Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League has announced schedules for the 2022 OHL Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, with the Hamilton Bulldogs, North Bay Battalion, Kingston Frontenacs and Mississauga Steelheads advancing to second round play.
The Regular Season champion Bulldogs eliminated the Peterborough Petes in four games, scoring at least five goals in all four of their victories, with a total of 13 power play goals in the series. They’ll face the Mississauga Steelheads, who ousted the Barrie Colts in Game 6 of their first round series on Monday night in Barrie.
The Central Division champion Battalion eliminated the Ottawa 67’s in four games, winning three of those by one goal. Leading scorer Brandon Coe scored the deciding goal in both Games 2 and 3 of the first round matchup. The Troops advance to face the Kingston Frontenacs, who bested the Oshawa Generals in six games, moving on after Shane Wright’s overtime winner on Sunday.
The puck drops on Eastern Conference second round action beginning Thursday, May 5.
(1) Hamilton Bulldogs (51-12-3-2) vs. (4) Mississauga Steelheads (37-23-2-6) – #HAMvsMISS Game 1, Thurs., May 5 at Hamilton, 7:00pm Game 2, Sun., May 8 at Hamilton , 2:00pm Game 3, Tues., May 10 at Mississauga, 7:00pm Game 4, Fri., May 13 at Mississauga, 7:00pm Game 5, Sun., May 15 at Hamilton, 2:00pm* Game 6, Tues., May 17 at Mississauga, 7:00pm* Game 7, Wed., May 18 at Hamilton, 7:00pm*
(2) North Bay Battalion (43-18-3-4) vs. (3) Kingston Frontenacs (41-22-4-1) – #NBvsKGN Game 1, Fri., May 6 at North Bay, 7:00pm Game 2, Sun. May 8 at North Bay, 2:00pm Game 3, Tues., May 10 at Kingston, 7:00pm Game 4, Thurs., May 12 at Kingston, 7:00pm Game 5, Sat., May 14 at North Bay, 7:00pm* Game 6, Sun., May 15 at Kingston, 6:00pm* Game 7, Tues., May 17 at North Bay, 7:00pm*
*if necessary
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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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the result of a review into a video replay situation involving a disputed goal scored by the Kitchener Rangers at the 6:19 mark of the second period of their Game 5 matchup against the host London Knights on Sunday, May 1.
Based on a review by the League, an error was made and the play in question should have been ruled a goal for the Rangers as it was directed into the net with a Ranger stick and not a distinct kicking motion of the puck with a skate as ruled.
In addition, the League announced that the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club has been fined $2500 for public comments directed towards the League following Game 5 which is in violation of League policy.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, May 1, 2022.
Frontenacs’ Zayde Wisdom Named OHL Player of the Week
Philadelphia Flyers prospect Zayde Wisdom of the Kingston Frontenacs is the OHL Player of the Week, leading the League with eight points including four goals and four assists over four games.
Wisdom helped the Frontenacs eliminate the Oshawa Generals in their six game first round series, picking up a point in all four of his outings. The right-winger posted four points in Game 4 of the series on Thursday in Oshawa, scoring twice while adding two assists to earn first star honours in a 6-2 win. He proceeded to collect an assist in each of his next three contests, with a primary helper coming on Shane Wright’s overtime winner in Game 6 to send the Fronts to the second round.
A 5-foot-10, 201Ib. native of Toronto, Ont., Wisdom currently leads the OHL Playoffs with 12 points (4-8–12) over six games along with a League-best plus/minus rating of plus-11. He recorded 38 points (9-29–38) in 43 regular season games after recovering from shoulder surgery that sidelined him until December. He has posted 107 points (41-66–107) in 165 career regular season games over three seasons in Kingston. Wisdom spent the 2020-21 campaign with the AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms, collecting 18 points (7-11–18) in 28 games after he was a fourth round (94th overall) selection by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2020 NHL Draft. Wisdom was Kingston’s fourth round (73rd overall) pick from the OHL Cup champion Toronto Jr. Canadiens in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for the award this week, Anaheim Ducks prospect Mason McTavish picked up seven points (4-3–7) in three games as the Hamilton Bulldogs eliminated the Peterborough Petes in the first round of the playoffs. Edmonton Oilers prospect Ty Tullio recorded seven points (2-5–7) in four games as the Generals were ousted from the postseason by Kingston.
2021-22 OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs: Apr. 25 – May 1: Zayde Wisdom (Kingston Frontenacs) Apr. 19 – Apr. 24: Antonio Stranges (London Knights)
2021-22 OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season: Apr. 11 – Apr. 18: Robert Calisti (Soo Greyhounds) Apr. 4 – Apr. 10: Martin Chromiak (Kingston Frontenacs) Mar. 28 – Apr. 3: Mason McTavish (Hamilton Bulldogs) Mar. 21 – Mar. 27: Dalton Duhart (Saginaw Spirit) Mar. 14 – Mar. 20: Matthew Maggio (Windsor Spitfires) Mar. 7 – Mar. 13: Lucas Edmonds (Kingston Frontenacs) Feb. 28 – Mar. 6: Theo Hill (Sarnia Sting) Feb. 21 – Feb. 27: Logan Morrison (Hamilton Bulldogs) Feb. 14 – Feb. 20: Antonio Stranges (London Knights) Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Logan Morrison (Hamilton Bulldogs). Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Luke Evangelista (London Knights) Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Brandt Clarke (Barrie Colts) Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Riley Piercey (Flint Firebirds) Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) Jan. 3 – Jan 9: Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: James Hardie (Mississauga Steelheads) Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Ty Tullio (Oshawa Generals) Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Lucas Edmonds (Kingston Frontenacs) Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Brennan Othmann (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Brandon Coe (North Bay Battalion) Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Antonio Stranges (London Knights) Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Tucker Robertson (Peterborough Petes) Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Rory Kerins (Soo Greyhounds) Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals) Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Jack Thompson (Sudbury Wolves)
Firebirds’ Luke Cavallin Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Luke Cavallin of the Flint Firebirds is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-1 with a 1.68 goals-against average and .952 save percentage.
Cavallin made 100 saves in three games as the Firebirds finished the week with a 3-2 lead in their first round series against the Owen Sound Attack. Cavallin made 36 saves in Game 3 of the series on Monday in Owen Sound as the Firebirds dropped a 2-1 decision. He returned to the crease at the Bayshore in Game 4 on Wednesday, turning aside 28 of 30 shots sent his way in a 3-2 win. Cavallin made 36 saves in Sunday’s 5-1 win on home ice, picking up third star recognition.
A 21-year-old from Greely, Ont., Cavallin led the OHL with 36 wins this season, setting other Firebirds club records with a 3.16 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. His 3,288 minutes played were the second-most in the League. Flint’s career leader in games played (143), wins (62) and shutouts (2), Cavallin is in his fourth season with the franchise after being selected in the second round (28th overall) of the 2017 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for the award this week, San Jose Sharks prospect Ben Gaudreau of the Sarnia Sting gave his team a chance to win in their six-game series against first place Windsor, going 2-2 with a 2.44 goals-against average and .929 save percentage. Matteo Lalama of the Barrie Colts was also solid when called into action, going 1-0-1 with a 1.61 goals-against average and .938 save percentage.
2021-22 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs: Apr. 25 – May 1: Luke Cavallin (Flint Firebirds) Apr. 18 – Apr. 24: Tucker Tynan (Soo Greyhounds)
2021-22 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season: Apr. 11 – Apr. 17: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s) Apr. 4 – Apr. 10: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) Mar. 28 – Apr. 3: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Mar. 21 – Mar. 27: Joey Costanzo (Niagara IceDogs) Mar. 14 – Mar. 20: Marco Costantini (Hamilton Bulldogs) Mar. 7 – Mar. 13: Nick Chenard (Owen Sound Attack) Feb. 28 – Mar. 6: Marco Costantini (Hamilton Bulldogs) Feb. 21 – Feb. 27: Leevi Merilainen (Kingston Frontenacs) Feb. 14 – Feb. 20: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Pavel Cajan (Kitchener Rangers) Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s) Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Mitchell Weeks (Sudbury Wolves) Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Nolan Lalonde (Erie Otters) Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Joe Ranger (Mississauga Steelheads) Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Owen Bennett (Guelph Storm) Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Leevi Merilainen (Kingston Frontenacs) Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Tye Austin (Peterborough Petes) Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia Sting) Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Joe Vrbetic (North Bay Battalion Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Roman Basran (Mississauga Steelheads) Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Jacob Oster (Guelph Storm) Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Tucker Tynan (Niagara IceDogs)
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
Cedrick Guindon of the Owen Sound Attack. Photo by Luke Durda/OHL Images
There is no denying that Owen Sound Attack pivot Cedrick Guindon has been an offensive producer at every level he has played. Even as a true rookie in the Ontario Hockey League this season, Guindon was successful. His 30 goals and 59 points were second among rookies next to Sudbury Wolves David Goyette. And his 30 goals were tied for tops among Owen Sound skaters while his 59 points were good for second.
During the 2019-2020 season, Guindon was named the Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) Player of the Year, the HEO U-18 Rookie of the Year and named to the All-Star Team. During the 2018-2019 season, He led the HEO Under-15 in goals and points while helping his team to a championship. He also led the HEO Under-14 during the 2017-2018 season in goals, assists and points while winning a championship.
Guindon is a very good skater with decent amount of top speed but I would like to see a little improvement in his first step explosiveness. He has an excellent shot with deadly accuracy and a very deceptive release point. He is also able to get it through bodies making subtle adjustments to get it through sticks and legs and on target.
Guindon also has an excellent work ethic but his lack of bulk and strength hinders his ability to fight through contact where he can be separated from the puck. But he also has the vision and hockey sense to, when without the puck, elude defenders and get himself into open areas where his teammates can feed him to release his shot.
Guindon is okay on the defensive side of the puck but it’s a work in progress and it will have to continue to be. He’s had some PK time with the Attack and has shown he can be a threat offensively there as well. As a rookie, he held his own on the dot winning 52.1% of his draws. And his shooting percentage was more than acceptable at 15.1%.
Moving forward, Guindon will have to continue to add some much-needed muscle, but also has to learn that what worked for him in the HEO won’t always work at the OHL level and beyond. He’s shown progression there throughout the season and I am left asking myself how much further along he would be had he not lost all of last season to the pandemic.
And that’s the issue rating some of these OHL players.
Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today concluded the 2022 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore for North American players born predominantly in 2006.
The annual Priority Selection was held online over the span of two days, with Day 1 coverage produced by YourTV airing on Your TV, Rogers tv, Eastlink, Cable 14 and Shaw Spotlight community stations across Ontario as well as on the OHL Action Pak. The event was streamed for free in its entirety on CHL TV.
A total of 303 players were selected in the 15-round process from 82 different teams across Ontario and parts of the United States. The selected players included 171 forwards, 93 defencemen, and a Priority Selection record 39 goaltenders. While 299 of the players chosen were 2006-born athletes, an additional three were born in 2005.
The Saginaw Spirit made the first overall pick after winning the 2022 OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery held on April 20. The Spirit selected 2007-born forward Michael Misa of the OHL Cup champion Mississauga Senators to open the proceedings, making him the fifth exceptional status player to be taken first overall in Priority Selection history.
“Congratulations to all 303 players chosen in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, their family, friends, and minor hockey coaches and organizations who have all provided support and encouragement, while assisting with the development of these student athletes,” said Darrell Woodley, Director of OHL Central Scouting. “Being selected by an OHL team is a great accomplishment but it’s also just the beginning of your road to the next level. Opportunities for success are available for players with the right attitude and work ethic, including players not selected today, who may find success through next year’s Under-18 Priority Selection. Best of luck to all players in pursuit of your hockey and academic goals.”
The Greater Toronto Hockey League led the way with a record 110 players selected from 13 different teams, with the OHL Cup champion Mississauga Senators joining the North York Rangers and Toronto Jr. Canadiens each with 15 chosen. The Markham Majors and Toronto Marlboros trailed close behind with 14 players selected from their respective rosters. The Ontario Minor Hockey Association produced 68 selections from 16 different teams with the Quinte Red Devils developing a club record 13 of those. The Minor Hockey Alliance of Ontario produced 39 selections from nine different teams with the London Jr. Knights on top of the list with seven players selected. Hockey Eastern Ontario saw 24 players find their way onto OHL draft boards from 10 different teams with the Nepean Raiders and Ottawa Senators each producing five. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association had 11 players selected from across three teams as the North Bay Trappers developed five of those. An additional four players were selected from Ontario-based junior teams while one was drafted from an Ontario varsity program. A total of 46 players were chosen from across 25 different American-based teams led by the Detroit Little Caesars 15’s with seven players chosen.
This season marked the 22nd straight year the Priority Selection was conducted by way of the internet, carried out in partnership with Rinknet.
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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League in association with the Saginaw Spirit Hockey Club today announced that 15-year-old forward Michael Misa of the OHL Cup champion Mississauga Senators U16 program will be the first overall pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore.
The announcement was made at a news conference held at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw, introducing Misa and his family to the organization, local fans and media.
The 2007-born Misa joins John Tavares (2005), Aaron Ekblad (2011), Connor McDavid (2012) and Shane Wright (2019) as the fifth player to be selected first overall after being granted exceptional player status by Hockey Canada.
“It is an honour to be selected by the Saginaw Spirit with the first overall pick in the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection,” said Misa. “I am grateful to Spirit owner Dick Garber, President & Managing Partner Craig Goslin, and the entire ownership group as well as GM Dave Drinkill and his scouting staff, and Head Coach Chris Lazary for putting their trust in me as their first overall pick. I also want to thank Spirit fans everywhere for welcoming me and my family to the organization. I am committed to this team, this city, and these fans. There is lots of hard work and development ahead. I am looking forward to the future and contributing to the organization on and off the ice.”
Misa joins a Spirit organization that won back-to-back West Division titles in 2019 and 2020, with the franchise making its first-ever appearance in the Western Conference Championship Series in 2019. The Spirit have produced such current day NHL performers as Brandon Saad (St. Louis Blues), Vincent Trocheck (Carolina Hurricanes), Filip Hronek (Detroit Red Wings) and Winnipeg Jets top prospect Cole Perfetti among others.
“On behalf of the entire Saginaw Spirit organization, we are thrilled to welcome a player of Michael’s caliber to our franchise,” said Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkill. “He joins a very select group of players granted exceptional status and we recognize his talents by making Michael our first overall pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. Michael is an elite hockey player, with high-end skills, ability and high hockey IQ to match. He is also a very dedicated, humble, young man with great character, from a great family, and a well-rounded individual, on and off the ice.”
A native of Oakville, Ont., Misa put together a spectacular finish to his season with the Mississauga Senators, breaking Connor McDavid’s OHL Cup scoring record with 20 points (10-10–20) in seven games. Misa became the first player in OHL Cup history to score a hat trick in the championship final, recording a championship record five points as the Senators defeated the Toronto Jr. Canadiens to hoist the OHL Cup for the first time in their history. Misa finished the regular season with a grand total of 93 points (37-56–93) in 55 games. He will be eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft.
Misa is the 2022 recipient of the Jack Ferguson Award presented annually to the player selected first overall in the OHL Priority Selection. The “Fergie” recognizes the dedication and contributions made by Jack Ferguson during his 25 year association with the OHL, first as a scout with the Ottawa 67’s and followed by his appointment as head of the OHL’s Central Scouting Bureau in 1981 as its Director of Central Scouting. First presented in 1981, Misa becomes the second member of the Spirit to receive the award following Patrick McNeill, who was the franchise’s first-ever selection back in 2003.
“Michael Misa is a dynamic offensive player that was one of the driving forces for the Senators in their OHL Cup run,” said Darrell Woodley, Director of OHL Central Scouting. “He plays like he has eyes in the back of his head. His vision is exceptional, he anticipates plays well and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He received exceptional status because of his all-around game. He is not a one-dimensional player. He has tremendous hockey sense and he does the little things well. He will be able to make an impact as a 15-year-old in the OHL.”
Join Michael Misa as he hears his name called to kick-off the first round of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection Draft Show presented by Real Canadian Superstore beginning at 7:00pm on Friday night. The OHL Priority Selection will once again be held over the course of two days, with Rounds 1-3 taking place on Friday. The proceedings continue on Saturday, April 30 starting at 9:00am with Rounds 4-15. The Priority Selection will be streamed for free in its entirety on CHL TV. Fans can also watch complete Day 1 coverage on YourTV, Rogers tv, Eastlink, Cable 14 and Shaw Spotlight community stations, as well as on the OHL Action Pak.
Winners of the Jack Ferguson Award Include: 1981 Dan Quinn, Belleville Bulls 1982 Kirk Muller, Guelph Platers 1983 Trevor Stienburg, Guelph Platers 1984 Dave Moylan, Sudbury Wolves 1985 Bryan Fogarty, Kingston Canadians 1986 Troy Mallette, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 1987 John Uniac, Sudbury Wolves 1988 Drake Berehowsky, Kingston Raiders 1989 Eric Lindros, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 1990 Pat Peake, Detroit Ambassadors 1991 Todd Harvey, Detroit Ambassadors 1992 Jeff O’Neill, Guelph Storm 1993 Alyn McCauley, Ottawa 67’s 1994 Jeff Brown, Sarnia Sting 1995 Daniel Tkaczuk, Barrie Colts 1996 Rico Fata, London Knights 1997 Charlie Stephens, Toronto St. Michael’s Majors 1998 Jay Harrison, Brampton Battalion 1999 Jason Spezza, Mississauga IceDogs 2000 Patrick Jarrett, Mississauga IceDogs 2001 Patrick O’Sullivan, Mississauga IceDogs 2002 Robbie Schremp, Mississauga IceDogs 2003 Patrick McNeill, Saginaw Spirit 2004 John Hughes, Belleville Bulls 2005 John Tavares, Oshawa Generals 2006 Steven Stamkos, Sarnia Sting 2007 Ryan O’Reilly, Erie Otters 2008 John McFarland, Sudbury Wolves 2009 Daniel Catenacci, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 2010 Alex Galchenyuk, Sarnia Sting 2011 Aaron Ekblad, Barrie Colts 2012 Connor McDavid, Erie Otters 2013 Travis Konecny, Ottawa 67’s 2014 Jakob Chychrun, Sarnia Sting 2015 David Levin, Sudbury Wolves 2016 Ryan Merkley, Guelph Storm 2017 Ryan Suzuki, Barrie Colts 2018 Quinton Byfield, Sudbury Wolves 2019 Shane Wright, Kingston Frontenacs 2020 Ty Nelson, North Bay Battalion 2021 Quentin Musty, Sudbury Wolves 2022 Michael Misa, Saginaw Spirit
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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League announced today that a total of 349 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions during the 2021-22 academic year. OHL member teams made a total contribution of over $3.5 million to the OHL Scholarship Program.
Of the 349 graduates accessing their OHL Scholarship, 200 competed on U SPORTS Men’s Hockey rosters and an additional 32 accessed their scholarships while playing professionally.
Centrally administered through the OHL Office, OHL Scholarships are funded by OHL member teams, with assistance from the Government of Ontario for provincially-based clubs through the Covid-19 pandemic. Every player who plays in the OHL is eligible to receive an OHL Scholarship. The OHL graduate can utilize their scholarship worldwide at any post-secondary institution or in any career-enhancing program of his choice, including trade schools or professional career training programs.
In addition to alumni accessing their OHL Scholarship following graduation from the League, all current OHL players are encouraged to enroll in post-secondary courses with costs fully covered by OHL member teams. Team investment in scholarships being accessed by current OHL players was approximately $300,000 during the 2021-22 season.
“The investment in the OHL Scholarship Program is an important piece of the player experience and one in which the OHL and its member teams are very proud,” said Commissioner David Branch. “We’re certainly thankful for the support of Premier Doug Ford, Minister Lisa MacLeod and the Government of Ontario through the challenges of the past two seasons, assisting the OHL in continuing to be a leading supplier of talent to both the National Hockey League as well as U SPORTS.”
This year, 328 of the 349 OHL Scholarship recipients are furthering their education at Canadian Universities. A total of 254 graduates are attending Ontario-based Universities with Western University leading all post-secondary institutions with 29 OHL graduates enrolled in full-time studies, while 26 former OHL players enrolled at the University of Guelph and 24 are studying at Queen’s University. A total of 59 OHL graduates are attending Universities in Eastern Canada with the University of Prince Edward Island leading the way with 12 former players enrolled. Seven graduates have accessed their OHL Scholarship at Universities in Western Canada.
A total of 42 OHL Scholarship recipients are attending Ontario-based Colleges with Algonquin College leading the way with 12 graduates. Conestoga College and Georgian College each have four alumni attending.
A total of 20 OHL graduates are accessing their OHL Scholarship while studying at American-based post-secondary institutions while one is enrolled in an institution outside of North America.
OHL member teams have invested in excess of $25 million into the OHL Scholarship Program over the past 10 seasons.
The Ontario Hockey League annually recognizes three academic award winners for achievements in the classroom. The Bobby Smith Award is presented to the OHL Scholastic Player of the Year who combines high standards of play and academic excellence. The Roger Neilson Memorial Award is presented to the League’s top academic post-secondary student and the Ivan Tennant Memorial Award is given out to the OHL’s top academic secondary school student. The League’s academic awards will be announced on Tuesday, May 17th.
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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced finalists for seven annual year-end awards.
Due to the nature of the 2021-22 OHL regular season schedule, a candidate from each conference has emerged as a finalist for each of the different honours, with League-wide award winners to be determined through an additional round of voting and announced throughout the month of May.
Additional honours such as the Humanitarian of the Year Award, the Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award, Mickey Renaud Captain’s Trophy, OHL Scholastic Awards as well as OHL All-Star and All-Rookie Teams will also be announced in the coming weeks.
Here’s a look at this year’s finalists:
Most Outstanding Player (Red Tilson Trophy)
The League’s Most Outstanding Player award is voted upon by accredited writers and broadcasters from across the League.
Eastern Conference – Brandon Coe (North Bay Battalion) Big 6-foot-5 winger Brandon Coe led the Central Division champion Battalion with 101 points (34-67–101) this season, joining Wojtek Wolski (2005-06) and Justin Brazeau (2018-19) as just the third player in Battalion franchise history to reach the century mark in points. The San Jose Sharks prospect rounded-out his OHL regular season tenure with 218 points (86-132–218) in 250 regular season games, all spent in Battalion green.
Western Conference – Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) The OHL’s leading scorer and Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy recipient, Wyatt Johnston of the Windsor Spitfires helped his team soar to a West Division title with 124 points (46-78–124) in 68 games. His 124 points are the most by an OHL scoring leader since Erie’s Alex DeBrincat in 2016-17 and are the fifth-highest single season total in Spitfires franchise history. Johnston was a three-time OHL Player of the Month Award recipient this past season. The Dallas Stars first round pick racked up 42 multi-point showings and has collected 58 goals, 96 assists and 154 points through 121 career regular season games with the Spitfires.
Defenceman of the Year (Max Kaminsky Trophy)
The League’s Defenceman of the Year award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – Nathan Staios (Hamilton Bulldogs) The OHL’s top-scoring defenceman, overage Hamilton Bulldogs blueliner Nathan Staios has emerged as the Eastern Conference’s top candidate. The 20-year-old native of Oakville, Ont. registered a franchise record 66 points (15-51–66) in 59 games on the Hamilton blue line, finishing the season with a plus/minus rating of plus-40. Staios also finished third among OHL defenders with 200 shots on goal. Staios wraps up his regular season career as Hamilton’s second-highest scoring blueliner with 107 points (21-86–107) in 119 games as a Bulldog.
Western Conference – Ryan O’Rourke (Soo Greyhounds) Soo Greyhounds captain Ryan O’Rourke has been voted the top defenceman in the Western Conference, finishing his third OHL season with 46 points (10-36–46) in 51 games. O’Rourke, who was named to Canada’s National Junior Team this past December, set new career-highs across the board and saw big minutes on the Sault Ste. Marie blue line. A second round pick of the Minnesota Wild in 2020, O’Rourke helped the Hounds put together the League’s top power play and has 105 points (25-80–105) through 167 career regular season games with the Greyhounds.
Goaltender of the Year (Jim Rutherford Trophy)
The League’s Goaltender of the Year award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – Marco Costantini (Hamilton Bulldogs) Leading the OHL in goals-against average (2.32), save percentage (.917) and shutouts (6), Marco Costantini set Hamilton Bulldogs franchise records for the League’s regular season champions. The 19-year-old hometown product won 17 consecutive games to end the season, finishing with a record of 31-9-2-2. Costantini owns a career record of 41-24-8-2 with a 3.15 goals-against average and .897 save percentage over two seasons with the Bulldogs.
Western Conference – Brett Brochu (London Knights) Canadian National Junior Team netminder and former OHL first all-rookie team member Brett Brochu of the London Knights has been voted the top goaltender in the Western Conference, playing to a mark of 29-11-2-0 with a 2.75 goals-against average, .911 save percentage and two shutouts in the London crease. The 19-year-old from Tilbury, Ont. missed some time due to injury, but rounds out his second OHL season with a career record of 61-17-2-0 with a 2.59 goals-against average and .915 save percentage in 85 career regular season outings. Brochu backstopped the Knights to a second straight Midwest Division title.
Rookie of the Year (Emms Family Award)
The League’s Rookie of the Year award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) Leading all rookies with 33 goals and 73 points, 2022 NHL Draft prospect David Goyette of the Sudbury Wolves has emerged as an OHL Rookie of the Year candidate. The 11th overall pick of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection scored three hat tricks over the course of the season, including a four-goal effort on Jan. 14th in Kingston. Goyette, who is currently representing Canada at the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship in Germany, was ranked 35th among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings.
Western Conference – Cam Allen (Guelph Storm) First-year Guelph Storm blueliner Cam Allen has been voted the top rookie in the Western Conference. A 2005-born talent selected third overall in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Allen collected 37 points (13-24–37) over 65 games on the Storm blue line along with a plus/minus rating of plus-13. Allen’s 13 goals are the most by a 16 or 17-year-old rookie defenceman in Storm franchise history. The 5-foot-11, 190Ib. right-shot defender will be eligible for the 2023 NHL Draft.
Overage Player of the Year (Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy)
The League’s Overage Player of the Year award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – Brandon Coe (North Bay Battalion) San Jose Sharks prospect Brandon Coe earns the nod as the Eastern Conference’s top overage player, finishing the season with 101 points (34-67–101) in 62 games for the Central Division champions. A former third overall pick in the 2017 OHL Priority Selection, Coe has developed his game in North Bay, ascending to second on the North Bay Battalion career scoring list behind a past Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy recipient in Justin Brazeau. Coe, who played in 17 American Hockey League games last season, signed an entry level NHL contract with San Jose on Dec. 6, 2021.
Western Conference – Tye Kartye (Soo Greyhounds) Soo Greyhounds winger Tye Kartye is the Western Conference’s top overage player, finishing second in League goal-scoring with 45 tallies on the season. Kartye, who finished the year with 79 points (45-34–79) in 63 games, led all OHL players with 23 power play goals, the most by a Greyhounds player since 1980-81. The soon-to-be 21-year-old from Kingston, Ont. finished tied for the League-lead in game winning goals with nine. He was originally an eighth round pick of the Greyhounds back in 2017. Kartye signed an entry-level NHL contract with the Seattle Kraken on Mar. 1.
Most Sportsmanlike Player (William Hanley Trophy)
The League’s Most Sportsmanlike Player award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) Top 2022 NHL Draft prospect Shane Wright of the Kingston Frontenacs finished his second OHL season with 94 points (32-62–94) and just 22 penalty minutes across 63 games. The 18-year-old centreman and captain of the Frontenacs logged 18 different games with at least three points, giving him 160 points (71-89–160) across two seasons in black and gold. Wright competed in the 2022 Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in Kitchener and was a part of Canada’s National Junior Team this past January.
Western Conference – Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) OHL scoring leader Wyatt Johnston marked up scoresheets to the tune of 124 points (46-78–124) in 68 games, collecting just 26 penalty minutes in the process. The 18-year-old from Toronto, Ont. was dominant in his sophomore campaign, scoring 12 power play goals, three shorthanded goals and seven game winning goals as he was used in all situations by head coach Marc Savard. He joined Sault Ste. Marie’s Rory Kerins and Kingston’s Lucas Edmonds as one of just three players to record at least 30 assists on the power play, and ended the year with the highest points-per-game rate in the OHL at 1.82.
Coach of the Year (Matt Leyden Trophy)
The League’s Coach of the Year award is voted upon by OHL general managers.
Eastern Conference – James Richmond (Mississauga Steelheads) James Richmond of the Mississauga Steelheads has been voted to top coach in the Eastern Conference, steering the Trout to a 37-23-2-6 finish in the Central Division standings. Mississauga placed fourth in the Eastern Conference, finishing with a new Steelheads record 82 points in the regular season. Mississauga owned the League’s third-ranked penalty kill, surrendering the OHL’s second-lowest total of 189 goals. Wrapping up his fifth season as Steelheads head coach, Richmond has steered the team to 30 wins in four of his five campaigns, winning an Eastern Conference title in 2017.
Western Conference – Ted Dent (Flint Firebirds) First-year Flint Firebirds head coach Ted Dent has been voted as the best in his class in the Western Conference. A long-time coach with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs prior to coming to the OHL, Dent led the Firebirds to a record-setting season, achieving new franchise marks for wins (42), points (89) and goals scored (286). The Firebirds were the League’s best road team, playing to a record of 24-7-1-2 away from the Dort Financial Center. They also owned the League’s top penalty kill, one that operated at 84.2 percent efficiency.
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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of playoff games ending Sunday, April 24.
Knights’ Antonio Stranges Named OHL Player of the Week
Dallas Stars prospect Antonio Stranges of the London Knights is the OHL Player of the Week, leading the League with seven points including three goals and four assists in three playoff games.
Stranges helped the Knights take a 2-1 series lead over the Kitchener Rangers, picking up two goals in London’s 3-2 loss to open the series on Thursday. The Knights rebounded on Friday as Stranges recorded a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory. He was named the first star of Game 3 on Sunday afternoon in Kitchener, recording three assists as the Knights defeated the Rangers 4-3. Stranges earned star of the game recognition in all three outings and leads the OHL Playoffs in scoring through a weekend of action. He was named OHL Player of the Week twice during the regular season.
A 20-year-old product of Plymouth, Mich., Stranges finished the regular season with career highs of 31 goals, 54 assists and 84 points in 60 games. The left winger who was chosen by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft owns career totals of 63 goals, 95 assists and 158 points through 187 career regular season games with London. He was the Knights’ second round (21st overall) pick in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection. Stranges signed a three-year entry level NHL contract with Dallas on March 1st.
Also considered for the award this week, San Jose Sharks prospect Brandon Coe of the North Bay Battalion had a four-point showing on Saturday as the Battalion defeated the Ottawa 67’s 7-6. The big winger rounded-out the week with five points (2-3–5) in a pair of victories. Kitchener Rangers overage forward Mike Petizian was also in the running, putting up three goals, two assists and five points across three contests.
2021-22 OHL Players of the Week – Playoffs: Apr. 19 – Apr. 24: Antonio Stranges (London Knights)
2021-22 OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season: Apr. 11 – Apr. 18: Robert Calisti (Soo Greyhounds) Apr. 4 – Apr. 10: Martin Chromiak (Kingston Frontenacs) Mar. 28 – Apr. 3: Mason McTavish (Hamilton Bulldogs) Mar. 21 – Mar. 27: Dalton Duhart (Saginaw Spirit) Mar. 14 – Mar. 20: Matthew Maggio (Windsor Spitfires) Mar. 7 – Mar. 13: Lucas Edmonds (Kingston Frontenacs) Feb. 28 – Mar. 6: Theo Hill (Sarnia Sting) Feb. 21 – Feb. 27: Logan Morrison (Hamilton Bulldogs) Feb. 14 – Feb. 20: Antonio Stranges (London Knights) Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Logan Morrison (Hamilton Bulldogs). Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Luke Evangelista (London Knights) Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Brandt Clarke (Barrie Colts) Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Riley Piercey (Flint Firebirds) Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: David Goyette (Sudbury Wolves) Jan. 3 – Jan 9: Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: James Hardie (Mississauga Steelheads) Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Ty Tullio (Oshawa Generals) Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Lucas Edmonds (Kingston Frontenacs) Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Brennan Othmann (Flint Firebirds) Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Brandon Coe (North Bay Battalion) Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Antonio Stranges (London Knights) Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Shane Wright (Kingston Frontenacs) Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Tucker Robertson (Peterborough Petes) Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Rory Kerins (Soo Greyhounds) Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Calum Ritchie (Oshawa Generals) Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Jack Thompson (Sudbury Wolves)
Greyhounds’ Tucker Tynan Named OHL Goaltender of the Week
Tucker Tynan of the Soo Greyhounds is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average and .981 save percentage in the opening round of the 2022 OHL Playoffs.
Tynan backstopped the Hounds to a 2-0 series lead over the Guelph Storm with back-to-back wins on home ice. He posted a 23-save shutout and earned the win in his OHL playoff debut Thursday night as the Greyhounds defeated the Storm 3-0 at GFL Memorial Gardens. Tynan was back at it on Saturday, turning aside 31 shots as Sault Ste. Marie defeated Guelph by a score of 4-1 in Game 2, netting second star recognition in a second straight outing.
A 19-year-old native of Lincolnshire, Ill., Tynan appeared in 50 games between Sault Ste. Marie and Niagara this past season, playing to a record of 22-19-6-1 with a 3.55 goals-against average and .887 save percentage with one shutout. Tynan owns a career OHL mark of 33-27-9-2 with a 3.62 goals-against average and .896 save percentage over 73 career regular season games, and made his way back from a severe leg injury sustained as a member of the Niagara IceDogs in December 2019. He was originally Niagara’s 10th round pick in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection.
Also considered for the award this week, Matt Onuska of the Windsor Spitfires played to a 2-0 record, accompanied by a 1.50 goals-against average, .971 save percentage and one shutout as Windsor took a 2-0 series lead on Sarnia. Florida Panthers prospect Mack Guzda of the Barrie Colts was busy, stopping 78 of 81 shots to help the Colts split the opening two games of their series in Mississauga.
2021-22 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Playoffs: Apr. 18 – Apr. 24: Tucker Tynan (Soo Greyhounds)
2021-22 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season: Apr. 11 – Apr. 17: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s) Apr. 4 – Apr. 10: Michael Simpson (Peterborough Petes) Mar. 28 – Apr. 3: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Mar. 21 – Mar. 27: Joey Costanzo (Niagara IceDogs) Mar. 14 – Mar. 20: Marco Costantini (Hamilton Bulldogs) Mar. 7 – Mar. 13: Nick Chenard (Owen Sound Attack) Feb. 28 – Mar. 6: Marco Costantini (Hamilton Bulldogs) Feb. 21 – Feb. 27: Leevi Merilainen (Kingston Frontenacs) Feb. 14 – Feb. 20: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Feb. 7 – Feb. 13: Pavel Cajan (Kitchener Rangers) Jan. 31 – Feb. 6: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Jan. 24 – Jan. 30: Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s) Jan. 17 – Jan. 23: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Jan. 10 – Jan. 16: Mitchell Weeks (Sudbury Wolves) Jan. 3 – Jan. 9: Nolan Lalonde (Erie Otters) Dec. 27 – Jan. 2: Joe Ranger (Mississauga Steelheads) Dec. 13 – Dec. 19: Owen Bennett (Guelph Storm) Dec. 6 – Dec. 12: Mack Guzda (Barrie Colts) Nov. 29 – Dec. 5: Leevi Merilainen (Kingston Frontenacs) Nov. 22 – Nov. 28: Tye Austin (Peterborough Petes) Nov. 15 – Nov. 21: Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia Sting) Nov. 8 – Nov. 14: Joe Vrbetic (North Bay Battalion Nov. 1 – Nov. 7: Roman Basran (Mississauga Steelheads) Oct. 25 – Oct. 31: Patrick Leaver (Oshawa Generals) Oct. 18 – Oct. 24: Jacob Oster (Guelph Storm) Oct. 11 – Oct. 17: Brett Brochu (London Knights) Oct. 4 – Oct. 10: Tucker Tynan (Niagara IceDogs)
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, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced the 20 nominees for the Red Tilson Trophy submitted by OHL member teams as their Most Outstanding Player during the 2021-22 regular season. The Red Tilson Trophy is voted on by the sports writers and broadcasters of the Ontario Hockey League.
The Red Tilson Trophy is the most prestigious individual award presented by the Ontario Hockey League. First presented in 1945, the trophy is named in honour of Albert “Red” Tilson, who was killed in action in Europe during World War II. Tilson was the OHA scoring champion for the 1942-43 season after scoring 19 goals and 38 assists for 57 points in 22 games with the Oshawa Generals.
Accredited media will be asked to select their top choice from 10 nominees in each conference. The candidate in each conference receiving the highest number of accumulative votes will be recognized as the Most Outstanding Player in their respective conference, and emerge as a finalist for the Red Tilson Trophy.
Recent Red Tilson Trophy recipients include forward Marco Rossi (Ottawa 2020), goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sudbury 2019), forward Jordan Kyrou (Sarnia 2018), forward Alex DeBrincat (Erie 2017), forward Mitchell Marner (London 2016) and forward Connor McDavid (Erie 2015).
The Red Tilson Trophy winner is the OHL’s nominee for Canadian Hockey League Player of the Year honours.
Most Outstanding Player of the Year / Red Tilson Trophy Nominees:
OHL Writers 