TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 11 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.
Having won 19 of their last 20 games, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) rank first for the fourth straight week. Right behind them in second is the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL), whose 51 points through 30 games are tied for the third-most of any WHL club over the last 10 years. Next, rounding out the top three, are the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), who continue to rank first in the QMJHL’s overall standings.
Among some of the biggest changes in this week’s rankings were the rise of the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL and the entry of the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL into the rankings. Riding a six-game winning streak, the Rangers entered into the top five for the first time this season. Meanwhile, on the longest active winning streak in the CHL at nine games, the Chiefs are making their Top-10 debut of the season in ninth.
The next rankings will be released the week of December 18, following the 12th week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL. Next week’s rankings will also be the last ones before the holiday break, as the CHL’s Member Leagues will kick start their holiday break between December 14-20 before returning to action later in the month.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Generals’ Beckett Sennecke Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke of the Oshawa Generals is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering two goals, six assists and eight points over three games played.
Sennecke’s outstanding performance earned him an invitation to Canada’s National Junior Team Development Camp. He got the week started with a goal and four assists, earning second star honours in Wednesday’s 8-4 win over the Ottawa 67’s. On Friday, he added a goal and two assists, claiming first star honours in a 5-3 win against London as the Generals ended the Knights’ 19-game winning streak. Sennecke’s goal on Friday was a goal of the year candidate, seen on highlight reels far and wide.
An 18-year-old from Toronto, Ont., Sennecke has tallied 44 points (21-23-44) in 26 games this season. Selected eighth overall by Oshawa in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-4, 195lbb. right-winger has recorded 167 points (68-99–167) in 150 career regular season games. He registered 22 points (10-12–22) in 16 playoff games last year, helping the Generals capture the Eastern Conference championship. Sennecke was selected third overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2024 NHL Draft. He heads to Ottawa in a bid to make Canada’s National Junior Team when camp gets underway this week.
Also given consideration for the award this week, 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit registered six points (2-4-6) in two games played. Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas of the Windsor Spitfires was also a standout, tallying three goals, two assists and five points in two contests.
Rangers’ Jackson Parsons Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the third time this season, going 3-0-0-0 including a shutout, along with a 1.62 goals-against average, and a .943 save percentage.
Turning aside 83 shots last week, Parsons made 23 saves in Tuesday’s 6-3 win over the Brantford Bulldogs. He followed that up on Friday with a 27-save shutout performance, earning first star honours in a 3-0 victory over the Soo Greyhounds. Parsons capped off the week with a 3-2 shootout win over the Windsor Spitfires on Saturday, making 33 saves and three shootout denials to secure second star honours and extend the Rangers’ winning streak to six games.
A 20-year-old from Embrun, Ont., Parsons is 17-5-1-0 on the season, leading all OHL netminders with a 2.05 goals-against average, .929 save percentage and four shutouts over 23 games played. The former third-round (53rd overall) pick by Kitchener in 2020 is now in his fourth OHL season, owning a career mark of 54-37-5-0 with a 3.03 goals-against average, .902 save percentage and eight shutouts over 101 regular season games. Parsons is committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at Clarkson University next season.
Also considered for the award this week, Detroit Red Wings prospect Landon Miller of the Soo Greyhounds was excellent, going 1-1-0-0 including a shutout with a 1.00 goals-against average and .976 save percentage, while Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts was also a standout in the crease, going 2-0-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .953 save percentage.
2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season: 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)
Storm’s Lev Katzin Named OHL Rookie of the Week
Guelph Storm forward Lev Katzin is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording two goals, four assists and six points over his first three OHL contests.
A 17-year-old forward from Thornhill, Ont., Katzin joined the Storm in late November after spending the past two seasons with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers, where he tallied 39 points (12-27–39) over 66 games. He was part of the gold medal-winning Team Canada White at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge in Prince Edward Island. During his OHL draft year, Katzin excelled with the GTHL’s Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program and was the Storm’s fifth round (94th overall) selection.
Also considered for the award this week, Joshua Avery of the Brantford Bulldogs contributed a goal and three assists in three contests, while Jaeden Nelson of the Ottawa 67’s played to a 1-1-0-0 record along with a 1.51 goals-against average and .957 save percentage.
TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the November edition of the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM for the 2024-25 regular season.
Washington Capitals prospect Andrew Cristall of the Kelowna Rockets (WHL) was one of the CHL’s most prolific skaters during the month of November. Having scored 13 times in 12 games, no player in the CHL scored more goals over the last month than Cristall. The 19-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., scored a goal in 10-of-12 games in November, including his first hat trick of the season on November 30 against the Regina Pats (3G-2A). The latter was one of two games in which Cristall registered five points in a single game, having also achieved the feat a week earlier against the Vancouver Giants on November 22 (1G-4A). Averaging a CHL-best 2.58 points per game in November, the 5-foot-10, 183-pound right winger recorded nine multi-point games, including four contests with four points or more for the 2026 Memorial Cup hosts. Cristall capped off the month having extended his current point streak to 15 games. Over that time, the 19-year-old has accrued 40 points (16G-24A) dating back to October 18, which is the lone game this season where Cristall has been held off the scoresheet. His +16 plus/minus rating in November ranked tied for first of any skater in the WHL. The Kelowna Rockets forward currently sits second in the WHL with 47 points, trailing only Medicine Hat’s Gavin McKenna (57 points). Additionally, Cristall is the only player across the CHL to be averaging over 2.5 points per game this season, as he holds a 2.61 points per game average thus far during the 2024-25 campaign. Earlier this week, Cristall was one of 30 players from the CHL to receive an invite to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp.
For the second straight month, 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) has been selected as one of the three forwards on the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM. With 32 points in 13 games, the 16-year-old from Whitehorse, Yukon, led all skaters across the CHL in scoring during November. Having been held off the scoresheet just once over the last month, McKenna registered nine multi-point outings, including six games with three points or more. The latter included a six-point effort (2G-4A) by McKenna on November 1 against the Regina Pats, which matched a single-game career-high for the Tigers left winger. On the other side of November, to cap off the month, the 6-foot, 165-pound forward scored his first hat trick of the season against the Calgary Hitmen on November 30. Including his most recent game in December, McKenna is currently on a 12-game point streak, which is the second-longest active streak in the WHL. McKenna also recorded a +16 plus/minus rating in November, which ranked tied for first among all skaters in the WHL. The 16-year-old is one of just two players in the WHL to be averaging more than two points per game this season, as he currently holds a 2.04 points-per-game average during the 2024-25 campaign. McKenna also leads the CHL in assists and scoring, having recorded 38 helpers and 57 points over 28 games this season. Earlier this week, McKenna was one of 30 players from the CHL to receive an invite to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp.
Along with a strong showing at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada, 2025 NHL Draft prospect Justin Carbonneau of the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) had an impressive month of November. Averaging a goal per game over the last month, thanks to his 12 goals in 12 outings, Carbonneau was the QMJHL’s leading goal scorer in November alongside Baie-Comeau’s Justin Poirier. Carbonneau’s 21 points over the last month were also the most of any QMJHL player. The 18-year-old from Lévis, Que., was held off the scoresheet on only one occasion in November, having registered seven contests with two points or more. Carbonneau also scored a goal in seven games last month, which included five outings with two goals. The 6-foot-1, 192-pound right winger capped off November on a six-game point streak, as he accrued 13 points over that stretch and scored a goal in five of those six contests. Thanks in part to the play of Carbonneau, the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada went 8-4-0-0 over November having climbed up to eighth in the QMJHL’s overall standings. Following his strong month in November, as of December 5, Carbonneau ranks in a tie for third in the QMJHL with 20 goals. He’s one of just five players in the QMJHL to have topped the 20-goal plateau this season. At the same time, with 42 points in 27 games, the 18-year-old forward trails his teammate Jonathan Fauchon (43 points) by a single point for the scoring lead in the QMJHL. Between November 26-27, Carbonneau registered a point in both games of the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada, including the primary assist on Cole Reschny’s series-winning goal against the U.S. National Under-18 Team in Oshawa, Ont. Carbonneau was one of 15 ‘A-rated’ players to have played for the Team CHL in the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
Named both the Player and Defenceman of the Month in the OHL for November, San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson of the No.1-ranked London Knights (OHL) was the most productive defenceman in the CHL over the last month. His 25 points were the most of any blueliner in the CHL, and they trailed only Brantford’s Nick Lardis for the OHL lead in November. Meanwhile, Dickinson’s 19 assists last month were the most of any skater in the OHL, in addition to leading all defencemen in the CHL. The 18-year-old from Toronto, Ont., failed to register a point in only one game in November. In a big 6-5 victory over the Saginaw Spirit on November 23, Dickinson recorded a single-game career-high of six points (1G-5A), having factored in on all six goals by the Knights that night. The San Jose Sharks prospect finished the month with five multi-point outings, and he helped the defending OHL champions to a perfect 13-0-0-0 record in November. As of December 5, the No.1-ranked Knights are currently on the longest active winning streak in the CHL at 19 victories in a row and they lead the CHL with a 23-4-0-0 record. Throughout this season, Dickinson has registered 45 points (15G-30A) to lead all CHL defencemen in goals (15), assists (30), and points (45 points) during the 2024-25 campaign. His 45 points also rank third among all skaters in the OHL, trailing only Brampton’s Porter Martone (50 points) and Saginaw’s Michael Misa (49 points). Earlier this week, Dickinson was one of 30 players from the CHL to receive an invite to Canada’s National Junior Team selection camp.
2025 NHL Draft prospect Bryce Pickford of the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) put together a strong month of November, leading all CHL defencemen with nine goals. With 18 points in 13 games over the last month, the 18-year-old from Chauvin, Alta., led all defencemen in the WHL in scoring. Throughout November, Pickford was only held off the scoresheet on three separate occasions, having recorded five multi-point games. Specifically, at the start of the month on November 1 against the Regina Pats, the 6-foot, 190-pound defenceman tallied a single-game career-high four points (2G-2A) in the Tigers’ dominant 10-5 victory. Pickford closed out the month of November on a seven-game point streak, having collected 11 points (5G-6A) over that stretch. Now up to 29 points in 24 games this season, the 18-year-old currently ranks third in scoring among defencemen in the WHL as of December 5. His 12 goals during the 2024-25 campaign rank as the most of any WHL blueliner and he sits third among defencemen in the CHL. His 12 goals, 17 assists, and 29 points also all rank as career-highs for the Tigers’ rearguard as he plays through his first season in Medicine Hat. Before his time with the Tigers, Pickford spent three seasons in Seattle, where he was part of the Thunderbirds’ squad that won the 2023 WHL Championship and competed in the 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops.
As the only goalie in the CHL to have posted three shutouts over the last month, netminder Jackson Parsons of the No.7-ranked Kitchener Rangers (OHL) rounds out the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM for November. The 20-year-old from Embrun, Ont., posted a 1.26 goals-against average and a .958 save percentage in eight games in November, both of which were the best of any goalie in the CHL last month (min. 2 GP). Parsons had four 30-plus save performances last month, including three straight to cap off November. The Rangers netminder posted shutouts on November 8 against the Greyhounds (20 saves), November 17 against the Sting (20 saves), and November 23 against Erie (33 saves). As of December 5, Parsons ranks first in the OHL in goals-against average (2.16), save percentage (.924), and shutouts (3) among goaltenders during the 2024-25 campaign (minimum 620 minutes played). Over the month of November, Parsons played a big part in the Rangers’ 7-3-1-0 record, having contributed to five of their victories. Moreover, on November 8, the 20-year-old netminder became the first OHL player to commit to an NCAA Division I hockey program this season following his commitment to Clarkson University for the 2025-26 season.
Toronto, ON – Forty-two OHL players on the NHL scouting radar will hit the ice in Brantford on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 for an exciting, first of its kind event for the Ontario Hockey League.
The inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas pits the league’s top prospects from the Eastern Conference against those of the Western Conference as NHL scouts will be out in full force at the Brantford Civic Centre to witness this highly anticipated event.
Rosters were selected by a committee that included representatives from NHL Central Scouting with input from NHL General Managers along with OHL General Managers Matt Turek (Brantford Bulldogs/Eastern Conference) and Dave Drinkill (Saginaw Spirit/Western Conference). Each team features 19 skaters and two goaltenders, with a pair of roster spots on each team filled by unsigned overage players at the request of NHL Central Scouting.
The Eastern Conference will serve as the home team and is led by three ‘A’ rated prospects on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list including forwards Porter Martone (Brampton Steelheads) and local star Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) while Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) brings physicality on the blueline. In goal, three-time Canadian gold medalist Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads) joins another local talent in David Egorov (Brantford Bulldogs). Sophomore forward Joshua Avery gives the host Brantford Bulldogs three players competing in the game.
The Eastern Conference will be staffed by representatives from the Brantford Bulldogs including Head Coach Jay McKee and assistants Vince Laise, Ryan Kuwabara and Laura Fortino. Support staff includes Athletic Therapist JP Laciak and Equipment Manager Chris Cook.
Across the ice, the Western Conference features A-rated talent in a quartet of former high-end OHL Priority Selection choices in forwards Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit), Malcolm Spence (Erie Otters) and Brady Martin (Soo Greyhounds) with Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters) on the back end.
The Western Conference is staffed by representatives from the reigning Memorial Cup champion Saginaw Spirit including Head Coach Chris Lazary along with assistants Jake Grimes and Garrett Rutledge. Support staff includes Athletic Trainer Andrew Plate and Equipment Manager Lester Tiu.
The Saginaw Spirit lead all clubs with four players selected to the game followed by the Barrie Colts, Brampton Steelheads, Brantford Bulldogs, Erie Otters, Kitchener Rangers and Owen Sound Attack with three each.
Tickets are now on sale for this brand new event, but don’t delay as they’ll move fast with the holidays right around the corner! Stay tuned to ontariohockeyleague.com and @OHLHockey (X), @ohlofficial (Instagram) and @OHLHockey (Facebook) as we learn more about these tremendous young players pursuing their hockey dream!
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Academic Players of the Month for November, proudly presented by Hockley Valley Resort.
East Division – Brooks Rogowski (Oshawa Generals) Oshawa Generals rookie forward Brooks Rogowski is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for November. The 16-year-old from Brighton, Mich. is currently excelling in five Grade 11 courses at Gull Lake Virtual and Kalamazoo Community College, maintaining a 78 percent overall average in English, World History, Algebra, American Government, and Health Nutrition.
“Brooks is a conscientious and personable individual who leads by example demonstrating a strong work ethic both on and off the ice,” said Generals Academic Advisor Tom Buchanan.
Oshawa’s second-round pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Rogowski has six points (2-4–6) through his first 27 career OHL contests. The 6-foot-6, 214lb. right-winger spent the 2023-24 season at Detroit Catholic Central, tallying 43 points (19-24-43) in 25 appearances.
Central Division – Braidy Wassilyn (Niagara IceDogs) Niagara IceDogs first-year forward Braidy Wassilyn is the Central Division Academic Player of the Month for November. Wassilyn has achieved high standing in Grade 11 studies at Governor Simcoe Secondary School, earning a 100 percent average in Physical Activity, 98 percent average in Sociology/Anthropology/Psychology and 90 percent average in American History.
“Braidy is an excellent young man both on and off the ice. He currently maintains a 96% in his Grade 11 courses. He is an excellent role model for other student athletes due to his strong work ethic and commitment to his studies. Moreover, he displays character and maturity beyond his 16 years,” said IceDogs Academic Advisor, Tim Tope.
Selected fourth overall by the IceDogs last spring, the 16-year-old from Campbellville, Ont. has registered three goals, 17 assists and 20 points in 20 games played so far this season. The 5-foot-11, 194lb. centreman collected 62 points (31-31-62) in 32 games played with the Markham Majors U16 AAA program during the 2023-24 season.
Midwest Division – Andrew MacNiel (Kitchener Rangers) Kitchener Rangers blueliner Andrew MacNiel is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for November. MacNiel is currently achieving outstanding grades in three university-level courses, including grade 12 Advanced Functions, Biology and Sports Analytics at TPH Academy in partnership with Virtual High School and Blyth Academy where he was also named one of two “Impact Players of the Month” in November.
“Within the community, Andrew has also taken the initiative to represent the Kitchener Rangers organization, having already attended four community events, including the KW Kids with Cancer Run, two appearances at The Child Witness Centre and joining a U10 AAA Kitchener Jr. Rangers practice,” said Rangers Academic Advisor, Dave Tennant.
“Ranger Management and school staff all agree that Andrew is a very personable young man who is not only focused on his own academic work, but is quick to jump in to assist others, a true leader in every sense of the word,” he added.
The 17-year old Cobourg, Ont. native was selected in the fourth round (70th overall) by Kitchener in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Peterborough Pete’s AAA U16 program and has registered two assists in 15 games played for the Rangers this season. MacNiel appeared in five games with Kitchener during 2023-24, spending the majority of the season with the Fort Erie Meteors of the GOJHL.
West Division – Hughston Hurt (Sarnia Sting) Sarnia Sting second-year defenceman Hughston Hurt is the West Division Academic Player of the Month. The 17-year-old from Oakland Township, Mich. is achieving a 95 percent average across five Grade 12 courses at Stoney Creek Michigan Online school, learning English Literature, English Composition and Language, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics Models and Applications, and United States Government and Politics.
“Hughston has been excelling both in the classroom and on the ice, earning a spot on the NHL watch list for the 2025 Draft. Since joining Sarnia, he has demonstrated an impressive ability to balance the demands of academics and hockey. With his positive attitude, quiet leadership, and disciplined approach, he has become an excellent ambassador for the Sting organization. Both the school and the team are proud to nominate Hughston for this award,” said Sting Academic Advisor Todd Whitlock.
A fourth round pick of the Sting from the Detroit Little Caesars 15U AAA program, the 6-foot-1, 178lb. blueliner was the recipient of the Sting’s Rookie of the Year Award for the 2023-24 season, registering 10 assists in 67 games played. Hurt was named part of the Sting’s Leadership group for 2024-25, and has recorded one goal, five assists and six points in 28 contest this season.
2024-25 OHL Academic Players of the Month:
East Division: November – Brooks Rogowski (Oshawa Generals) October – Mason Vaccari (Kingston Frontenacs)
Central Division: November – Braidy Wassilyn (Niagara IceDogs) October – Kent Greer (North Bay Battalion)
Midwest Division: November – Andrew MacNiel (Kitchener Rangers) October – Jimmy Sutherland (Guelph Storm)
West Division: November – Hughston Hurt (Sarnia Sting) October – Kaden Sienko (Saginaw Spirit)
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The OHL continues to produce student-athletes that move on to both professional and U SPORTS men’s hockey endeavours.
A total of 331 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions across North America during the 2023-24 academic year, with a total contribution by teams of over $3.9 million. Over the past 10 seasons, OHL Scholarship payments have totaled more than $25 million.
A total of 194 OHL Alumni were included on U SPORTS men’s hockey rosters to open the 2024-25 season
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Month for November 2024.
Player and Defenceman of the Month – Sam Dickinson (London Knights) San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson of the London Knights has been named the OHL Player and Defenceman of the Month for November. He registered six goals, 19 assists, and 25 points, along with a plus/minus rating of plus-12 in 13 games played. Dickinson ranks first among OHL defencemen and third overall in OHL points this season, with 15 goals, 30 assists, and 45 points in 24 games. He recorded at least one point in 12 of his 13 November outings, including a career-high six-point performance on November 23 with a goal and five assists in a 6-5 win over the Saginaw Spirit. Dickinson also netted his second hat trick of the season on November 8 in a 6-2 victory over the North Bay Battalion, earning Player of the Week honours.
An 18-year-old from Toronto, Ont., Dickinson was formerly selected fourth overall by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-3, 210Ib. left-shot blueliner has recorded 138 points (42-96–138) over 154 career regular season contests in London. He put up 13 points (4-9–13) over 18 games in last year’s playoffs as the Knights were crowned OHL champions. Dickinson was selected by the San Jose Sharks with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Also considered for November’s Player of the Month Award, 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit registered 22 points (7-15-22) in 11 games, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nick Lardis of the Brantford Bulldogs tallied 13 goals and 13 assists (13-13-26) in 14 games, while recent University of Vermont commit Cedrick Guindon of the Kingston Frontenacs was also a standout, recording 23 points (10-13-23) in 13 contests.
Also considered for November’s Defenceman of the Month Award, Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh of the Saginaw Spirit registered 17 points (5-12-17) in 10 games, while 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters also performed, tallying five goals, 10 assists and 15 points with a plus/minus rating of plus-16 in 11 contests.
Goaltender of the Month – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers) Kitchener Rangers goaltender Jackson Parsons has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Month for November. Making 230 saves throughout the month, Parsons posted a 5-3-0-0 record, a 1.26 goals-against average, .958 save percentage, and three shutouts. He currently leads the OHL with a 2.12 goals-against average, a .926 save percentage, and a 14-5-1-0 record through 20 games this season. The fourth-year veteran was a standout in November, making 30+ saves in four outings and earning shutouts on November 8, 17, and 23. Parsons was also named OHL Goaltender of the Week twice during the month. He became the first OHL player to commit to an NCAA DI hockey program this season, heading to Clarkson University for 2025-26.
A 20-year-old native of Embrun, Ont., Parsons boasts a career record of 51-37-5-0 with a 3.07 goals-against average, a .900 save percentage, and seven shutouts in 98 regular season appearances with the Rangers. Standing at 6-foot-2 and 202lb., Parsons was selected by Kitchener in the third round (53rd overall) of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Cornwall Colts U18 AAA program.
Also considered for the award this month, Aleksei Medvedev of the London Knights was impressive, compiling a perfect 6-0-0-0 record with a 1.98 goals-against average, a .935 save percentage, and one shutout.
Rookie of the Month – Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights) London Knights goaltender Aleksei Medvedev has been named the OHL Rookie of the Month for November after an outstanding performance. The first-year netminder posted a perfect 6-0-0-0 record, including his first OHL shutout on November 28 with 31 saves. He finished the month with a 1.98 goals-against average, a .935 save percentage, and five 30+ save performances, contributing to the Knights’ ongoing 18-game win streak. This season, Medvedev holds an 11-2-0-0 record, a 2.64 goals-against average, and a .918 save percentage, ranking fourth in save percentage and fifth in GAA among OHL goaltenders. Medvedev earned multiple accolades in November, being named OHL Goaltender of the Week once and OHL Rookie of the Week on two occasions.
The 17-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia was selected by London in the second round (38th overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-3, 180Ib. netminder was recently listed as a C-rated prospect on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2025 NHL Draft.
Also considered for the award this month, Saginaw Spirit forward Dimian Zhilkin had nine points (5-4–9) in 12 games played. Ottawa 67’s goaltender Jaeden Nelson was also a standout, playing to a 3-0-0-2 record along with a 2.29 goals-against average and .917 save percentage.
2024-25 OHL Performers of the Month:
Player of the Month: November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights) October – Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)
Defenceman of the Month: November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights) October – Luca Marrelli (Oshawa Generals)
Goaltender of the Month: November – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers) October – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Rookie of the Month: November – Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights) October – Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)
TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 10 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.
Riding a CHL-best 18-game winning streak, the longest of any club this season, the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) continue to hold first place. Sitting second is the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), who rank first in the QMJHL thanks to six straight wins. Behind them in third place are the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL, who are one of just four teams in the CHL to have topped 20 wins during the 2024-25 campaign thus far.
Among some of the notable changes to this week’s rankings was the rise of two Western Hockey League (WHL) clubs – the Tri-City Americans and the Saskatoon Blades. Winners in 17 of their last 20 contests, the Americans find themselves in ninth, while the Blades are back in the Top-10 rankings for the first time since October 29 thanks to their current three-game winning streak.
The next rankings will be released the week of December 10, following the 11th 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 Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Knights’ Blake Montgomery Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Ottawa Senators prospect Blake Montgomery of the London Knights is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering four goals, four assists and eight points over three games played.
A 19-year-old from Bowie, Maryland., Montgomery has recorded 10 points (5-5-10) over 10 games played this season. Montgomery was selected by London in the ninth round (176th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-4, 195Ib. left-winger began the 2024-25 season with the Lincoln Stars of the USHL. He was Ottawa’s fourth round (117th overall) pick last summer.
Also given consideration for the award this week, Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas of the Windsor Spitfires registered eight points (3-5-8) in three contests. Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals was also a standout, tallying seven assists over a pair of matchups.
Knights’ Aleksei Medvedev Named OHL Goaltender & Rookie of the Week
London Knights goaltender Aleksei Medvedev is the OHL Rookie and Goaltender of the Week, playing to a 2-0 record including a shutout, along with a 1.50 goals-against average and .958 save percentage.
The 17-year-old from St. Petersburg, Russia, has appeared in 15 games with the Knights this season, posting a 11-2-0-0 record, along with a 2.64 goals-against average, and .918 save percentage. The 6-foot-1, 164Ib. netminder was selected by London in the second round (38th overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. Medvedev was recently listed as a C-rated prospect on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch list for the 2025 NHL Draft.
Also considered for the Rookie of the Week award, Niagara IceDogs forward Braidy Wassilyn contributed a goal and three assists in three contests, while Dimian Zhilkin of the Saginaw Spirit registered a goal and two assists in three games played.
Also considered for the Goaltender of the Week award, Joey Costanzo of the Windsor Spitfires went 2-0 along with a 2.50 goals-against average and .930 save percentage, while Brayden Gillespie of the Guelph Storm played to a 1-0-1-0 record with a 2.46 goals-against average and .936 save percentage.
2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season: 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)
Each Ontario Hockey League season, we make our selections for forward of the month, defenceman of the month and goaltender of the month among the league’s players eligible for the NHL Entry Draft. Now that the month of November is behind us, let’s take a look at our choices.
Forward of the Month: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit
Misa takes this in consecutive months after posting 7 goals and 15 assists in just 12 games in the month of November. He was held pointless just once on November third against the Kitchener Rangers. He recorded a Gordie Howe Hattrick on November 30 against Brampton. He also finished the month a plus-12. Surprisingly, he did not register a game winning goal and only one of his goals came on the powerplay and that came on November 2 against Owen Sound.
Also considered was Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads. Martone finished with 6 goals and 16 assists in 12 games and was held off the score sheet just twice. He finished the month with an even plus/minus. Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs was also considered. O’Brien had 7 goals and 15 assists in November. He was held off the scoresheet in 4 games and was a minus-5 in the month of November.
Defenceman of the Month: Matthew Schaefer – Erie Otters
Schaefer appeared in 11 games during the Month of November and scored 5 goals and added 10 assists. He was held off the score sheet 3 times and finished the month with a plus-16. He was a minus player just twice with the first being November 8 against the Guelph Storm and the other November 23 against the Kitchener Rangers. He had a whopping 41 shots on goal in those 11 games.
There wasn’t much considered after Schaefer. James Guo of the Saginaw Spirit had 2 goals and 8 assists in 12 games while Jack Brauti of the Niagara IceDogs has 2 goals and 7 assists in 11 games.
Goaltender of the Month: Aleksei Medvedev – London Knights
Medvedev went a perfect 6-0-0-0 in the month of November stopping 174 of 186 shots for a .935 save percentage with 1 shutout. His goals against average in those 6 games was a measly 1.98.
Also considered was Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts. Hrebik went 3-1-0-0 in 5 appearances for the Colts. He stopped 124 of 131 shots for a .947 save percentage. Two of his appearances were in relief.
Another month of the Ontario Hockey League season has come and gone, so it’s time we look at the statistical leaders among players eligible for the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft.
If anything, November just reinforces the fact that this is a two-horse race between Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit and Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads. Of course, Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters is drawing a lot of attention and he sits third among defencemen in scoring and has played 11 fewer games.
As always, we take great care in compiling stats, but always refer to the OHL website for official stats.
OHL Writers 