OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

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TORONTO (Saturday, November 1, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Month for October, with additional totals from September’s opening weeks of the regular season also recognized.

Player of the Month – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs) – 12 GP, 7G, 19A, 26 PTS., +15
Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs is the OHL Player of the Month for October, starting his season with a league-leading 26 points (7-19–26) through just 12 games. O’Brien’s start featured seven different multi-point outings highlighted by five points (3-2–5) on Oct. 12th in an 8-5 win over the Ottawa 67’s. He tallied four points (1-3–4) in a game on Oct. 26th as the Bulldogs defeated the host Oshawa Generals 4-1. Behind O’Brien’s leadership, Brantford remains the lone OHL team that is undefeated in regulation (11-0-2-1) entering the month of November.

Named Bulldogs captain to start the season, the 18-year-old O’Brien leads the OHL with 26 points in his third OHL season. The former OHL Rookie of the Year in 2023-24 has 188 career points (52-136–188) over 139 regular season games as a Bulldog. Brantford selected O’Brien with the eighth overall pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection. He was Seattle’s first round (8th overall) pick last summer, signing an entry-level NHL contract with the Kraken on July 3, 2025.

Also considered for the award this month, Owen Sound Attack forward Tristan Delisle rides a 16-game point streak, producing 24 points (9-15–24) in that span. Bulldogs teammate Adam Benak, a Minnesota Wild prospect, was also productive with 24 points (7-17–24) over 12 games.

Defenceman of the Month – Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires) – 16 GP, 2G, 20A, 22 PTS., +4
Windsor Spitfires blueliner Carson Woodall is the OHL Defenceman of the Month for October, leading OHL rearguards with 22 points (2-20–22) over 16 contests. The third year veteran has recorded a point in all but two of his outings this season, scoring his two goals in a 2-0 win over the Ottawa 67’s on Oct. 23rd. Woodall’s offensive productivity has helped the Spitfires put together the league’s third-ranked power play at 32.8 percent, with him leading all OHL players in power play points with 14 (1-13–14).

A 19-year-old from nearby Belle River, ON, Woodall is a former 10th round (202nd overall) pick by the Spitfires in 2022 who has developed into a reliable contributor on the blueline. The 5-foot-11, 183Ib. defenceman has accrued 89 points (11-78–89) over his 142 career regular season games with the Spitfires.

Also considered for the award this month, New York Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson of the Barrie Colts leads OHL defencemen with nine goals, including a pair of recent overtime winners. The 18-year-old Aitcheson has 15 points (9-6–15) in as many games.

Goaltender of the Month – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires) – 11 GP, 9-1-0-0, 1.66 GAA, .923 SV%, 2 SO
Joey Costanzo of the Windsor Spitfires is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for October, compiling an impressive record of 9-1 with a 1.66 goals-against average and .923 save percentage over 11 contests. Costanzo’s success featured a pair of shutouts, with the first in a 4-0 win over the Sudbury Wolves on Sept. 25th followed by another in a 6-0 triumph over the Niagara IceDogs on Oct. 2nd.

A 20-year-old from Toronto, Costanzo owns a career OHL record of 84-50-5-4 with a 3.61 goals-against average and .884 save percentage with seven shutouts over 158 regular season games between Windsor and Niagara. He was originally. Niagara’s second round (23rd overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

Also considered for the award this week, Mason Vaccari of the Flint Firebirds was very good in October, going 7-2-1-0 with a 2.66 goals-against average and .923 save percentage and two shutouts over 10 games. Niagara IceDogs newcomer Vladislav Yermolenko also made a strong impression, going 6-1-0-1 with a 2.63 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and one shutout over nine games. Additionally, San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch of the Kitchener Rangers played to an 8-2-0-0 mark with a 1.99 goals-against average, .920 save percentage and one shutout.

Rookie of the Month – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit) – 15 GP, 10G, 13A, 23 PTS., +2
First-year Saginaw Spirit forward Nikita Klepov is the OHL Rookie of the Month for October, pacing OHL newcomers with 23 points (10-13–23) over 15 games. Klepov’s introduction to the OHL has been headlined by a five-point effort (2-3–5) on Oct. 4th as the Spirit skated to a 7-5 road win over the Owen Sound Attack. He’s proceeded to post a goal and an assist on Oct. 18th at Flint and Oct. 24th vs. Erie. Klepov currently leads all OHL skaters with 71 shots on goal.

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, Klepov comes to the OHL from the USHL’s Sioux City Musketeers where he posted 31 points (12-19–31) over 59 games in 2024-25. Selected 35th overall by the Spirit in the 2025 CHL Import Draft, Klepov is an A-rated skater on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary players to watch list, indicating a potential first round NHL Draft pick. The 6-foot, 180Ib. right-wing won gold with the United States at this past summer’s Hlinka-Gretzky Cup. Klepov is committed to Michigan State (NCAA).

Also considered for the award this week, fellow NHL Draft prospect Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bulldogs piled up 19 points (6-13–19) over 14 games. Spirit teammate Levi Harper was a productive force on the blueline, recording 15 points (5-10–15) over 15 contests. In the crease, Ryder Fetterolf of the Ottawa 67’s went 5-2-1-0 with a 2.10 goals-against average and .919 save percentage.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR OCT. 6-12, 2025

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TORONTO (Monday, October 13, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 12, 2025.



Bulldogs’ Jake O’Brien Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring four times while adding four assists as the Bulldogs went 3-0.

After being held off the scoresheet in Brantford’s 7-4 road win over the Niagara IceDogs on Thursday, O’Brien came up with a goal and two assists in the Bulldogs’ 6-0 blanking of the visiting Sudbury Wolves on Friday. Sunday saw O’Brien match a career high with five points including a hat-trick as the Bulldogs handed the Ottawa 67’s their first loss of the season in an 8-5 outcome. O’Brien earned first star honours in the win, finishing with a plus-4 rating.

An 18-year-old from Toronto, O’Brien sits second in OHL scoring with 13 points (5-8–13) through six games to go with a plus/minus rating of plus-11. The 6-foot-2, 177Ib. centre was selected by the Seattle Kraken with the eighth overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft after posting 98 points (32-66–98) over 66 games in 2024-25. A former OHL Rookie of the Year Award recipient in 2023-24, O’Brien was originally the Bulldogs’ eighth overall pick in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection after he was named OHL Cup MVP for the victorious Toronto Jr. Canadiens. Internationally, O’Brien helped Canada win gold at the 2024 Hlinka-Gretzky Cup.

2025-26 Cogeco OHL Player of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Cole Davis (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 22-28: Ethan Czata (Niagara IceDogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts)
Oct. 6-12: Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)



Firebirds’ Mason Vaccari Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Mason Vaccari of the Flint Firebirds is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, posting back-to-back shutouts in victories over Kitchener and Oshawa.

Vaccari stopped all 46 shots sent his direction, making 20 of those saves on Wednesday as the Firebirds blanked the Kitchener Rangers by a score of 3-0. The overage netminder turned aside 26 more on Saturday, earning first star recognition in a second straight game as the Firebirds froze the Oshawa Generals in a 3-0 final.

A 20-year-old from Mississauga, Vaccari is 3-1-1-0 with a 2.75 goals-against average and .914 percentage through five gams to begin his fourth OHL season. The former CHL and OHL Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient in 2024 is a career 52-46-5-3 with a 3.42 goals-against average and .888 save percentage. Vaccari represented the Columbus Blue Jackets in this year’s Prospects Challenge held in Buffalo, NY. He was originally Kingston’s fourth round (61st overall) pick in 2021.

2025-26 Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Jason Schaubel (Kitchener Rangers)
Sept. 22-28: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
Oct. 6-12: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)



Knights’ Jaxon Cover Named OHL Rookie of the Week

NHL Draft eligible London Knights forward Jaxon Cover is the OHL Rookie of the Week, producing a goal and three assists over a pair of victories.

Cover recorded a goal and an assist in London’s 6-1 win over the Erie Otters on Friday night, returning a night later to chip in with two assists as the Knights beat the Sarnia Sting 5-4 in overtime.

An 17-year-old from Grand Cayman, Cover has five points (3-2–5) through his first seven games of the season. The 6-foot-1, 185Ib. left-wing appeared in three games with London in 2024-25, recording a pair of assists while spending most of the season at St. Andrew’s College where he produced 40 points (21-19–40) over 55 games. The Knights selected Cover in the fourth round (64th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.

2025-26 OHL Rookie of the Week
Sept. 18-21: Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67’s)
Sept. 22-28: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 6-12: Jaxon Cover (London Knights)

IceDogs Prospect Caden Bell Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Niagara IceDogs prospect Caden Bell of the St. Catharines Falcons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording three goals, two assists and five points across three victories.

Bell chipped in an assist in St. Catharines’ 6-1 win over the Caledon Bombers on Tuesday before putting together his best GOHL performance to date on Friday, scoring a pair of power play goals while adding an assist in a 5-3 win over the Port Colborne Sailors. Bell rounded-out the week by extending his point streak to five games on Sunday, scoring in St. Catharines’ 6-2 win over the Welland Jr. Canadians.

Niagara’s third round (49th overall) pick in 2025, Bell sits second among GOHL rookie defencemen with 11 points (5-6–11) in as many games. The 5-foot-11, 165Ib. right-shot defender was an OHL Cup finalist as a member of the Don Mills Flyers AAA program in 2024-25, being named to the tournament all-star team with eight points (4-4–8) in the seven game showcase. Bell produced 20 points (10-19–29) over 32 games in his U16 AAA season.

2025-26 GOHL Prospect of the Week
Sept. 10-21: Brendan Gerber (Elmira Sugar Kings/London Knights)
Sept. 22-28: Alex Forrest (Cambridge RedHawks/Kitchener Rangers)
Sept. 29-Oct. 5: Liam Edgcumbe (Pelham Panthers/Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 6-12: Caden Bell (St. Catharines Falcons/Niagara IceDogs)

Jake O’Brien – Brantford Bulldogs – Player Profile

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As the 2025 NHL Draft approaches, one name that has been generating significant buzz is Jake O’Brien. This young center from Brantford has been turning heads with his impressive performances and has firmly established himself as a top prospect. We’ll take a closer look at O’Brien’s journey, his strengths, and what makes him a standout player in this year’s draft class.

Early Years and Development

O’Brien’s journey to the NHL Draft began in his hometown of Brantford, Ontario. From a young age, it was clear that he had a natural talent for hockey. His dedication to the sport and relentless work ethic set him apart from his peers. As he progressed through the ranks, O’Brien’s skills continued to develop, and he quickly became a key player for the Bulldogs.

Scouting Report

Hockey IQ and Playmaking: O’Brien’s ability to read the game and make smart, quick and decisive decisions with the puck is one of his standout qualities. He processes the game at an elite level, often creating opportunities out of seemingly thin air. His vision and passing abilities allow him to set up Grade “A” scoring chances for his teammates.

Puck Skills and Scoring Ability: He has a quick, deceptive release and a “shoot-to-score” mentality, and is a constant threat in the offensive zone. He handles the puck well in tight spaces and uses his quick hands to generate scoring chances. His ability to control the tempo of the game with calm decision-making and poise under pressure makes him a valuable asset. He is also a beast in puck protection.

Two-Way Play and Defensive Reliability: O’Brien is highly responsible defensively, staying on top of opponents during puck battles and showing the quickness to cover for teammates. He excels in puck possession, forechecking, and creating offensive opportunities from defensive plays. His defensive game is complemented by his ability to block shots, win puck battles, and make quick outlets to transition from defense to offense.

Work Ethic and Compete Level: One of O’Brien’s most admirable traits is his relentless work ethic. He consistently puts in second and third efforts on loose pucks and battles hard in all zones. His team-first mentality and willingness to play physical elevate the performance of his teammates. O’Brien’s leadership qualities make him a player that coaches can rely on in crucial moments. There will be a letter on his jersey one day in the NHL.

Areas for Improvement: There aren’t many but, there are areas where he can continue to develop. Improving his faceoff efficiency and skating mechanics will be critical to his transition to the NHL. Additionally, gaining physical strength will help him handle tougher matchups and be a more reliable option in important moments of the game.

Conclusion

Jake O’Brien’s combination of skill, hockey IQ, and work ethic make him a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft. As he continues to develop and refine his game, there’s no doubt that he has the potential to become a standout player in the NHL. Keep an eye on this rising star as he takes the next step in his hockey journey.

OHL Writers Draft Eligible Player of the Month: December

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Forward of the Month: Ethan Czata – Niagara IceDogs

Czata led all draft eligible players with 9 goals and 8 assists 11 games during the month of December. When he was on, he was on. All 17 points came in games where he registered multi-point games. Of his 9 goals, 5 came in back-to-back games where he notched two against the Soo Greyhounds and followed that up with a hattrick the following night against the Sudbury Wolves. The bad news: in all but one game he did not register a point, Czata was a minus player.

Also considered was Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs who had 8 goals and 8 assists in 10 games. Charlie Paquette of the Guelph Storm with 7 goals and 8 assists in 11 games was also considered.

Ethan Czata of the Niagara IceDogs. Photo by Brandon Taylor/OHL Images

Defenceman of the Month: Martin Matejicek – Peterborough Petes

The overage import had arguably his best offensive performance in December with 3 goals and 6 assists in the month. He has 3 goals and 10 assists on the season. Matejicek had a two-goal performance against the Guelph Storm on December 8 as well as a 2-assist effort against the Niagara IceDogs on December first. He finished the month on a 3-game assist streak and was a plus-5 on the month.

Also considered were a pair of Kitchener Rangers defencemen. Cameron Reid had 2 goals and 6 assists in 10 games while his teammate Carson Campbell had 8 assists in 10 games.

Martin Matejicek of the Peterborough Petes. Photo by Peterborough Petes

Goaltender of the Month: Ben Hrebik – Barrie Colts

Hrebik put on what was perhaps one of the best, if not the best goaltending performances by a draft eligible goaltender in recent memory. It certainly was one of the easiest choices we’ve had to make here.

Hrebik went 6-1-1-0 in 8 appearances in December. He stopped 282 of 299 shots he faced for a whopping .943 save percentage and had a 2.14 GAA. He had a 45 save shutout on December 18 against the Owen Sound Attack and averages 37 shots against per game. He was named the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending December 19.

Also considered was November’s goaltender of the month Aleksei Medvedev of the London Knights. He appeared in 5 games in December with a 3-2-0-0 record and stopped 153 of 166 shots for a .922 save percentage while posting a 2.68 GAA.

Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts. Photo by Terry Wilson/OHL Images

Previous choices

Forward of the Month

October: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit

November: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit

December: Ethan Czata – Niagara IceDogs

Defenceman of the Month

October: Cameron Reid – Kitchener Rangers

November: Matthew Schaefer – Erie Otters

December: Martin Matejicek – Peterborough Petes

Goaltender of the Month

October: Joey Costanzo – Windsor Spitfires

November: Aleksei Medvedev – London Knights

December: Ben Hrebik – Barrie Colts

OHL Writers Draft Eligible Player of the Month: November

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Each Ontario Hockey League season, we make our selections for forward of the month, defenceman of the month and goaltender of the month among the league’s players eligible for the NHL Entry Draft. Now that the month of November is behind us, let’s take a look at our choices.

Forward of the Month: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit

Misa takes this in consecutive months after posting 7 goals and 15 assists in just 12 games in the month of November. He was held pointless just once on November third against the Kitchener Rangers. He recorded a Gordie Howe Hattrick on November 30 against Brampton. He also finished the month a plus-12. Surprisingly, he did not register a game winning goal and only one of his goals came on the powerplay and that came on November 2 against Owen Sound.

Also considered was Porter Martone of the Brampton Steelheads. Martone finished with 6 goals and 16 assists in 12 games and was held off the score sheet just twice. He finished the month with an even plus/minus. Jake O’Brien of the Brantford Bulldogs was also considered. O’Brien had 7 goals and 15 assists in November. He was held off the scoresheet in 4 games and was a minus-5 in the month of November.

Defenceman of the Month: Matthew Schaefer – Erie Otters

Schaefer appeared in 11 games during the Month of November and scored 5 goals and added 10 assists. He was held off the score sheet 3 times and finished the month with a plus-16. He was a minus player just twice with the first being November 8 against the Guelph Storm and the other November 23 against the Kitchener Rangers. He had a whopping 41 shots on goal in those 11 games.

There wasn’t much considered after Schaefer. James Guo of the Saginaw Spirit had 2 goals and 8 assists in 12 games while Jack Brauti of the Niagara IceDogs has 2 goals and 7 assists in 11 games.

Goaltender of the Month: Aleksei Medvedev – London Knights

Medvedev went a perfect 6-0-0-0 in the month of November stopping 174 of 186 shots for a .935 save percentage with 1 shutout. His goals against average in those 6 games was a measly 1.98.

Also considered was Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts. Hrebik went 3-1-0-0 in 5 appearances for the Colts. He stopped 124 of 131 shots for a .947 save percentage. Two of his appearances were in relief.

Previous choices

Forward of the Month

October: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit

November: Michael Misa – Saginaw Spirit

Defenceman of the Month

October: Cameron Reid – Kitchener Rangers

November: Matthew Schaefer – Erie Otters

Goaltender of the Month

October: Joey Costanzo – Windsor Spitfires

November: Aleksei Medvedev – London Knights

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

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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.

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