CHL Top 10: Week 21

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 21 edition of its CHL Top 10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.

With three straight wins on home ice, the QMJHL’s Baie-Comeau Drakkar jump back up to the no. 1 spot while the Saskatoon Blades drop to no. 2 after they lost their lone game of the week. The OHL’s London Knights remain at no. 3 after a pair of road wins.

The QMJHL’s Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are the only newcomer to the rankings in Week 21 as they take the no. 10 spot on the back of three road wins.

The next rankings will be released the week of March 4 following the 22nd week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 21
1. Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
2. Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
3. London Knights (OHL)
4. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
5. Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
7. Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
8. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
9. Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
10. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2023-24-chl-top-10-rankings-week-21/.

REHKOPF AND SIMPSON NAMEDOHL 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, February 25, 2024.



Rangers’ Carson Rehkopf Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Seattle Kraken prospect Carson Rehkopf of the Kitchener Rangers is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for the second time this season, recording four goals, five assists, and nine points over three contests as the Rangers collected four points over the weekend.

Rehkopf had a strong start to the week on Monday afternoon, recording a pair of goals and an assist to earn first star honours as the Rangers defeated the Peterborough Petes 6-2. The 6-foot-1, 196lb. centreman registered a career-high six point performance on Friday, tallying a pair of goals and four assists to once again earn first star honours in a 7-3 win over the Sarnia Sting. The Rangers struggled to find the scoresheet on Sunday, closing out the weekend with a 3-0 loss to the Soo Greyhounds.

A 19-year-old from Vaughan, Ont., Rehkopf ranks first among OHL goal-scorers and third among point-producers, recording 47 goals, 37 assists, and 84 points over 50 games played this season. Seattle’s second round (50th overall) pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has recorded 176 points (95-81–176) in 183 career OHL regular season games with the Rangers after being chosen 17th overall by the club in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

Also considered for the award this week, Kingston Frontenacs forward Linus Hemstrom recorded nine points (4-5–9) in four games including a hat-trick on Sunday while Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves put up seven points (4-3-7) in three contests as the Wolves went 2-1.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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)
 



Knights’ Michael Simpson Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Michael Simpson of the London Knights is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, playing to a 2-0 record including a shutout, along with a 1.00 goals-against average and .956 save percentage.

Making a total of 43 saves last week, Simpson stopped 25 of the 27 shots that came his way on Monday afternoon as the Knights defeated the Windsor Spitfires 7-2 at home. The 6-foot-1, 198lb. netminder closed out the weekend with an 18-save shutout on Saturday, blanking the Kingston Frontenacs in a 5-0 win.

Playing to a 29-8-0-1 record, the 21-year-old from London, Ont. holds a league-low 2.52 goals-against average, along with a .909 save percentage in 38 games this season. Currently backstopping the Knights to the top of the OHL standings, the former 2023 OHL champion has appeared in 136 career regular season contests, recording a 2.94 goals-against average and .905 save percentage over three seasons, going 73-48-5-4 in the process. Selected in the 10th round (193rd overall) by the Peterborough Petes in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection, the 2023 OHL Playoffs MVP attended development camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins last summer.

Also considered for the award this week, Collin MacKenzie of the Ottawa 67’s was solid in the crease, stopping 60 shots while registering a 1-0-0-1 record including a shutout, along with a 1.44 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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)


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.

CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 20

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 20 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.

After another perfect week the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) hold the top spot in the CHL rankings for a fourth week in a row. The Blades have outscored their opponents 57-26 over their current 13-0-1 run. Back in second this week is the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the Drakkar continue to lead the CHL in wins with 43. Sliding a spot this week to third is the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who had their CHL-best point streak halted at 23 games.

A pair of different clubs join the CHL Top 10 Rankings this week. For the first time since week 13 the Victoriaville Tigres of the QMJHL climb back into the rankings after a shootout win over Baie-Comeau extended their win streak to five. Meanwhile the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL make their first appearance of the season following a perfect 4-0-0 week that culminated with a win over the Moose Jaw Warriors.

The next rankings will be released the week of February 26, following the 21st week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 20
1. Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
2. Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
3. London Knights (OHL)
4. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
5. Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
7. Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
8. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
9. Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL)
10. Swift Current Broncos (WHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2023-24-chl-top-10-rankings-week-20/.

OHL CUP PRESENTED BY FPS PAYMENT U16 AAA TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 20

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 13 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 13

RANK:TEAM:LAST WEEK   WEEKS RANKED
1Vaughan Kings (GTHL)113
2Barrie Colts (OMHA)213
3Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)413
4Oakville Rangers (OMHA)313
5North York Rangers (GTHL)513
6Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)613
7Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)813
8Ottawa Myers Automotive (HEO)712
9York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)108
10Upper Canada Cyclones (HEO)913
    
HMMarkham Majors (GTHL)––
HMLondon Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)––
HMHalton Hurricanes (OMHA)––
HMQuinte Red Devils (OMHA)–5

The GTHL’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens continue their ascent up the Top-10, rising to number three this week while the Mississauga Rebels and OMHA’s York-Simcoe Express also climb one spot in Week 13. The Vaughan Kings remain on top of the OHL Cup Top 10 for the 11th consecutive week.

For more information, visit OHLCup.ca.


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.

DIONICIO AND DROBAC 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, February 18, 2024.



Spirit’s Rodwin Dionicio Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Anaheim Ducks prospect Rodwin Dionicio of the Saginaw Spirit is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, leading the league with nine points including three goals and six assists in three games.

Dionicio helped the West Division-leading Spirit collect four of a possible six points on the road last week, starting an Eastern trek with a career night on Thursday in Barrie, putting up two goals, three assists and five points in a 7-6 win over the Colts. All three of Dionicio’s assists in the game were primary in nature while he also scored a highlight reel goal to me named the game’s first star. Dionicio and the Spirit lost 6-3 in Sudbury on Friday, though Dionicio managed to earn third star recognition with a pair of assists. The Spirit closed out their weekend trip with a 5-3 win on Sunday in North Bay, with Dionicio contributing a goal and an assist to give him points in six of his last seven games.

A 19-year-old born in Newark, New Jersey but having spent most of his life in Herisau, Switzerland, Dionicio is enjoying a career-best 58-point (20-38–58) season over 46 games between Saginaw and Windsor. The 18th overall pick of the 2021 CHL Import Draft by the Niagara IceDogs, the 6-foot-2, 205Ib. defender has recorded 139 points (41-98–139) over 153 career OHL regular season games between Niagara, Windsor and Saginaw. The Anaheim Ducks selected Dionicio in the fifth round (129th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft. He’s represented Switzerland at the World Juniors three different times, including this past January when he registered four points (2-2–4) in five games.

Also considered for the award this week, Soo Greyhounds forward Jack Beck recorded seven points (1-6–7) in three games while Montreal Canadiens prospect Florian Xhekaj of the Brantford Bulldogs scored four times, putting up six points (4-2–6) as the Dogs went 3-0.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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)



Bulldogs’ Matteo Drobac Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Brantford Bulldogs netminder Matteo Drobac is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, going 3-0 with a 1.62 goals-against average .939 save percentage and one shutout for the East Division leaders.

Drobac’s week began with a 22-save outing in Windsor on Wednesday before stopping Liam Greentree and Ryan Abraham in the shootout as the Bulldogs defeated the Spitfires 5-4. The overage veteran was back in the crease at home on Friday, stopping all 24 shots he faced in a 3-0 shutout win over the Owen Sound Attack. Drobac’s third shutout of the season was followed-up by a 31-save performance on Sunday in Niagara as the Bulldogs prevailed 5-1, increasing their cushion atop the East Division standings to five points.

A 20-year-old from Oakville, Ont., Drobac sits tied for second in the league with 24 wins this season, complemented by a 3.20 goals-against average, .891 save percentage and three shutouts in 42 games. Drobac is the Bulldogs’ all-time leader in career wins (62) and sits three games back of Kaden Fulcher (112, 2015-18) for the most in the club’s history. The 6-foot-2, 199Ib. netminder was selected by the Hamilton Bulldogs in the sixth round (110th overall) of the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the Halton Hurricanes U16 program.

Also considered for the award this week, Owen Flores of the Niagara IceDogs was kept busy, stopping 136 shots while registering a 2-1 record, 2.95 goals-against average and .938 save percentage over three games.

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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)


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.

OHL CUP PRESENTED BY FPS PAYMENT U16 AAA TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 12

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 12 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 12

RANK:TEAM:LAST WEEK   WEEKS RANKED
1Vaughan Kings (GTHL)112
2Barrie Colts (OMHA)212
3Oakville Rangers (OMHA)312
4Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)512
5North York Rangers (GTHL)612
6Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)412
7Ottawa Myers Automotive (HEO)  811
8Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)712
9Upper Canada Cyclones (HEO)1012
10York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)97
    
HMPeterborough Petes (OMHA)––
HMLondon Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)––
HMHalton Hurricanes (OMHA)––
HMQuinte Red Devils (OMHA)–5

The GTHL’s Toronto Jr. Canadiens and North York Rangers have both climbed ahead of the Toronto Marlboros in the Week 12 edition of the OHL Cup presented by FPS Payment Top 10 Rankings. A pair of HEO squads in Ottawa Myers Automotive and the Upper Canada Cyclones have also climbed the list after strong performances last week.

For more information, visit OHLCup.ca.

CHL Top-10 Rankings: Saskatoon, London & Baie-Comeau maintain their place in the Top 3, while Halifax re-enters the Top 10

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 19 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.

Having clinched their spot in the 2024 WHL Playoffs, thanks in part to a current 11-game point streak (10-0-0-1), the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) hold the top spot in the CHL rankings for a third week in a row. The Blades still have just one regulation loss since November 24 having won 24 of their last 30 games (24-1-2-3). Right behind them in second place is the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who extended their CHL-best point streak to 23 games (21-0-0-2) to maintain their lead in the OHL’s overall standings. Meanwhile, rounding out the top three is the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), who continue to lead the CHL in wins (42) and clinched their place in the 2024 QMJHL Playoffs last week.

Since nine of ten clubs ranked in last week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings won all of their matchups over the last seven days, there weren’t too many changes to this week’s rankings. The most notable change came from the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL, who are back in the Top 10 for the first time since December. Having won a pair of games last week and collected points in nine of their last 10 contests (7-1-2-0), Halifax also booked its place in the 2024 QMJHL Playoffs alongside Baie-Comeau and the No. 5-ranked Drummondville Voltigeurs.

The next rankings will be released the week of February 19, following the 20th week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 19
1. Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
2. London Knights (OHL)
3. Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
4. Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
5. Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
6. Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
7. Prince George Cougars (WHL)
8. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
9. Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
10. Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2023-24-chl-top-10-rankings-week-19.

GOYETTE AND WEST 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, February 11, 2024.



Wolves’ David Goyette Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Seattle Kraken prospect David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, contributing three goals, six assists and nine points while registering a plus-3 rating in three wins.

Riding an eight-game point streak, Goyette led the League with nine points, helping the Wolves become the first Eastern Conference team to reach 30 wins this season. He was instrumental in Sudbury’s 6-5 comeback win over Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday recording a goal and an assist in the latter half of the third period. The 5-foot-11, 181lb. right-wing found the scoresheet again on Friday, registering a a goal and two helpers in a 6-1 win over the Niagara IceDogs. Goyette closed out the weekend with a four-point performance on Sunday, tallying a goal and three assists including one on the winning goal as Sudbury clinched an 8-7 overtime victory over the Mississauga Steelheads.

A 19-year-old from Hawkesbury, Ont., Goyette ranks second among all OHL point producers, tallying 31 goals, 53 assists, and 84 points in 50 games this season. Selected in the second-round (61st overall) by the Seattle Kraken in the 2022 NHL Draft, the former first-round (11th overall) pick by the Wolves in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection has put up 105 goals, 144 assists and 249 points in 179 OHL regular season contests. Goyette signed an entry-level NHL contract with Seattle on Apr. 10, 2023.

Also considered for the award this week, Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck of the Saginaw Spirit recorded seven points (4-3–7) in three games. Defenceman Finn Harding of the Mississauga Steelheads also had a standout week registering seven points (1-6–7) in three showings, while Florida Panthers prospect Sandis Vilmanis of the North Bay Battalion recorded six goals in a pair of victories.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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)
 



Colts’ Ben West Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Ben West of the Barrie Colts is the OHL Goaltender of the Week following two wins, making 81 saves with a 3.00 goals-against average and .931 save percentage.

West backstopped the Colts to a pair of wins despite their being outshot in both contests. Earning third star honours on Monday, West turned aside 38 of the 41 shots he faced as the Colts defeated the Erie Otters 6-3. The 6-foot-3, 156lb. netminder was back in the crease with a 43-save, second star performance on Saturday to help the Colts defeat the Kingston Frontenacs 4-3 at home, improving Barrie’s season record to 21-25-3-0.

A 20-year-old hometown product, West owns a season mark of 10-13-1-0, posting a 3.94 goals-against average and .889 save percentage. Selected in the 10th round (190th overall) by the Erie Otters in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program, West has appeared in 53 games over two seasons spent with the Colts, registering a 3.78 goals-against average and .889 save percentage.

Also in the running for the award this week, Ian Michelone of the Ottawa 67’s played to a 2-0 record with a 1.50 goals-against average, and .936 save percentage. Andrew Oke of the Saginaw Spirit was also solid in the crease, playing to a 2-0 mark including a shutout, with a 1.93 goals-against average and .920 save percentage.

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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)
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CHL announces broadcast schedule on NHL Network for the month of February

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is thrilled to announce a schedule of games during the month of February that fans in the United States can enjoy on NHL Network (see schedule below).

Starting this week, on Valentine’s Day (February 14), viewers in the U.S. can catch 2025 NHL Draft prospect Malcolm Spence, Chicago Blackhawks prospect Martin Misiak, Anaheim Ducks’ 2023 second-round pick Carey Terrance, and the Erie Otters welcome the Niagara IceDogs, 2024 NHL Draft prospect Kevin He, and the OHL’s top rookie goal scorer Ryan Roobroeck to Erie Insurance Arena.

The following Wednesday, on February 21, Anaheim Ducks prospect Coulson Pitre and the Flint Firebirds will travel along the I-75 to Saginaw to face the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow hosts, the No. 4-ranked Saginaw Spirit. The Spirit is led by 2025 NHL Draft prospect Michael Misa, Montreal Canadiens prospect Owen Beck, and projected 2024 NHL Draft first-round pick Zayne Parekh, who has recorded 12 goals and 29 points in his last 15 games since January 6.

To cap off the month, on February 28, U.S. fans can tune into NHL Network to see Colorado Avalanche 2023 first-round pick Calum Ritchie, Minnesota Wild prospect Rasmus Kumpulainen, and the Oshawa Generals head to London to face Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan, Philadelphia Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk, and the No.2-ranked Knights, who have earned a point in 23 straight games (21-0-0-2), the longest streak of its kind in the CHL this season.

In addition to airing these games, this spring, NHL Network will also broadcast in the United States the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow in Saginaw, Michigan, from May 24 to June 2. The 2024 Memorial Cup will mark the first time that the CHL’s championship event has been held in the State of Michigan. As hosts, the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) will be one of four teams to participate in the tournament alongside the playoff champion from each of the OHL, Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL).

Over February, viewers can also catch several CHL games on CHL TV, TSN+, and RDS.ca as part of the CHL Game of the Week program. Additionally, 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 broadcast the 2024 Memorial Cup presented by Dow to viewers in Canada, while fans outside of North America can catch the CHL championship event on CHL TV.

CHL on NHL Network – February 2024 – Broadcast Schedule

Wed. Feb. 14 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Niagara IceDogs vs. Erie Otters on NHL Network

Wed. Feb. 21 at 7:05 p.m. ET – Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit on NHL Network

Wed. Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET – Oshawa Generals vs. London Knights on NHL Network

Sam Dickinson – London Knights – Player Profile

Posted on by Dominic Tiano
Sam Dickinson of the London Knights. Photo by Natalie Shaver/OHL Images
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Coming into this season, and maybe even earlier, many had London Knights Defenceman Sam Dickinson as the top prospect from the OHL eligible for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, maybe even a top 10 pick. Not much has happened to change that perception. If anything, he’s solidified it.

Dickinson is a well-rounded two-way defenceman. While his offensive upside isn’t as high as that kid playing in Saginaw, he is no slouch either.

The combination of size, reach and mobility make him a force defensively. He can keep opponents at bay but his best trait in the d-zone is his ability to transition and start the break out. His mobility and puck skills allows him to elude pressure with his feet, but he can also make a great first pass. He is cool under pressure and rarely panics, surveys the situation and makes the correct decision to head the other way. He’s physical, defends the cycle with relative ease and he blocks shots. In the defensive zone, there may not be any better in the entire draft class than Dickinson.

The question surrounding Dickinson is what is his offensive upside? He can quarter back the powerplay and has an excellent shot from the point or the half wall. He has been so good for the Knights that it allowed them to move fellow defenseman Oliver Bonk to the bumper position on the powerplay. But he doesn’t just excel with the man advantage. He keeps plays alive at the blue line five on five as well. He has great vision and passing skills from the point as well so he’s not just a threat with his shot.

Some believe he is sacrificing offense for defense. I don’t know that I buy into that. He’s a point per game defenceman in his draft year and that’s good enough for me. Maybe he’s got enough IQ to know when it’s time to retreat and defend as opposed to trying to force something offensively?