2024 OHL DEVELOPMENT COMBINE PRESENTED BY DAIRY FARMERS OF ONTARIO:ROSTERS & SCHEDULE

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the rosters and schedule for the 2024 OHL Development Combine presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario which takes place April 6-7 at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa, Ont.

The event offers 77 players (37 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 12-13.

“The OHL Combine offers aspiring players a unique opportunity for personal development,” stated Brodie Barrick, OHL Director of Recruitment and Player Services. “By conducting skill assessments, we identify both on and off-ice strengths to help players achieve their peak performance. Simultaneously, the games provide an additional platform for players to showcase their abilities, setting the stage for 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 2024 event marks the 15th year the OHL has hosted a skills development day for players and goaltenders in advance of the OHL Priority Selection. The OHL Development Combine presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario is open to the general public.

Schedule:

Saturday, April 6 – 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 (Black)
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Team Ekblad (Grey)
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm – Team Subban (White)

Saturday, April 6 – 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 (Black) and Ekblad (Grey) Goalies
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm – Team Lindros (Black)
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm – Team Ekblad (Grey)
6:00 pm to 7:15 pm – Team Stamkos (Blue)

Sunday, April 7 – Game Schedule:
8:15 am to 9:15 am – Team Stamkos (Blue) vs. Team Lindros (Black)
9:30 am to 10:30 am – Team Ekblad (Grey) vs. Team Subban (White)
12:55 pm to 2:00 pm – Team Lindros (Black) vs. Team Subban (White)
2:25 pm to 3:30 pm – Team Stamkos (Blue) vs. Team Ekblad (Grey)

2024 OHL Development Combine Rosters:

TEAM STAMKOS (BLUE)

Defencemen
3. Nolan Battler (Guelph Gryphons)
4. Elliot Arnett (Barrie Colts)
5. Shane Neusteter (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks)
6. Tanner Nettleton (Oshawa Generals)
7. Nathan Gaitens (Hamilton Steel)
8. Alexander Bilecki (Mississauga Rebels)

Forwards
10. Kayden Brand (Toronto Marlboros)
11. Raiden Doxtator (London Jr. Knights)
12. Adam Kelly (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
13. James Elliott (Barrie Colts)
14. Ulysses Lombardi (North York Rangers)
15. Ethan Dean (London Jr. Knights)
16. Jacob Bultje (North York Rangers)
17. Quinn Kipfer (Huron Perth Lakers)
97. Jean-Christoph Lemieux (Quinte Red Devils)
Injured** Brayden Boyle (York Simcoe Express)

Goaltenders
82. Colin Ellsworth (York Simcoe Express)
83. Gavin Betts (Mississauga Rebels)
84. Connor Harmon (Waterloo Wolves)
85. Seth Ronan (Halton Hurricanes)

Coaches
Phil McRae (Scout, London Knights)

TEAM LINDROS (BLACK)

Defencemen
33. Peter Koukouves (Toronto Marlboros)
34. Mateo Craievich (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks)
35. Mason Roy (Halton Hurricanes)
36. Brady Blaseg (Ottawa Myers)
37. Luca Bonomo (North York Rangers)
38. Carter Hicks (London Jr. Knights)

Forwards
39. Ryan Chamberlain (Toronto Marlboros)
40. Bryson Morgan (York Simcoe Express)
41. Charlie Hotles (North York Rangers)
42. Jonah McCormick (Kingston Jr. Gaels)
43. Henry Doucet (Ottawa Myers)
44. Camden McCuaig (Eastern Ontario Wild)
45. Clarence Allain (Vaughan Kings)
46. Hudson Wozney (Guelph Gryphons)
47. Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks)

Goaltenders
70. Liam Edgcumbe (Niagara North)
71. Cameron Ingram (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
72. Kale Osipenko (Ottawa Valley Titans)
73. Kyle Munro (Toronto Titans)

Coaches
Nathan Hisko (Director of Player Personnel, Sarnia Sting)
Chris Whalen (Scout, Brantford Bulldogs)

TEAM EKBLAD (GREY)

Defencemen
48. Kohyn Eshkawkogan (North York Rangers)
49. Lincoln Barker (Cambridge Hawks)
50. Jack Engin (Buffalo Jr. Sabres)
51. Brady Smith (Oshawa Generals)
52. Cooper Otterman (Halton Hurricanes)
53. Caleb Mitchell (Peterborough Petes)

Forwards
54. Matthew Airhart (Quinte Red Devils)
55. Nolan Buttar (Peterborough Petes)
56. Jaxon Cover (York Simcoe Express)
57. Seth Coomber (London Jr. Knights)
58. Jonathan Herrington (Cambridge Hawks)
59. Julien Davis (Chatham Kent Cyclones)
60. Callan Newton (Toronto Marlboros)
61. Christian Armstrong (Oakville Rangers)
62. Cole Zurawski (Mississauga Rebels)

Goaltenders
74. William Camputaro (Toronto Jr. Canadiens)
75. Maksim Corovic (Niagara North Stars)
76. James Fawaz (Oakland Jr. Grizzlies)
77. Noah Mavin (Toronto Marlboros)

Coaches
Jordan Selinger (Scout, Saginaw Spirit)
Ryan Ferizovic (Scout, Ottawa 67’s)

TEAM SUBBAN (WHITE)

Defencemen
18. Eric Frossard (London Jr. Knights)
19. Luca Diplacido (York Simcoe Express)
20. Nicholas Frasca (Toronto Marlboros)
21. Nick Voisey (Peterborough Petes)
22. Owen Cartwright (York Simcoe Express)
23. Noah Barton (Oshawa Generals)

Forwards
24. Reggie Taylor (Whitby Wildcats)
26. Stephen King (Detroit Honeybaked)
27. Troy Patton (Barrie Colts)
28. Cade Kinnear (Carolina Premier Hockey)
29. Jackson Halloran (York Simcoe Express)
31. Ryland Cunningham (Peterborough Petes)
32. Adam Levac (Eastern Ontario Wild)
91. Eddie Hickson (Sun County Panthers)
92. Braidy Wassilyn (Markham Majors)

Goaltenders
78. Matthew Humphries (Markham Majors)
79. Michael Tamburro (Mississauga Reps)
80. Thomas Lima (Mississauga Rebels)
81. Luka Gelinas (Eastern Ontario Wild)

Coaches
Casey Torres (Interim Head Coach, Windsor Spitfires)
Mark Seidel (Director of Scouting, Barrie Colts)

Follow along throughout the weekend for continuing coverage of the 2024 OHL Development Combine at ontariohockeyleague.com.

Jett Luchanko – Guelph Storm – Player Profile

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Jett Luchanko of the Guelph Storm. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images
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Jett Luchanko of the Guelph Storm is an elite skater with excellent speed and agility. His quick first steps, top-end speed, and ability to separate give him an edge. Luchanko also possesses sharp edge work that allows him to change direction and maneuver in full flight. He can slow down or accelerate to create space for himself or teammates. While speed and skating skills are assets, hockey sense is crucial to utilize them fully. Fortunately, Luchanko has hockey intelligence to complement his skating talents.

Despite his smaller stature, Luchanko is unafraid to throw his weight around and finish checks. He battles fearlessly against larger opponents, never backing down from physical play. Though he will need to build his strength over time, his ability to shield the puck is already highly skilled. His eagerness to take the puck into traffic and drive hard to the net is admirable.

Luchanko possesses the skills to excel as a playmaker. However, he could benefit from occasionally taking shots himself rather than always looking to pass. Additionally, he must improve his awareness of when to drive forward versus pull up for the shot. Though not a poor shooter, adding strength would make his shot more consistent.

Luchanko’s defense is still a work in progress. Although he has made some improvements, as a center he must provide better support to his defensemen. He has a tendency to prematurely charge up ice on the attack rather than helping his team transition out of the defensive zone.

I’m not to worried about that. He’s too smart not to get it.

OHL ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO VIDEO REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR DURATION OF 2024 PLAYOFFS

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that it has introduced changes to its video replay procedure, specifically in instances of goals placed under video review.

Effective immediately and for the duration of the 2024 OHL Playoffs, referees will now have the ability to review potential goals that are placed under official video replay and require an expanded review.

Using existing video technology in the form of video tablets accessible at ice level, the referee, along with the League-appointed video goal judge will review the specific situation that is subject to video review simultaneously and rule accordingly. The referee will have the final say in any decision rendered.

“Our ultimate aim is to always get the call right,” said Conrad Haché, the OHL’s Director of Officiating. “Providing our referees with another vantage point and the ability to rule on these very close and often crucial calls is something that can only serve to benefit the accuracy of the final outcome.”

The 2024 OHL Playoffs continue with four games on the Tuesday night schedule

OHL ANNOUNCES 2023-24 COACHES POLL RESULTS

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the results of the Eastern and Western Conference Coaches Polls for the 2023-24 OHL Regular Season.

The OHL Coaches Poll provides member club coaches with the opportunity to recognize the top three players in 20 different skill categories within their own conference.

In the Eastern Conference, the Oshawa Generals led the OHL with a total of nine players included in the poll, led by goaltender Jacob Oster who placed first in three different categories (Most Improved, Best Puckhandling Goaltender, Best Shootout Goaltender) while forward Luke Torrance and defenceman Ben Danford each appeared in three different sections. The Ottawa 67’s trailed with seven players on the poll while the North Bay Battalion had six, including top scorer Anthony Romani who placed first in two different categories (Smartest Player, Most Dangerous in Goal Area) as well as second in another (Best Shot). Ty Nelson (Offensive Defenceman), Owen Van Steensel (Penalty Killer), Liam Arnsby (Defensive Forward) and Paul Christopoulos (Shot Blocker) were also first place finishers from North Bay. Other prominent Eastern Conference competitors include Barrie Colts teammates Cole Beaudoin (Hardest Worker, Penalty Killer) and Beau Jelsma (Best Skater, Shootout Shooter) who each appeared in three different categories, netting a pair of first place finishes respectively. Sudbury Wolves forward Dalibor Dvorsky also fared well, finishing first in both Best Shot and Best Stickhandler while placing second in Smartest Player.

In the Western Conference, the London Knights led all teams with eight players on the poll, including first place finishers Denver Barkey (Best Shootout Shooter) and Kasper Halttunen (Hardest Shot). The Kitchener Rangers featured seven players, but cleaned up with seven different first place finishes thanks in large part to blueliner Matthew Andonovski who came in on top in three categories (Best Body Checker, Best Penalty Killer, Defensive Defenceman). Carson Rehkopf placed first in both Best Shot and Most Dangerous in the Goal Area while Hunter Brzustewicz appeared three times, placing first in Smartest Player. The Saginaw Spirit had a dual first place finisher in Zayne Parekh (Best Offensive Defenceman, Best Playmaker) while Matyas Sapovaliv finished in three categories, headlining Best on Face-offs. Soo Greyhounds forward Owen Allard was one of the league’s best individual performers on the coaches poll, leading the way in both Most Improved Player and Hardest Worker while placing second in Best Defensive Forward. Lastly, the Owen Sound Attack featured goaltender Carter George, who placed first in both Best Puckhandling Goaltender and Best Shootout Goaltender while Colby Barlow placed second in three different fields (Most Dangerous in Goal Area, Best Shot, Hardest Shot).

The Coaches Poll is tabulated when each team submits one nominee per category, and coaches then vote for the top three players for each category within their conference.  Players receive five points for a first place vote, three points for a second place vote, and one point for a third place vote.  Clubs are not permitted to vote for players from their own team allowing for a maximum of 45 possible points for each winner.

All 20 categories are listed below with Eastern Conference and Western Conference winners including their final point totals in brackets.

Most Underrated Player:

Eastern Conference:
1. Owen Van Steensel, North Bay Battalion (29)
2. Luke Torrance, Oshawa Generals (23)
3. Mason Zebeski, Mississauga Steelheads (9)

Western Conference:
1. Kirill Kudryavtsev, Soo Greyhounds (22) finished t-3rd in 2022-23
2. Trent Swick, Kitchener Rangers (15)
3. Cole Davis, Windsor Spitfires (12)

Most Improved Player:

Eastern Conference:
1. Jacob Oster, Oshawa Generals (30)
2. Marek Vanacker, Brantford Bulldogs (26)
3. Jacob Battaglia, Kingston Frontenacs (23)

Western Conference:
1. Owen Allard, Soo Greyhounds (34)
2. Adrian Misaljevic, Kitchener Rangers (17)
3. Sam Alfano, Erie Otters (13)

Smartest Player:

Eastern Conference:
1. Anthony Romani, North Bay Battalion (22)
2. Dalibor Dvorsky, Sudbury Wolves (17)
3. Luca Marrelli, Oshawa Generals (16)

Western Conference:
1. Hunter Brzustewicz, Kitchener Rangers (20)
2. Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (18)
3. Matyas Sapovaliv, Saginaw Spirit (17)

Hardest Worker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (25)
2. Luca Pinelli, Ottawa 67’s (19)
3. Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (12)

Western Conference:
1. Owen Allard, Soo Greyhounds (27)
2. Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (19)
3. Carey Terrance, Erie Otters (16)

Best Playmaker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Calum Ritchie, Oshawa Generals (33)
2. David Goyette, Sudbury Wolves (21)
3. Braeden Kressler, Ottawa 67’s (10)

Western Conference:
1. Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (25)
2. Denver Barkey, London Knights (20)
3. Hunter Brzustewicz, Kitchener Rangers (19)

Most Dangerous In Goal Area:

Eastern Conference:
1. Anthony Romani, North Bay Battalion (26)
2. Nick Lardis, Brantford Bulldogs (23)
3. Quentin Musty, Sudbury Wolves (19)

Western Conference:
1. Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener Rangers (43)
2. Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack (22) – finished 1st in 2022-23
3. Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (12)

Best Skater:

Eastern Conference:
1. Beau Jelsma, Barrie Colts (26)
2. Paul Ludwinski, Kingston Frontenacs (20)
3. Kevin He, Niagara IceDogs (16)

Western Conference:
1. Oliver Peer, Flint Firebirds (33)
2. Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (19)
3. Easton Cowan, London Knights (13)

Best Shot:

Eastern Conference:
1. Dalibor Dvorsky, Sudbury Wolves (29)
T-2. Anthony Romani, North Bay Battalion (15)
T-2. Ryan Roobroeck, Niagara IceDogs (15)
3. Luca Pinelli, Ottawa 67’s (9)

Western Conference:
1. Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener Rangers (33)
2. Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack (27) – finished1st in 2022-23 and 3rd in 2021-22
3. Kasper Halttunen, London Knights (15)

Hardest Shot:

Eastern Conference:
1. Connor Punnett, Oshawa Generals (34) – finished 2nd in 2022-23
2. Ty Nelson, North Bay Battalion (17) – finished 1st in 2022-23
3. Samuel Mayer, Ottawa 67’s (15)

Western Conference:
1. Kasper Halttunen, London Knights (31)
2. Colby Barlow, Owen Sound Attack (24) – finished tied for first in 2022-23 and 3rd in 2021-22
T-3. Arttu Karki, Soo Greyhounds (14)
T-3. Carson Rehkopf, Kitchener Rangers (14) – finished 3rd in 2022-23

Best Stickhandler:

Eastern Conference:
1. Dalibor Dvorsky, Sudbury Wolves (29)
2. Beckett Sennecke, Oshawa Generals (22)
3. Beau Jelsma, Barrie Colts (15)

Western Conference:
1. Matthew Sop, Kitchener Rangers (20)
2. Ruslan Gazizov, London Knights (17)
3. Jack Beck, Soo Greyhounds (14)

Best on Face-Offs:

Eastern Conference:
1. Jax Dubois, Kingston Frontenacs (36)
2. Dylan Roobroeck, Oshawa Generals (20)
3. Jacob Maillet, Ottawa 67’s (8)

Western Conference:
1. Matyas Sapovaliv, Saginaw Spirit (34) – finished 1st in 2022-23
2. Pano Fimis, Erie Otters (19)
3. Bryce McConnell-Barker, Soo Greyhounds (13)

Best Body Checker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Connor Punnett, Oshawa Generals (36) – finished tied for 2nd in 2022-23
2. Owen Protz, Brantford Bulldogs (15)
3. Maleek McGowan, Kingston Frontenacs (11)

Western Conference:
1. Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (23)
2. Owain Johnston, Erie Otters (18)
3. Ryan McGuire, Guelph Storm (12)

Best Shot Blocker:

Eastern Conference:
1. Paul Christopoulos, North Bay Battalion (27)
2. Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (21)
3. Daniil Sobolev, Brantford Bulldogs (14)

Western Conference:
T-1. Andrew Gibson, Soo Greyhounds (16)
T-1. Taos Jordan, Owen Sound Attack (16)
T-1. Thomas Budnick, Guelph Storm (16) – finished 3rd in Eastern Conference in 2022-23
2. Owain Johnston, Erie Otters (11)
3. Braden Haché, Saginaw Spirit (10)

Best Defensive Forward:

Eastern Conference:
1. Liam Arnsby, North Bay Battalion (31) – finished 1st in 2022-23 and 2nd in 2021-22
2. Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (17)
3. Luke Torrance, Oshawa Generals (12)

Western Conference:
1. Matyas Sapovaliv, Saginaw Spirit (27)
2. Owen Allard, Soo Greyhounds (23)
3. Easton Cowan, London Knights (14)

Best Penalty Killer:

Eastern Conference:
1. Cole Beaudoin, Barrie Colts (19)
2. Luke Torrance, Oshawa Generals (16)
3. Owen Van Steensel, North Bay Battalion (15)

Western Conference:
1. Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (26)
2. Isaiah George, London Knights (18)
3. Ethan Hay, Saginaw Spirit (15)

Best Offensive Defenceman:

Eastern Conference:
1. Ty Nelson, North Bay Battalion (35) – finished 3rd in 2022-23 and 2022-21
2. Henry Mews, Ottawa 67’s (23)
3. Luca Marrelli, Oshawa Generals (11)

Western Conference:
1. Zayne Parekh, Saginaw Spirit (39)
2. Hunter Brzustewicz, Kitchener Rangers (29)
3. Oliver Bonk, London Knights (11)

Best Defensive Defenceman:

Eastern Conference:
1. Ben Danford, Oshawa Generals (26)
2. Andre Anania, Sudbury Wolves (18)
3. Matthew Mayich, Ottawa 67’s (12)

Western Conference:
1. Matthew Andonovski, Kitchener Rangers (24)
2. Sam Dickinson, London Knights (23)
3. Andrew Gibson, Soo Greyhounds (20)

Best Puck-Handling Goaltender:

Eastern Conference:
1. Jacob Oster, Oshawa Generals (22) 
2. Dom DiVincentiis, North Bay Battalion (21) – finished 1st in 2022-23
3. Matteo Drobac, Brantford Bulldogs (14)

Western Conference:
1. Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (26)
2. Michael Simpson, London Knights (20) – finished 2nd in Eastern Conference in 2022-23
3. Ben Gaudreau, Erie Otters (13) – finished 3rd in 2022-23

Best Shootout Shooter:

Eastern Conference:
1. Beau Jelsma, Barrie Colts (25)
2. Connor Lockhart, Oshawa Generals (23)
T-3. Braeden Kressler, Ottawa 67’s (12)
T-3. Porter Martone, Mississauga Steelheads (12)

Western Conference:
1. Denver Barkey, London Knights (27)
T-2. Liam Greentree, Windsor Spitfires (15)
T-2. Matthew Sop, Kitchener Rangers (15)
3. Jett Luchanko, Guelph Storm (14)

Best Shootout Goaltender:

Eastern Conference:
1. Jacob Oster, Oshawa Generals (28)
2. Dom DiVincentiis, North Bay Battalion (16) – finished 1st in 2022-23
3. Jack Ivankovic, Mississauga Steelheads (14)

Western Conference:
1. Carter George, Owen Sound Attack (26)
2. Jackson Parsons, Kitchener Rangers (18)
3. Nathan Day, Flint Firebirds (14)

Liam Greentree – Windsor Spitfires – Player Profile

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Liam Greentree of the Windsor Spitfires. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images

Though the Windsor season was lackluster overall, left-wing Liam Greentree was a standout. Greentree often carried the team, his stellar play drawing well-deserved attention. With his impressive performance, Greentree seems destined to be a top draft pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas.

Greentree is an aggressive forward who excels at driving the net from both sides to create scoring chances. He loves charging straight ahead to attack the front of the opposition’s net, especially on north/south plays. But he also moves laterally well to exploit openings by cutting to the middle of the ice. Once in tight, Greentree has a knack for scoring on tips, rebounds and second chances in the slot.

Greentree has more than just a knack for scoring gritty goals; he also boasts a deceptive, lightning-quick wrist shot that he would be wise to utilize more often.

Despite Greentree’s large frame, he could play with more physicality. While he uses his size to win battles and protect the puck, throwing more body checks would make him a more consistent physical presence.

Greentree is a surprisingly agile skater despite his large frame. He accelerates quickly from a standstill and can separate himself from opponents with ease. His strong edges and fluid movements make him remarkably nimble on the ice.

Nearly all players at this level have aspects of their game that need refinement. For Greentree, shoring up his defensive consistency would significantly improve his impact. This inconsistency seems endemic to the Spitfires as a whole rather than just Greentree, implying a team-wide issue is at the root of individual struggles.

Liam Greentree – Windsor Spitfires – Player Profile

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Liam Greentree of the Windsor Spitfires. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images

Though the Windsor season was lackluster overall, left-wing Liam Greentree was a standout. Greentree often carried the team, his stellar play drawing well-deserved attention. With his impressive performance, Greentree seems destined to be a top draft pick at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas.

Greentree is an aggressive forward who excels at driving the net from both sides to create scoring chances. He loves charging straight ahead to attack the front of the opposition’s net, especially on north/south plays. But he also moves laterally well to exploit openings by cutting to the middle of the ice. Once in tight, Greentree has a knack for scoring on tips, rebounds and second chances in the slot.

Greentree has more than just a knack for scoring gritty goals; he also boasts a deceptive, lightning-quick wrist shot that he would be wise to utilize more often.

Despite Greentree’s large frame, he could play with more physicality. While he uses his size to win battles and protect the puck, throwing more body checks would make him a more consistent physical presence.

Greentree is a surprisingly agile skater despite his large frame. He accelerates quickly from a standstill and can separate himself from opponents with ease. His strong edges and fluid movements make him remarkably nimble on the ice.

Nearly all players at this level have aspects of their game that need refinement. For Greentree, shoring up his defensive consistency would significantly improve his impact. This inconsistency seems endemic to the Spitfires as a whole rather than just Greentree, implying a team-wide issue is at the root of individual struggles.

BECK AND VONDRAS 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, March 31, 2024.



Spirit’s Owen Beck Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck of the Saginaw Spirit is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording a goal and five assists in a pair of playoff contests.

Helping the Spirit take a 2-0 first round series lead over the Owen Sound Attack, Beck started the week with a trio of assists in a 6-4 Game 1 victory on Thursday night, earning second star honours. He proceeded to pick-up first star honours on Saturday, scoring a goal and two assists as the Spirit defeated the Attack 5-2 at home. Beck wrapped-up Saturday’s game with points in 22 consecutive outings dating back to Feb. 9th.

A 20-year-old centreman from Port Hope, Ont., Beck ranked first among all Spirit goal-scorers this season, registering 34, along with 47 assists for 81 points in 57 regular season games played. The 6-foot, 190lb. forward has tallied 198 points (79-119-198) over 185 games in three seasons spent between the Mississauga Steelheads, Peterborough Petes and Spirit. Beck has demonstrated great playoff success, tallying 16 points (8-8-16) in 22 playoff contests last season to be crowned a 2023 OHL Champion with Peterborough. The lone returning member of the 2023 World Junior team, Beck represented Team Canada at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden. this past January. Originally Mississauga’s second round (29th overall) pick in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Beck was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft.

Also considered for the award this week, Montreal Canadiens prospect Filip Mesar of the Kitchener Rangers tallied six helpers in two games played, while Dalyn Wakely of the North Bay Battalion registered three goals and two assists, fueling the Battalion to a 2-0 series lead.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs:
Mar. 28 – Mar. 31: Owen Beck (Saginaw Spirit)

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
Mar. 11 – Mar. 17: David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves)
Mar. 11 – Mar. 17: Ruslan Gazizov (London Knights)
Mar. 4 – Mar. 10: Dylan Roobroeck (Oshawa Generals)
Feb. 26 – Mar. 3: Jacob Maillet (Ottawa 67’s)
Feb. 19 – Feb. 25: Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers)
Feb. 12 – Feb. 18: Rodwin Dionicio (Saginaw Spirit)
Feb. 5 – Feb. 11: David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves)
Jan. 29 – Feb. 4: Gavin Bryant (Niagara IceDogs)
Jan. 22 – Jan. 28: Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires)
Jan. 15 – Jan. 21: Quentin Musty (Sudbury Wolves)
Jan. 8 – Jan. 14: Oliver Bonk (London Knights)
Jan. 1 – Jan. 7: Anthony Romani (North Bay Battalion)
Dec. 28 – Dec. 31: Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Dec. 11 – Dec. 18: Ruslan Gazizov (London Knights)
Dec. 4 – Dec. 10: Nick Lardis (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 27 – Dec. 3: Pano Fimis (Erie Otters)
Nov. 20 – Nov. 26: Matyas Sapovaliv (Saginaw Spirit)
Nov. 13 – Nov. 19: Donovan McCoy (Peterborough Petes)
Nov. 6 – Nov. 12: Denver Barkey (London Knights)
Oct. 30 – Nov. 5: Braeden Kressler (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 23 – Oct. 29: Kirill Kudryavtsev (Soo Greyhounds)
Oct. 16 – Oct. 22: Anthony Romani (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 9 – Oct. 15: Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers)
Oct. 2 – Oct. 8: Jordan D’Intino (Soo Greyhounds)
Sep. 28 – Oct. 1: Jax Dubois (Peterborough Petes)
 



Wolves’ Jakub Vondras Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Carolina Hurricanes prospect Jakub Vondras of the Sudbury Wolves is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 2.46 goals-against average, .923 save percentage and a shutout in two outings last week.

Vondras helped the Wolves climb out to a 2-0 first round series lead against the Mississauga Steelheads. He earned first star honours on Thursday night, turning aside all 32 shots he faced as Sudbury blanked the Steelheads 3-0. The Wolves returned to the Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Saturday as Vondras stopped 28 of the 33 shots that came his way, defeating the Steelheads in a 6-5 overtime win.

A 19-year-old native of Plzen, Czechia, Vondras played to a regular season mark of 20-10-2-1 with a 3.79 goals-against average and .861 save percentage over 37 games in his first OHL season. A first round (22nd overall) pick by the Wolves in the 2023 CHL Import Draft, the 6-foot-4, 190Ib. netminder was selected in the sixth round (171st overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2022 NHL Draft. Vondras represented Team Czechia at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden this past January, backstopping his country to a bronze medal.

Also considered for the award this week, Michael Simpson of the London Knights went 2-0 along with a 2.00 goals-against average, .911 save percentage and one shutout to take a two-game first round series lead over the Flint Firebirds.

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs:
Mar. 28 – Mar. 31: Jakub Vondras (Sudbury Wolves)

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
Mar. 18 – Mar. 24: Nick Surzycia (Sarnia Sting)
Mar. 11 – Mar. 17: Charlie Robertson (Niagara IceDogs)
Mar. 4 – Mar. 10: Jack Ivankovic (Mississauga Steelheads)
Feb. 26 – Mar. 3: Liam Sztuska (Peterborough Petes)
Feb. 19 – Feb. 25: Michael Simpson (London Knights)
Feb. 12 – Feb. 18: Matteo Drobac (Brantford Bulldogs)
Feb. 5 – Feb. 11: Ben West (Barrie Colts)
Jan. 29 – Feb. 4: Owen Willmore (London Knights)
Jan. 22 – Jan. 28: Sam Hillebrandt (Barrie Colts)
Jan. 15 – Jan. 21: Matteo Drobac (Brantford Bulldogs)
Jan. 8 – Jan. 14: Michael Simpson (London Knights)
Jan. 1 – Jan. 7: Jacob Oster (Oshawa Generals)
Dec. 28 – Dec. 31: Brayden Gillespie (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 11 – Dec. 18: Jacob Oster (Oshawa Generals)
Dec. 4 – Dec. 10: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 27 – Dec. 3: Marcus Vandenberg (Niagara IceDogs)
Nov. 20 – Nov. 26: Jack Ivankovic (Mississauga Steelheads)
Nov. 13 – Nov. 19: Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 8 – Nov. 12: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Oct. 30 – Nov. 7: Jacob Oster (Oshawa Generals)
Oct. 23 – Oct. 29: Sam Hillebrandt (Barrie Colts)
Oct. 16 – Oct. 22: Brayden Gillespie (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 9 – Oct. 15: Collin MacKenzie (Ottawa 67’s)
Oct. 2 – Oct. 8: Ryerson Leenders (Mississauga Steelheads)
Sep. 28 – Oct. 1: Ryerson Leenders (Mississauga Steelheads)

OHL’s Draft Eligible Goaltenders

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Carter George of the Owen Sound Attack. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images

Today we will be examining the goaltenders that will be available for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The list will be in the order of NHL Central Scouting’s mid-term rankings and will contain some goaltenders who are not ranked. Below, I have included a few brief thoughts.

Carter George – Owen Sound Attack – NHL Central Scouting: 1

George is an exceptional goalie with excellent technical skills. He remains calm and confident in the net, which has a positive influence on his teammates. Although he is not a big-bodied goaltender, he works hard to see the puck through traffic and has great anticipation skills. He excels at controlling rebounds and handling the puck. However, his foot speed could use some improvement, although he is quick to challenge the shooter by moving out on top of the blue paint. He could also improve his lateral movement to become more agile.

Ryerson Leenders – Mississauga Steelheads – NHL Central Scouting: 3

Leenders is a talented goaltender who often makes remarkable saves, earning him recognition as the OHL’s save of the night or week. Although he may not possess the same level of technical skill as George, Leenders’ athleticism and determination allow him to battle for every puck, like Michael DiPietro’s style of play. While he needs to improve his rebound control and ability to navigate through traffic, I am confident that with better coaching, he will continue to progress and reach his full potential.

Landon Miller – Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds – NHL Central Scouting: 17

Miller is a bigger goalie than both George and Leenders and is currently serving as a backup for the Soo. As a result, he doesn’t see as many pucks as the other guys. However, there’s no doubt that he’s the goalie of the future for the Greyhounds. In fact, at times, he has outperformed the current starter, Charlie Schenkel. Miller is an agile goalie, especially considering his size. Although he needs to work on some technical aspects of his game, such as his positioning and rebounds, coaching can easily help him with those. Overall, Miller has the potential to become an excellent goalie.

Karsen Chartier – Sarnia Sting – NHL Central Scouting: 23

It can be challenging to evaluate a goaltender like Chartier on a young and rebuilding team. Often, he is left to fend for himself, facing a significant number of high-quality scoring opportunities against him. To gain a complete understanding of his abilities, it is necessary to observe him consistently. If you only watch him on his off nights, you might miss his potential. However, if you also observe him on his good nights, you can see the skills he possesses. Chartier is a large, athletic goaltender who takes up a lot of space in the butterfly position. Although his technical game requires some fine-tuning, he has the potential to improve with the right guidance.

Zachary Bowen – Peterborough Petes – NHL Central Scouting: 30

Bowen is a draft re-entry with a save percentage of less than .900 in his OHL career. However, he faces a lot of shots on goal and has a calm demeanor that keeps him from getting rattled. Bowen has good glove and blocker hands with quick reflexes. He is quick to move out of the net to the top of the paint and is also fast post-to-post. Although his technique is a work in progress, he has the potential to improve his rebound control.

Sam Hillebrandt – Barrie Colts

Many people were surprised when he received an invitation to Team USA camp for the WJC and was expected to be named the third goalie. However, he demonstrated the right attitude when he said, “My main goal is to just go there and win the number one job.” He has proven people wrong at every level, moving from Junior C to the OHL to the WJC in short order. Despite his size, he compensates with excellent positioning and technical skills. His movements are fluid and controlled, but he needs to work on his rebound control and become stronger on second-chance opportunities.

Owen Willmore – London Knights

As difficult as it is to judge a young goaltender like Chartier on a young and rebuilding squad, perhaps it’s just as difficult doing the same with a young goaltender such as Willmore on a powerhouse London Knights team. Willmore came to the forefront in last year’s playoffs after injuries forced him into action. That was also his first year of draft eligibility. The youngster’s poise, calmness, and confidence exuded from him, and it carried over to this season. A big goaltender who is positionally sound and athletic, he isn’t on many people’s draft list the second time around.

OAKVILLE RANGERS BLANK VAUGHAN KINGS TO BE CROWNED 2024 OHL CUP CHAMPIONS

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Toronto, Ont. – In a Saturday matinee in front of a packed house at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, the Oakville Rangers shutout the Vaughan Kings 1-0 to capture the 2024 OHL Cup presented by FPS Payment Championship, being crowned OHL Cup champions for the second time.

Scoreless through the first 15 minutes, Vaughan came out flying, earning the game’s first power play 40 seconds in. Oakville netminder Jake Ceranic held the Rangers in the game despite their being outshot 12-3 in the opening period.

Forward Matthew Ross (2) would break the deadlock with 1:21 left in the second period with what would turn out to be the game-winner. Ross scored on a shot through traffic on the power play after some great passing from Christian Armstrong and Callum Croskery.

“We got that power play there, and from there we were able to go to work,” said Ross. “Callum (Croskery) made the pass over to Christian Armstrong, sent a great pass over to me. I was able to settle it down, and just ripped it low glove and kind of blanked out after that.”

With the lead, the Rangers knew they were going to get Vaughan’s best in the third. With some big shot blocks and outstanding goaltending from Ceranic, the Rangers were able to keep the Kings off the scoresheet. “My defence were giving me good looks, no screens and blocking tons of shots. They were solid in front of me. From there I was able to shut the door, and we pulled it out,” said Ceranic as he praised the guys in front of him.

“We’ve always harped on defence-first hockey and staying below the puck. So I knew once we got the lead we were not going to sell that and we were going to win the game once we got the lead,” said top prospect Ethan Belchetz highlighting his groups confidence while playing with the lead. Known as a highly offensive team with tons of skill and speed, the Rangers put up 32 goals-for prior to the final, but put their defensive game on display on Saturday afternoon.

With Vaughan having won the past two provincial championships in the U14 OHL Cup and U15 All-Ontario title, Oakville head coach Mike Derenzis highlighted the meaningfulness of this win to his team. “Vaughan’s an outstanding team. We’ve always said we’re not the top team until we knock them out in a championship like this.”

We knew we were in tough, I can’t say we expected to shut them out,” he added. We were going to try everything we could, but our goaltending was outstanding, our players blocked a bunch of shots, they sacrificed for one another. They battled, they competed and I’m so happy for them.”

“It’s the best feeling in the world, I moved down from Sault Ste. Marie when I was 14 to play for this team. It just means the world to me to be able to cap off a great minor hockey career,” said Evan Headrick who has been part of the Rangers program since his U14 season.

The championship puts the cherry on top for a group of Oakville players that have played together for the past three seasons. “These guys are like family to me. I love them. They’re all brothers and Mike (Derenzis) is basically my father. I’ve known him since forever. This was the group to do it. We were a tight-knit group and these guys are my brothers,” said Belchetz.

The loss in the final ends a perfect OHL Cup run for Vaughan, as Caleb Malhotra was named Zephyr Player of the Game in the final, while Zachary Nyman was named to the Gatorade All-Star team with seven points.

Jake Ceranic (25 SV) was named Zephyr Player of the Game for the Rangers, while Ethan Belchetz was named 2024 OHL Cup MVP along with being named to the Gatorade All-Star team. Defenceman Callum Croskery was also named to to the Gatorade All-Star team for Oakville.

After losing their first game of the round robin to Vaughan in overtime, the Rangers would go on to to defeat the York Simcoe Express, Sun County Panthers, and TPH Hockey to advance to the playoff round. Oakville would win close games against the Barrie Colts and North York Rangers to advance to the final against Vaughan, improving to 6-1-0 to win their second OHL Cup title in the organization’s history.

Zephyr Player of the Game
Oakville – Jake Ceranic (G) – 25 SV shutout
Vaughan – Caleb Malhotra (F)

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OHL ANNOUNCES 2024 U16 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

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Toronto, Ont. – With the 2024 OHL Cup Championship Final underway, the Ontario Hockey League has announced the seven recipients of 2024 U16 AAA Player of the Year Awards for players representing the four Ontario Hockey Federation Member Partners including the ALLIANCE, Greater Toronto Hockey League, Northern Ontario Hockey Association, and both the Ontario Minor Hockey Association’s East and West regions, along with Hockey Eastern Ontario and Hockey Northwestern Ontario.

“Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s awards and thank you to the families, coaches, and teammates for their tremendous support of these remarkable players over the course of the season and throughout their minor hockey careers,” said Brodie Barrick, the OHL’s Director of Recruitment and Player Services.

“The OHL continues to recognize all the hard work, dedication, and extraordinary accomplishments from across Ontario. We thank all players for another great season and wish them the very best of luck in their hockey and academic careers.”

The awards are presented annually to honour the U16 AAA players who best exemplify outstanding ability and the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership as selected by OHL Central Scouting and a panel of Ontario Hockey League general managers.

ALLIANCE U16 AAA Player of the Year – Parker Vaughan (Elgin-Middlesex Canucks)
Parker Vaughan earns this year’s honours in the ALLIANCE, leading the U16 AAA division with 23 goals and 49 points as captain of the Elgin-Middlesex Canucks. The St. Thomas, Ont. native led the Canucks to the Championship Final of the Wendy Dufton Tournament and helped them secure a bid in the OHL Cup after reaching the ALLIANCE Championship Final.

Past Winners:
2023 – Ryan Roobroeck, London Jr. Knights
2022 – Lucas Karmiris, Brantford 99ers
2020 – Bryce McConnell-Barker, London Jr. Knights
2019 – Deni Goure, Chatham-Kent Cyclones
2018 – Matthew Maggio, Sun County Panthers
2017 – Ryan Suzuki, London Jr. Knights
2016 – Owen Lalonde, Windsor Jr. Spitfires
2015 – Nick Suzuki, London Jr. Knights
2014 – Anthony Salinitri, Windsor Jr. Spitfires
2013 – Travis Konecny, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs
2012 – Jared McCann, London Jr. Knights Gold
2011 – Bo Horvat, Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs

GTHL U16 AAA Player of the Year – Adam Valentini (Toronto Marlboros)
Toronto Marlboros forward Adam Valentini is this year’s GTHL U16 AAA Player of the Year, compiling 31 goals, 36 assists and 67 points over 32 regular season games for the Marlies, who finished 26-7-3. Valentini led both the Toronto Titans Early Bird Tournament as well as the Whitby International Silver Stick Tournament in scoring.

Past Winners:
2023 – William Moore, Toronto Marlboros
2022 – Malcolm Spence, Mississauga Senators
2020 – Pano Fimis, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2019 – Shane Wright, Don Mills Flyers
2018 – Jamie Drysdale, Toronto Marlboros
2017 – Nick Porco, Vaughan Kings
2016 – Ryan Merkley, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
2015 – Ryan McLeod, Toronto Marlboros
2014 – Adam Mascherin, Vaughan Kings
2013 – Dylan Strome, Toronto Marlboros
2012 – Connor McDavid, Toronto Marlboros
2011 – Nick Ritchie, Toronto Marlboros

HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year – Maximus Crete (Upper Canada Cyclones)
Upper Canada Cyclones forward Maximus Crete is this year’s HEO U16 AAA Player of the Year, leading the league with 66 points (28-38–66) in 29 games. Crete captained the Cyclones, playing an integral role in their wild card entry triumph into the OHL Cup with a win over the Toronto Jr. Canadiens.

Past Winners:
2023 – Quinn Beauchesne, Nepean Raiders
2022 – Cole Beaudoin, Nepean Raiders
2020 – Cedrick Guindon, Rockland Nationals
2019 – Mason McTavish, Pembroke Lumber Kings
2018 – Josh Barnes, Cornwall Colts
2017 – Alexandre Hogue, Cumberland Grads
2016 – Paul Larabie, Nepean Raiders
2015 – Gabriel Vilardi, CIH Academy
2014 – William Bitten, Ottawa Jr. 67’s
2013 – Andrew Peski, Ottawa Jr. 67’s
2012 – Andrew Abou-Assaly, Ottawa Jr. 67’s
2011 – Nicholas Baptiste, Ottawa Senators

HNO U16 AAA Player of the Year – Brady Cates (Thunder Bay Kings)
Thunder Bay Kings goaltender Brady Cates is this year’s HNO U16 AAA Player of the Year. Cates was the backbone of the Kings this past season, keeping them in games throughout the year in GTHL league play as well as the Whitby International Silver Stick and OHL Cup Showcase.

Past Winners:
2023 – Carter Poddubny, Thunder Bay Kings
2020 – Brodie McLeod, Thunder Bay Kings
2019 – Jack Michaelis, Thunder Bay Kings
2018 – Michael Stubbs, Thunder Bay Kings
2017 – Christian Cicigoi, Thunder Bay Kings
2016 – Quintin Loon-Stewardson, Thunder Bay Kings
2015 – Kyle Auger, Thunder Bay Kings
2014 – Brad Belisle, Thunder Bay Kings
2013 – Zach Grzelewski, Thunder Bay Kings
2012 – Bryce Martyn, Thunder Bay Kings
2011 – Nolan Nicholas, Thunder Bay Kings

NOHA U16 AAA Player of the Year – Mason Walker (Sudbury Wolves U16)
Mason Walker collected 63 points in 36 GNML regular season games for the Sudbury Wolves U16’s to be named the NOHA U16 AAA Player of the Year. The Sudbury, Ont. native also represented Team NOHA at the 2024 OHL Cup.

Past Winners:
2023 – Hudson Chitaroni, Soo Jr. Greyhounds
2022 – Nolan Newton, Sudbury Nickel Capitals
2020 – Connor Toms, Soo Jr. Greyhounds
2019 – Chase Stillman, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves
2018 – Pacey Schlueting, North Bay Trappers
2017 – Camaryn Baber, Soo Midget Greyhounds
2016 – Damien Giroux, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves
2015 – Cayse Ton, New Liskeard Cubs
2014 – Zach Dorval, Soo Thunder
2013 – Blake Speers, Soo Thunder
2012 – Michael Amadio, Sault Ste. Marie North Stars
2011 – Ryan Kujawinski, Sudbury Minor Midget Wolves

OMHA East U16 AAA Player of the Year – Maddox Dagenais (Quinte Red Devils)
Quinte Red Devils forward Maddox Dagenais is this year’s OMHA East U16 AAA Player of the Year, racking up 42 goals, 39 assists and 81 points in 35 regular season contests. He followed-up his league-leading regular season totals with an additional 17 points over 10 playoff games.

Past Winners:
2023 – Owen Griffin, York-Simcoe Express
2022 – Ethan Procyszyn, North Central Predators
2020 – Donovan McCoy, Quinte Red Devils
2019 – Brenden Sirizzotti, Whitby Wildcats
2018 – Quinton Byfield, York Simcoe Express
2017 – Alex Newhook, York Simcoe Express
2016 – Aidan Dudas, North Central Predators
2015 – Brady Gilmour, Quinte Red Devils
2014 – Chris Paquette, Greater Kingston Jr Frontenacs

OMHA West U16 AAA Player of the Year – Ethan Belchetz (Oakville Rangers)
Oakville Rangers forward Ethan Belchetz is the OMHA West U16 AAA Player of the Year, leading the entire OMHA with 46 goals and 84 points in just 34 games. Belchetz helped lead the Rangers to a 31-1 regular season record as well as Championship Final appearances in the Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic and the OHL Cup.

Past Winners:
2023 – Matthew Schaefer, Halton Hurricanes
2022 – Luca Testa, Niagara North Stars
2020 – Sam Alfano, Southern Tier Admirals
2019 – Lawson Sherk, Halton Hurricanes
2018 – Cameron Tolnai, Oakville Rangers
2017 – Matthew Dunsmoor, Guelph Jr. Gryphons
2016 – Adam McMaster, Niagara North Stars
2015 – Liam Stevens, Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs
2014 – Rylee St Onge, Niagara North Stars

*prior to 2014 there was a single OMHA Player of the Year award recipient

Past OMHA Players of the Year:
2013 – Matt Spencer, Oakville Rangers*
2012 – Nik Coric, York Simcoe Express*
2011 – Alex Yuill, Quinte Red Devils*

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