.”
Maggio led the OHL with 54 goals and 111 points in 66 games, and gives the Spitfires back-to-back Red Tilson Trophy recipients after current Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston claimed the honour in 2021-22. Maggio helped the Spitfires win their second of back-to-back West Division titles and becomes the first player in OHL history to receive both the Red Tilson Trophy as Most Outstanding Player, while also being voted the league’s Overage Player of the Year.
“I am incredibly honoured and humbled to receive the Red Tilson Trophy,” said Maggio. “I would like to acknowledge the support and contributions of my family, friends, teammates, coaches, management, and ownership with the Windsor Spitfires. I am grateful for their guidance, motivation, and unwavering support throughout the season. I am also honoured to join the esteemed group of past winners and their legacy of excellence in the OHL and the sport of hockey. This award is not only a personal achievement, but a reflection of the team’s success. I would like to thank the OHL and its fans for this recognition, and I am excited to continue working hard to achieve even greater success in the future.”
“Matt was a consistent performer all year,” noted Spitfires General Manager Bill Bowler. “He was valuable to our organization both on and off the ice. This award is a credit to Matt and all his hard work.”
Maggio’s 111 points were 35 more than the next-highest scorer on his team. He was a plus-41 performer, scoring just four of his 54 goals on the power play to become one of four players in the past decade to score at least 45 even strength goals in a season. He led the league with 311 shots on goal and was held pointless in just nine of his 66 games.
“Matt was the hardest worker on the Spitfires this season and played the right way night in night out and got rewarded for it,” said Spitfires Head Coach Marc Savard. “He is a great human being, and it’s great to see. Well deserved.”
A 20-year-old native of Tecumseh, Ont., Maggio wraps-up his OHL career with 99 goals, 118 assists and 217 points over 212 regular season contests spent between Windsor and the Ottawa 67’s, who selected him in the fifth-round (86th overall) of the 2018 OHL Priority Selection. He tied a Spitfires single game franchise record with his five goals on Dec. 15th in a 6-3 win over the Erie Otters, joining Daniel D’Amico, Paul Gagne and Gerry Leroux as the fourth Spitfire to accomplish the feat. The 6-foot, 185Ib. right-winger recorded 17 points (7-10–17) in 25 games last spring as the Spits won a Western Conference title and reached Game 7 of the OHL Championship Series. He was a fifth-round (142nd overall) pick of the New York Islanders in the 2022 NHL Draft, and signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with the club on May 1, 2023.
Maggio follows Johnston (2021-22) as well as blueliner Ryan Ellis (2010-11), forward Ernie Godden (1980-81) and goaltender Glenn Hall (1950-51) as the fifth Spitfire to earn the Red Tilson Trophy. Recent winners have included Marco Rossi (Ottawa 2020), Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sudbury 2019), Jordan Kyrou (Sarnia 2018) and Alex DeBrincat (Erie 2017).
The Red Tilson Trophy is the most prestigious individual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League. First presented in 1945, the trophy is named in honour of Albert “Red” Tilson, who was killed in action in Europe during World War II. Tilson was the OHA scoring champion for the 1942-43 season after scoring 19 goals and 38 assists for 57 points in 22 games with the Oshawa Generals.
Accredited media were asked to select their top choice from a ballot consisting of 20 team-nominated representatives. Maggio emerged as the front-runner, receiving 45 percent of the vote ahead of Barrie Colts defenceman Brandt Clarke, who received 23 percent. Sarnia Sting forward Ty Voit placed third, earning 11 percent of the vote.
The Red Tilson Trophy winner is the OHL’s nominee for the Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year Award, presented at the CHL Awards Ceremony on Saturday, June 3 during the 2023 Memorial Cup presented by Kia which takes place in Kamloops, British Columbia. Maggio will be formally presented with the Red Tilson Trophy at the OHL’s Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 14 at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
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