INAUGURAL CONNOR MCDAVID OHL TOP PROSPECTS GAME PRESENTED BYENBRIDGE GAS COMING TO BRANTFORDON JANUARY 15, 2025

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The OHL’s top NHL Draft eligibles go head-to-head in an East vs. West showcase in the Telephone City

 

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League’s top NHL Draft eligible prospects will hit the ice on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Civic Centre in Brantford as the Eastern Conference battles the Western Conference in the all-new Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas.

“The OHL produced 39 players selected in the 2024 NHL Draft, the most by any league in the world,” said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. “We’ve produced more than 2,500 NHL Draft selections over the past 55 years, and this event, named after one of the league’s distinguished alumni and one of the best players to ever play the game, will only serve to build on that great tradition of development.”

The OHL’s top NHL Draft prospects will represent their respective conferences before NHL scouts and an enthusiastic Brantford crowd that has supported the hometown Bulldogs consistently since their arrival in the Telephone City at the start of last season.

“We are honoured to host the Top Prospects Game and welcome the next generation of hockey stars to the City of Brantford,” said Mayor Kevin Davis, who has held office in Brantford since 2018. “This event is a fantastic chance to highlight our community’s passion for hockey and the Brantford Bulldogs, bringing fans together for an unforgettable showcase of talent.”

Enbridge Gas, proud sponsors of the Ontario Hockey League, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the annual showcase that gives rising stars a platform to make their mark against other top draft eligibles from across the league.

One of the game’s marquee talents, Connor McDavid’s OHL legacy during his time with the Erie Otters is commemorated in the title of the annual showcase. McDavid, whose #97 will be retired by the Otters on January 10, 2025, is a former Most Outstanding Player, Rookie of the Year, Playoff MVP and two-time Academic Player of the Year in the OHL and today serves as captain of the Edmonton Oilers where he’s amassed nearly 1,000 points over parts of 10 NHL seasons. McDavid is a former first overall NHL Draft pick, three-time recipient of the Hart Trophy presented to the NHL’s Most Valuable Player, and has led the NHL in scoring on five different occasions.

Players selected as MVP for their respective teams in the annual showcase will be recognized with the Connor McDavid 97 Award as a result of their performance.

Following a pre-sale to Bulldogs season ticket members, tickets for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game will go on sale at a date soon to be announced, with rosters selected by NHL Member Teams and NHL Central Scouting to be announced in mid to late November.

Follow along for more updates at ontariohockeyleague.com and by following along on social media with the hashtag #OHLTopProspects.

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CHL Top-10 Rankings: Moncton remains at No. 1, while Saskatoon enters the Top-10 for the first time in 2024-25

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TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 5 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.

With nine victories over their last 10 games, the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) rank first for a third straight week. Holding the best point percentage in the CHL at .875, the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) are up to their highest ranking of the season at No. 2. Meanwhile, the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL moved up to third as they remain one of only three teams in the CHL with at least 11 wins this season.

Among some of the other biggest movers and shakers was the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL) and London Knights of the OHL, who both climbed up the rankings to No. 4 and No. 5 respectively after going undefeated last week. Additionally, as one of only four teams in the CHL with a point percentage greater than .800, the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL are making their Top-10 debut of the 2024-25 season in ninth.

The next rankings will be released the week of November 4, following the sixth week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 5
1. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
2. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
3. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
4. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5. London Knights (OHL)
6. Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
7. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
8. Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
9. Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
10. Brampton Steelheads (OHL)

For information and details about each individual club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2024-25-chl-top-10-rankings-week-5.

OHL ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY HOCKLEY VALLEY RESORT

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Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Academic Players of the Month for October, proudly presented by Hockley Valley Resort.

East Division – Mason Vaccari (Kingston Frontenacs)
Kingston Frontenacs goaltender Mason Vaccari is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for October. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont. is currently studying at Nipissing University, maintaining a 93 percent average in his Bachelor of Commerce distance program. Vaccari has excelled in Organizational Human Resources and Accounting courses.

“Mason continues to be a role model for his teammates and young fans,” said Frontenacs academic advisor Kristi LeSarge. “We couldn’t be prouder to work with him.”

On the ice, Vaccari owns a record of 2-2-1-0 with a 3.64 goals-against average and .878 save percentage through seven games this season. Last year’s OHL and CHL Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient owns a career mark of 40-43-4-0 with a 3.55 goals-against average and .886 save percentage through 95 regular season games since being Kingston’s fourth-round pick in 2021.

Central Division – Kent Greer (North Bay Battalion)
North Bay Battalion first-year blueliner Kent Greer is the Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October. Greer has achieved high standing in Grade 11 studies at Chippewa Secondary School, engaged in Mathematics, Healthy, Active Living, International Business and Co-operative Education courses.

“Kent is the type of student whose teachers all took the time during the first, very hectic week of school to seek me out and let me know how much they enjoy having him in their class,” said Stephanie Silverthorn, academic advisor for the Battalion. He is a diligent, motivated student whose positive attitude and strong work ethic enable him to be a natural leader in the class.”

North Bay’s second-round pick last spring, Greer has four points (2-2–4) through his first 14 career OHL contests. The 16-year-old from Renfrew, Ont. spent the 2023-24 season with the Barrie Colts U16 AAA program where he contributed to an OMHA championship.

“Kent has seamlessly joined our program and has been a leader on and off the ice,” said Battalion GM John Winstanley. “He does an excellent job at balancing his academic and athletic commitments.”

Midwest Division – Jimmy Sutherland (Guelph Storm)
Guelph Storm forward Jimmy Sutherland is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October. Sutherland has maintained a 93 percent average in Grade 12 university-level studies at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, excelling in Data Management, Economics and International Business.

“Jimmy is conscientious and self-motivated,” said Storm academic advisor Coleen Driscoll. “He takes initiative in his learning and collaborates well with his peers. His teachers describe him as an excellent student with a positive work ethic.”

A 17-year-old left-winger from Komoka, Ont., Sutherland has appeared in nine games with the Storm this season along with an additional two with the GOJHL’s Elmira Sugar Kings. The former 13th-round pick in 2023 had a strong season with the GOJHL’s Strathroy Rockets in 2023-24, producing 31 points (16-15–31) over 50 regular season games. He’s a graduate of the Bishop Kearney Selects program.

West Division – Kaden Sienko (Saginaw Spirit)
Saginaw Spirit first-year defender Kaden Sienko is the West Division Academic Player of the Month. The 16-year-old from Binghamton, NY is achieving a 95 percent average across five Grade 11 courses at Heritage High School, learning English, Biology, Pre-Calculus, US History and engaged in a Co-op.

“Kaden is gifted and very dedicated to his studies,” said Spirit academic advisor Pamela Moretuzzo. “He embodies the ideal balance between academic excellence and athletic achievement. His commitment to his studies is evident in both the quality of his work and his well-organized approach to managing his time between demanding academic and athletic schedules.”

Saginaw’s 13th-round pick last spring, Sienko has recorded two assists across his first 10 OHL contests. The Spirit selected Sienko from the South Kent School AAA program, where he wore the ‘C’ last season.

DICKINSON, DAY AND ZURAWSKI NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 27, 2024.



Knights’ Sam Dickinson Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

London Knights defenceman Sam Dickinson is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording seven points including two goals and five assists as the Knights strung together three straight wins.

Dickinson, who was selected by the San Jose Sharks with the 11th overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft, started the week off with an overtime winner along with an assist in Friday’s 4-3 win over the Brantford Bulldogs. Dickinson followed Friday’s first star performance with another on Saturday in Saginaw, scoring and tacking on a helper as the Knights defeated the host Spirit 4-1. He rounded-out the weekend with three assists as London defeated the Sarnia Sting 5-2 on the road.

An 18-year-old from Toronto, Dickinson leads the Knights in scoring, and is second in points among OHL blueliners with 15 (7-8–15) over 10 games. The 6-foot-3, 200Ib. left-shot blueliner leads OHL defencemen with 55 shots on goal in this, his third OHL season. Formerly a fourth overall pick by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Dickinson has recorded 108 points (34-74–108) over 140 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.

Also considered for the award this week, Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke produced seven points (5-2–7) in three games for the Oshawa Generals, Peterborough Petes sophomore Aiden Young (5-2–7) had a similar stat line and Calgary Flames prospect Luke Misa of the Brampton Steelheads had seven points (4-3–7) in two outings, getting in on Sunday’s 10-1 win over the Guelph Storm.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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)
 



Firebirds’ Nathan Day Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Edmonton Oilers prospect Nathan Day of the Flint Firebirds is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0-0-1 with a 0.97 goals-against average, .969 save percentage and one shutout.

Day turned aside 94 shots last week, helping the Firebirds collect five of a possible six points. He made 22 saves in Wednesday morning’s 2-1 shootout loss in Sarnia before rebounding on Friday in Guelph, turning aside 35 shots as Flint beat the Storm 7-2. Day was at his best on Saturday back at home, making 37 saves in his first career OHL shutout as the Firebirds beat Owen Sound 3-0.

A 19-year-old from Grimsby, Ont., Day is 6-4-0-1 on the season with a 2.26 goals-against average and .918 save percentage over 11 games. Day was Edmonton’s sixth-round (184th overall) pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The former third round (57th overall) pick by Flint in 2021 is now in his fourth OHL season, owning a career mark of 50-43-1-3 with a 3.60 goals-against average, .876 save percentage and one shutout over 105 regular season games.

Also considered for the award this week, Kitchener Rangers netminder Jackson Parsons went 2-0 with a 2.49 goals-against average and .919 save percentage while Sam Hillebrandt of the Barrie Colts was also sharp, going 1-1-0-0 with a 1.51 goals-against average and .949 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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)
 



Firebirds’ Cole Zurawski Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Flint Firebirds forward Cole Zurawski is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording two goals and two assists over three contests.

Zurawski recorded his first career multi-goal effort on Friday in Guelph, scoring twice while adding an assist as the Firebirds beat the Guelph Storm 7-2. Zurawski followed-up the second star performance with an assist as the Firebirds defeated the Owen Sound Attack at home on Saturday.

A 16-year-old from Barrie, Ont., Zurawski has recorded nine points (4-5–9) through his first 12 games of the season. The 6-foot, 181Ib. right-winger was selected by Flint with the sixth overall pick of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Zurawski will represent Canada White at the 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge that begins on Nov. 3rd in Sarnia.

Also considered for the award this week, Owen Sound Attack forward Pierce Mbuyi recorded four points (1-3–4) in three games while Barrie Colts forward Parker Vaughan produced three (2-1–3) in as many games.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Regular Season:
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)

SIXTY-TWO OHL PLAYERS INCLUDED ON NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING PRELIMINARY PLAYERS TO WATCH LIST

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League is proud to announce that 62 OHL players have been included on NHL Central Scouting’s October ‘Players to Watch’ List for the 2025 NHL Draft scheduled to take place next summer.

The 62 OHL players are part of an overall total of 155 players from across the Canadian Hockey League included on the list.

Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts, Brady Martin of the Soo Greyhounds, Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit, Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads, Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs, along with Matthew Schaefer and Malcolm Spence of the Erie Otters received ‘A’ ratings, indicating a potential first round selection.

An additional six players were assigned ‘B’ ratings indicating a potential second or third round selection, and 16 received ‘C’ designations indicating a potential fourth or fifth round candidate, while 33 received ‘W’ ratings indicating potential sixth or seventh round picks.

All 20 OHL member teams are represented on the list led by the Brampton Steelheads, Brantford Bulldogs, Soo Greyhounds and Owen Sound Attack with six players included, followed by the Saginaw Spirit, Guelph Storm and North Bay Battalion with five.

The list includes 38 OHL forwards, 15 defencemen and nine goaltenders.

2025 NHL Central Scouting October Players to Watch List – OHL

Players have been identified using the following criteria:

• A Rating – Indicates a first round candidate
• B Rating – Indicates a second or third round candidate
• C Rating – Indicates a fourth/fifth round candidate
• W Rating – Indicates a sixth/seventh round candidate

SKATERS

RATINGPLAYERPOS.TEAM
AKashawn AitchesonDBarrie Colts
ABrady MartinCSoo Greyhounds
APorter MartoneRWBrampton Steelheads
AMichael MisaCSaginaw Spirit
AJake O’BrienCBrantford Bulldogs
AMatthew SchaeferDErie Otters
AMalcolm SpenceLWErie Otters
BDavid BedkowskiDOwen Sound Attack
BJimmy LombardiCFlint Firebirds
BJack NesbittCWindsor Spitfires
BCameron ReidDKitchener Rangers
BLuca RomanoCKitchener Rangers
CHenry BrzustewiczDLondon Knights
CCarson CameronDPeterborough Petes
CJake CrawfordCOwen Sound Attack
CFilip EkbergRWOttawa 67’s
CKristian EppersonLWSaginaw Spirit
CTravis HayesRWSoo Greyhounds
CTyler HopkinsCKingston Frontenacs
CLucas KarmirisCBrampton Steelheads
CShamar MosesRWNorth Bay Battalion
CHarry NansiRWOwen Sound Attack
CEvan PassmoreDBarrie Colts
CDaniil SkvortsovDGuelph Storm
CCaden TaylorLWPeterborough Petes
CQuinn BeauchesneDGuelph Storm
WLirim AmidovskiRWNorth Bay Battalion
WBlake ArrowsmithRWLondon Knights
WJoshua AveryCBrantford Bulldogs
WGabriel ChiarotRWBrampton Steelheads
WJacob CloutierRWSaginaw Spirit
WEthan CzataCNiagara IceDogs
WTristan DelisleCOwen Sound Attack
WLuke DragusicaDBrampton Steelheads
WJosh GlavinDSaginaw Spirit
WOwen GriffinCOshawa Generals
WCharlie HiltonLWSoo Greyhounds
WParker HolmesLWBrantford Bulldogs
WHughston HurtDSarnia Sting
WRuslan KarimovRWSarnia Sting
WKimi KorblerRWOttawa 67’s
WTanner LamRWKitchener Rangers
WJeremy MartinLWFlint Firebirds
WHunter McKenzieLWGuelph Storm
WLauri SinivuoriLWOshawa Generals
WGabriel SmithDOwen Sound Attack
WBrady SmithCSoo Greyhounds
WParker SnelgroveCGuelph Storm
WGrant SpadaDGuelph Storm
WLuca TestaLWBrantford Bulldogs
WXander VelliarisDKingston Frontenacs
WAiden YoungLWPeterborough Petes
WDavid EgorovGBrantford Bulldogs
WJacob GibbonsGBrampton Steelheads
WMatthew KoprowskiGOwen Sound Attack
WFinn MarshallGSudbury Wolves
WMike McIvorGNorth Bay Battalion
WJaeden NelsonGOttawa 67’s

GOALTENDERS

RATINGGOALTENDERTEAM
BJack IvankovicBrampton Steelheads
CCharlie LarocqueNorth Bay Battalion
CAlexei MedvedevLondon Knights
WDavid EgorovBrantford Bulldogs
WJacob GibbonsBrampton Steelheads
WMatthew KoprowskiOwen Sound Attack
WFinn MarshallSudbury Wolves
WMike McIvorNorth Bay Battalion
WJaeden NelsonOttawa 67’s
WMichael NewloveWindsor Spitfires

To view the complete list, visit NHL.com.

Team CHL roster revealed for 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce the roster for Team CHL ahead of the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada (see complete roster below). The latter is a new event that will see the top first-year 2025 NHL Draft-eligible prospects from the CHL’s Member Leagues – the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) – face off against USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) Under-18 Team in a two-game series on November 26 in London, Ont., and November 27 in Oshawa, Ont. (Game 1 – London; Game 2 – Oshawa).

The 22 players on Team CHL were selected from a list of the top 2025 NHL Draft prospects as generated by a survey conducted with all 32 NHL clubs. Using that list of players produced by surveying NHL teams, the CHL coaching staff comprised of head coach Kris Mallette (Kelowna Rockets / WHL), assistant coaches Gordie Dwyer (Acadie-Bathurst Titan / QMJHL) and Ryan Oulahen (North Bay Battalion / OHL) along with general manager Dave Brown (Erie Otters / OHL) worked together to identify the final 13 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders chosen to be on the team.

Among the forwards set to be on Team CHL are Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit / OHL), Porter Martone (Brampton Steelheads / OHL), Cole Reschny (Victoria Royals / WHL), Cameron Schmidt (Vancouver Giants / WHL), Caleb Desnoyers (Moncton Wildcats / QMJHL), and Justin Carbonneau (Blainville-Boisbriand Armada / QMJHL). Misa (14G-7A in 10 GP), currently riding a 10-game point streak, leads the CHL with 14 goals so far through the 2024-25 campaign. Martone (10G-10A in 9 GP) ranks second in the OHL with 10 goals, while Reschny (2G-11A in 9 GP) has registered points in seven of nine games in the WHL this season. Additionally, with a CHL-best 11-game point streak to start the 2024-25 campaign, Schmidt (12G-7A in 11 GP) leads the WHL with 12 goals and sits atop the scoring leaders of that league with 19 points. Finally, averaging just over 1.4 points per game, both Desnoyers (3G-7A in 7 GP) and Carbonneau (7G-9A in 11 GP) have enjoyed strong starts to their years in the QMJHL.

On the backend, the Team CHL blueline is set to feature five defencemen who helped Canada win gold at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup this summer: Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters / OHL), Jackson Smith (Tri-City Americans / WHL), Reese Hamilton (Calgary Hitmen / WHL), Quinn Beauchesne (Guelph Storm / OHL), and Cameron Reid (Kitchener Rangers / OHL). At that same tournament, Blake Fiddler (Edmonton Oil Kings / WHL), the lone American on Team CHL, captained Team USA to a fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts / OHL) was part of Team Canada’s gold-medal-winning squad at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship last spring.

In net, Team CHL will be backstopped by goaltenders Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads / OHL) and Joshua Ravensbergen (Prince George Cougars / WHL). Ivankovic (4-0-0-0 record, 1.71 GAA, .936 SV%, 1 SO in 5 GP) leads all OHL netminders with a 1.71 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage. At the same time, through 10 starts, Ravensbergen (6-1-2-1 record, 3.14 GAA, .898 SV% in 10 GP) leads the WHL with six wins and he only has one regulation loss to his name to start the year.

In total, 19 CHL clubs will be represented at the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Kubota Canada, led by the Erie Otters, Calgary Hitmen, and Brampton Steelheads who each feature a pair of players. Among the 22 players on Team CHL, 18 of them have previously won a gold medal representing their country on the international stage, including 13 who helped Canada reach the top of the podium at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Edmonton, Alta.

Building off of one of hockey’s greatest rivalries between Canada and the United States, the CHL USA Prospects Challenge will see players from the CHL and NTDP’s U18 team compete before hundreds of NHL scouts and thousands of fans in an effort to improve their draft stock ahead of the upcoming NHL Draft.

The first game will take place on Tuesday, November 26 at Canada Life Place in London, Ont., while the second contest will be held the following night on Wednesday, November 27 at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ont. Fans interested in buying tickets for either game can do so in person at the box office or online:  

GAME 1 TICKETS: LONDON
GAME 2 TICKETS: OSHAWA

As a reminder, the CHL is now accepting applications for media and photo accreditation to the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge. The deadline to apply for a media and/or photo credential for either game is Monday, November 4, 2024. Media and photographers interested in applying for accreditation can do so below:

Forwards (13)
(F) Carter Bear, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
(F) Justin Carbonneau, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
(F) Braeden Cootes, Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
(F) Caleb Desnoyers, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
(F) Benjamin Kindel, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
(F) Lynden Lakovic, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
(F) Brady Martin, Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
(F) Porter Martone, Brampton Steelheads (OHL)
(F) Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
(F) Jake O’Brien, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
(F) Cole Reschny, Victoria Royals (WHL)
(F) Cameron Schmidt, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
(F) Malcolm Spence, Erie Otters (OHL)

*(F) Roger McQueen (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL) is unable to participate due to a long-term injury

Defencemen (7)
(D) Kashawn Aitcheson, Barrie Colts (OHL)
(D) Quinn Beauchesne, Guelph Storm (OHL)
(D) Blake Fiddler, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
(D) Reese Hamilton, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
(D) Cameron Reid, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
(D) Matthew Schaefer, Erie Otters (OHL)
(D) Jackson Smith, Tri-City Americans (WHL)

Goaltenders (2)
(G) Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads (OHL)
(G) Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George Cougars (WHL)

Coaching & Support Staff
General Manager – Dave Brown (Erie Otters / OHL)
Head Coach – Kris Mallette (Kelowna Rockets / WHL)
Assistant Coach – Gordie Dwyer (Acadie-Bathurst Titan / QMJHL)
Assistant Coach – Ryan Oulahen (North Bay Battalion / OHL)
Equipment Manager (Game 1) – Chris Maton (London Knights / OHL) 
Equipment Manager (Game 2) – Bryan Boyes (Oshawa Generals / OHL)
Athletic Therapist (Game 1) – Luca Paron (London Knights / OHL)
Athletic Therapist (Game 2) – Shawn Winters (Oshawa Generals / OHL)

GREENTREE, COSTANZO AND DI IORIO NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 20, 2024.



Spitfires’ Liam Greentree Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Los Angeles Kings prospect Liam Greentree of the Windsor Spitfires is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering four goals, seven assists and 11 points over three contests.

Greentree captained the League-leading Spitfires to a three-win week, scoring once while adding three assists in a 5-2 win over the Oshawa Generals on Monday to earn first star honours. Greentree tallied another four-point (1-3-4) showing on Friday, defeating the Guelph Storm 4-1. Greentree closed out the week with a pair of goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday, boosting the Spitfires to an 8-1-1-0 record on the season.

An 18-year-old left-winger from Oshawa, Ont., Greentree leads all OHL players in points this season with six goals, 17 assists, and 23 points (6-17-23) in nine games. Drafted 26th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2024 NHL Draft, the 6-foot-3, 216lb. forward has tallied 158 points (67-91-158) in 134 regular season games for Windsor. He was selected by the Spitfires in the second round, 34th overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Also given consideration for the award this week, Spitfires teammate and Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas played a big role in Windsor’s six-point week, registering three goals, four assists and seven points. Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit was also a standout, with seven points (3-4—7) over three games played.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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)



Spitfires’ Joey Costanzo Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Joey Costanzo of the Windsor Spitfires is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, going 3-0 along with a 1.33 goals-against average and .947 save percentage.

Stopping 71 of the 75 shots he faced last week, Costanzo turned aside 15 of the 17 shots that came his way in a 5-2 win over the Oshawa Generals on Monday. The 6-foot-1, 174lb. netminder was back in the crease on Friday, stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced as the Spitfires defeated the Guelph Storm 4-1. Costanzo closed out a perfect weekend with a 4-1 win over the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday, turning aside 24-of-25 shots. The Spitfires currently lead the OHL standings with an 8-1-1-0 record this season.

A 19-year-old from Toronto, Ont., Costanzo ranks second among all OHL goaltenders with a .932 save percentage and 2.00 goals-against average this season with a league-leading eight wins. Originally drafted by the Niagara IceDogs in the second round (23rd overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Costanzo has played to a 49-39-2-3 record including two shutouts over 104 regular season games split between the IceDogs and the Spitfires, with a career save percentage of .881 and a 4.02 goals-against average.

Also considered or the award this week, Charlie Schenkel of the Soo Greyhounds went 1-1-0-0, making 70 saves last week. Noah Erliden of the Erie Otters was also a standout, going 1-1-0-0 with 62 saves.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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)



Sting’s Alessandro Di Iorio Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Sarnia Sting forward Alessandro Di Iorio is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording five assists over three contests.

Di Iorio helped the Sting earn five of a possible six points with a pair of wins followed by a shootout loss. He contributed a pair of assists in Thursday’s 3-1 win over the North Bay Battalion. Di Iorio helped the Sting earn their second win of the weekend against the Sudbury Wolves on Friday, registering two helpers to earn second star honours in the 5-1 victory. The Sting closed out their road trip with a 5-4 shootout loss to the Soo Greyhounds on Sunday as Di Iorio recorded another assist.

A 16-year-old centreman from Vaughan, Ont., Di Iorio ranks seventh among all rookie point-getters, tallying seven points (2-5—7) through his first 11 OHL contests. The Sting selected Di Iorio second overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Vaughan Kings U16 AAA program.

Also considered for the award this week were Ottawa 67’s teammates Filip Ekberg (1-4-5) and Kohyn Eshkawkogan (1-2-3), despite the team falling short in three games over the weekend.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Regular Season:
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)

CHL Top-10 Rankings: Moncton remains at No. 1, while Rimouski, Drummondville & Windsor climb up the rankings

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 4 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.

With seven wins over their last 10 games, the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) remained in the top spot for a second week in a row. Riding the longest winning streak in the CHL this season at seven straight victories, the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL climbed up to second place, while the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) slipped down a spot for a second straight week, this time to No. 3.

Among some of this week’s biggest risers were the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL and the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, who came in at No. 5 and No. 6 respectively this week. The Voltigeurs are one of only two nine-win teams in the CHL so far during the 2024-25 campaign, while the Spitfires continue to hold the best point percentage of any club in the CHL at .850.

The next rankings will be released the week of October 28, following the fifth week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 4
1. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
2. Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
3. Brampton Steelheads (OHL)
4. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
5. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
6. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
7. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
8. London Knights (OHL)
9. Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
10. Everett Silvertips (WHL)

For information and details about each individual club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2024-25-chl-top-10-rankings-week-4.

CROMBIE, MARSHALL AND MBUYI NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 13, 2024.



Bulldogs’ Calvin Crombie Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Brantford Bulldogs forward Calvin Crombie is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, leading the league with 10 points over three contests.

Crombie helped the Bulldogs rebound to go 3-0 this past week, scoring once while adding nine assists on a lethal line alongside Nick Lardis and Patrick Thomas. Crombie began the week with three assists in Wednesday’s 5-1 win over the visiting Sarnia Sting. The Bulldogs hit the road on Friday and Crombie took his offensive productivity with him to the nation’s capital, scoring while adding three assists in a 6-3 win over the Ottawa 67’s. Crombie closed out the week on Saturday, recording an assist on all three Brantford goals as the Bulldogs defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 3-2 in the game’s final minute.

A 19-year-old right-winger from Hamilton, Ont., Crombie is in his second season with the Bulldogs, putting up 11 points (1-10—11) through his first seven games of the season. A former 15th round (297th overall) pick by the London Knights in 2022, Crombie spent time with the GOJHL’s Caledonia Corvairs before entering the OHL. He is the nephew of former Knights forward Chris Crombie (1989-92).

Also given consideration for the award this week, Bulldogs linemate Nick Lardis put the finishing touches of Crombie’s playmaking, scoring six times while adding two assists over three games. Kitchener Rangers forward Adrian Misaljevic was also a standout, with seven points (3-4—7) over three games for the Blueshirts.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Calvin Crombie (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Kevin He (Niagara IceDogs)
Sep. 25 – Sept. 29: Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)



Wolves’ Finn Marshall Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Sudbury Wolves netminder Finn Marshall is the OHL Goaltender of the Week after he went 2-0 with a 1.80 goals-against average, .946 save percentage and one shutout in a trio of appearances last week.

Marshall’s early-season success story continued as he opened the week with a 40-save shutout on Thursday in Peterborough, helping the Wolves skate to a 1-0 win at the PMC. Marshall was thrust into a relief appearance on Friday in Kingston as the Wolves came out on the short end of a 7-2 outcome. Wolves head coach Scott Barney went back to Marshall on Sunday in Ottawa, a start that resulted in 24 saves as Sudbury defeated the 67’s 4-1. In all, Marshall led the league with 87 saves across 167 minutes of action.

An 18-year-old from Toronto, Marshall 4-0 to begin his OHL career, recording a 2.09 goals-against average and .933 save percentage in the process. The former 13th round (246th overall) pick by Sudbury in 2022 spent last season with the OJHL’s Georgetown Raiders, playing to a mark of 17-11-1 with a 2.85 goals-against average and .915 save percentage over 33 contests.

Also considered for the award this week, Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs backstopped his team to a pair of road wins with a 1.50 goals-against average and .949 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Finn Marshall (Sudbury Wolves)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 25 – Sept. 29: Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads)



Attack’s Pierce Mbuyi Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Owen Sound Attack forward Pierce Mbuyi is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording two goals and an assist over three contests.

Mbuyi helped the Attack earn five of a possible six points with a pair of wins following an overtime loss. He pitched in with an assist in Wednesday’s 5-4 defeat at the hands of the London Knights. Mbuyi and the Attack handed the Niagara IceDogs their first loss by a score of 6-4 on Friday in St. Catharines before the Bears returned home on Saturday, with Mbuyi scoring twice in a 7-2 win over the Peterborough Petes to earn second star recognition.

A 16-year-old left-winger from Mississauga, Ont., Mbuyi has four points (3-1—4) through his first seven OHL contests. The Attack selected Mbuyi with their first round (7th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program.

Also considered for the award this week includes London Knights netminder Alexei Medvedev, who backstopped the green and gold to a pair of wins. Guelph Storm forward Alex McLean also scored a pair of goals across two games last week.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Regular Season:
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)


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.

CHL Top-10 Rankings: Moncton jumps up to No.1, while Drummondville, Windsor, & Everett make their Top-10 debut

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON — Today, the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced the Week 3 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2024-25 season.

Riding a four-game winning streak, the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) moved into the top spot for the first time this season. Right behind them are the Brampton Steelheads of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who fell down a spot to second, while the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL) remain in third.

Undefeated over the last week, the Rimouski Océanic of the QMJHL, the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL, and the London Knights of the OHL were among this week’s biggest risers. Additionally, as all three sit atop the standings of their respective leagues, the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the QMJHL, the Windsor Spitfires of the OHL, and the Everett Silvertips of the WHL are making their Top-10 debut of the season at No. 7, No. 9, and No. 10 respectively.

The next rankings will be released the week of October 21, following the fourth week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 3
1. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
2. Brampton Steelheads (OHL)
3. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
4. Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
5. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
6. London Knights (OHL)
7. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
8. Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
9. Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
10. Everett Silvertips (WHL)

For information and details about each individual club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2024-25-chl-top-10-rankings-week-3.