OHL CUP U16 AAA TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 11

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the Week 11 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 11

RANK:TEAM:LAST WEEK WEEKS RANKED
1Vaughan Kings (GTHL)111
2Barrie Colts (OMHA)211
3Oakville Rangers (OMHA)411
4Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)311
5Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)511
6North York Rangers (GTHL)611
7Mississauga Rebels (GTHL)711
8Ottawa Myers Automotive (HEO)    910
9York-Simcoe Express (OMHA)–6
10Upper Canada Cyclones (HEO)811
    
HMPeterborough Petes (OMHA)––
HMLondon Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)––
HMHalton Hurricanes (OMHA)––
HMQuinte Red Devils (OMHA)105

The Oakville Rangers climb into the top three in the Week 11 edition of the OHL Cup presented by FPS Payment Top 10 Rankings following commanding victories over the Grey-Bruce Highlanders and Guelph Gryphons. Ottawa Myers Automotive also climbs one spot to #8 on the list while the York-Simcoe Express return to the Top-10 for the first time since Week 5, coming in at number nine.

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.

CHL Top-10 Rankings: Saskatoon remains No.1, London climbs up to No.2 & Moose Jaw re-enters the Top-10

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced today the Week 18 edition of its CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2023-24 season.

For a second week in a row, the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL) remain in first place in the CHL Top-10 Rankings. Having won all three of their games last week, the Blades have suffered only one regulation loss over their last 27 contests, and they improved their record at home to a CHL-best 21-1-1-0. Coming in at No. 2 are the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), who last week extended their point streak to 20 games (18-0-0-2), the longest streak of its kind in the CHL this season. Meanwhile, rounding out the top three is the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), who became the first team in the CHL to top 40 wins this season.

Among some of the other noteworthy changes to this week’s Top-10 include the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL reentering the rankings for the first time since November. The Warriors have won 13 of their last 15 games since December 16. Meanwhile, the Soo Greyhounds of the OHL are up a spot after rallying from a 3-0 deficit on the road to defeat the No.4-ranked Saginaw Spirit 5-3 last Wednesday. 

The next rankings will be released the week of February 12, following the 19th week of regular season action in all three member leagues of the CHL.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 18
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. Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
9. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
10. Moose Jaw Warriors (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-18.

BRYANT AND WILLMORE 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 4, 2024.



IceDogs’ Gavin Bryant Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Gavin Bryant of the Niagara IceDogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, contributing two goals, five assists and seven points while registering a plus-3 rating in three games.

Bryant found the score sheet on Thursday, registering a goal in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Sudbury Wolves. Bouncing back on Saturday, the 5-foot-11, 192lb. forward tallied a pair of assists including one on the game-winner to help Niagara defeat the Peterborough Petes 5-4 in extra time. Bryant closed out the weekend tying his career-high single-game high of four points with a goal and three primary assists in a 6-4 win over the North Bay Battalion on Sunday.

A 19-year-old from Ingersoll, Ont., Bryant has recorded 36 points (13-23–36) through 42 outings this season. Originally selected in the second round (37th overall) by the Owen Sound Attack in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection from the Brantford 99ers AAA U16 program, Bryant has tallied 32 goals, 68 assists, and 100 points over 135 regular season games between the Attack and the IceDogs.

Also considered for the award this week, Colorado Avalanche prospect and January OHL Player of the Month Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals scored two times and added five assists to help the Generals earn nine points. OHL Rookie of the Month Riley Patterson of the Barrie Colts was also productive, contributing a total of four goals and three helpers on the road last week.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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’ Owen Willmore Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Owen Willmore of the London Knights is the OHL Goaltender of the Week following three wins including a shutout, with a 1.96 goals-against average and .918 save percentage.

Stopping a total of 67 shots last week, Willmore turned aside all 24 attempts he faced on Tuesday to earn his first career OHL shutout and first star honours as the Knights blanked the Kitchener Rangers 4-0. The 6-foot-3, 180lb. netminder was back in the crease with a 22-save performance on Friday to help the Knights defeat the Erie Otters 5-3. Willmore closed out his week stopping 24 of the 27 shots that came his way along with four shootout attempts in a 4-3 win road over the Owen Sound Attack on Saturday.

A 19-year-old hometown product, Willmore owns a season mark of 11-4-0-2, posting a 3.12 goals-against average and .895 save percentage. Selected in the 14th round (279th overall) by the Knights in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, Willmore has appeared in 23 games over two season, registering a 3.32 goals-against average and .886 save percentage. He appeared in three games in last year’s OHL Championship Series, going 1-1 with a 1.44 goals-against average and .958 save percentage.

Also in the running for the award this week, Winnipeg Jets prospect Dom DiVincentiis of the North Bay Battalion played to a 2-0 record including a shutout, with a 2.00 goals-against average, and .918 save percentage. Nick Surzycia of the Sarnia Sting was also solid in the crease, playing to a 2-0 mark with a 2.40 goals-against average and .922 save percentage.

2023-24 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
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 Team of the Month presented by CCM: January 2024

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TORONTO, ON — The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce today the January edition of the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM for the 2023-24 regular season.

F – Gavin McKenna (Medicine Hat Tigers / WHL)
10G-19A, 29 PTS, +12 in 12 GP in January

With 29 points through 12 games in January, no skater in the CHL tallied more points than 16-year-old Gavin McKenna of Medicine Hat Tigers. Over the last month, McKenna averaged 2.42 points per game, which ranked second in the CHL behind only Moose Jaw’s Jagger Firkus (2.78). Eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, McKenna registered eight multi-point outings during the last month, including six contests with three points or more. The latter included a career-high six-point effort (1G-5A) against the Tri-City Americans on January 6 at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat. Additionally, throughout January, the six-foot, 165-pound left winger recorded 19 assists, which was the most of any player in the CHL. Ultimately, the product from Whitehorse, Y.T., was held off the scoresheet twice over his last 12 games. McKenna now ranks second in the CHL rookie scoring race this season with 63 points, trailing only Prince George’s Terik Parascak (69 points). McKenna also sits second on his team in scoring with 21 goals and 42 assists in 41 games this season. Drafted first overall by the Tigers during the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft, McKenna’s 42 assists and 1.54 points per game during the 2023-24 campaign both rank first among any rookie in the CHL.

F – Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals / OHL)
9G-17A, 26 PTS, +19 in 13 GP in January

Following a strong January, Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals now leads his team in scoring with 51 points (17G-34A) despite having played in 29 games this season. Specifically, in 13 games during the last month, Ritchie recorded nine goals and 17 assists to lead all OHL scorers. His 26 points in January trailed only Medicine Hat’s Gavin McKenna for the scoring lead in the Canadian Hockey League. Over those 13 games in January, the 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., tallied points in 12 contests. The latter included six outings with two or more points, including a pair of five-point efforts against the Flint Firebirds on January 6 (0G-5A) and the Peterborough Petes on January 19 (2G-3A). Both of those five-point outings represented a career-high for the Oshawa Generals’ centreman. His plus/minus rating of +19 was also the highest of any skater in the CHL for the month of January. With 17 goals and 34 assists through 29 games during the 2023-24 campaign, Ritchie is averaging 1.76 points per game, which stands as the third-highest mark among skaters in the OHL. A first-round pick of the Colorado Avalanche last summer, Ritchie has tallied 51 points since November 12, which ranks first and second in the OHL and CHL respectively over that period.

F – Jagger Firkus (Moose Jaw Warriors / WHL)
10G-15A, 25 PTS, -3 in 9 GP in January

Averaging a CHL-best 2.78 points per game during January, Seattle Kraken prospect Jagger Firkus of the Moose Jaw Warriors was one of the top forwards in the CHL over the last month. In all nine of his games in January, Firkus found the scoresheet, which included registering two or more points on seven occasions. The 19-year-old from Irma, Alta., got his month off to a great start by matching a career-high with five points (1G-4A) against the Prince Albert Raiders on January 5 in Moose Jaw. Firkus’ month was also highlighted by his fourth hat trick of the season, a feat he accomplished on the road against the Swift Current Broncos on January 19. Ultimately, by tallying points in all nine of his games last month, Firkus comes into February on a 19-game point streak (15G-26A over that stretch), which stands as the longest active point streak in the CHL. His current 19-game point streak also ranks as the third-longest streak of the 2023-24 campaign behind only Kelowna’s Andrew Cristall (23 games from Nov. 3 to Jan. 19) and his Moose Jaw teammate Denton Mateychuk (23 games from Oct. 10 to Dec. 8). Firkus’ recent stretch of scoring has also helped catapult him to the top of the CHL scoring race with 84 points on the season. Meanwhile, his 37 goals over this latest campaign place him in a tie for third in the CHL alongside fellow Seattle Kraken prospect Carson Rehkopf of the Kitchener Rangers and Anaheim Ducks prospect Egor Sidorov of the Saskatoon Blades.

D – Oliver Bonk (London Knights / OHL)
10G-11A, 21 PTS, +14 in 10 GP in January

Having tallied 10 goals and 11 assists, all while helping his team to a 9-0-0-2 during January, Philadelphia Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk of the No.4-ranked London Knights put together an impressive month. Alongside Saginaw’s Zayne Parekh, Bonk led all defencemen in the CHL with 21 points. At the same time, his 2.10 points per game average and 10 goals were the most by any blueliner in the CHL in January. Over his last 10 games, the 19-year-old from Ottawa, Ont., was held off the scoresheet on just one occasion, registering five multi-point games. The latter included establishing a new single-game career-high when he collected five points (2G-3A) against the Sting in Sarnia on January 10. The 2023 Philadelphia Flyers’ first-round pick registered three games with two goals while tallying six power-play goals and being credited with three game-winning markers last month. Now holding 12 power-play goals on the season, Bonk sits tied with the Soo Greyhounds’ Arttu Karki for first among CHL rearguards in that category. The Knights’ defenceman has also set a new single-season career-high with 51 points during the 2023-24 campaign, a point total that currently ranks fifth among blueliners in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Since December 2, having collected 27 points (11G-16A) over his last 13 games, Bonk is averaging 2.08 points per game, the highest mark of any defenceman in the CHL over that stretch.

D – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit / OHL)
9G-12A, 21 PTS, +13 in 11 GP in January

Having been named to the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM back in November, 2024 NHL Draft prospect Zayne Parekh of the No.3-ranked Saginaw Spirit becomes the first defenceman to be awarded this honour for a second time during the 2023-24 season. Alongside London’s Oliver Bonk, Parekh led all CHL defencemen with 21 points in January. Over the last month, the 17-year-old from Nobleton, Ont., was held off the scoresheet just twice. In his last 11 contests, Parekh has registered six multi-point games, including a single-game career-high of five points (3G-2A) against the Spitfires in Windsor on January 10. The latter also represented the second time this season that the projected 2024 NHL first-round pick scored a hat trick. Over his last 26 games, dating back to November 18, Parekh has only failed to register a point on four occasions. He’s tallied 16 goals (two more than his next closest competitor, London’s Oliver Bonk) and 44 points (10 more than his next closest competitor, Kitchener’s Hunter Brzustewicz) which both rank as the most by a CHL blueliner over that stretch of games since November 18. Thanks to his strong play over these last couple of months, Parekh is up to 22 goals and 66 points on the season. His 22 goals currently stand as the most by any defenceman in the CHL, while his 66 points rank second in the Canadian Hockey League behind only Kitchener’s Hunter Brzustewicz (69 points). In January, Parekh was ranked as the No. 10 skater in North America by NHL Central Scouting in their Midterm Rankings ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft.

G – Chase Wutzke (Red Deer Rebels / WHL)
8-0-0-1, 1.98 GAA, .929 SV% in nine starts in January

With a CHL-best eight wins over January, 2024 NHL Draft prospect Chase Wutzke of the Red Deer Rebels is making his first-ever appearance in the CHL Team of the Month presented by CCM. Over his nine starts last month, the 17-year-old from Debden, Sask., posted a 1.98 goals-against average (GAA) and a .929 save percentage (SV%), which both ranked first among goalies in the WHL (minimum 100 minutes played in January). Wutzke only allowed one goal during five different games last month. He also registered a pair of performances with 30-plus saves in January, one of which was a 31-save effort against the No.1-ranked Saskatoon Blades on January 17, which ultimately helped the Rebels snap the Blades’ 18-game point streak. Going back to December 6, Wutzke has won 12 of his last 14 starts, having also collected a point in all 14 of those games (12-0-1-1). Moreover, since December 6, the rookie netminder owns a 1.88 GAA and a .934 SV%, which both rank first in the CHL among goalies who have played a minimum of 300 minutes during that stretch of time. Ultimately, those strong performances over December and January have helped Wutzke as he now ranks fourth in GAA (2.24) and fifth in SV% (.922) in the Canadian Hockey League this season. In January, Wutzke was also identified as the No. 13-ranked goalie in North America in the NHL Central Scouting’s Midterm Rankings ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft.

OHL Draft Eligible Statistical Leaders: January

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A new month means a statistical update for players eligible for the 2024 National Hockey League Entry Draft.

At this point, it looks like Anthony Romani is running away with the goal scoring lead and the points race. At the same time, it looks as though Zayne Parekh will run away with the goal scoring race among defencemen as well as the assist and points lead. Barring something catastrophic, I don’t see anyone overtaking the pair.

In net, the top two goaltenders ranked by NHL Central Scouting among goaltenders are at the top of the save percentage stat but not by a comfortable margin. Unranked Liam Sztuska is not far behind.

Here is a look at the leader board. As always, we try to maintain accurate stats but always refer to the OHL website for official stats.

Points Leaders
PlayerTeamGPGAPts
Anthony RomaniNorth Bay46383573
Zayne ParekhSaginaw44224466
Liam GreentreeWindsor41273764
Dalyn WakelyNorth Bay45234164
Luke MisaMississauga45183957
Marek VanackerBrantford45262652
Pano FimisErie45153752
Owen Van SteenselNorth Bay44232851
Jett LuchankoGuelph48153651
Marco MignosaSoo47203050
Goal Scoring Leaders
PlayerTeamGPGGPG
Anthony RomaniNorth Bay46380.83
Liam GreentreeWindsor41270.66
Marek VanackerBrantford45260.58
Dalyn WakelyNorth Bay45230.51
Jacob BattagliaKingston43230.53
Zayne ParekhSaginaw44220.50
Adrian MisaljevicKitchener48220.46
Max NamestnikovGuelph46220.48
Kevin HeNiagara45210.47
Marco MignosaSoo47200.43
Assist Leaders
PlayerTeamGPAAPG
Zayne ParekhSaginaw44441.00
Dalyn WakelyNorth Bay45410.91
Luke MisaMississauga45390.87
Liam GreentreeWindsor41370.90
Pano FimisErie45370.82
Jett LuchankoGuelph46360.78
Anthony RomaniNorth Bay46350.76
Luca MarrelliOshawa45340.76
Calem MangoneSaginaw45330.73
Christopher ThibodeauKingston44330.75
Defencemen Point Leaders
PlayerTeamGPGAPts
Zayne ParekhSaginaw44224466
Sam DickinsonLondon46133043
Henry MewsOttawa4183240
Jacob LeBlancNorth Bay4673138
Luca MarrelliOshawa4523436
Nick DeAngelisSudbury4323234
Luca D’AmatoOshawa45102131
Anthony CristoforoWindsor4432528
Goaltenders Leaders – Goals Against Average
PlayerTeamGPMinGAAvg
Jacob OsterOshawa3923051102.86
Brayden GillespieGuelph3720211002.97
Charlie SchenkelSoo331913963.01
Jackson ParsonsKitchener341893953.01
Andrew OkeSaginaw301611823.05
Ryerson LeendersMississauga3420021023.06
Carter GeorgeOwen Sound3821431103.08
Goaltending Leaders – Save Percentage
PlayerTeamGPSHSVSSV%
Ryerson LeendersMississauga34117710750.913
Carter GeorgeOwen Sound38126711570.913
Liam SztuskaPeterborough32116010530.908
Jacob OsterOshawa39116410540.905
Sam HillebrandtBarrie237767020.905
Brayden GillespieGuelph3710119110.901
Jackson ParsonsKitchener349278320.898

OHL Writers Draft Eligible Player of the Month: January

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A new month is upon us and it’s time we look at our draft eligible players of the month at forward, defence and in the crease. January was not an easy month to make our selections because there were a few deserving players at each position, especially among goaltenders where it was a banner month for the draft eligible goaltenders. The is the best goalie class to come from the OHL in quite some time, so enjoy it while you can.

Forward of the Month: Marek Vanacker – Brantford Bulldogs

Vanacker appeared in 11 games for the Bulldogs in January scoring 11 goals and adding 7 assists that included 2 game winning goals. He had three multi goal games and was held off the scoresheet just once in the Bulldogs first game of January. He leads the Bulldogs in scoring with 26 goals and 52 points in 45 games.

Also considered were a pair of North Bay Battalion. Anthony Romani had 11 goals and 7 assists in 11 games that included three multi point games. He was held off the scoresheet in two games. Dalyn Wakely had 7 goals and 12 assists in those 11 games. He was held pointless just once in January.

Defenceman of the Month: Zayne Parekh – Saginaw Spirit

There wasn’t much debate here or even Discussion: Parehk takes it by a landslide. In just 11 games (there was a 2-game suspension in there as well, Parekh scored 9 goals and assisted on 12. He also finished with a plus-12. Six of his 9 games were multi point games with 5, 4, 3, 2,2 and 2 points in those games. He was held pointless in just two games, once at the beginning of the month and once at the end.

There was no one else that really garnered consideration from us.

Goaltender of the Month: Jacob Oster – Oshawa Generals

We literally could have flipped a coin here but eventually settles on Oster. He appeared in 11 of the 13 Generals games in January and posted a 7-3-1-0 record while stopping 290 of the 312 shots faced for a .929 save percentage and 2.00 goals against average. He currently sits second in the OHL with a .905 save percentage and also second with 2.86 goals against average.

Also considered were: Ryerson Leenders of the Mississauga Steelheads who posted a 4-5-1-0 record with a .922 save percentage and 2.50 goals against average. Rookie Landon Miller of the Soo Greyhounds had a 4-1-0-0 record with a .925 save percentage, 1.60 goals against average and 1 shutout.

Our monthly choices:

Forward of the Month

Marek Vanacker – Brantford Bulldogs – January

Ruslan Gazizov – London Knights – December

Liam Greentree – Windsor Spitfires – November

Adrian Misaljevic – Kitchener Rangers – October

Defenceman of the Month

Zayne Parekh – Saginaw Spirit – January

Sam Dickinson – London Knights – December

Zayne Parekh – Saginaw Spirit – November

Jacob LeBlanc – Sarnia Sting – October

Goaltender of the Month

Jacob Oster – Oshawa Generals – January

Carter George – Owen Sound Attack – December

Jack Parsons – Kitchener Rangers – November

Brayden Gillespie – Guelph Storm – October

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY

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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Month for games played in January 2024.

Player of the Month – Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals)

Colorado Avalanche prospect Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals is the OHL Player of the Month, leading the league with 26 points including nine goals and 17 assists along with a plus/minus rating of plus-19 over 13 games. Ritchie’s month of January featured five different performances with at least three points, including two five-point showings that came on Jan. 6th at Flint and Jan. 19th vs. Peterborough. He helped the Generals climb the Eastern Conference standings with a January record of 8-3-1-1, earning three star recognition six different times throughout the course of the month.

A recently-turned 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., Ritchie leads the Generals in regular season scoring despite having played in just 28 games. His 1.68 points-per-game resulting from 16 goals and 31 assists are the fourth-highest rate in the OHL this season while he’s also registered a plus/minus rating of plus-28. A 6-foot-2, 179Ib. centreman, Ritchie is in his third season with the Generals, having recorded 59 goals, 92 assists and 151 points over 152 career regular season games since being selected by Oshawa with the second overall pick of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection. Ritchie was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche with their first round (27th overall) pick last summer. A former OHL first all-rookie team member in 2021-22, Ritchie won a gold medal with Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, leading the tournament in scoring before capturing bronze at the 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship.

Also considered for the award this month, London Knights forward Easton Cowan finished January with 21 points (8-13–21) over 10 games.

Defenceman of the Month – Oliver Bonk (London Knights)

Philadelphia Flyers prospect Oliver Bonk of the London Knights is the OHL Defenceman of the Month, recording 21 points including 10 goals and 11 assists along with a plus/minus rating of plus-14 over 10 games. Bonk helped the Knights play to a January mark of 9-0-0-2 as they climbed into first place in the OHL standings, recording points in nine of his 10 outings. He recorded three different two-goal outings along with five multi-point contests to begin the 2024 calendar year, headlined by five points (2-3–5) in a 9-2 road win over the Sarnia Sting on Jan. 10th. Three of Bonk’s January goals were game-winners while six of his 10 tallies came on the man advantage.

A newly-turned 19-year-old from Ottawa, Ont., Bonk sits third among OHL defencemen with 51 points (16-35–51) over 38 games while his 12 power play markers are tied for the league-lead among rearguards. The 6-foot-2, 179Ib. defender has played parts of three seasons in London, recording 26 goals, 68 assists and 94 points over 115 regular season games. He helped the Knights reach the OHL Championship Series last spring, recording 11 assists during their 21-game playoff run. Bonk was voted to the OHL’s second all-rookie team in 2022-23 before being selected by Philadelphia with their first round (22nd overall) pick last summer. Bonk won gold with Canada at the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and represented Canada at this past month’s 2024 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. The Knights selected Bonk in the second round (26th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

Also considered for the award this month, Saginaw Spirit defender Zayne Parekh registered 21 points (9-12–21) over 11 games.

Goaltender of the Month – Michael Simpson (London Knights)

London Knights netminder Michael Simpson is the OHL Goaltender of the Month, playing to a record of 5-0-0-1 with a 1.32 goals-against average, .950 save percentage and one shutout over six outings. Simpson carried a five-game winning streak into the month of January, stretching that to 10 games while still remaining undefeated in regulation since Dec. 10th to close-out the month. He backstopped the Knights to his second shutout of the season on Jan. 14th vs. Owen Sound.

A 20-year-old London native, Simpson leads the OHL in both goals-against average (2.54) and wins (23) while also posting a .909 save percentage and two shutouts over 33 games. Now in his third OHL season, last year’s OHL Playoff MVP has played to a career mark of 67-47-5-4 with a 2.96 goals-against average, .905 save percentage and eight shutouts over 129 regular season games between London and Peterborough. The 6-foot-1, 198Ib. goaltender was originally Peterborough’s 10th round (193rd overall) pick in the 2019 OHL Priority Selection. Simpson, who was voted to the OHL’s third all-star team last season, attended training camp with the Pittsburgh Penguins prior to the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

Also considered for the award this month, Jacob Oster of the Oshawa Generals played to a record of 7-3-0-1 in January, posting a 2.00 goals-against average and .929 save percentage with one shutout over 11 outings.

Rookie of the Month – Riley Patterson (Barrie Colts)

Barrie Colts forward Riley Patterson is the OHL Rookie of the Month, leading all first-year talents with 15 points including five goals and 10 assists over 12 games. Patterson put together a trio of multi-point performances, helping the Colts score wins over the Soo Greyhounds and Niagara IceDogs with three-point efforts on Jan. 6th and Jan. 20th. He closed out January with a career-high four points, scoring twice while adding two assist in a 7-6 overtime loss to the Owen Sound Attack on Jan. 31st.

A 17-year-old from Burlington, Ont., Patterson currently leads OHL rookies with 16 goals, adding 22 assists for 38 points over 44 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. 12th.

Also considered for the award this month, December Rookie of the Month award recipient Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs put up 13 points (2-11–13) over 11 contests.

2023-24 OHL Performers of the Month:

Player of the Month:
January – Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals)
December – Ruslan Gazizov (London Knights)
November – Filip Mesar (Kitchener Rangers)
October – Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers)

Defenceman of the Month:
January – Oliver Bonk (London Knights)
December – Nick DeAngelis (Sudbury Wolves)
November – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit)
October – Hunter Brzustewicz (Kitchener Rangers)

Goaltender of the Month:
January – Michael Simpson (London Knights)
December – Marcus Vandenberg (Sudbury Wolves)
November – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
October – Brayden Gillespie (Guelph Storm)

Rookie of the Month:
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.

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

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

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



East Division –  Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)

Brantford Bulldogs rookie forward Jake O’Brien is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for January.

O’Brien is currently holding outstanding grades in three grade 11 courses, including an overall average of 92.3 percent across Marketing, Designing Your Future, and Health at Ancaster High School.

“Jake has demonstrated impressive academic achievement across a breadth of courses,” said Bulldogs Academic Advisor Sean Nicholson. “His teachers regularly note the diligent attention he pays to his studies, and how he’s always on time with his assignments, even after a long road trip. Jake is a role model for other e-learning students and has managed to achieve the perfect balance between academics and his on-ice commitments”.

The 16-year-old from Toronto, Ont. has played 38 games this season, recording seven goals and 34 assists for the Bulldogs. O’Brien’s 43 points make him the only OHL rookie with than a point-per-game so far this season. Winning the 2023 OHL Cup to be crowned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, the 6-foot, 165Ib. forward was Brantford’s first round (8th overall) pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 program. O’Brien was selected to represent Canada Red at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last November.



Central Division –  Jaiden Newton (Barrie Colts)

Barrie Colts rookie forward Jaiden Newton is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for January.

Newton is currently holding an “A” average in two grade 11 courses, including an 85 percent average in Transportation Technology, an 82 percent average in High Performance Athlete Co-op, as well as a 78 percent average in grade 12 Business Leadership at Innisdale Secondary School.

“J.D.’s teachers have remarked that he is a hard working student who attends his classes regularly and always submits his work on time,” said Colts Academic Advisor Chris Cudmore.

The 16-year-old Whitby, Ont. product has played 26 games this season, recording a goal and four assists for the Colts. The 5-foot-11, 167Ib. centreman was originally selected in the second round (26th overall) by Barrie in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Whitby Wildcats U16 program.



Midwest Division – Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)

Erie Otters rookie defenceman Matthew Schaefer is the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for January.

Schaefer is currently holding excellent grades in four grade 11 university-level courses, including a 97 percent average in Speech, a 91.36 percent average in Visual Arts Exploration, a 98 percent average in Public Speaking, and a 93 percent average in Innovation at Fairview High School, as well as a 95 percent average in online grade 11 English at Blyth Academy.

“Matthew has excelled in the classroom throughout this season, maintaining an average of 95% through five academic courses so far this school year,” said Otters Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations Scott Grieve. “Matthew is an extremely mature, responsible young man, and he has transitioned into the OHL very well. He is a pleasure to work with both on and off the ice, and is very deserving of this recognition.”

Selected first overall by the Otters in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection from the Halton Hurricanes U16 program, the Stoney Creek, Ont. native has registered two goals, 11 assists, and 13 points over 38 games played in Erie this season. The 6-foot-1, 162lb. blueliner was selected to represent Canada White at the 2023 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge last November, captaining his team to a gold medal.



West Division – Jacob Brown (Flint Firebirds)

Flint Firebirds goaltender Jacob Brown is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for January.

Brown is currently achieving a high average across five grade 12 university-level courses, with a 95 percent average in Career Management, a 95 percent average in Physical Fitness, a 95 percent average in Personal Finance, a 92 percent average in Psychology, and a 95 percent average in Co-op at Linden High School.

Brown has played to a 2-4-2-0 record with the Firebirds this season, recording a 4.82 goals-against average and an .836 save percentage in 10 appearances. The 6-foot-2, 176lb. Yarker, Ont. native was the Firebirds’ fourth round (80th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection from the Greater Kingston Gaels U16 program. Brown made 23 appearances with the Timmins Rock of the NOJHL last season, playing to an 18-1-3 record,  along with a 1.49 goals-against average and .925 save percentage.

2023-24 OHL Academic Players of the Month:

East Division:
January – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)
December – Carson Cameron (Peterborough Petes)
November – Charlie Hilton (Ottawa 67’s)
October – Noah Bender (Oshawa Generals)

Central Division:
January – Jaiden Newton (Barrie Colts)
December – Parker Von Richter (Mississauga Steelheads)
November – Chase Coughlan (Sudbury Wolves)
October – Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)

Midwest Division:
January – Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)
December – Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
November – Henry Brzustewicz (London Knights)
October – Matheas Stark (Kitchener Rangers)

West Division:
January – Jacob Brown (Flint Firebirds)
December – Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
November – Tate Vader (Soo Greyhounds)
October – Lukas Fischer (Sarnia Sting)

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The OHL continues to produce student-athletes that move on to both professional and U SPORTS men’s hockey endeavours.

A total of 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 totalled 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.

About Hockley Valley Resort
Hockley Valley Resort is a premier year-round destination, nestled in the heart of Ontario’s scenic countryside just 45 minutes from Toronto. Offering 108 guest rooms, extensive meeting facilities, full-service spa, championship golf course, ski runs and terrain park, and 10 kilometres of mountain biking trails, the resort caters to the diverse needs of both leisure and corporate guests. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable memories, Hockley Valley Resort offers its guests a welcoming, natural setting, ensuring a memorable stay.

Adamo Estate Winery, sister property to Hockley Valley Resort offers a delightful escape for wine enthusiasts, featuring exceptional wines crafted with attention to detail and a picturesque vineyard setting. Visitors can indulge in wine tastings, guided tours, and special events, immersing themselves in the artistry of winemaking in this emerging wine region of Mono, Ontario.


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.

GREENTREE AND HILLEBRANDT NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, January 28, 2024.



Spitfires’ Liam Greentree Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

2024 NHL Draft-eligible forward Liam Greentree of the Windsor Spitfires is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, contributing three goals, four assists and seven points while registering a plus-6 rating in two games.

Greentree recorded a career-high six-point night with three goals and three assists on Saturday, being named the game’s first star as the Spitfires defeated the Peterborough Petes 8-2. He found the scoresheet again on Sunday, registering an assist in a 5-2 loss to the Saginaw Spirit.

A recently turned 18-year-old from Oshawa, Ont., the 6-foot-2, 198lb. forward ranks eighth among all OHL point-getters, recording 64 (27-37–64) through 41 outings as the Spitfires own a record of 14-27-3-1 on the season. Selected in the second-round (34th overall) by Windsor in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, Greentree has put up 52 goals, 57 assists and 109 points in 102 regular season contests. Rated 12th among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft, Greentree recently represented Team White at the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game held in Moncton, NB last week, registering the team’s sole marker.

Also considered for the award this week, Winnipeg Jets prospect Colby Barlow of the Owen Sound Attack recorded seven points (4-3–7) in three games. Dalyn Wakely of the North Bay Battalion also had a standout week, registering two goals and five assists in three games.

2023-24 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
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’ Sam Hillebrandt Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Sam Hillebrandt of the Barrie Colts is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season following a pair of wins with a 2.40 goals-against average and .940 save percentage.

Stopping a total of 78 shots last week, Hillebrandt turned aside 38 of the 41 attempts he faced on Thursday as Barrie defeated the Owen Sound Attack 7-3. The 6-foot-1, 166lb. netminder was back in the crease with a 40-save performance on Saturday, stopping all four shootout attempts that came his way to earn first star honours in a 3-2 shootout win over the Oshawa Generals as the Colts improved to 18-24-1-0 on the season.

An 18-year-old from Riverview, Florida., Hillebrandt owns a season mark of 11-11-0-0, posting a 3.29 goals-against average and .907 save percentage. Originally hailing from Michigan, Hillebrandt played in the Detroit Little Caesars AAA program before moving to Florida. He won a gold medal with the United States National Junior Team at the 2024 World Juniors in Sweden. The Colts signed Hillebrandt as a free agent ahead of the 2022-23 season after he spent the  2021-22 season with the Florida Alliance North 16U organization.

Also in the running for the award this week, Nathan Day of the Flint Firebirds played to a 2-0 record, with a 2.36 goals-against average, and .917 save percentage. Charlie Schenkel of the Soo Greyhounds was solid in the crease, playing to a 2-0 mark with a 2.00 goals-against average and .923 save percentage.

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

2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects perform on-ice testing

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON — Forty of the Canadian Hockey League’s top prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft completed on-ice testing Tuesday ahead of the 2024 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which is set to take place tomorrow at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, N.B.

The Sport Testing Combine conducted by the Okanagan Hockey Group offered all players in attendance the opportunity to showcase their individual strengths while gauging their fitness and skill levels among their peers for NHL management and scouts to evaluate.

On-ice tests included forward and backward sprints, weave agility, transition agility, and reaction drills performed with and without the puck:

30M Forward Skate
1 – Julius Miettinen (Everett Silvertips / WHL) — 3.866 seconds
2 – Charlie Elick (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL) — 4 seconds
3 – Maxim Massé (Chicoutimi Saguenéens / QMJHL) — 4.063 seconds
4 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 4.098 seconds
5 – Nathan Villeneuve (Sudbury Wolves / OHL) — 4.122 seconds

30M Forward Skate with Puck
1 – Sam Dickinson (London Knights / OHL) — 3.902 seconds
2 – Nathan Villeneuve (Sudbury Wolves / OHL) — 3.984 seconds
3 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 3.985 seconds
4 – Eriks Mateiko (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL) — 4.051 seconds
5 – Ben Danford (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 4.08 seconds

30M Backwards Skate
1 – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit / OHL) — 4.442 seconds
2 – Charlie Elick (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL) — 4.461 seconds
3 – Sam Dickinson (London Knights / OHL) — 4.482 seconds
4 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 4.614 seconds
5 – Ben Danford (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 4.671 seconds

30M Backwards Skate with Puck
1 – Sam Dickinson (London Knights / OHL) — 4.551 seconds
2 – Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit / OHL) — 4.603 seconds
3 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 4.625 seconds
3 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 4.625 seconds
5 – Ben Danford (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 4.699 seconds

Weave Agility
1 – Carson Wetsch (Calgary Hitmen / WHL) — 10.487 seconds
2 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 10.498 seconds
3 – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s / OHL) — 10.602 seconds
4 – Sam O’Reilly (London Knights / OHL) — 10.779 seconds
5 – Luke Misa (Mississauga Steelheads / OHL) — 10.801 seconds

Weave Agility with Puck
1 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 10.693 seconds
2 – Luke Misa (Mississauga Steelheads / OHL) — 10.968 seconds
3 – Tanner Howe (Regina Pats / WHL) — 10.977 seconds
4 – Harrison Brunicke (Kamloops Blazers / WHL) — 10.979 seconds
5 – Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs / OHL) — 11 seconds

Transition Ability
1 – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s / OHL) — 13.368 seconds
2 – Sam Dickinson (London Knights / OHL) — 13.38 seconds
3 – Berkly Catton (Spokane Chiefs / WHL) — 13.503 seconds
4 – Charlie Elick (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL) — 13.506 seconds
5 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 13.525 seconds

Transition Ability with Puck
1 – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s / OHL) — 13.902 seconds
2 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 13.918 seconds
3 – Charlie Elick (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL) — 14.054 seconds
4 – Luke Misa (Mississauga Steelheads / OHL) — 14.073 seconds
5 – Colton Roberts (Vancouver Giants / WHL) — 14.134 seconds

Reaction
1 – Terik Parascak (Prince George Cougars / WHL) — 9.165 seconds
2 – Ethan Procyszyn (North Bay Battalion / OHL) — 9.559 seconds
3 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 9.717 seconds
4 – Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires / OHL) — 9.751 seconds
5 – Luca Marrelli (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 9.77 seconds

Reaction with Puck
1 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) — 9.959 seconds
2 – Ethan Procyszyn (North Bay Battalion / OHL) — 9.973 seconds
3 – Luke Misa (Mississauga Steelheads / OHL) — 9.99 seconds
4 – Carson Wetsch (Calgary Hitmen / WHL) — 10.012 seconds
5 – Luca Marrelli (Oshawa Generals / OHL) — 10.19 seconds

Overall
1 – Jett Luchanko (Guelph Storm / OHL) 
2 – Sam Dickinson (London Knights / OHL)
3 – Carson Wetsch (Calgary Hitmen / WHL) 
4 – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals / OHL)
5 – Charlie Elick (Brandon Wheat Kings / WHL)