OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR NOV. 24-30, 2025

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, December 1, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, November 30, 2025.


Wolves’ Kieron Walton Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week for the second time this season, scoring four goals while adding three assists for seven points over three games.

Walton started the week with his fourth multi-goal performance of the season, scoring twice while adding an assist as the Wolves doubled-up the visiting Barrie Colts 6-3 on Friday. He set-up Artyom Gonchar’s game-tying goal midway through the second period on Saturday in Brampton before scoring the unassisted overtime winner with 24 seconds remaining. Walton closed out the week with a goal and an assist on Sunday in Guelph as the Wolves dropped a 6-2 decision. He carries a 10-game point streak into the week.

A 6-foot-6, 227Ib. left wing from Toronto, Walton sits among the OHL’s top point producers with 35 (17-18–35) over 22 games this season. His 140 shots on goal lead the OHL. Walton was selected by Winnipeg in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, and signed with the Jets on Apr. 7, 2025. He appeared in four games with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose last season, recording an assist. Over 199 career regular season games, Walton has recorded 81 goals, 102 assists and 183 points since being Sudbury’s second round (28th overall) pick in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Harry Nansi (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 3-9: Alex Kostov (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 10-16: Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Marek Vanacker (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)


Steelheads’ Zach Bowen Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Zach Bowen of the Brampton Steelheads is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .959 save percentage.

Bowen turned aside 70 of the 73 shots sent his way, helping the Steelheads earn a pair of wins. He made 36 saves on Wednesday night in Erie, earning second star recognition as the Steelheads beat the Otters 5-2. Bowen was a force at home on Friday, picking up first star honours by making 34 saves as the Steelheads handed the first place Brantford Bulldogs their first regulation loss of the season in a 2-1 final.

A 20 year-old from Kanata, ON, Bowen has been among the OHL’s busiest goaltenders this season with a record of 11-9-1-1 with a 3.27 goals-against average and .892 save percentage over 22 games. The 6-foot-2, 190Ib. veteran is in his fourth OHL season, having compiled a record of 44-47-6-4 with a 3.60 goals-against average and .895 save percentage over 110 games between London, Peterborough and Brampton. He was originally a fourth round (77th overall) pick by the London Knights in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Patrick Quinlan (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 20-26: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 3-9: Matthew Minchak (Kingston Frontenacs)
Nov. 10-16: Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
Nov. 17-23: Easton Rye (Peterborough Petes)
Nov. 24-30: Zach Bowen (Brampton Steelheads)


Spirit’s Levi Harper Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Saginaw Spirit defenceman Levi Harper is the OHL Rookie of the Week, posting four assists over three games.

Harper recorded two helpers in Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Flint Firebirds, added one on Friday in London as the Spirit defeated the Knights 4-2 and tacked on one more in Saturday’s 8-5 loss to the Knights in Saginaw.

A 17-year-old defenceman from Tampa, Florida, Harper leads OHL rookie blueliners with 24 points (6-18–24) over 27 games. The 5-foot-11, 170Ib. right-shot blueliner was selected by Saginaw in the third round (52nd overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection after spending 2024-25 with the Shattuck St. Mary’s 16U AAA program. He is committed to the University of Minnesota (NCAA), and not NHL Draft eligible until 2027.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 3-9: Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 10-16: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
Nov. 17-23: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Nov. 24-30: Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit)


Greyhounds Prospect William Camputaro Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Soo Greyhounds prospect William Camputaro of the St. Thomas Stars is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, going 2-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .950 save percentage.

Camputaro stopped 76 of the 80 shots sent his direction, helping the Stars stay in the thick of things in the GOHL’s Western Conference. He made 35 saves on Thursday night in Hamilton, stopping 15-of-16 in the third period as the Stars beat the Kilty B’s by a score of 5-2. He was back in the crease on Friday in St. Thomas, making 41 saves as the Stars defeated the Komoka Kings 5-2.

A 17-year-old from Toronto, Camputaro is 3-1 through four games with St. Thomas this season, owning a 1.52 goals-against average and .961 save percentage. The 6-foot-6, 212Ib. netminder spent the 2024-25 season with the OJHL’s St. Michael’s Buzzers, posting a record of 7-6-2 with a 2.76 goals-against average and .903 save percentage in 19 games. The Greyhounds selected Camputaro in the fourth round (80th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 program. He is committed to the University of Nebraska Omaha (NCAA).

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)
Oct. 13-19: Reed Straus (Elmira Sugar Kings/Oshawa Generals)
Oct. 20-26: Gensen Geldart (Chatham Maroons/Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 27-Nov. 2: Lyndon Cabral (Listowel Cyclones/Erie Otters)
Nov. 2-9: Jake Ritson (Strathroy Rockets/London Knights)
Nov. 10-16: Ulysses Lombardi (Waterloo Siskins/Flint Firebirds)
Nov. 17-23: Alex Campeau (London Nationals/London Knights)
Nov. 24-30: William Camputaro (St. Thomas Stars/Soo Greyhounds)

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR OCTOBER 20-26, 2025

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, October 27, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, October 26th.


Wolves’ Kieron Walton Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton of the Sudbury Wolves is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, leading the league with eight points (3-5–8) over two victories.

The 6-foot-6 Walton kicked-off the weekend with a goal and two assists in Friday’s 5-3 win over the visiting Barrie Colts. He extended his point streak to six games with a season-high five points (2-3–5) on Sunday, helping Sudbury defeat the Peterborough Petes 8-2 on home ice.

A 19-year-old from Toronto, Walton leads the Wolves with 15 points (7-8–15) through his first eight games of the season. He produced 38 goals, 54 assists and 92 points in 66 games during the 2024-25 campaign, and owns career figures consisting of 71 goals, 92 assists and 163 points over 185 regular season games, all with Sudbury. Walton was selected by the Winnipeg Jets with their sixth round (187th overall) pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, and signed a three-year entry-level deal with the club on Apr. 7, 2025. The Wolves originally drafted Walton in the second round (28th overall) in 2022 from the North York Rangers AAA program.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs)
Oct. 20-26: Kieron Walton (Sudbury Wolves)




Bulldogs’ Ryerson Leenders Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 1.00 goals-against average and .966 save percentage.

Leenders backstopped the Bulldogs to victory in Sarnia on Friday, turning aside 38-of-39 shots as Brantford won 3-1 despite being outshot 39-23. Leenders followed-up his first star effort with 18 more saves on Sunday night in Oshawa as the Bulldogs beat the Generals 4-1.

A 19-year-old from Nanticoke, ON, Leenders is 5-0-0-1 with a 2.31 goals-against average and .918 save percentage through six games this season. The fourth-year veteran owns a career mark of 72-46-10-1 with a 3.17 goals-against average and .903 save percentage with four shutouts over 135 regular season games between Brantford and Mississauga. Leenders was Buffalo’s seventh round (219th overall) pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-1, 179Ib. netminder was originally chosen by the Mississauga Steelheads in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. Internationally, Leenders has won gold with Canada at both the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup as well as the IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Patrick Quinlan (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 20-26: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)


Storm’s Jaakko Wycisk Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Guelph Storm forward Jaakko Wycisk is the OHL Rookie of the Week, scoring while recording three assists for four points over a pair of victories.

Wycisk turned in a first star performance on Friday night, scoring while adding two assists on goals by linemate Carter Stevens as the Storm defeated the Kingston Frontenacs 6-3 on home ice. He was back on the scoresheet on Sunday afternoon, seeing ice with the game on the line to record an assist on Noah Jenken’s third period game-winner as Guelph defeated the Ottawa 67’s 4-3.

A product of Tecumseh, ON, the 16-year-old Wycisk leads 2009-born OHL skaters with 13 points (6-7–13) through his first 13 games of the season. Selected by the Storm with the second overall pick of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, Wycisk was last year’s ALLIANCE U16 Player of the Year, guiding the Sun County Panthers to a second straight league title with 61 points (32-29–61) through 30 games during the regular season and a further 13 points (6-7–13) over 10 playoff outings. Wycisk also saw six games of action with the OJHL’s Leamington Flyers in 2024-25. A prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft, Wycisk has been selected to represent Canada White at the 2025 U17 World Hockey Challenge set to take place in Truro, Nova Scotia from November 2-8.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
Oct. 20-26: Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm)


Spirit Prospect Gensen Geldart Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Saginaw Spirit prospect Gensen Geldart of the Chatham Maroons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording three goals, one assist and four points over a pair of victories.

Geldart lit the lamp for a hat-trick in Thursday’s 6-2 Maroons road win over the Sarnia Legionnaires, finding the back of the net in the first, second and third periods. He was back on the scoresheet with an assist on Sunday, helping Chatham defeat the visiting LaSalle Vipers 6-3.

A 16-year-old from Toronto, Geldart spent last season with the GTHL’s Vaughan Kings, recording seven points (1-6–7) over four games at the 2025 OHL Cup. The 6-foot-1, 173Ib. forward  has 10 points (4-6–10) through 14 games with Chatham and was chosen by the Spirit with their fourth round (75th overall) pick last spring. He won an OHL Cup silver medal as an underage player with Vaughan in 2024.

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)
Oct. 13-19: Reed Straus (Elmira Sugar Kings/Oshawa Generals)
Oct. 20-26: Gensen Geldart (Chatham Maroons/Saginaw Spirit)

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Month for December 2024.


Player of the Month – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
Anaheim Ducks prospect Beckett Sennecke of the Oshawa Generals is the OHL Player of the Month for December after recording nine goals, 13 assists, and 22 points in just eight games, along with a plus-4 rating. Currently ranking fifth among OHL goal-scorers this season, Sennecke leads the Generals with 52 points (24-28-52) in 31 games. The soon-to-be 19-year-old had a stellar December, highlighted by a career-high six-point performance on December 1 and a five-point effort on December 4. Sennecke registered multi-point outings in seven of his eight games during the month.

A native of Toronto, Ont., Sennecke was formerly selected eighth overall by the Generals in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. The 6-foot-4, 195Ib. right-wing has recorded 175 points (71-104–175) over 155 career regular season contests in Oshawa. He put up 22 points (10-12–22) over 16 games in last year’s playoffs as the Generals were crowned Eastern Conference champions. Sennecke was selected by the Anaheim Ducks with the third overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

Also considered for the award this month, Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton of the Sudbury Wolves put up 19 points (5-14–19) over eight contests.


Defenceman of the Month – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s)
Calgary Flames prospect Henry Mews of the Ottawa 67’s has been named OHL Defenceman of the Month for December, leading all blueliners with four goals, 16 assists and 20 points over 11 games. The 6-foot-1, 183lb. defenceman recorded points in 10 of his 11 December contests with the 67’s, highlighted by six multi-point efforts, including a four-assist performance on December 14. Mews currently leads all OHL defencemen in scoring this season with 48 points (11-37-48) in 34 games.

An 18-year-old from Ottawa, Ont., Mews has amassed 140 points (38-102-140) in 154 career OHL regular season games since being selected seventh overall by the 67’s in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection. He has also contributed nine points (3-6-9) in 21 playoff games. Drafted by the Calgary Flames in the third round (74th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Mews has also achieved international success, winning gold with Canada at both the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the U18 World Junior Championship.


Goaltender of the Month – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
Barrie Colts goaltender Ben Hrebik has been named the OHL Goaltender of the Month for December. Making 282 saves throughout the month, Hrebik posted a 6-1-0-1 record, a 2.13 goals-against average, .943 save percentage, and a shutout. The 6-foot-3, 199lb. netminder excelled in December, recording 30+ saves in six games, highlighted by a 45-save shutout on December 18 against Owen Sound. Hrebik also earned OHL Goaltender of the Week honours during the month.

The 18-year-old from Milton, Ont. has appeared in 16 games with the Colts this season, posting a 12-2-1-0 record, along with a league-best 2.09 goals-against average and .939 save percentage. Hrebik was selected by Barrie in the ninth round (173rd overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, and spent last season with the OJHL’s Burlington Cougars.

Also considered for the award this month, Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers was impressive, compiling a 8-1-0-0 record with a 2.06 goals-against average, a .927 save percentage, and one shutout. Austin Elliott of the London Knights was also dominant, playing to a perfect 5-0-0-0 record along with a 1.60 goals-against average, a .944 save percentage, and one shutout.


Rookie of the Month – Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
Guelph Storm forward Lev Katzin has been named the OHL Rookie of the Month for December, registering 15 points including five goals and 10 assists over 10 games. Katzin sits tied for fourth in team scoring despite playing in just 10 of the Storm’s 34 games so far this season. He delivered standout performances in December with two three-point efforts on December 8 and 13, each featuring a goal and two assists. His efforts also earned him OHL Rookie of the Week honours during the month.

A 17-year-old forward from Thornhill, Ont., Katzin joined the Storm in late November after spending the past two seasons with the USHL’s Green Bay Gamblers, where he tallied 39 points (12-27–39) over 66 games. He was part of the gold medal-winning Team Canada White at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challenge in Prince Edward Island. During his OHL Draft year, Katzin excelled with the GTHL’s Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program and was the Storm’s fifth round (94th overall) selection.

Also considered for the award this month, Saginaw Spirit forward Carson Harmer had 11 points (6-5–11) in 10 games played. Sarnia Sting forward Liam Beamish was also a standout, registering 11 points (6-5-11) in 11 contests.

2024-25 OHL Performers of the Month:

Player of the Month:
December – Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
October – Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)

Defenceman of the Month:
December – Henry Mews (Ottawa 67’s)
November – Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
October – Luca Marrelli (Oshawa Generals)

Goaltender of the Month:
December – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts)
November – Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
October – Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)

Rookie of the Month:
December – Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
November – Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
October – Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)

ROOBROECK, LEENDERS AND BEAMISH NAMED OHL TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 15, 2024.



IceDogs’ Ryan Roobroeck Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Ryan Roobroeck of the Niagara IceDogs is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering four goals, five assists and nine points over three road wins.

Roobroeck helped the IceDogs go a perfect 3-0 in northern Ontario, starting off the week with a career-high five-point performance, recording a hat trick and two assists in a 7-3 win over the North Bay Battalion to earn first star honours on Thursday. Roobroeck’s natural hat-trick scored in a span of 5:12 established a new IceDogs franchise mark for the fastest three goals by one player. He contributed again on Friday, adding an assist in an 8-4 victory over the Soo Greyhounds. Roobroeck capped off the weekend with a goal and two assists on Sunday to earn third star honours, helping secure a 6-3 win against the Sudbury Wolves.

A 17-year-old from London, Ont., Roobroeck has tallied a club-leading 47 points (24-23-47) in 31 games this season. Selected second overall by Niagara in the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-4, 190lb. left-winger has recorded 98 points (52-46–98) in 94 career regular season games. Roobroeck was named to the 2023-24 OHL First All-Rookie team after recording 51 points (28-23-51) in 63 games played with the IceDogs last season. He will be eligible for the NHL Draft in 2026.

Also given consideration for the award this week, IceDogs teammate Ethan Czata also registered nine points (5-4-9) in the three victories, while Winnipeg Jets prospect Kieron Walton of the Sudbury Wolves recorded two goals, six assists and eight points in three games played.

2024-25 Cogeco OHL Players of the Week – Regular Season:
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Ryan Roobroeck (Niagara IceDogs)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Blake Montgomery (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Joey Willis (Saginaw Spirit)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Joey Willis (Saginaw Spirit)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Sam Dickinson (London Knights)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Liam Greentree (Windsor Spitfires)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Calvin Crombie (Brantford Bulldogs)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Kevin He (Niagara IceDogs)
Sep. 25 – Sept. 29: Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit)



Bulldogs’ Ryerson Leenders Named OHL Goaltender of the Week

Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 3-0-0-0 along with a 2.27 goals-against average, and a .931 save percentage.

Turning aside 94 shots last week, Leenders made 30 of those stops in a 6-5 overtime win against the Brampton Steelheads on Wednesday. He returned to the crease on Friday, making 31 saves in a 2-1 overtime victory against the Barrie Colts, earning first-star honours. Leenders wrapped up the week in dominant fashion on Sunday, turning aside 33 of 34 shots in a commanding 10-1 win over the Kingston Frontenacs.

An 18-year-old from Nanticoke, Ont., Leenders is 8-8-1-0 on the season, with a 3.47 goals-against average and .900 save percentage in 17 games played. The former second-round (32nd overall) pick by Mississauga in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection is now in his third OHL season, owning a career mark of 44-40-8-0 with a 3.31 goals-against average, .898 save percentage and three shutouts over 98 regular season games. Leenders was selected in the seventh round (202nd overall) by Buffalo at the 2024 NHL Draft this past summer.

Also considered for the award this week, London Knights netminder Austin Elliott went 2-0-0-0 with a 2.00 goals-against average and .929 save percentage to improve to 13-0 on the season, while Edmonton Oilers prospect Nathan Day of the Flint Firebirds was also a standout in the crease, going 2-0-0-0 including a shutout, along with a 1.95 goals-against average and .920 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Goaltenders of the Week – Regular Season:
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Ryerson Leenders (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Carter George (Owen Sound Attack)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Andrew Oke (Saginaw Spirit)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Nathan Day (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Finn Marshall (Sudbury Wolves)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Joey Costanzo (Windsor Spitfires)
Sept. 25 – Sept. 29: Jack Ivankovic (Brampton Steelheads)



Sting’s Liam Beamish Named OHL Rookie of the Week

Sarnia Sting forward Liam Beamish is the OHL Rookie of the Week, recording four goals, three assists and seven points over three contests.

Beamish earned first star recognition in three straight contests. He started the week with two goals on Wednesday, helping the Sting earn a point in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Flint Firebirds. On Friday, he tallied a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over the Owen Sound Attack. Beamish wrapped up the weekend scoring a goal and adding two assists in a 6-3 win against the Soo Greyhounds on Sunday.

A 17-year-old forward from Beamsville, Ont., Beamish joined the Sting in late November after starting off the season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL where he recorded eighth points (4-4-8) in 20 games played. The 5-foot-11, 179lb. centreman spent last season in the GOJHL playing for the Fort Erie Meteors and was also named GOJHL (Golden Horseshoe) Rookie of the Year. Beamish was selected by the Sting in the eighth round (151st overall) of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection.

Also considered for the award this week, Lev Katzin of the Guelph Storm contributed three goals and four assists in three contests, while goaltender Jaeden Nelson of the Ottawa 67’s played to a 2-0-0-0 record along with a 2.49 goals-against average and .926 save percentage.

2024-25 OHL Rookies of the Week – Regular Season:
Dec. 9 – Dec. 15: Liam Beamish (Sarnia Sting)
Dec. 2 – Dec. 8: Lev Katzin (Guelph Storm)
Nov. 25 – Dec. 1: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Nov. 18 – Nov. 24: Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
Nov. 11 – Nov. 17: Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting)
Nov. 4 – Nov. 10: Carter Stevens (Guelph Storm)
Oct. 28 – Nov. 3: Aleksei Medvedev (London Knights)
Oct. 21 – Oct. 27: Cole Zurawski (Flint Firebirds)
Oct. 14 – Oct. 20: Alessandro Di Iorio (Sarnia Sting)
Oct. 7 – Oct. 13: Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)
Sept. 30 – Oct. 6: Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting)
Sept. 25 – Sept. 29: Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)

Kieron Walton – Sudbury Wolves – Player Profile

Posted on by Dominic Tiano
Kieron Walton of the Sudbury Wolves. Photo by OHL Images.
HTWTDOBPOSSHOHL DRAFTNHLCSNAT
6’6”210Apr22, 2006LWL28th 2022117th N.A.CAN
SEASONLEAGUETEAMGPGAPTS
2021-2022AAA U16North York Rangers43332760
2022-2023OHLSudbury Wolves468513
2023-2024OHLSudbury Wolves65182543

When analyzing Kieron Walton, it is important to move past the statistics, despite them being satisfactory. His performance can be deemed as acceptable, especially when taking into account the Sudbury Wolves’ roster depth and the challenging circumstances that sometimes-hindered Walton’s point output.

Walton’s height is the initial standout feature, as he is tall and already well-proportioned. Despite his size, he is a strong skater with impressive speed. His ability to strategize at a high level, paired with his speed and size, positions him as a dominant player in both the cycle game and on the rush.

Walton’s scoring abilities are well-established, but it is his playmaking skills that could truly shine. His proficiency in puck possession, combined with his size that makes him difficult to dispossess, high hockey IQ, and exceptional vision, may elevate his playmaking to his standout strength.

Walton’s size is bound to attract attention on its own. When you consider his skating ability, he becomes even more fascinating. You simply need to believe that you have witnessed enough potential in his limited role to anticipate much more in the future.

OHL ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

Posted on by Dominic Tiano

Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Denver Barkey of the London Knights, Kieron Walton of the Sudbury Wolves, Brad Gardiner of the Ottawa 67’s and Alex Kostov of the Soo Greyhounds have been named Academic Players of the Month for October.

East Division: Ottawa 67’s forward Brad Gardiner is the OHL East Division Academic Player of the Month for October.

Gardiner, who was also named East Division Academic Player of the Month in February 2022, is achieving an 89.5 percent average in grade 12 university-level Advanced Functions, Business Management and Elite Athlete at Blyth Academy The Glebe. He is on track to graduate a semester early due to his conscientious work ethic and perseverance at carrying both spring and summer courses.

“The 67’s organization continues to be impressed by Brad’s ability to balance his on and off ice responsibilities”, said 67’s General Manager James Boyd. “Brad is a diligent student who continues to impress with his development on and off of the ice.”

The 17-year-old from Aurora, Ont. has played 11 games this season, recording six goals and three assists for a total of nine points. The son of former NHL forward Bruce Gardiner, Gardiner put up seven points (3-4–7) in his rookie season with the 67’s. He was Ottawa’s third round (40th overall) pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

Central Division: Sudbury Wolves rookie forward Kieron Walton is the OHL Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October.

Walton is currently achieving high grades in Entrepreneurship, World History, Co-op, and World Religions at St. Charles College. Walton’s teachers have described him as a student that shows positive initiative and is a cooperative team member in the classroom.

“Kieron is an excellent student, a great young player and an outstanding person”, said Wolves academic advisor Gord Ewin.

The 16-year-old from Toronto, Ont. has played 11 games this season, recording three goals and one assist for a total of four points. The 6-foot-6, 203Ib. left-winger was selected in the second round (28th overall) by the Wolves in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Midwest Division: London Knights draft-eligible forward Denver Barkey is the OHL Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October.

Barkey is currently achieving an 87 percent average in English, a 95 percent average in Recreation Leadership, an 80 percent average in World History, and a 95 percent average in Elite Athlete at Catholic Central High School.

“Denver is an exemplary student-athlete,” said Knights academic advisor Wendy Glover. “He understands the demands of the classroom, and not only meets them but also exceeds them. He exemplifies the academic and learning skills that Ontario students are encouraged to demonstrate such as: responsibility, initiative, collaboration, self-regulation and independent work. He demonstrates the behavior that the London Knights and OHL would be proud of.”

“Not only does Denver model appropriate behavior in the classroom, he also made a commitment to support the local and school community,” said Knights General Manager Mark Hunter. “He attends various other school sports or community events/fundraisers. In doing so, he clearly demonstrates a commitment to the concept that he values the contributions and lives of other students and community members, as well as his teammates.”

The Newmarket, Ont. native has played 11 games this season, recording three goals and eight assists for the Knights. His rookie season in 2021-22 included 15 points (7-8–15) over 53 contests. London selected Barkey in the first round (16th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection.

West Division: Soo Greyhounds rookie forward Alex Kostov is the OHL West Division Academic Player of the Month for October.

Kostov has earned an overall average of 91 percent to date, including marks of 100 percent in Advanced Biology, a 95 percent average in Leadership, an 82-percentage average in Functions, and a 90 percent average in Culinary Arts at Superior Heights Secondary School.

“Alex is highly respected by his classmates, teachers and school staff,” said Greyhounds academic advisors Jerry Bumbacco and Mary Lynne Lukenda. “We are looking forward to following Alex’s academics and on-ice achievements as he progresses as a valuable member of the Soo Greyhounds.”

The rookie from Mississauga, Ont. has appeared in eight games this season, recording two assists. Kostov was selected in the third round (58th overall) by the Hounds in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.
 

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

A total of 349 graduates utilized their OHL Scholarship at post-secondary institutions across North America during the 2021-22 academic year, with a total contribution by teams of over $3.5 million. Over the past 10 seasons, OHL Scholarship payments have totalled more than $25 million.

A total of 217 OHL Alumni were included on U SPORTS men’s hockey rosters to open the 2022-23 season.

Click here for more information about ‘OHL Players First’ programs.


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.