TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 22 edition of its CHL Top 10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.
For the eighth time this season, the QMJHL’s Baie-Comeau Drakkar hold the no. 1 spot. The WHL’s Prince George Cougars, who are 9-0-2 in their last 11 games, jump up to second place, their highest ranking since Week 13. The OHL’s Saginaw Spirit, winners of four straight, move up two spots into the no. 3 position.
The Moose Jaw Warriors return to the CHL Top 10 rankings for the first time since Week 19 as they slot in at no. 10.
The next rankings will be released the week of March 11 following the 23rd week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.
TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is excited to announce today its CHL Game of the Week broadcast schedule for March on CHL TV, TSN+, and RDS.ca. The CHL Game of the Week is available to fans as a ‘freeview’ on CHL TV and for live streaming on TSN+ and RDS.ca alongside additional games.
On March 6 fans can tune into CHL TV and RDS.ca to watch the CHL’s top club, the Baie-Comeau Drakkar, who feature New York Islanders prospect Justin Gill and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Justin Poirier, host Tampa Bay Lighting prospect Ethan Gauthier and the Drummondville Voltigeurs.
That same night, San Jose Sharks prospect Quentin Musty and the Sudbury Wolves welcome the Soo Greyhounds, who feature NHL prospects such as the New York Rangers’ Bryce McConnell-Barker and the Detroit Red Wings’ Andrew Gibson, on TSN+.
The following week, 2024 NHL Draft prospect Maxim Massé’s Chicoutimi Sagueneens, who went 10-0-0 in February, visit 2025 Memorial Cup hosts, the Rimouski Oceanic, on March 13 on RDS.ca.
Two days later, fans catch check out 2026 NHL Draft prospect Gavin McKenna when his Medicine Hat Tigers visit the Swift Current Broncos and their NHL prospects, such as Conor Geekie (ARI) and Owen Pickering (PIT), on CHL TV and TSN+.
The 20th and final week of CHL Game of the Week action concludes March 19 on CHL TV and TSN+ when the Guelph Storm, who feature 2024 NHL Draft prospect Jett Luchanko and Washington Capitals prospect Jake Karabela, visit the Aud to battle a Kitchener Rangers squad that includes NHL prospects such as 50-goal man Carson Rehkopf (SEA) as well as Hunter Brzustewicz (CGY).
Later that week on March 22, the experienced Victoriaville Tigres and their crop of veterans, that includes Tommy Cormier and Maxime Pellerin, take a trip to Rouyn-Noranda to visit the QMJHL’s scoring leader, Antonin Verreault, and the Huskies on RDS.ca.
Viewers can watch the Game of the Week on CHL TV via the CHL mobile app, in addition to Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire, and online at watch.chl.ca. Moreover, fans can follow chl.ca for comprehensive game previews detailing must-watch players and on social media for live in-game coverage by following #CHLGOTW.
This upcoming spring, TSN will air complete coverage of all three of the CHL’s member leagues (WHL, OHL & QMJHL) Championship Series, while RDS will air complete coverage of the QMJHL Championship Series. TSN and RDS will also deliver complete coverage of the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow in Saginaw, Michigan, from May 24 to June 2, which will mark the first time that the CHL’s championship event has been held in the state of Michigan.
CHL Game of the Week – March 2024 – Broadcast Schedule
Wed. March 6 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Drummondville Voltigeurs vs. Baie-Comeau Drakkar on CHL TV & RDS.ca Wed. March 6 at 7:05 p.m. ET – Soo Greyhounds vs. Sudbury Wolves on TSN+ Wed. March 13 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Chicoutimi Sagueneens vs. Rimouski Oceanic on RDS.ca Fri. March 15 at 7:00 p.m. ST – Medicine Hat Tigers vs. Swift Current Broncos on CHL TV and TSN+ Tues. March 19 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Guelph Storm vs. Kitchener Rangers on CHL TV and TSN+ Fri. March 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Victoriaville Tigres vs. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on RDS.ca
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, March 3, 2024.
67’s’ Jacob Maillet Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Jacob Maillet of the Ottawa 67’s is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, recording nine assists over three contests to help the 67’s earn three points last week.
Maillet started the week with a four-point performance on Thursday, registering four assists as the 67’s defeated the Niagara IceDogs 8-2. He found the scoresheet again on Friday, tallying a pair of helpers as the 67’s earned a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Mississauga Steelheads. Maillet closed out the week with three more assists on Sunday as the 67’s fell to the Erie Otters 6-5. Seven of Maillet’s assists last week were primary helpers.
A soon-to-be 21-year-old from Dundas, Ont., Maillet has recorded 14 goals, 35 assists, and 49 points over 59 games played between the Windsor Spitfires and 67’s this season. Originally selected in the second round (39th overall) by the Guelph Storm in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs U16 AAA program, the 6-foot-1, 193lb. forward has registered 162 points (49-113–162) over 246 regular season games between the Storm, Spitfires and 67’s. Maillet attended rookie camp with the Vancouver Canucks as a free agent invite this past September.
Also considered for the award this week, 67’s teammate Cooper Foster scored four times and added three assists over three games played. Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals was also productive, contributing a total of five goals and two helpers to a three-win weekend.
Petes’ Liam Sztuska Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Liam Sztuska of the Peterborough Petes is the OHL Goaltender of the Week with a 1.00 goals-against average and .978 save percentage in a win last week.
Backstopping the Petes to victory with a 45-save performance on Sunday, Sztuska stopped 45 of the 46 shots that came his way in a 4-1 road win over the Owen Sound Attack. Among the busiest goaltenders in the League this season, Sztuska has faced at least 40 shots in 15 of his last 17 starts. Five of his 10 wins this season have featured at least 40 saves.
A 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., Sztuska owns a season mark of 10-22-4-1, posting a 3.86 goals-against average and .906 save percentage while facing the league’s third-highest total of 1,530 shots. Selected in the fifth round (94th overall) by the Petes in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Titans U16 AAA program, the 6-foot, 181lb. netminder has appeared in 63 games over three seasons, registering a 3.70 goals-against average and .902 save percentage. Sztuska won an OHL Championship with Peterborough last spring.
Also in the running for the award this week, Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers played to a 2-0 record with a 2.40 goals-against average, and .884 save percentage. Andrew Oke of the Saginaw Spirit was also solid in the crease, playing to a 2-0 mark with a 2.50 goals-against average and .900 save percentage.
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
Zayne Parekh of the Saginaw Spirit. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images
We knew after a rookie OHL season in which he scored 21 goals and 16 assists in 50 games as a defenceman, Zayne Parekh of the Saginaw Spirit would do something special this season. And that is exactly what we are seeing.
Whether you believe Parekh will be the first blueliner selected in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft or whether that honor belongs to Sam Dickinson of the London Knights, it doesn’t matter. One NHL team is going to get an extremely gifted offensive defenceman.
His ability to create offence begins with his elite level hockey IQ. Add in high level mobility – although more speed would be welcomed, and you have a player that is hard to contain. Combine that with elite playmaking skills and you can see why he racks up assists. He also possesses an excellent shot from the point that he can get through with a purpose that generally create second chance opportunities.
But is Parekh one-dimensional? That seems to be the one knock on him in the scouting world but could it be the all-out, go for it system employed by the Spirit? That surely has something to do with it and it all flows through Parekh.
But I see a player who has improved in his own zone with a strong active stick and situational awareness. He could stand to be a little more physical but all in all, he is trending in the right direction.
There may be some safer picks out there. Some of the things we hear now about Parekh are things we’ve heard in the past with former OHL’ers Pavel Mintyukov, Ryan Merkley and Ryan Murphy. We know how they made out.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Month for games played in February 2024.
Player of the Month – David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves)
Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves is the OHL Player of the Month, leading the League with 25 points including eight goals and 17 assists over 13 games played in February. Increasing his point streak to 15 consecutive games, Goyette registered points in all 13 showings this month including a trio of three-point performances on Feb. 9 against the Niagara IceDogs, Feb. 19 against the Guelph Storm, and Feb. 25 against the Mississauga Steelheads. Goyette tallied his sixth four-point showing of the season on Feb. 11, tallying a goal and three assists in an 8-7 overtime win against the Steelheads. He helped the Wolves climb to second in the Eastern Conference standings with a February record of 8-4-0-1, clinching a spot in the OHL Playoffs. He’s the first Wolves player to earn OHL Player of the Month honours since Michael Sgarbossa in February 2012.
A soon-to-be 20-year-old, Goyette leads all OHL point-getters with 95 points (36-59-95) through 57 games played this season. The Hawkesbury, Ont. native ranks fifth in goal-scoring and second in assists, registering a plus/minus rating of plus-15. A 5-foot-11, 181Ib. right-winger, Goyette is in his third season with the Wolves, having recorded 110 goals, 150 assists and 260 points over 186 career regular season games since being selected by Sudbury with the 11th overall pick of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection. Goyette was drafted by the Seattle Kraken with their second round (61st overall) pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, signing a three-year entry-level contract with the club on Apr. 10, 2023. Goyette won a gold medal with Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Defenceman of the Month – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Top 2024 NHL Draft-eligible prospect Sam Dickinson of the London Knights is the OHL Defenceman of the Month, recording 20 points including four goals and 16 assists along with a plus/minus rating of plus-9 over 12 games. Dickinson helped the League-leading Knights play to a February mark of 10-2 as they clinched a spot in the OHL Playoffs for a 23rd straight season. Recording points in 11 of his 12 outings, Dickinson recorded a three-point showing on Feb. 7, registering three assists in a 9-2 win over Flint. He helped lead the Knights to an overtime victory over the Generals on Feb.11, tallying a pair of assists including one on the game-winner. Dickinson registered a goal and an assist on Feb. 24, helping the Knights earn a 4-3 shootout win over the Ottawa 67’s. Dickinson follows teammate Oliver Bonk in being named OHL Defenceman of the Month. They’re the first set of teammates to claim the honour in the same season since Knights rearguards Evan Bouchard and Adam Boqvist last did so in 2018-19.
A 17-year-old from Toronto, Ont., Dickinson sits third among OHL defencemen with 63 points (17-46–63) over 58 games while his plus/minus rating of plus-45 ranks second among all OHL skaters. Selected fourth overall by the Niagara IceDogs in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-3, 195Ib. defenceman has registered 26 goals, 60 assists, and 86 points in 120 played over two seasons with the Knights. He helped the Knights reach the OHL Championship Series last spring after being voted to the OHL’s first all-rookie team, recording four goals and four assists during their 21-game playoff run. Dickinson won gold with Canada at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup last summer and was the seventh ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midseason NHL Draft Rankings released on Jan. 12.
Goaltender of the Month – Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion)
Winnipeg Jets prospect Dom DiVincentiis of the North Bay Battalion is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for February, playing to a 7-1 record with a 2.39 goals-against average and .916 save percentage along with a shutout. Helping the Battalion clinch a spot in the OHL Playoffs, DiVincentiis opened the month with his first shutout of the season on Feb. 1 with a 22-save performance against the Mississauga Steelheads. DiVincentiis had a pair of 30+ save performances, earning wins on Feb. 16 against Ottawa and Feb. 23 against Saginaw as the Battalion now sit third in the Eastern Conference standings. This marks DiVincentiis’ third OHL Goaltender of the Month honour, following previous recognition in January and March 2023.
A soon-to-be 20-year-old from Bolton, Ont., DiVincentiis has played to a season record of 21-9-3-1 including a shutout, along with a 3.22 goals-against average and .891 save percentage. Selected in the sixth round (116th overall) by North Bay in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-3, 200lb. netminder has appeared in 110 career regular season contests, recording a 71-26-5-2 record, 2.68 goals-against average and .907 save percentage over three seasons. Backstopping the Battalion to back-to-back Eastern Conference Championship Series appearances, the reigning OHL Goaltender of the Year has had great success in the playoffs, making 26 appearances while accruing a record of 13-9-4-0 with a 2.76 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. A former seventh round pick of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2022 NHL Draft, DiVincentiis signed a three-year entry-level contract with the club on July 5, 2023.
Rookie of the Month – Riley Patterson (Barrie Colts)
Barrie Colts forward Riley Patterson is the OHL Rookie of the Month for the second month in a row, leading all first-year talents with 18 points including 10 goals and eight assists over 12 games. Patterson put together six multi-point performances in the month of February, including a a three-point effort with a pair of goals and an assist on Feb. 17. Patterson tallied five points in his final two games of the month, closing out February with a second three-point performance on Feb. 28, scoring two goals and an assist to help the Colts defeat the Sudbury Wolves. Patterson becomes the first player to earn two OHL Rookie of the Month honours in the same season since Shane Wright (Kingston) and Mason McTavish (Peterborough) did so in 2019-20.
A soon-to-be 18-year-old from Burlington, Ont., Patterson currently leads OHL rookies with 26 goals, adding 30 assists for 56 points over 56 games. The 6-foot, 194Ib. centreman joined the Colts last summer, coming over in a trade from the Flint Firebirds who selected him in the third round (57th overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. A former OHL Cup champion with the Mississauga Senators U16 program, Patterson was the OJHL Rookie of the Year in 2022-23, recording 73 points (30-43–73) over 52 games with the North York Rangers Jr. A program. Patterson was the 116th ranked North American skater on NHL Central Scouting’s Midseason NHL Draft Rankings released on Jan. 12.
2023-24 OHL Performers of the Month:
Player of the Month: February – David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) January – Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals) December – Ruslan Gazizov (London Knights) November – Filip Mesar (Kitchener Rangers) October – Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers)
Defenceman of the Month: February – Sam Dickinson (London Knights) January – Oliver Bonk (London Knights) December – Nick DeAngelis (Sudbury Wolves) November – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit) October – Hunter Brzustewicz (Kitchener Rangers)
Goaltender of the Month: February – Dom DiVincentiis (North Bay Battalion) January – Michael Simpson (London Knights) December – Marcus Vandenberg (Sudbury Wolves) November – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers) October – Brayden Gillespie (Guelph Storm)
Rookie of the Month: February – Riley Patterson (Barrie Colts) January – Riley Patterson (Barrie Colts) December – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) November – Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires) October – Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League which is the world’s largest development hockey league with 60 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.
TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce today the February edition of the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM for the 2023-24 regular season.
Calvert led all CHL players with 27 points throughout the month of February. In 12 games, Calvert recorded at least one point in every contest he appeared in while he tallied eight multi-point outings that was highlighted by a five-point (3G, 2A) performance, that included his second hat-trick of the season, on Feb. 24 in a 12-3 win over Spokane. With 41 goals, a new career high, the overage forward sits tied fifth in WHL goals while he’s tied 12th in league scoring with 82 points. Furthermore, on Feb. 26 Calvert surpassed 200 points in his WHL career and is now the Warriors’ all-time leader in goals (99), assists (105) and points (204) by a Moose Jaw born player.
During February, Goyette (SEA) registered at least one point in all 13 games he appeared in and had multi-point showings on seven occasions. On Feb. 11, he tied his season high with four points (1G, 3A) in an 8-7 overtime win against Mississauga. Goyette’s 95 points leads the OHL while he sits fourth in CHL scoring. The 19-year-old also has 36 goals this year, the fifth most in the OHL. On Feb. 25, Goyette became just the ninth player in Wolves history to record 150 assists with the franchise.
Throughout February, Stefan recorded six games where he had at least three points or more. He tied his season high for points with four on Feb. 17 where he had two goals and two assists in an 8-3 win over Vancouver while on Feb. 2 he tallied his third hat-trick of the season in an 11-1 victory against Kelowna. Stefan’s 41 goals and 86 points are both career highs while he ranks eighth in WHL scoring. During February, Stefan became the 25th Winterhawk to score 100 goals with the club.
Dickinson led all CHL d-men with 20 points in February and has tallied at least a point in his last 11 contests. The 2024 NHL Draft prospect had eight multi-point performances in 12 appearances while on Feb. 7 he matched his career high with three assists in a 9-2 road win over Flint. Dickinson ranks fifth in CHL scoring among blueliners with 63 points this season.
Over the course of 11 games, Dionicio (ANA) led all CHL defencemen with nine goals in February. He registered seven multi-point performances that was highlighted by a five-point (2G, 3A) showing on Feb. 15 in a 7-6 win against Barrie. Having started the season in Windsor before a trade to Saginaw ahead of the OHL trade deadline, Dionicio has a career high 22 goals, the third most in the OHL among d-men, while he ranks fifth in scoring with 60 points. Earlier this year, the 19-year-old represented his native Switzerland for the third time at the 2024 World Juniors.
Delafontaine helped backstop the Sagueneens to a perfect 10-0-0 record during the month of February after he won all eight of his starts. He began the month with a 23-save shutout in a 2-0 win over Gatineau on Feb. 1 and conceded two or fewer goals in seven of his eight appearances. Acquired from Shawinigan ahead of the QMJHL trade deadline, Delafontaine is 9-3-1 with the Sags and has registered a 2.03 GAA and .930 save percentage. His 19 combined wins in 2023-24 are a career high and are tied for the eighth most in the QMJHL this year.
Forward of the Month – Ryan Abraham – Windsor Spitfires
If you like offence then February was your month and for us Abraham stood out the most. He’s a draft re-entry who appeared in 12 games in February and scored 9 goals while assisting on 11. He had points in all but 1 game and had a 5-point game on the 23rd against the Guelph Storm.
Last months winner, Brantford’s Marek Vanacker was also considered. He had 5 goals and 12 assists in 12 games. Beau Jelsma of the Barrie Colts had 12 goals and 8 assists in 12 games. A trio of North Bay Battalion were also considered: Dalyn Wakely,AnthonyRomani and Owen Van Steensel had 9 goals and 12 assists in 12 games.
Defenceman of the Month – Sam Dickinson -London Knights
Dickinson makes our cut for the second time this season after being our choice back in December. It was an excellent month of February where he scored 4 goals and added 16 assists in 12 games. He was held off the scoresheet just once, back in his first game of the month against the Erie Otters on February 2. He had seven 2-point games and one 3-point game in the month.
Consideration was also given to Saginaw Spirit defenceman Zayne Parekh, who was our choice in November and January. He had 6 goals and 9 assists in 11 games during the month of February He was held off the scoresheet just twice and made highlight reels throughout the month.
Goaltender of the Month – Carter George – Owen Sound Attack
January was a banner month for goaltenders, February not so much but George stood out. He started all but one of the Attacks 10 games in February and posted a 3-3-2-1 record with a .910 save percentage and 3.25 goals against average. George is the top ranked goaltender on NHL Central Scouting’s North American rankings and it’s easy to see why.
Consideration was given to Jacob Brown of the Flint Firebirds (3 games) with a .926 saver percentage; Collin MacKenzie of the Ottawa 67’s (2 games) with a .952 save percentage; and Owen Willmore of the London Knights (4 games) with a .915 save percentage but we felt they didn’t play enough games.
March is upon us and that means its time to look at the Ontario Hockey League players eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and the statistical leaders.
The North Bay Battalion are well represented with a trio of forwards in the top-10 in goals, assists and points and a defenceman in the top-10 among blueliners.
Also interesting is that two defencemen are in the top-10 in powerplay goals. Anyway, have a look for yourself. As always, we try to keep accurate stats, but always refer to the OHL website for official stats.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Academic Players of the Month for February, proudly presented by Hockley Valley Resort.
East Division – Mason Vaccari (Kingston Frontenacs)
Kingston Frontenacs goaltender Mason Vaccari is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for February.
Vaccari recently completed his final semester of high school with an 89 percent average at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, and is currently achieving high grades in University Economics and Human Development courses.
“Mason’s dedication to his studies is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Holy Cross Teacher, Mrs. Shannon Perugino. “Not only does he give everything to his assignments and daily work, but he also approaches each lesson with curiosity and empathy. Mason is constantly asking questions, engaging in conversation, and motivating classmates to share their ideas when working in groups. Despite demands from the OHL, he approaches his academics with the same level of determination and focus, setting a shining example for his peers.”
“Mason is an exemplary example of what it means to be a student athlete, and it has been a privilege to work with him at Holy Cross,” said Frontenacs Academic Advisor, Kristi LeSarge.
Selected in the fourth round (61st overall) by Kingston in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection from the Vaughan Kings U16 program, the Mississauga, Ont. native has played to a 23-24-2-0 record this season, along with an .879 save percentage and 3.69 goals-against average. Playing in his second season with the Frontenacs, Vaccari has played to a career mark of 34-38-2-0, with a .887 save percentage and 3.63 goals-against average.
Central Division – Nolan Laird (North Bay Battalion)
North Bay Battalion rookie forward Nolan Laird is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for February.
Laird achieved an “A” average in his first semester of grade 12 studies, including an 86 percent average in Business Fundamentals, 86 percent average in World Issues, 98 percent average in Healthy and Active Living, and an 86 percent average in Career Studies. Laird is currently holding high marks in Data Management, Kinesiology, and Co-Op Education at Chippewa Secondary School.
“Nolan is an exemplary student-athlete whose drive and commitment enable him to excel both on the ice and in the classroom,” said Battalion Academic Advisor, Stephanie Silverthorn.
The 18-year-old Port Perry, Ont. product has played 24 games this season, recording a goal and an assist for the Battalion. The 6-foot-1, 180Ib. centreman was originally selected in the eighth round (145th overall) by North Bay in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection from the Clarington Toros U16 program.
Midwest Division – Rowan Topp (Guelph Storm)
Guelph Storm defenceman Rowan Topp is the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for February.
Topp achieved excellent grades in two grade 12 university-level courses last semester, including an overall 93 percent average in Biology and Advanced Functions at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School.
“Rowan is the consummate student-athlete,” said Storm Academic Advisor, Colleen Driscoll. “His teachers consistently note his exceptional work habits, his conscientious approach to his studies, and his aptitude for their subject matter. Rowan’s outstanding academic achievement reflects his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.”
Selected in the third round (59th overall) by Guelph in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection from the North York Rangers U16 program, the 6-foot-2, 195lb. St. Anns, Ont. native has registered four assists over 52 games played in Guelph this season.
West Division – Josh Glavin (Saginaw Spirit)
Saginaw Spirit defenceman Josh Glavin is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for February.
Glavin achieved outstanding grades in his first semester of grade 12 studies, including an 80 percent average in English, 82 percent average in Advanced Functions, 77 percent average in Biology, and a 99 percent average in Team Sports. Glavin is currently holding high marks in Kinesiology, Chemistry and Astronomy at Heritage High School and Northern Collegiate.
“Josh is an assiduous student with an outstanding work ethic,” said Spirit Academic Advisor, Pamela Moretuzzo. “He is scholastically gifted and very dedicated to his studies. Josh is a strong willed and driven individual which is evident in his 84% average while also attending many scholastic, athletic, and community service commitments. Josh dedicates a great deal of time in and out of school to be successful in his academics, as he has been enrolled in university level courses. He often attends additional study sessions outside of his class hours to improve his understanding of the course material. He is a well-rounded and conscientious student and individual.
“Josh is also committed to improving his hockey skills as a member of the Saginaw Spirit team,” Moretuzzo added. “He welcomes hockey, academic, and personal challenges and works diligently to accomplish his goals. He has outstanding sportsmanship and a positive attitude both on and off of the ice. Josh is an exceptional young man and a pleasure to know. He is polite, responsible, honest, and hard-working. Due to his superior work ethic and perseverance, Josh will surely succeed at any goal he sets for himself,” she added.
The 17-year-old Sarnia, Ont. product has played 31 games this season, recording four assists for the Spirit. The 6-foot-2, 190Ib. blueliner was originally selected in the third round (54th overall) by Saginaw in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection from the Lambton Jr. Sting U16 program.
2023-24 OHL Academic Players of the Month:
East Division: February – Mason Vaccari (Kingston Frontenacs) January – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) December – Carson Cameron (Peterborough Petes) November – Charlie Hilton (Ottawa 67’s) October – Noah Bender (Oshawa Generals)
Central Division: February – Nolan Laird (North Bay Battalion) January – Jaiden Newton (Barrie Colts) December – Parker Von Richter (Mississauga Steelheads) November – Chase Coughlan (Sudbury Wolves) October – Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Midwest Division: February – Rowan Topp (Guelph Storm) January – Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters) December – Carter George (Owen Sound Attack) November – Henry Brzustewicz (London Knights) October – Matheas Stark (Kitchener Rangers)
West Division: February – Josh Glavin (Saginaw Spirit) January – Jacob Brown (Flint Firebirds) December – Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires) November – Tate Vader (Soo Greyhounds) October – Lukas Fischer (Sarnia Sting)
The OHL continues to produce student-athletes that move on to both professional and U SPORTS men’s hockey endeavors.
A total of 333 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions across North America during the 2022-23 academic year, with a total contribution by teams of over $3.6 million. Over the past 10 seasons, OHL Scholarship payments have totaled more than $25 million.
A total of 228 OHL Alumni were included on U SPORTS men’s hockey rosters to open the 2023-24 season.
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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 14 edition of the weekly U16 AAA rankings for the 2024 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament presented by FPS Payment and hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League.
The 2024 OHL Cup will feature 20 teams consisting of talent eligible for the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. Starting with three Wild Card Play-In matchups on Monday, March 25, all games will be played at the Scotiabank Pond in Toronto until the Championship Final moves to the Mattamy Athletic Centre on Saturday, March 30.
The weekly rankings are determined by a panel of OHL Central Scouting staff and represent the top teams that are competing to play in the annual year-end championship tournament.
U16 AAA Rankings for the 2024 OHL Cup – Week 14
RANK:
TEAM:
LAST WEEK
WEEKS RANKED
1
Vaughan Kings (GTHL)
1
14
2
Barrie Colts (OMHA)
2
14
3
Oakville Rangers (OMHA)
4
14
4
North York Rangers (GTHL)
5
14
5
Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)
3
14
6
Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)
6
14
7
Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)
7
14
8
Ottawa Myers Automotive (HEO)
8
13
9
York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)
9
9
10
Halton Hurricanes (OMHA)
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HM
London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)
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HM
Peterborough Petes (OMHA)
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HM
Upper Canada Cyclones (HEO)
10
13
HM
Oshawa Generals (OMHA)
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The Ottawa Valley Titans are the first team to punch their ticket to the 2024 OHL Cup, upsetting the previously 10th-ranked Upper Canada Cyclones in the first round of the HEO U16 AAA playoffs. Ottawa Myers Automotive is currently one win away from clinching, leading the Eastern Ontario Wild in their first round series. The Halton Hurricanes make their first appearance of the season in the Top-10 rankings, playing to a perfect 4-0 record to this point in their OMHA West AAA round robin playdown. Other teams holding perfect records include the Barrie Colts, York-Simcoe Express and Peterborough Petes, all at 5-0.
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