18 CHL players named to Canada’s camp roster ahead of 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship

Cory Stillman (Guelph Storm / OHL) has been named Team Canada’s head coach and will work alongside associate coach Travis Crickard (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL) & assistant coach Mathieu Turcotte (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada / QMJHL) at the tournament

TORONTO, ON — With less than two weeks until the puck drops at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is pleased to announce the first 18 CHL players (see complete list below) who have been invited to attend Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team pre-tournament camp, set for April 12-15 in Oakville, Ontario.

Three goaltenders, six defencemen, and nine forwards from the CHL were selected by the team’s General Manager Scott Walker (Guelph Storm / OHL) and head scout Byron Bonora, with support from Kyle Turris, Benoit Roy, and goaltending consultant Dan DePalma (Kamloops Blazers / WHL). Among the 18 players chosen, there are 11 players from the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), five players from the Western Hockey League (WHL), and two from the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Within the U18 camp roster, there are a total of eight players eligible for this summer’s 2025 NHL Draft, including five (Ivankovic, Beauchesne, Smith, Cootes, Martin) who helped Team CHL defeat the U.S. National Under-18 Team last November at the inaugural 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada.

In terms of international experience, there is one player who won a gold medal at the 2024 U18 Men’s Worlds (Ivankovic) and six who have won gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup (Beauchesne, Cootes, Czata, Ivankovic, Martin, Smith). The roster also includes 17 players who have represented Canada at the U17 World Challenge (Beauchesne, Carels, Chartrand, Cootes, Czata, Di Iorio, Edwards, Ellsworth, Ivankovic, Katzin, Lin, Martin, Mbuyi, Roobroeck, Smith, Villeneuve, Wassilyn) and six who played for Canada at the 2023 Youth Olympic Winter Games (Chartrand, Di Iorio, Edwards, Ellsworth, Lin, Wassilyn).

“We are excited to unveil the 18 players who will attend camp in Oakville ahead of U18 Men’s Worlds, as we believe this is a talented group that brings important international experience and success on the international stage,” Walker said. “We believe we have a great staff in place to help our players be successful, and while we continue to follow the Canadian Hockey League playoffs, we are excited to begin our journey to defend gold in Texas later this month.” 

Roster additions will be announced in the coming weeks following the conclusion of the second round of the playoffs across the CHL, while the final roster for the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship will be announced before the start of the tournament.

On top of the announcement of the camp roster, two-time Stanley Cup champion Cory Stillman (Guelph Storm / OHL) has been named the team’s head coach, and will work alongside associate coach Travis Crickard (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL), assistant coach Mathieu Turcotte (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada / QMJHL), and goaltending consultant Dan De Palma (Kamloops Blazers / WHL).

Stillman recently finished his first season as head coach of the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) after spending four seasons (2020-24) as an assistant coach with the Arizona Coyotes. He was also the head coach of the OHL’s Sudbury Wolves for three seasons (2017-20), was the director of player development with the Carolina Hurricanes (2012-13), and was a player development coach with the Florida Panthers (2011-12). As a player, he played in 1,025 NHL games, winning the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2004) and Carolina (2006), and represented Canada at the 1999 IIHF World Championship.

Crickard recently completed his third season as head coach of the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs, following one season as an assistant. This past November, he won a silver medal as head coach of Canada Red at the 2024 U17 World Challenge. Crickard has previously won a gold medal as an assistant coach with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship and as a video coach at the same tournament in 2021. Crickard was an assistant coach for Canada’s men’s hockey team at the 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games, finishing fourth, and was a video coach (2016) and an assistant coach (2017) with Canada Black at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, winning a silver medal in 2016. Crickard won a Memorial Cup as an assistant coach with the Sea Dogs in 2022. He also previously worked as an assistant coach with the Ottawa 67s of the OHL and the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL. In 2015, he won the Ed Chynoweth Cup with the Rockets, who were Memorial Cup finalists that same year.

Turcotte just wrapped up his second season as head coach of the QMJHL’s Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. Prior to joining the Armada, he served as head coach of the Blizzard du Séminaire Saint-François of the Ligue de hockey M18 AAA du Québec, winning gold at the 2023 Men’s U18 National Club Championship. He also spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the QMJHL’s Drummondville Voltigeurs (2019-22), six seasons with the LHM18AAAQ’s Chevaliers de Lévis as assistant coach (2008-10) and GM/Head Coach (2015-19), and stints as an assistant coach with the QMJHL’s Val-d’Or Foreurs (2010-12) and Chicoutimi Saguenéens (2012-14). Internationally, Turcotte won a gold medal as head coach of Canada White at the 2024 U17 World Challenge.

In addition to Walker and the coaching staff, there are several support staff from across the CHL that will work with Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team at the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, including:

  • Video coach Matthew Smith (Acadie-Bathurst Titan / QMJHL)
  • Athletic therapists Andy Brown (Owen Sound Attack / OHL) and Terence Robertson (Red Deer Rebels / WHL)
  • Team physician Dr. Nolan Rau (Kelowna Rockets / WHL)
  • Strength and conditioning coach Sean Young (Ottawa 67’s / OHL)

Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team will gather at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville before travelling to Texas. It will take on Germany on April 19 at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT and Sweden on April 21 at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT in pre-tournament action at the Children’s Health StarCenter in Farmers Branch, Texas. 

The 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship kicks off on April 23, with Canada taking on Slovakia, Latvia, Finland, and Norway in the preliminary round before the tournament concludes with the medal games on May 3. TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, will broadcast 16 tournament games, including all Team Canada preliminary-round games, as well as the quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal games.

For more information on the 2025 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship, please visit the official tournament website at IIHF.com.

For more information on Hockey Canada and Canada’s National Men’s Under-18 Team, please visit HockeyCanada.ca or follow along via social media on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

18 CHL PLAYERS NAMED TO CANADA’S NATIONAL MEN’S U18 TEAM TRAINING CAMP

Goaltenders (3)
Colin Ellsworth (Guelph Storm / OHL)
Burke Hood (Vancouver Giants / WHL)
Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads / OHL)

Defencemen (6)
Quinn Beauchesne (Guelph Storm / OHL)
Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars / WHL)
Cameron Chartrand (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL)
Ryan Lin (Vancouver Giants / WHL)
Jackson Smith (Tri-City Americans / WHL)
Xavier Villeneuve (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada / QMJHL)

Forwards (9)
Braeden Cootes (Seattle Thunderbirds / WHL)
Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs / OHL)
Alessandro Di Iorio (Sarnia Sting / OHL)
Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting / OHL)
Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm / OHL)
Brady Martin (Soo Greyhounds / OHL)
Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack / OHL)
Ryan Roobroeck (Niagara IceDogs / OHL)
Braidy Wassilyn (Niagara IceDogs / OHL)

Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit / OHL) was invited but is unable to participate

OHL COMPLETES OPENING THREE ROUNDS OF 2025 PRIORITY SELECTION PRESENTED BY REAL CANADIAN SUPERSTORE

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League completed the opening three rounds of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore on Friday, with a total of 63 players hearing their names called to begin the proceedings that continue on Saturday morning, with Rounds 4-15 commencing at 9:00am.

Saturday’s continued coverage of the OHL Priority Selection is being streamed live for free on OHL Live, the league’s YouTube, Facebook and X channels, and can also be viewed on YourTV and Eastlink community stations.

Twenty-three players from across 14 different organizations were chosen in the first round of Friday’s first round.

The Peterborough Petes opened the proceedings by selecting Kaden McGregor of the Ottawa Valley Titans with the first overall pick, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve held the top selection. Following McGregor, forwards Jaakko Wycisk of the Sun County Panthers (2nd overall, Guelph) and Brock Chitaroni of the Barrie Jr. Colts (3rd overall, Ottawa) were chosen, while Brenner Lammens of the Toronto Red Wings rounded out the top four as Sarnia’s first-round pick.

The Brampton Steelheads claimed the first defenceman of this year’s Priority Selection, selecting Don Mills Flyers captain Peter Green 14th overall, while Matthew Henderson of the Huron-Perth Lakers quickly followed at 17th to the Kingston Frontenacs. The Steelheads also grabbed the first goaltender of the Draft, selecting Lucas Johnson of the Chicago Reapers 15’s in the second round at 39th overall.

The first round featured 11 players from the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL), five from the ALLIANCE, three from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), three from Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and one from a U.S.-based program.

Of the 23 players selected in the first round, 22 will be eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft, while Ryan Hanrahan (13th overall, Saginaw) won’t be NHL Draft eligible until 2028.

The OHL Cup champion Toronto Jr. Canadiens led the way with four players selected in the opening round, while the GTHL champion Don Mills Flyers and ALLIANCE champion Huron-Perth Lakers each had three players chosen.

Don Mills led all teams through Friday’s opening three rounds, with a total of six players selected, followed by the Toronto Red Wings, Toronto Jr. Canadiens and Toronto Titans with four each.

The opening three rounds of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection saw 16 American players chosen, the most on record, exceeding the previous high of 11 in 2008.

2025 OHL Priority Selection – First Round Selections:

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1. Peterborough Petes – Kaden McGregor (Ottawa Valley Titans) – 5’10.5″, 168 lb, C

2. Guelph Storm – Jaakko Wycisk (Sun County Panthers) – 6’0.5″, 181 lb, C

3. Ottawa 67’s – Brock Chitaroni (Barrie Jr. Colts) – 5’11.25″, 167 lb, C

4. Sarnia Sting – Brenner Lammens (Toronto Red Wings) – 6’0″, 191 lb, LW

5. Owen Sound Attack – Max Delisle (Toronto Titans) – 5’11.75″, 175 lb, C

6. North Bay Battalion – Camryn Warren (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 5’8.75″, 152 lb, C

7. Soo Greyhounds – Noah Laus (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 6’0.75″, 192 lb, LW

8. Flint Firebirds – Charlie Murata (Don Mills Flyers) – 5’11.25″, 174 lb, LW

9. Kingston Frontenacs – Aleks Kulemin (Don Mills Flyers) – 6’2.25″, 171 lb, C

10. Niagara IceDogs – Ryerson Edgar (York-Simcoe Express) – 5’10.25″, 157 lb, C

11. Sudbury Wolves – Brayden Bennett (Toronto Titans) – 5’11.25″, 188 lb, C

12. Erie Otters – Jake Murray (Huron-Perth Lakers) – 6’1.75″, 176 lb, C

13. Saginaw Spirit – Ryan Hanrahan (Reps Hockey Club) – 5’11”, 134 lb, C

14. Brampton Steelheads – Peter Green (Don Mills Flyers) – 5’11.25″, 173 lb, RD

15. Brampton Steelheads – Keaton Ardagh (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 6’0″, 163 lb, RW

16. Oshawa Generals – Sam Roberts (Toronto Jr. Canadiens) – 6’0.5″, 179 lb, RW

17. Kingston Frontenacs – Matthew Henderson (Huron-Perth Lakers) – 5’11.25″, 162 lb, LD

18. Barrie Colts – Aleksandr Sementsov (Halton Hurricanes) – 5’8.5″, 162 lb, LW

19. Soo Greyhounds – Ryan Kaczynski (Mid Fairfield Rangers) – 6’0.5″, 170 lb, C

20. Brantford Bulldogs – David Buchman (Ottawa Valley Titans) – 5’10.25″, 177 lb, LD

21. Windsor Spitfires – John McLaughlin (Lambton Jr. Sting) – 5’9.25″, 163 lb, C

22. Kitchener Rangers – Kane Barch (Huron-Perth Lakers) – 5’10.75″, 174 lb, LW

23. London Knights – Alex Campeau (Eastern Ontario Wild) – 6’4″, 171 lb, C

PETERBOROUGH PETES SELECTKADEN MCGREGOR WITH FIRST OVERALL PICK OF 2025 OHL PRIORITY SELECTION

Toronto, ON – The pick is in and the Peterborough Petes have made Ottawa Valley Titans forward Kaden McGregor the first overall pick of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore.

The Petes secured the first overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection for the first time ever by way of a lottery process on March 26. They select McGregor, the 2024-25 HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year with the historic pick after he led his Ottawa Valley Titans to an HEO championship this past season.

A 16-year-old from Braeside, Ont., McGregor is a 5-foot-11, 168Ib. centreman who put up 38 goals, 44 assists and 82 points over 29 regular season games before adding 24 points (11-13–24) over nine playoff contests. McGregor had an impressive showing at the OHL Cup showcase, being named to the tournament all-star team with 11 points (3-8–11) over five games.

McGregor claims the Jack Ferguson Award as the first overall pick in the OHL Priority Selection, becoming the first player chosen first overall out of the Ottawa area since the Ottawa 67’s selected Alyn McCauley of Brockville, Ont. in 1993.

OHL Central Scouting says:
Kaden is a complete two-way centre that isn’t easy to play against because he is always moving his feet and he competes hard each and every shift he has. He is a powerful skater that can get up to top speed quickly and has another gear that many players don’t have. He has a very good skill set that allows him to generate offense for himself well. He is a dog on a bone when it comes to forechecking and how hard he competes, he rarely takes a shift off and you notice all the time. Physically he looks mature and his game will translate well to the next level.

Follow along with the 2025 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore at ontariohockeyleague.com.

ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE LAUNCHES MODERNIZED STANDARD PLAYER’S AGREEMENT TO MEET CHANGING LANDSCAPE

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 YouTubeX and Facebook channels.

RANGERS’ JACKSON PARSONS VOTED OHL OVERAGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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.

OHL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES FUNDING ACADEMIC PURSUITS IN 2024-25

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.

SPIRIT’S MICHAEL MISA WINSEDDIE POWERS MEMORIAL TROPHY AS OHL TOP SCORER PRESENTED BY KUBOTA

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.

SECOND ROUND OF 2025 OHL PLAYOFFS BEGINS ON THURSDAY

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.

For the full 2025 OHL Playoff Tracker, click here

GRIFFIN, PARSONS AND READ NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

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)

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



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.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Playoffs:
March. 31 – Apr. 6: Noah Read (London Knights)
March. 24 – March. 30: Ethan Garden (Windsor Spitfires)

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

OHL ANNOUNCES 2025 DEVELOPMENT COMBINE ROSTERS AND SCHEDULE

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)

Goaltenders
74. Cole Vreugdenhill (Halton Hurricanes)
75. Vaughn Barr (Huron-Perth Lakers)
76. Royden Smith (Toronto Marlboros)
77. Alex Kerr (Eastern Ontario Wild)

TEAM SUBBAN (WHITE)

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.