Toronto, ON – The hockey landscape is changing, and the Ontario Hockey League is staying ahead of the curve, today unveiling a modernized Standard Player’s Agreement (SPA) that comes into effect for the 2025-26 season.
The newly unveiled SPA continues to provide OHL players with access to the best of both worlds, with an opportunity to play in the game’s number one development league while also pursuing professional and career options through the OHL scholarship program, which sees an increased average annual value provided to recipients under this new model. The OHL scholarship is centrally administered through the league’s head office and has provided more than $42 million in funding from OHL member teams over the past 15 years.
The modernized SPA serves to streamline the process both across the Canadian Hockey League in addition to providing consistency in the scholarship packages accessed by players throughout the OHL. Graduates, many who will go on to compete in NCAA and U SPORTS men’s hockey programs, are eligible to access funding that covers tuition and compulsory fees for eligible universities, colleges, trade schools and OHL-approved career advancing programs toward an undergraduate degree for each year played in the league. Players can also access funding for a wide range of educational expenses during their time in the OHL.
The league’s updated SPA has also been adapted to accommodate player development trajectories that include the NCAA, ensuring they maintain their eligibility to compete within that framework upon graduation from the OHL.
“We’ve seen lots of change in the past several months, and it’s a very exciting time for the OHL as the NCAA becomes another destination for our graduates to continue their development,” said Commissioner Bryan Crawford. “The league is proud to continue offering a premier scholarship opportunity to players as they develop their skills and we’re looking forward to building off this announcement in the months to come as we turn our attention to elevating and investing in the player experience league-wide.”
In addition to educational funding, the league has also increased its summer training allowance provided to players to a total of $2000 per year, up from $1000 under previous parameters.
Experience an exciting day for the next wave of young OHL stars as the league holds its annual Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore on Friday, April 11 beginning at 7:00pm and Saturday, April 12 beginning at 9:00am. Watch across the province on YourTV, Rogers tv, Eastlink and the OHL Action Pak as well as streaming live for free online on OHL Live as well as the league’s YouTube, X and Facebook channels.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Kitchener Rangers goaltender Jackson Parsons is the 2024-25 recipient of the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the OHL Overage Player of the Year as voted by the League’s General Managers.
Parsons led OHL goaltenders with 37 wins and five shutouts during the regular season, posting a new Kitchener Rangers single season record 2.24 goals-against average along with a .920 save percentage over 52 games.
“I am very honoured to receive the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy. It would not have been possible without my incredible teammates, coaches, family, billets and Rangers Nation who have supported me this year. I am so grateful and excited to see what the future holds.”
Completing his fourth season in Kitchener, Parsons was the OHL Goaltender of the Month for November, in addition to receiving OHL Goaltender of the Week honours four separate times during the regular season. He closes out his overage campaign with a career mark of 74-44-7-0 with a 2.88 goals-against average and .904 save percentage over 130 games. His nine shutouts are the second-most in Rangers franchise history.
“Jackson has been everything you want in a veteran player — calm under pressure, driven to improve, and a true leader on and off the ice,” said Rangers Head Coach Jussi Ahokas. “He has been the backbone of our team all season, and this award is a reflection of his relentless work ethic and consistency. We couldn’t be prouder of what he’s accomplished in his final year with the Rangers and there is no one more deserving than Jackson.”
A 20-year-old from Embrun, Ont., Parsons was originally selected by the Rangers in the third round (53rd overall) of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Cornwall Colts U18 AAA program. He’s committed to playing NCAA Division I men’s hockey at Clarkson University next season.
Parsons becomes the first goaltender to win the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy since Toronto’s Bujar Amidovski back in 1997-98. He follows last year’s recipient Matthew Sop as the fifth Rangers player to claim the honour with others including Jason Akeson (2010-11), Andre Benoit (2004-05) and Joey St. Aubin (1990-91).
Brantford Bulldogs centreman Patrick Thomas finished as runner-up in award voting.
The Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the Top Overage Player of the Year as selected by OHL General Managers. Teams were asked to submit a nominee for the award and were not permitted to vote for players from their own hockey club.
First presented in 1984, the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy was donated by the trainers of the Ontario Hockey League, in memory of the late Leo Lalonde, former Chief Scout of OHL Central Scouting. Leo Lalonde was also former the Chief Scout for the Belleville Bulls as well as a scout for the Peterborough Petes.
Parsons will be formally recognized as OHL Overage Player of the Year at the 2025 OHL Awards Ceremony held at The Hockey Hall of Fame in June.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that a total of 329 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions during the 2024-25 academic year. OHL member teams have made a total contribution of more than $42 million to the OHL Scholarship Program since 2010.
Over 200 OHL graduates competed in the U SPORTS Men’s Hockey ranks this season, while an additional 30 accessed their scholarships while playing professionally.
Centrally administered through the OHL Office, OHL Scholarships are funded by OHL member teams. Every player who plays in the OHL is eligible to receive an OHL Scholarship. The OHL graduate can use their scholarship toward an undergraduate degree or diploma at any post-secondary institution worldwide or toward approved career-advancement programs.
In addition to alumni accessing their OHL Scholarship following graduation from the League, all current OHL players are encouraged to enroll in post-secondary courses with costs fully covered by OHL member teams. Team investment in scholarships being accessed by current OHL players was over $350,000 during the 2024-25 season.
“The OHL Scholarship Program has long been a hallmark of what the league is all about,” said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. “Players have the opportunity to grow their game in the number one development league in the world, but that’s really just the beginning. The education of our players is something that the league and its teams take great pride in as we continue to send players to both the National Hockey League, U SPORTS men’s hockey programs and new this season, the NCAA men’s hockey circuit. The OHL remains committed to developing well-rounded individuals on and off the ice.”
This year, 315 of the 329 OHL Scholarship recipients are furthering their education at Canadian Universities. A total of 173 graduates are attending Ontario-based Universities with the University of Guelph leading all post-secondary institutions with 21 OHL graduates enrolled in full-time studies, while 17 former OHL players are enrolled at Queen’s University and 14 are studying at Toronto Metropolitan University. A total of 55 OHL graduates are attending Universities in Eastern Canada with St. Francis Xavier University leading the way in enrolment. An additional twelve graduates have accessed their OHL Scholarship at Universities in Western Canada.
A total of 13 OHL Scholarship recipients are attending Ontario-based Colleges with Conestoga College leading the way with three graduates.
An additional 14 OHL graduates are accessing their OHL Scholarship while studying at American-based post-secondary institutions.
The league will announce its academic award winners for the 2024-25 season later this month.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League is pleased to recognize NHL Draft eligible Saginaw Spirit forward Michael Misa as the 2024-25 recipient of the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the league’s top scorer presented by Kubota.
Misa led the Canadian Hockey League with 134 points (62-72–134) over 65 games, the most by an OHL player in one season since London’s Patrick Kane in 2006-07. His 62 goals tie him with Kane for third-most among the league’s NHL Draft eligible in a single season, a group that also includes former Oshawa Generals Eric Lindros (71, 1990-91) and Tony Tanti (81, 1980-81).
“I’m proud of the season we had and I am grateful to my teammates, coaches, and the Spirit organization for the opportunity and support in order to play my best this year,” said Misa. “It’s an honour to receive the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy. I share this award with the entire Saginaw Spirit organization and my family. Their belief in me and support throughout the season made it possible. I’m excited and motivated for what lies ahead.”
A former exceptional status first overall OHL Priority Selection choice from Oakville, Ont., Misa’s 2024-25 campaign saw him set a number of Spirit franchise and single season records as he completes his third OHL season as the club’s all-time leader in points with 265 (113-152–265) over 177 career regular season games.
The 18-year-old adds the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy to his list of accomplishments that also includes being voted the OHL’s Rookie of the Year in 2022-23 before he hoisted the Memorial Cup with the Spirit last summer. Internationally, Misa has also excelled representing Canada, winning a World Under-17 Hockey Challenge silver medal as well as gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
“From the very beginning of his time in the OHL, all Michael has done is take the expectations in front of him and run with them,” said Saginaw Spirit Head Coach Chris Lazary. “He has a sometimes under-appreciated ability to accomplish whatever he sets his mind to, and we saw that this season. Michael shouldered the weight of being an exceptional status player in his NHL draft year and responded by dominating every game. We’re incredibly proud of what he’s done this season and the man he has become over the past three years in Saginaw.”
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. Misa becomes the first Saginaw Spirit player to ever earn the honour. Other recent OHL recipients have included David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves in 2023-24, Matthew Maggio of the Windsor Spitfires in 2022-23 and Wyatt Johnston of the Windsor Spitfires in 2021-22. Misa joins other recent NHL Draft eligibles to win the Eddie Powers in Marco Rossi of the Ottawa 67’s in 2019-20 and Dylan Strome of the Erie Otters in 2014-15.
Misa will be formally recognized with the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy at the OHL Awards Ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in June.
For a complete list of OHL award winners, click here.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 330 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2023-24, resulting in a collective investment of over $3.9 million by OHL member teams.
Toronto, ON – The quest for the J. Ross Robertson Cup is down to eight teams as the second round of the 2025 OHL Playoffs begins Thursday night with four games on the schedule.
It’s a busy week in the Ontario Hockey League as the annual Priority Selection is set for Friday night and the first half of Saturday, live across the province on YourTV and streaming online on OHL Live, before playoff action resumes at 7:00pm.
Here’s a look at the schedule of games for the second round of the OHL Playoffs.
Eastern Conference Semi-Final #1 (1) Brantford Bulldogs vs. (4) Oshawa Generals Game 1 – Thursday, April 10 at Brantford, 7:00pm Game 2 – Sunday, April 13 at Brantford, 2:00pm Game 3 – Tuesday, April 15 at Oshawa, 7:05pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 17 at Oshawa, 7:05pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 19 at Brantford, 7:00pm* Game 6 – Sunday, April 20 at Oshawa, 6:05pm* Game 7 – Tuesday, April 22 at Brantford, 7:00pm*
Eastern Conference Semi-Final #2 (2) Barrie Colts vs. (3) Kingston Frontenacs Game 1 – Thursday, April 10 at Barrie, 7:00pm Game 2 – Saturday, April 12 at Barrie, 7:30pm Game 3 – Tuesday, April 15 at Kingston, 7:00pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 17 at Kingston, 7:00pm Game 5 – Saturday, April 19 at Barrie, 7:30pm* Game 6 – Sunday, April 20 at Kingston, 7:00pm* Game 7 – Tuesday, April 22 at Barrie, 7:00pm*
Western Conference Semi-Final #1 (1) London Knights vs. (5) Erie Otters Game 1 – Thursday, April 10 at London, 7:00pm Game 2 – Saturday, April 12 at London, 7:00pm Game 3 – Tuesday, April 15 at Erie, 7:00pm Game 4 – Thursday, April 17 at Erie, 7:00pm Game 5 – Friday, April 18 at London, 7:00pm* Game 6 – Sunday, April 20 at Erie, 4:00pm* Game 7 – Tuesday, April 22 at London, 7:00pm*
Western Conference Semi-Final #2 (2) Windsor Spitfires vs. (3) Kitchener Rangers Game 1 – Thursday, April 10 at Windsor, 7:05pm Game 2 – Saturday, April 12 at Windsor, 7:05pm Game 3 – Monday, April 14 at Kitchener, 7:00pm Game 4 – Wednesday, April 16 at Kitchener, 7:00pm Game 5 – Friday, April 18 at Windsor, 7:05pm* Game 6 – Sunday, April 20 at Kitchener, 7:00pm* Game 7 – Tuesday, April 22 at Windsor, 7:05pm*
*- if necessary
See all of the OHL playoff action on OHL Live on CHL TV, with playoff packages available for purchase at watch.chl.ca.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of playoff games ending Sunday, April 7, 2025.
Generals’ Owen Griffin Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
2025 NHL Draft prospect Owen Griffin of the Oshawa Generals is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering six goals, four assists and 10 points in four contests.
Helping the Generals to a first round series win over the Brampton Steelheads, Griffin posted a career-high four-point night on Tuesday with a hat trick and an assist, earning first star honours in a 7-5 victory. He followed up with a goal and an assist on Thursday to earn third star honours in a 4-1 win. Griffin found the scoresheet again on Friday, registering an assist in a 6-3 loss. The Markham, Ont. native closed out the series with two goals and a helper on Sunday, once again earning first star honours in a 4-1 victory.
Selected sixth overall by the Generals in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the York-Simcoe Express U16 AAA program, the 5-foot-10, 160 lb. forward recorded 22 goals, 29 assists, and 51 points in 62 games this season. Now in his second OHL campaign, Griffin has totaled 57 points (23-34–57) over 123 regular season contests. Set to turn 18 on Tuesday, he competed in the 2025 OHL Top Prospects Game and was ranked 197th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting for the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft.
Also considered for the award this week, Edmonton Oilers prospect Dalyn Wakely powered the Barrie Colts to round two of the OHL Playoffs, registering 10 points (2-8-10) in four games played.
2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs: Mar. 31 – Apr. 6: Owen Griffin (Oshawa Generals) Mar. 24 – Mar. 30: Pano Fimis (Erie Otters)
Rangers’ Jackson Parsons Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the fifth time this season, going 2-1, along with a 1.34 goals-against average, and a .951 save percentage.
Backstopping the Rangers to the second round of the OHL Playoffs, Parsons made 77 saves over three games last week. He turned aside 30 of 32 shots in a 2-0 loss to the Flint Firebirds on Tuesday. Returning to the crease on Thursday, he stopped 23 shots in a 5-1 win. Parsons closed out the series with a 24-save, first-star performance on Friday, helping the Rangers to a 2-1 victory and a berth in the Western Conference Semi-Finals where they will face-off against the Windsor Spitfires.
A 20-year-old from Embrun, Ont., Parsons played to a regular season record of 37-12-3-0, ranking second among OHL netminders with a 2.24 goals-against average and .920 save percentage, along with a league-leading five shutouts over 52 games played. The former third-round pick (53rd overall) by Kitchener in 2020 is now in his fourth OHL season, boasting a career record of 74-44-7-0 with a 2.88 goals-against average, .904 save percentage, and nine shutouts over 130 regular season games. He ranks first among all OHL goaltenders in 2025 Playoff action, playing to a 4-1 record along with a 1.58 goals-against average and .939 save percentage. Parsons is committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Clarkson University next season.
Also considered for the award this week, Charlie Schenkel of the Kingston Frontenacs was also a standout in the crease, going 2-0 along with a 2.00 goals-against average and .939 save percentage.
2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs: Mar. 31 – Apr. 6: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers) 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)
Knights’ Noah Read Named OHL Rookie of the Week
NHL Draft eligible London Knights forward Noah Read is the OHL Rookie of the Week, registering three goals and an assist in a pair of victories.
Helping the Knights complete a first round sweep of the Owen Sound Attack, Read delivered a standout performance in Game 4, recording a career-high four-point night with his first OHL hat trick and an assist in an 8-4 road win to earn first star honours.
Selected by London in the 10th round (188th overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Southern Tier Admirals U16 AAA program, the St. Catharines, Ont. native registered 10 goals, 16 assists, and 26 points in 45 regular season contests. He spent the 2023-24 season with the St. Catharines Falcons of the GOJHL, tallying 38 points in 48 games played.
Also considered for the award this week, Braidy Wassilyn of the Niagara IceDogs recorded a goal and two assists in four contests.
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the rosters and schedule for the 2025 OHL Development Combine which takes place April 5-6 at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa.
The event offers 76 players (36 forwards, 24 defencemen, 16 goaltenders) the opportunity to showcase themselves both on and off the ice to OHL member team personnel. Sport testing results will be distributed to every OHL member team General Manager to assist in their evaluation for the OHL Priority Selection to be held on April 11-12.
“The OHL Combine continues to be a valuable experience for young players looking to grow,” said Brodie Barrick, OHL Director of Recruitment and Player Services. “Through skill testing, we gain insight into each player’s strengths both on and off the ice, helping guide their development. The games also serve as a key opportunity for players to display their talent ahead of the upcoming Priority Selection.”
The weekend program includes on and off-ice testing performed by Okanagan Hockey Group in addition to skills training provided by Power Edge Pro. Over the weekend players will also partake in a seminar that focuses on proper nutrition and training for elite athletes. Players will conclude the weekend competing in a series of 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 games on Sunday joined behind the bench by OHL member team personnel.
Teams will be competing for the OHL Combine Cup Championship that awards points based on individual and team performances in both on and off-ice testing, as well as Sunday’s game results.
The 2025 event marks the 16th year the OHL has hosted a skills development day for players and goaltenders in advance of the OHL Priority Selection. The OHL Development Combine is open to the general public.
Schedule:
Saturday, April 5 – Off-Ice Testing: 8:15 am to 9:15 am – Goalies 9:30 am to 10:30 am – Team Stamkos (Blue) 10:45 am to 11:45 am – Team Lindros (Red) 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Team Ekblad (Yellow) 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm – Team Subban (White)
Saturday, April 5 – On-Ice Testing & Skills Practice: 10:30 am to 11:45 am – Team Subban (White) 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm – Subban (White) and Stamkos (Blue) Goalies 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm – Lindros (Red) and Ekblad (Yellow) Goalies 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm – Team Lindros (Red) 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm – Team Ekblad (Yellow) 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm – Team Stamkos (Blue)
Sunday, April 6 – Game Schedule: 8:15 am to 9:15 am – Team Stamkos (Blue) vs. Team Lindros (Red) 9:30 am to 10:30 am – Team Ekblad (Yellow) vs. Team Subban (White) 12:55 pm to 2:00 pm – Team Lindros (Red) vs. Team Subban (White) 2:25 pm to 3:30 pm – Team Stamkos (Blue) vs. Team Ekblad (Yellow)
2025 OHL Development Combine Rosters:
TEAM STAMKOS (BLUE)
Defencemen 3. Alexander Forrest (Oakville Rangers) 4. Cole Willard (Toronto Marlboros) 5. Pierson Clute (Quinte Red Devils) 6. Christian Toma (Toronto Titans) 7. Colton D’Amico (Halton Hurricanes) 8. Zachary White (Ottawa Valley Titans)
Forwards 10. Kingston Harris (Toronto Marlboros) 11. Keaton Ardagh (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 12. Carter Lewandowski (Vaughan Kings) 13. Alexander Lisi (Sun County Panthers) 14. Cole Crawford (York-Simcoe Express) 15. Aidan Witkowski (Toronto Marlboros) 16. Marcus Magri (Oakville Rangers) 17. Carter L’Heureux (Lambton Sting) 97. Nash Willsie (Guelph Gryphons)
Goaltenders 82. Owen Leonard (Toronto Titans) 83. Connor Haffner (Upper Canada Cyclones) 84. Gavin Zepp (St. Andrews College U18) 85. Max Psarras (Ottawa Valley Titans)
TEAM LINDROS (RED)
Defencemen 33. Blake Munnings (Quinte Red Devils) 34. Lucas Quain (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 35. Cade Campbell (Toronto Red Wings) 36. Jonathan Varela (Toronto Marlboros) 37. Justin Balcar (London Jr. Knights) 38. Eric Wood (Sun County Panthers) 39. Benjamin Maharaj (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
Forwards 40. Karsten Barbeau (Ottawa Myers Automotive) 41. Maclean Chisholm (Quinte Red Devils) 42. Will Mullins (Ottawa Myers Automotive) 43. Jaden Switzer (Ottawa Valley Titans) 44. Tyler Bruce (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 45. Camilio Milani (Toronto Marlboros) 46. Jax Pereira (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 47. Sam Roberts (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
Goaltenders 70. Charlie Weiss (Oakville Rangers) 71. David Healy (Vaughan Kings) 72. Liam Karbowski (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 73. Ewan Findlater (Wilkes-Barr Scranton Knights)
TEAM EKBLAD (YELLOW)
Defencemen 48. Cooper John (Ohio Blue Jackets) 49. AJ Gladman (Vaughan Kings) 50. Dante D’Andrea (Huron-Perth Lakers) 51. Zack Naish (North Shore Whitecaps) 52. Oskar Konobelj (Ottawa 67’s) 53. Ethan Stewart (Toronto Marlboros)
Forwards 54. Gensen Geldart (Vaughan Kings) 55. Ben Lamb (North York Rangers) 56. Alexander Sementsov (Halton Hurricanes) 57. Reid Hayes (Windsor Spitfires) 58. Jack Malandra (Ottawa Myers Automotive) 59. Xavier Rowe (Toronto Titans) 60. Brayden Blyth (York-Simcoe Express) 61. Quinn Patton (Barrie Colts) 62. Luke Bouchard (Ajax-Pickering Raiders)
Defencemen 18. Jack Johnson (Toronto Marlboros) 19. Hayden Martin (Barrie Colts) 20. Jesse Debruyn (Huron-Perth Lakers) 21. Emmett Mather (Windsor Spitfires) 22. George Raymond (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 23. Caleb Gauthier (Eastern Ontario Wild)
Forwards 24. Ian Inskip (Reps Hockey Club) 26. Brenner Lammens (Toronto Red Wings) 27. Lachlan Larmand (Barrie Colts) 28. Eloan Le Gallic (Vaughan Kings) 29. Myles Dunn (Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs) 31. Owen Miehm (Don Mills Flyers) 32. David Heath (London Jr. Knights) 91. Caiden Clair (Toronto Red Wings) 92. Dylan Nobili (Vaughan Kings)
Goaltenders 78. Brian Rathwell (Ottawa Valley Titans) 79. Hudson Cicchelli (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) 80. Malcolm Rose (Toronto Titans) 81. Ayden Mullen (Quinte Red Devils)
Follow along throughout the weekend for continuing coverage of the 2025 OHL Development Combine at ontariohockeyleague.com.
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)
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)
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)
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*
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