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OHL ANNOUNCES ACADEMIC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Friday, January 2, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Academic Players of the Month for December, recognizing dedication to excellence in the classroom.

East Division – Colin Feeley (Oshawa Generals)
Oshawa Generals defenceman Colin Feeley is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for December, posting a 98% average in Grade 12 studies through the University of Nebraska Online High School. Feeley excelled in a course load that includes English, British Literature, Calculus, Psychology and Government/Politics.

“Colin is an exceptionally dedicated student whose consistent hard work sets a high standard for academic excellence,” said Ryan Johnston, Head of Guidance at Maxwell Heights Secondary School in Oshawa. “His strong abilities and disciplined approach to learning have resulted in an outstanding performance across all subject areas.”

A 6-foot-7, 190Ib. left-shot defender from Wyckoff, New Jersey, Feeley has five assists through 26 games in his first OHL season. Signed by the Generals as a free agent over the summer, Feeley is a 17-year-old who spent last season as Salisbury School in Connecticut. He is committed to Harvard University (NCAA).

Central Division – Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs)
Niagara IceDogs rookie forward Ryerson Edgar is the Central Division Academic Player of the Month for December, achieving a 90% average in Grade 11 University-level studies at Governor Simcoe Secondary School. Edgar is currently studying Physics, English, Geography and is also doing a Co-op.

“Ryerson is an exceptional young man who has transitioned smoothly into the OHL, and has quickly figured out how to balance the rigors of academia and major junior hockey,” said IceDogs Academic Advisor Tim Tope. “He demonstrates maturity beyond his years and has earned the respect of his teachers at Governor Simcoe.”

Niagara’s first round (10th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the York-Simcoe Express AAA program, Edgar has produced 20 points (7-13–20) through his first 30 OHL contests. The Holland Landing, ON native won a gold medal with Canada Red at the World U17 Challenge, recording three points (1-2–3) in five games. Edgar burst onto the OHL scene, registering a hat-trick along with an assist in just his second game on Sept. 21st vs. Sudbury.

Midwest Division – Alexander Bilecki (Kitchener Rangers)
Kitchener Rangers sophomore blueliner Alexander Bilecki is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for December, posting straight-A’s in Grade 12 University-level studies through Blyth Academy Online. Bilecki is studying World History, Sports Analytics, Data Management and Advanced Functions.

“Alexander has worked hard to get ahead in acquiring his credits, and will graduate high school ahead of schedule,” said Rangers Academic Advisor Dave Tennant. “He has shown a tremendous ability to manage his studies and a full hockey schedule, while understanding the importance of giving back to his community. Alexander has managed his time to be able to give back in ways such as attending school visits, hospital visits, corporate sponsor events, and more. His academic interests are varied and he takes great pride in his work. He is always quick to assist others in the classroom and is very approachable. He has his sights set on pursuing a combined degree in business and sports management.”

A 17-year-old left-shot defenceman from Mississauga, ON, Bilecki has impressed with 15 points (6-9–15) over 36 games in his second OHL season. The former second round (31st overall) pick by the Rangers in 2024 also owns a plus/minus rating of plus-10. A 6-foot-2, 180Ib. rearguard, Bilecki has been selected to represent the Western Conference in the upcoming Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14th in Peterborough. He’s currently a B-rated prospect by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

West Division – Chase Gaughan (Sarnia Sting)
Sarnia Sting forward Chase Gaughan is the West Division Academic Player of the Month for December, achieving an average of 95% in Grade 12 studies through Commonwealth Charter Academy. Gaughan has excelled in Earth Sciences, Careers, English and Environmental Science courses.

“Chase quietly goes about his business on the ice and in the classroom,” said Sting Academic Advisor Todd Whitlock. “He is diligent in managing his time and keeping up with his studies, and this is reflective in his classroom performance. He is personable and friendly, and an active contributor to community partnerships. He is a fine example of a student-athlete and positive representative for the Sting organization.”

A 17-year-old right-wing from Annville, Pennsylvania, Gaughan has a goal and an assist through 21 games so far in 2025-26. The 6-foot-2, 167Ib. flank appeared in seven games with Sarnia in 2024-25, while spending most of the season with the GOHL’s Strathroy Rockets where he produced 15 points (7-8–15) over 43 contests. The Sting selected Gaughan with their third round (45th overall) pick in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Palmyra Black Knights AAA program.

2025-26 OHL Academic Players of the Month

East Division
December – Colin Feeley (Oshawa Generals)
November – Gavin Betts (Kingston Frontenacs)
October – Aiden O’Donnell (Oshawa Generals/Brantford Bulldogs)

Central Division
December – Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs)
November – Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)
October – Cole Emerton (Barrie Colts)

Midwest Division
December – Alexander Bilecki (Kitchener Rangers)
November – Eric Frossard (Guelph Storm)
October – Lucas Ambrosio (Erie Otters)

West Division
December – Chase Gaughan (Sarnia Sting)
November – Dimian Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit)
October – Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)

OHL’s Draft Eligible Statistical Leaders: December

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

As we turn the page to a new month and a new year, we hope everyone enjoyed a safe and restful holiday season. Here’s to a bright and fulfilling 2026, filled with renewed joy and meaningful moments.

As the calendar turns, we take a moment to review which 2026 NHL Draft‑eligible players are setting the pace across key OHL statistical categories. While we compile these numbers with care, the OHL’s official website remains the definitive source for all league statistics.

Points Leaders
Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts
Caleb Malhotra	Brantford	35	18	30	48
Egor Barabonov	Saginaw	36	16	28	44
Ryan Roobroeck	Niagara	35	21	22	43
Nikita Klepov	Saginaw	35	20	23	43
Pierce Mbuyi	Owen Sound	37	20	23	43
Alex Kostov	Flint	32	19	24	43
Carson Woodall	Windsor	36	8	34	42
Michael Dec	Erie	37	16	25	41
Tristan Delisle	Owen Sound	37	21	19	40
Cooper Dennis	Brantford	36	18	21	39
Goal Scoring Leaders
Player	Team		GP	G	GPG
Ethan Belchetz	Windsor		33	22	0.67
Ryan Roobroeck	Niagara		35	21	0.60
Tristan Delisle	Owen Sound		37	21	0.57
Nikita Klepov	Saginaw		35	20	0.57
Pierce Mbuyi	Owen Sound		37	20	0.54
Alex Kostov	Flint		32	19	0.59
Adam Novotny	Peterborough		29	19	0.66
Caleb Malhotra	Brantford		35	18	0.51
Cooper Dennis	Brantford		36	18	0.50
Gabriel Frasca	Erie		36	17	0.47
Assist Leaders
Player	Team		GP	A	APG
Carson Woodall	Windsor		36	34	0.94
Caleb Malhotra	Brantford		35	30	0.86
Egor Barabonov	Saginaw		36	28	0.78
Michael Dec	Erie		37	25	0.68
Alex Kostov	Flint		32	24	0.75
John Banks	Owen Sound		36	24	0.67
Nikita Klepov	Saginaw		35	23	0.66
Pierce Mbuyi	Owen Sound		37	23	0.62
Anthony Cristoforo	Windsor		30	23	0.77
Ryan Roobroeck	Niagara		36	22	0.61
Defencemen Point Leaders
Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts
Carson Woodall	Windsor	36	8	34	42
Chase Reid	Soo	31	14	21	35
Anthony Cristoforo	Windsor	30	10	23	33
John Banks	Owen Sound	36	2	24	26
Andoni Fimis	London	37	5	18	23
Parker von Richter	Brampton	36	4	18	22
Vann Williamson	Kingston	37	1	18	19
Vladimir Dravecky	Brantford	28	5	13	18
Jakub Winkelhofer	Soo	34	5	13	18
Ondrej Ruml	Ottawa	34	7	10	17
Plus/Minus Leaders
Player	Team			GP	+/-
Cooper Dennis	Brantford			36	22
Chase Reid	Soo			31	22
Alex Kostov	Flint			32	20
Luka Graziano	Flint			34	20
Ondrej Ruml	Ottawa			34	19
Connor Bewick	Ottawa			33	18
Caleb Malhotra	Brantford			35	17
Vladimir Dravecky	Brantford			38	17
Carson Woodall	Windsor			36	16
Christopher Brown	Soo			36	16
Goaltenders Leaders – Goals Against Average
Player	Team	GP	Min	GA	Avg
Ryder Fetterolf	Ottawa	22	1333	42	1.89
Jack Lisson	North Bay	16	872	31	2.13
Sebastian Gatto	London	16	892	35	2.35
Matthew Minchak	Kingston	20	1149	46	2.40
Ben Hrebik	Barrie	25	1517	66	2.61
Jason Schaubel	Kitchener	17	985	44	2.68
Easton Rye	Peterborough	28	1662	81	2.92
Vladislav Yermolenko	Niagara	27	1468	77	3.15
Gavin Betts	Kingston	19	1074	61	3.41
Patrick Quinlan	Sarnia	26	1313	77	3.52
Goaltending Leaders – Save Percentage
Player	Team	GP	SH	SVS	SV%
Ben Hrebik	Barrie	25	947	881	0.930
Ryder Fetterolf	Ottawa	22	595	553	0.929
Matthew Minchak	Kingston	20	617	571	0.925
Jack Lisson	North Bay	16	376	345	0.918
Sebastian Gatto	London	16	424	389	0.917
Easton Rye	Peterborough	28	926	845	0.913
Vladislav Yermolenko	Niagara	27	823	746	0.906
Jason Schaubel	Kitchener	17	454	410	0.903
Gavin Betts	Kingston	19	557	496	0.890
Stepan Shurygin	Saginaw	31	977	869	0.889

OHL Writers’ Draft Eligible Players of the Month: December

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bull Dogs, Photo by OHL Images.

FORWARD OF THE MONTH: CALEB MALHOTRA – BRANTFORD BULLDOGS

This one was essentially a toss‑up between Malhotra and Niagara’s Ryan Roobroeck, but the final nod ultimately went to Malhotra.

Malhotra posted 8 goals and 9 assists across 10 December games for Brantford, finishing the month at plus‑6. He was held off the scoresheet only once — a 6–0 loss to the Ottawa 67’s on December 20 — and recorded multi‑point efforts in seven outings. Notably, three of his eight goals stood as game‑winners. His standout month earned him OHL Rookie of the Month honors for December.

Roobroeck recorded 8 goals and 10 assists over 11 games in December, being held off the scoresheet only once while finishing the month at plus‑10. He posted five multi‑point outings and notched two game‑winning goals during the stretch.

DEFENSEMAN OF THE MONTH: ANTHONY CRISTOFORO – WINDSOR SPITFIRES

The draft re-entry defenseman had 6 goals and 6 assists through 8 games in the month of December, including a hattrick against the Soo Greyhounds on December 18. Cristoforo had at least one point in each of his six games and was a plus-8 for the month. He was named the OHL Defenseman of the Month for December.

Also in the mix was London Knights defenseman Andoni Fimis, who posted 3 goals and 8 assists over 11 December games, as well as Soo Greyhounds’ Chase Reid, who recorded 4 goals and 3 assists in just four outings while away representing the United States at the World Junior Championship.

GOALTENDER OF THE MONTH: BEN HREBIK – BARRIE COLTS

Hrebik earns the nod for a second straight month after posting a 5‑2‑0‑0 record and turning aside 246 of 259 shots for a .950 save percentage in December. He faced at least 40 shots in four of those outings, further underscoring his impact.

Only one goaltender in the OHL has faced more shots than Hrebik this season — 977 to his 947 — and that netminder has appeared in six additional games. Hrebik continues to lead the league with a .930 save percentage. He was named the OHL Goaltender of the Month for December.

Previous Months

Forward

Caleb Malhotra – Brantford Bulldogs – September

Tristan Delisle – Owen Sound Attack – October

Alex Kostov – Flint Firebirds – November

Caleb Malhotra – Brantford Bulldogs – December

Defenseman

Carson Woodall – Windsor Spitfires – September

Carson Woodall – Windsor Spitfires – October

Chase Reid – Soo Greyhounds – November

Anthony Cristoforo – Windsor Spitfires – December

Goaltender

Michael Newlove – Windsor Spitfires – September

Vladislav Yermolenko – Niagara IceDogs – October

Ben Hrebik – Barrie Colts – November

Ben Hrebik – Barrie Colts – December

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Thursday, January 1, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Month for December.

Player of the Month – Riley Patterson (Niagara IceDogs) – 11 GP, 9G, 10A, 19 PTS., +7
Leading the OHL with 19 points (9-10–19) over 11 games during the month of December, Vancouver Canucks prospect Riley Patterson of the Niagara IceDogs is the OHL Player of the Month. Patterson’s month featured seven different multi-point efforts, including a pair of overtime game-winners. He started things off with three points (1-2–3) on Dec. 5th at Brampton, scored 1:31 into overtime on Dec. 7th vs. North Bay, and registered his first of two two-goal efforts on Dec. 18th at Peterborough. His second included another overtime game-winner on Dec. 20th at home to the Sarnia Sting. Patterson put together another three-point outing (1-2–3) on Dec. 29th at Brampton as the IceDogs won by a score of 4-3.

A 19-year-old from Burlington, ON, Patterson sits fifth in OHL scoring with 45 points (21-24–45) over 33 games in this, his fourth OHL season. Acquired from the Barrie Colts last summer, Patterson has produced 166 points (75-91–166) over 165 career regular season games after entering the league as Flint’s third round (57th overall) pick in 2022. He was selected by Vancouver in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, and signed a three-year entry-level NHL contract with Vancouver on Sept. 21, 2025. Patterson is a former OHL Cup champion, winning as a member of the GTHL’s Mississauga Senators in 2022. Patterson also holds the distinction of being a former OJHL and CJHL Rookie of the Year, producing 73 points (30-43–73) over 52 games during the 2022-23 season with the North York Rangers.

Defenceman of the Month – Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor Spitfires) – 8 GP, 6G, 6A, 12 PTS., +8
Anthony Cristoforo of the Windsor Spitfires is the OHL Defenceman of the Month, producing 12 points (6-6–12) over eight games accompanied by a plus-8 rating. The fourth-year veteran had a point in all eight of his December outings, highlighted by a four-point effort (3-1–4) on Dec. 18th vs. Sault Ste. Marie, a game he happened to see some assignments up on the Spitfires’ forward ranks. He also put together a two-goal performance on Dec. 11th at Peterborough as the Spitfires won 6-3.

A 19-year-old from Woodbridge, ON, Cristoforo has produced at over a point-per-game in 2025-26, recording 33 points (10-23–33) over 30 contests with a plus-14 rating. The 6-foot, 180Ib. right-shot blueliner sits fifth in all-time points by a Spitfires defenceman with 172 (35-137–172) over 224 career regular season contests. Cristoforo was a first round (22nd overall) pick by Windsor in the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Goaltender of the Month – Ben Hrebik (Barrie Colts) – 7 GP, 5-2-0-0, 1.86 GAA, .950 SV%, 246 SV
Kept busy during the month of December, Ben Hrebik of the Barrie Colts is the OHL Goaltender of the Month for a second straight month, going 5-2 with a 1.86 goals-against average and .950 save percentage while making 246 saves. Hrebik faced 40 or more shots four different times in December, winning in three of those four instances. He turned aside 39-of-40 shots on Dec. 6th in a 2-1 win at Kingston, made 42 saves on Dec. 13th as the Colts defeated the visiting Niagara IceDogs 2-1, and made an additional 45 saves on Dec. 28th as Barrie beat the North Bay Battalion 3-1 on the road.

A 19-year-old from Milton, ON, Hrebik has been the OHL’s busiest goaltender, making a league-leading 881 saves, resulting in an impressive .930 save percentage to go with a 2.61 goals-against average and 14-7-1-3 record over 25 games. The 6-foot-3, 204Ib. goaltender is in his second full OHL season after going 21-9-2-0 with a 2.87 goals-against average and .920 save percentage over 34 games in 2024-25. The Colts selected Hrebik in the ninth round (173rd overall) of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection.

Rookie of the Month – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs) – 10 GP, 7G, 9A, 16 PTS., +6
Brantford Bulldogs centreman Caleb Malhotra is the OHL Rookie of the Month, producing 16 points (7-9–16) over 10 games accompanied by a plus/minus rating of plus-6. With the absence of teammates Jett Luchanko (Canada) and Adam Benak (Czechia) at the World Juniors, Malhotra was thrust into an elevated role and excelled, helping Brantford continue its strong first half, playing to a record of 25-6-4-1. The 6-foot-2, 182Ib. pivot recorded points in nine of his 10 December outings, headlined by three points (1-2–3) on Dec. 6th in a 7-2 win vs. North Bay. Malhotra scored twice on Dec. 19th in Kingston, netting the game-winner in a 4-2 triumph over the Frontenacs. He earned first star honours in Wednesday’s 5-2 win over the Erie Otters, recording a goal and an assist.

A 17-year-old from Toronto, Malhotra leads OHL rookies with 48 points (18-30–48) over 35 games. The son of former OHL and NHL forward Manny Malhotra was originally selected by the Kingston Frontenacs in the first round (8th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, and was acquired by the Bulldogs on Sept. 12, 2024. He captained Team CHL in this year’s CHL/USA Prospects Challenge, and will represent the Western Conference in the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 14th. Malhotra is an A-rated prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. He is committed to Boston University (NCAA).

2025-26 OHL Performers of the Month:

Player of the Month:
December – Riley Patterson (Niagara IceDogs)
November – Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds)
October – Jake O’Brien (Brantford Bulldogs)

Defenceman of the Month:
December – Anthony Cristoforo (Windsor Spitfires)
November – Adam Jiricek (Brantford Bulldogs)
October – Carson Woodall (Windsor Spitfires)

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

Rookie of the Month:
December – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
November – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)
October – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit)

OHL CUP TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 6: LONDON JR. KNIGHTS SURGE AFTER CONQUERING MARLBOROS TOURNAMENT

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Thursday, January 1, 2026) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the sixth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with the ALLIANCE’s London Jr. Knights surging up three spots to third following their Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic championship title this past week. Other climbers include the tournament finalist Toronto Marlboros who are up to fourth, Hill Academy who is back up to sixth and the OMHA’s Ajax-Pickering Raiders who make their first appearance on the list this season.

The weekly rankings, determined by a panel of scouts from OHL member teams, highlight the top teams competing for an opportunity to play in the 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the GTHL, which will showcase 25 teams featuring talent eligible for the OHL Priority Selection that will take place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on June 12-13, 2026.

OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 6)

RANK	TEAM	LAST WEEK	WEEKS RANKED
1	Little Caesars (USA AAA)	1	6
2	HoneyBaked (USA AAA)	2	5
3	London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)	6	6
4	Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)	7	3
5	Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)	5	6
6	Hill Academy (Ontario Prep)	8	6
7	Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep)	3	6
8	Vaughan Kings (GTHL)	4	6
9	Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA AAA)	10	4
10	Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA)	–	1

Honorable Mentions: Don Mills Flyers (GTHL), Barrie Colts (OMHA), Mississauga Senators (GTHL), Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)

The 2026 OHL Cup will kick off with four wild card play-in matchups on Monday, March 30, 2026. All games will be held at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto before the Championship Final moves to the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.

The OHL Cup has established itself as a premier development tournament, serving as a critical showcase for the next generation of hockey talent. More than 200 OHL Cup graduates have advanced to play in the OHL en route to the National Hockey League (NHL), including more than 110 players currently on NHL rosters.

Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament. More information on tournament qualification can be found here.

OHL CUP TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 5:LITTLE CAESARS BACK ON TOP

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Tuesday, December 23, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the fifth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with the Little Caesars AAA program returning to the top of the list following a win over HoneyBaked. The GTHL’s Vaughan Kings are also up one spot after a win over the rival Toronto Jr. Canadiens.

OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 5)

RANK	TEAM	LAST WEEK	WEEKS RANKED
1	Little Caesars (USA AAA)	2	5
2	HoneyBaked (USA AAA)	1	4
3	Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep)	3	5
4	Vaughan Kings (GTHL)	5	5
5	Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)	4	5
6	London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)	6	5
7	Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)	9	2
8	Hill Academy (Ontario Prep)	8	5
9	Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)	7	5
10	Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA AAA)	10	3

Honorable Mentions: Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA), Mississauga Senators (GTHL), Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE), Eastern Ontario Wild (HEO)

Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament. More information on tournament qualification can be found here.

2025-26 CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Silvertips Stay No. 1 After Record First Half as Chicoutimi Climbs to No. 2, Brantford Holds Top-3 Spot; Ottawa and Flint Surge into Break

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 14 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

For the second straight week, the Everett Silvertips (27-3-2-1) sit atop the CHL Top 10 and head into the holiday break on a seven-game winning streak after posting the best first half in franchise history. Everett matched a franchise record with 27 wins before the break and set a new club standard with 57 points over the season’s first half, continuing to set the pace across the CHL. The Chicoutimi Saguenéens (22-5-3-2) climb to a season-high No. 2 and enter the break as the top-ranked QMJHL club on an eight-game point streak, bolstering an already potent lineup with recent additions that include Utah Mammoth prospect Tomas Lavoie. The Brantford Bulldogs (23-5-4-1) slide one spot to No. 3 but remain firmly among the CHL’s elite, leading the OHL with a .773 points percentage, 154 goals, and a 36.6% power play through the season’s first half.

Further down the list, the Ottawa 67’s (25-7-1-1) and Flint Firebirds (24-7-2-2) continue their upward trajectory, each trending at the right time heading into the break. Ottawa climbs again on the strength of a six-game winning streak, highlighted by a statement 6-0 win over No. 3 Brantford, while also owning the CHL’s stingiest defensive record to date. Flint rises to a season-high position, riding a seven-game point streak and staying level with Ottawa atop the OHL standings — setting up a compelling second-half race as both clubs look to keep building momentum when play resumes.

For the 2025-26 season, fans can catch every game with FloHockey streaming the OHL and QMJHL, and Victory+ serving as the home of the WHL. FloHockey features full regular-season and playoff coverage for the OHL and QMJHL, while Victory+ offers free access to every WHL game along with playoffs and more.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 14
1. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
2. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
3. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
4. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
5. Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
6. Flint Firebirds (OHL)
7. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
8. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
9. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
10. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2025-26-chl-top-10-rankings-presented-by-delta-hotels-by-marriott-week-14.

The next rankings will be released during the week of January 5, following each of the CHL’s Member League holiday breaks and the completion of Week 15 of regular-season play across the CHL. The WHL will be the first to return, resuming action with 11 games on Saturday, Dec. 27, followed by the QMJHL and OHL returning on Sunday, Dec. 28.

OHL ANNOUNCES TOP PERFORMERS OF THE WEEK FOR DEC. 15-21, 2025

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Monday, December 22, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced Top Performers of the Week for the week of regular season games ending Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Wolves’ Alex Pharand Named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week

Sudbury Wolves forward Alex Pharand is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, scoring five times while adding an assist over a pair of victories.

Pharand scored a pair of first period goals in Sudbury’s 4-1 road win over the Barrie Colts on Thursday. He starred in a second straight game on Friday, scoring three times while adding an assist in a 6-2 win over the Guelph Storm on home ice. He finished with a plus-5 rating in the Wolves’ fourth straight win.

A 20-year-old from Sudbury, Pharand has eight goals, 14 assists and 22 points over 33 games in his fifth OHL season. The former first round (14th overall) pick by the Hamilton Bulldogs in 2021 has collected 66 goals, 98 assists and 164 points over 289 career regular season games spent between the Wolves and the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-3, 198Ib. right win was a fourth round (99th overall) pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023, but went unsigned. Pharand’s international experience includes a bronze medal won with Canada at the 2023 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship.

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)
Dec. 1-7: Alex McLean (Guelph Storm)
Dec. 8-14: Christopher Brown (Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 15-21: Alex Pharand (Sudbury Wolves)

67’s’ Ryder Fetterolf Named Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week

Ottawa 67’s netminder Ryder Fetterolf is the Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0 with a 0.50 goals-against average, .979 save percentage and one shutout.

Fetterolf’s impressive first half drew to a close with wins over Peterborough and Brantford. He turned aside 27-of-28 at home on Friday, carrying a shutout into the final two minutes of the third period as the 67’s beat the Petes 4-1. He helped send the 67’s into the holiday break on a six-game winning streak on Saturday, making 19 saves for his third shutout of the season as Ottawa claimed first place in the OHL standings with a 6-0 win over Brantford.

A 17-year-old from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Fetterolf owns a record of 17-3-1-0 with a league-low 1.93 goals-against average and .928 save percentage with three shutouts over 21 contests. His first half has included OHL Rookie of the Month honours for November, along with OHL Rookie of the Week recognition two different times. The NHL Draft eligible Fetterolf was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Gilmour Academy where he excelled in their prep hockey program last season. He is committed to Penn State University (NCAA).

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)
Dec. 1-7: Vladislav Yermolenko (Niagara IceDogs)
Dec. 8-14: Mason Vaccari (Flint Firebirds)
Dec. 15-21: Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s)

Knights’ Caleb Mitchell Named OHL Rookie of the Week

London Knights defenceman Caleb Mitchell is the OHL Rookie of the Week, producing a goal and three assists over three wins to close out the first half.

Mitchell pitched in with a pair of assists on Wednesday night in Owen Sound, helping the Knights defeat the Attack 5-4 in overtime. He was back on the scoresheet Saturday night, scoring while adding an assist in a 4-0 road win over the Barrie Colts.

A 17-year-old from Omemee, ON, Mitchell has 11 points (2-9–11) over 27 games in his first OHL season. The 5-foot-11, 180Ib. left shot defenceman was chosen by the Knights in the second round (39th overall) of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Peterborough Petes AAA program. Mitchell spent the 2024-25 season with the GOHL’s London Nationals, recording 28 points (9-19–28) over 34 games. He also won World Under-17 Challenge gold as a member of Team Canada White.

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)
Dec. 1-7: Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)
Dec. 8-14: Robin Kuzma (Kingston Frontenacs
Dec. 15-21: Caleb Mitchell (London Knights)

Attack Prospect Alexander Lisi Named GOHL Prospect of the Week

Owen Sound Attack prospect Alexander Lisi of the Chatham Maroons is the GOHL Prospect of the Week, recording a goal and four assists, along with a shootout game-winner over a pair of victories.

Lisi tallied a season-high five points (1-4–5) in Friday’s 8-4 road win over the Waterloo Siskins. He emerged as the shootout hero in the back half of the home-and-home on Sunday, scoring a beautiful shootout winner as the Maroons beat the Siskins 2-1, sending them into the holidays atop the Western Conference with a 24-5-1-2 record.

A 16-year-old from Tecumseh, ON, Lisi has 12 goals, 18 assists and 30 points over 32 games in his first GOHL season. The 6-foot, 183Ib. forward was Owen Sound’s seventh round (128th overall) pick in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection from the ALLIANCE champion Sun County Panthers. He’ll represent Team Scheifele in the 2026 GOHL Top Prospects Game presented by Milk on Tuesday, January 13th in Peterborough.

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)
Dec. 1-7: Ian Robinson (Port Colborne Sailors/Kitchener Rangers)
Dec. 8-14: Kalyn McQueen (Cambridge RedHawks/Soo Greyhounds)
Dec. 15-21: Alexander Lisi (Chatham Maroons/Owen Sound Attack)

OHL CUP TOP 10 RANKINGS – WEEK 4: MARLBOROS MAKE THE LIST

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO (Tuesday, December 16, 2025) – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the fourth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with the GTHL’s Toronto Marlboros making their first appearance of the season on the list. The Little Caesars AAA program also climbs one spot to #2 this week.

OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 4)

RANK	TEAM	LAST WEEK	WEEKS RANKED
1	HoneyBaked (USA AAA)	1	3
2	Little Caesars (USA AAA)	3	4
3	Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep)	2	4
4	Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL)	4	4
5	Vaughan Kings (GTHL)	5	4
6	London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE)	6	4
7	Don Mills Flyers (GTHL)	7	4
8	Hill Academy (Ontario Prep)	8	4
9	Toronto Marlboros (GTHL)	–	1
10	Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA AAA)	10	2

Honorable Mentions: Mississauga Senators (GTHL), Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE), Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA), Barrie Colts (OMHA)

Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament. More information on tournament qualification can be found here.

2025-26 CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Silvertips Surge to No. 1 as Everett Overtakes Brantford; Chicoutimi Climbs, Flint Rises, and Medicine Hat Cracks the CHL Top 10

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Dominic Tiano

TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 13 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

Everett has seized the No. 1 spot in the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the first time this season, as the Silvertips (25-3-2-1) have surged to the top on the strength of a five-game winning streak — and nine victories in their last 10 outings — while becoming the CHL’s first club to hit the 25-win mark in 2025-26. Brantford (23-3-4-1) slides to No. 2 after a 2-1-0 week ended its ten-week run at No. 1, while the Prince Albert Raiders (22-4-4-0) continue their ascent back into the top three at No. 3, riding a five-game win streak that included a perfect 3-0-0 week and reinforced by Monday’s addition of Dallas Stars prospect Brandon Gorzynski from Calgary.

Elsewhere, the climb continues for a trio of clubs gaining steam, led by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens (20-5-3-2), who move up to No. 4 after earning five of a possible six points last week and extending their point streak to six games (4-0-2-0). The Flint Firebirds (22-7-2-2) are trending up as well, jumping back into eighth after collecting five of six points (2-0-1-0) behind explosive offence and steady goaltending from Mason Vaccari, who now shares the CHL lead with 18 wins. And rounding out the risers, the defending WHL champion Medicine Hat Tigers (21-6-3-2) are the newest entry in the Rankings at No. 9, surging into the Top 10 on a 13-game point streak and an 11-0-1-1 run since Nov. 14 — a stretch highlighted by captain Bryce Pickford and a Tigers group that hasn’t lost in regulation over the last month.

CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 13
1. Everett Silvertips (WHL)
2. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)
3. Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
4. Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
5. Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
6. Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
7. Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
8. Flint Firebirds (OHL)
9. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
10. Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)

For information and details about each club ranked in the CHL’s latest Top-10 Rankings, please visit chl.ca/video/2025-26-chl-top-10-rankings-week-13.

The next rankings will be released the week of December 22, following the 14th week of regular-season action in the CHL’s Member Leagues.

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