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Remparts ready to host history

Matt Tidcombe — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:35:15 +0000

By Will MacLaren For the third time in 25 years, the Memorial Cup will be contested in Quebec’s capital city. And one of the people primarily responsible for the tournament’s return to la belle province in 2028 can’t wait to reward one of the CHL’s most rabid fanbases. Tommy Castonguay is the Vice President of Operations for the Quebec Remparts. He was with the organization for its unsuccessful bid to host the 2022 event, a tournament ultimately hosted, and won, by the Saint John Sea Dogs. At that time, only seven years had elapsed since the franchise last welcomed junior hockey’s most historic tournament. But while the 2015 was all about bidding a fond adieu to the venerated Quebec Colisee, the 2028 Memorial Cup will focus on the latest chapter in Quebec City’s storied hockey history. “We really wanted to have this event for the first time at the Videotron Center,” Castonguay explains. “We believe this venue has everything needed to make it a wonderful event. It’s not only the venue, though. The community is also ready to have another Memorial Cup here in Quebec City.” That community has proven year in and year out to be among the most faithful junior fans on the continent. While the Remparts have rewarded this devotion with a Gilles-Courteau Trophy Championship in 2023 and Memorial Cup wins in both ’23 and 2006 (not to mention a title from the original Remparts in 1971), the fans have done their part by keeping the seats at the 18,259-seat Videotron Center well occupied. The club has welcomed over 300,000 fans per season through the arena doors in each of the past four seasons. Overall, the modern incarnation of the club has reached that milestone 18 times since relocating to the old Colisee in 1999. “For us, it’s a way to give back to the community that supports us each year,” Castonguay explains of the franchise’s eagerness to bid on the event with such rapidity. “We’re lucky to have such a strong fan base here in Quebec. The fans care about our team here. I know we have a bigger market than the average in the CHL but the fans love hockey, they love sports and they love sporting events. We don’t just want them to enjoy the games, though. We’ll have a fan fest right in front of the arena on Place Jean Beliveau. It’s going to be huge.” Another thing that’s proven huge is the support from many critical partners. From city council to the Canadian Armed Forces, including a letter of support from Louise Des Roches, the Chief of Protocol and Public Relations Operations for the Department of National Defence, to local First Nations communities, the desire to bring the CHL’s crown jewel event back to the Quebec City has been overwhelming. “We’ve had great support from everybody,” Castonguay says. “We think it will be something that will reunite the community as a whole.” https://twitter.com/quebec_remparts/status/2113303110835966101 The allure of hosting the Memorial Cup has been born from something methodical. Since earning the top prize in Kamloops three years ago, the club has preached patience and planning. Castonguay can easily visualize how all the pieces, on and off the ice, should come together over the next year and a half. “The city is built for it,” Castonguay points out. “The venue, the community and, obviously, our team are built for it. We’re on a five-year cycle. The roster is completely new since we won in 2023. Everything is built to make history.” While the team, which has hung out at or near the top of the QMJHL standings all season to this point, has been carefully put in place, the work in the boardroom to improve on the Remparts’ 2022 bid has constantly been in the forefront. “Being part of a major sporting event and concert organization like (team Owner) Quebecor, we wanted to show it wasn’t just the Remparts behind this bid, it was the entire organization we are part of,” Castonguay stresses. “I also think we didn’t have enough community involvement in our 2022 bid. We took that into consideration with our 2028 bid.” As good as the team on the ice will be looking over the next two campaign, Castonguay is quick to acknowledge the team off the ice that reflects the commitment to excellence that has defined both the Remparts and its latest successful Memorial Cup bid. “I’m lucky to work with such a strong organization,” he says with deep sincerity. “We have our Assistant GM, Nicole Bouchard, who has been in hockey for more than 45 years and with our team for 28 years. Our GM, Simon Gagne, works hard at building a team that’s going to have a strong chance at winning a championship. We have a very strong foundation and support from all of our staff.” Everywhere you look, pride and desire are on full display within the Remparts organization. Now, the countdown is on to show it to the rest of the hockey world.

Nine players added to Team CHL for 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris

Matt Tidcombe — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:53:32 +0000

Team CHL now features 13 first-round candidates on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2027 NHL Draft. See them face the U.S. National Under-18 Team December 1 in Chicoutimi and December 2 in Québec City. Get your tickets today.

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced nine additional players from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) who will represent Team CHL at the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. The newest selections include goaltender Vilmer Salén Forsberg (Brantford Bulldogs / OHL); defencemen Brock Cripps (Prince Albert Raiders / WHL), Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit / OHL), Malik L’Italien (Halifax Mooseheads / QMJHL) and Cooper McAslan (London Knights / OHL); and forwards Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs / OHL), Aleks Kulemin (Kingston Frontenacs / OHL), Kayden Stroeder (Edmonton Oil Kings / WHL) and Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm / OHL). They join previously announced forwards Brock England (Seattle Thunderbirds / WHL), Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit / OHL), Alexis Joseph (Saint John Sea Dogs / QMJHL), and Carter Meyer (Québec Remparts / QMJHL). Three of Team CHL’s selections also took part in the QMJHL Prospects Game presented by BFL Canada on October 28 in Gatineau. Joseph recorded three points (2G-1A) and Meyer added two assists in Team Lafleur’s 7–2 win, while L’Italien had an assist for Team Crosby. All 13 players named to Team CHL received an “A” rating on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2027 NHL Draft, released Monday, October 26. The rating identifies them as first-round candidates. They are among 19 CHL-developed prospects who account for 95% of the 20 A-rated players on the North American list. In total, 176 CHL-developed players were named to the list, representing 71.3% of the 247 North American prospects recognized. Team CHL’s 13 selections to date comprise eight forwards, four defencemen, and one goaltender from 12 CHL clubs, with seven players from the OHL, three from the WHL, and three from the QMJHL. The remaining players for Team CHL will be announced in early November. TEAM CHL ROSTER MEDIA ASSETS (PHOTOS, HIGHLIGHTS, HEADSHOTS & LOGOS) PLAYER NOTES (BIOGRAPHIES, STATISTICS & BACKGROUND) Hosted by the Chicoutimi Saguenéens and Québec Remparts, the two-game series will see top prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft from the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL face off against the U.S. National Under-18 Team. The series opens Tuesday, December 1, at the Georges-Vézina Centre in Chicoutimi before moving to the Vidéotron Centre in Québec City on Wednesday, December 2. The third annual event will be staged in Québec and QMJHL markets for the first time. Tickets for both games are on sale now at CHL.ca/ProspectsChallenge.

A reunion of Hlinka Gretzky Cup champions

Seven of the nine additions join England and Joseph from Canada’s 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup championship team. The nine gold medallists will reunite after a perfect 5–0 tournament capped by an 8–1 victory over the United States in Edmonton this past summer. Head coach Ryan Oulahen (North Bay Battalion / OHL) will lead the same coaching staff, joined by assistant coaches Ryan McDonald (Prince Albert Raiders / WHL), Brad MacKenzie (Halifax Mooseheads / QMJHL) and Kyle Chipchura (Edmonton Oil Kings / WHL), and video coach Matthew Smith (Newfoundland Regiment / QMJHL). Yanick Lemay (Drummondville Voltigeurs / QMJHL), Canada’s assistant general manager at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, returns as Team CHL’s general manager.

Meet the nine players added to Team CHL

2026–27 regular-season statistics below include games played through October 28, 2026. Vilmer Salén Forsberg (G) — Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) A 6-foot-6, 220-pound goaltender from Södertälje, Sweden, Salén Forsberg has made an immediate impact in his first OHL season, posting a 6–2–0–1 record, 2.19 goals-against average, .931 save percentage and one shutout through nine appearances. Selected 62nd overall in the 2026 CHL Import Draft, he became the first import goaltender in Bulldogs history. He represented Sweden at both the 2025 U17 World Challenge and the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Brock Cripps (D) — Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) A 5-foot-11, 166-pound defenceman from Victoria, B.C., Cripps led all WHL rookie defencemen with 21 points in 20 playoff games as Prince Albert reached the 2026 WHL Championship Series. Following a 37-point rookie season, he has opened 2026–27 with 17 points in 14 games. Cripps won gold with Canada at both the 2025 U17 World Challenge and the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Levi Harper (D) — Saginaw Spirit (OHL) A 6-foot-0, 185-pound defenceman from Tampa, Fla., Harper set a Spirit rookie-defenceman scoring record with 57 points in 68 games last season, earning OHL First All-Rookie Team and CHL All-Rookie Team honours. He also won the Bobby Smith Trophy as the OHL’s Scholastic Player of the Year after graduating high school a year early. A 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup gold medallist with the United States, Harper joins Saginaw teammate Zhilkin on Team CHL. Malik L’Italien (D) — Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) A 6-foot-4, 197-pound defenceman from Montréal, Que., L’Italien led all 16-year-old QMJHL defencemen with 24 points in 64 games last season and was named to the QMJHL Rookie All-Star Team. The third-overall selection in the 2025 QMJHL Draft has added 10 points in 12 games this season. He won gold with Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and becomes Halifax’s first player selected for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Cooper McAslan (D) — London Knights (OHL) A 6-foot-3, 190-pound defenceman from Bowmanville, Ont., McAslan scored in each of his first three games this season and has recorded nine points and a plus-16 rating through 12 appearances. He spent most of 2025–26 with the London Nationals, producing 37 points in 38 GOHL games. A gold medallist with Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, McAslan becomes the Knights’ first player selected for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. Ryerson Edgar (C) — Niagara IceDogs (OHL) A 5-foot-10, 165-pound centre from Holland Landing, Ont., Edgar led OHL 16-year-old rookies in scoring last season, recording 23 goals and 49 points in 64 games. He became the first 16-year-old rookie in IceDogs history to record two hat tricks in a season and earned OHL Second All-Rookie Team honours. Edgar has 14 points in 13 games this season and won gold at both the 2025 U17 World Challenge and the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Aleks Kulemin (C) — Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) A 6-foot-4, 190-pound centre from Woodbridge, Ont., Kulemin recorded 31 points and a plus-10 rating in 57 games during his rookie season after Kingston selected him ninth overall in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He has added 13 points in 14 games this season. The son of former NHL forward Nikolay Kulemin won silver with Canada White at the 2025 U17 World Challenge and gold with Canada at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Kayden Stroeder (C) — Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) A 6-foot-0½, 164-pound centre from Lanigan, Sask., Stroeder recorded nine points in five games while helping Canada win the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup at Rogers Place, his Oil Kings home rink. Edmonton’s Top Rookie in 2025–26 after recording 32 points in 55 games, he has opened this season with seven goals and 13 points in 11 games, including a hat trick against Regina on October 2. He will reunite with Oil Kings assistant coach Kyle Chipchura on Team CHL. Jaakko Wycisk (C) — Guelph Storm (OHL) A 6-foot-2, 206-pound centre from Tecumseh, Ont., Wycisk tied for the scoring lead at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with 10 points in five games, including a tournament-leading eight assists, as Canada captured gold. He recorded 17 goals and 43 points in 60 games during his rookie OHL season. Wycisk’s Guelph Storm will also host the 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota Canada during his NHL Draft year.

A proven showcase for NHL Draft talent

Across the first two editions of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, 42 of the 44 players who represented Team CHL were subsequently selected in the NHL Draft, including 27 in the first round: 16 from the inaugural 2024 event and 11 from the 2025 edition. Past participants include 2025 first-overall selection Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters / OHL) and 2026 first-round selections Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs / OHL), Daxon Rudolph (Prince Albert Raiders / WHL) and Maddox Dagenais (Québec Remparts / QMJHL). Team CHL swept the inaugural series in London and Oshawa in 2024 before the teams split the two games in Calgary and Lethbridge in 2025. The United States won a separate super-overtime decider to claim last year’s title, leaving the teams with one series victory apiece heading into December. The remaining players for Team CHL will be announced in early November. Tickets for the December 1 game in Chicoutimi and the December 2 game in Québec City are available at CHL.ca/ProspectsChallenge.

Real Canadian Superstore® and Canadian Hockey League Launch Sixth Annual Jersey Design Contest, Building on $1 Million Raised for President’s Choice Children’s Charity®

Matt Tidcombe — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:19:23 +0000

Young fans in 32 CHL markets can see their creativity take the ice while helping feed children across Canada.

Real Canadian Superstore® and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) are bringing back the CHL x Superstore Jersey Design Contest for its sixth season, inviting young fans in 32 markets across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to design a jersey for their favourite team. Building on a milestone of $1 million raised for President’s Choice Children’s Charity (PCCC) through jersey auctions over its first five seasons, the program gives fans a chance to turn their creativity into support for children across Canada. Since launching in March 2021 with 25 participating markets, the contest has grown to reach 32 communities across nine provinces. The efforts of CHL clubs, local stores, and their communities have been central to that impact. From encouraging young fans to submit designs to hosting special game nights and jersey auctions, they help bring each winning design to life while raising funds to help feed children. "Hockey brings Canadians together, and this partnership allows us to turn that passion into meaningful community impact," said Jonathan Carroll, Senior Vice President, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaw Companies Limited. "Raising over $1 million for President's Choice Children's Charity in five years is an incredible milestone, and we're excited to build on that momentum with more opportunities for fans and families to get involved." “For a young fan, seeing their favourite team take the ice in a jersey they designed is an unforgettable moment,” said Ryan Hudecki, Vice-President of Partnerships for the CHL. “Our clubs, local stores and fans have made those moments possible while helping raise $1 million for President’s Choice Children’s Charity. We’re proud to build on that achievement with Real Canadian Superstore in our sixth season and give more young fans the chance to be part of something that supports children across Canada.” Running from October 22 to November 12, 2026, the contest is open to eligible Canadian residents aged 16 and under. Fans can download a template for a participating club and submit their design through the contest website by 11 p.m. ET on November 12. One winner in each of the 32 participating markets will have their design brought to life as a jersey worn by their team during a special home game between January and March 2027. Each winner will also receive a team-autographed jersey featuring their design and four tickets to their club’s designated game night. Afterwards, the game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting PCCC. Winning designs have brought young fans’ imaginations and hometown pride to the ice. During the 2025–26 season, Remy Maldre’s Halifax Mooseheads jersey featured the city’s Old Town Clock, inspired by walks to games with his parents. Natalie Hamilton, 11, created an ice cream-themed jersey for the Saskatoon Blades, while six-year-old Maxim designed pink and orange jerseys for the Sudbury Wolves’ Family Day game. Beyond the contest, participating Real Canadian Superstore®, Real Atlantic Superstore® and Dominion® Stores in Newfoundland and Labrador will connect with fans at CHL game nights between January and March 2027 with in-arena booths, giveaways and activities during TV timeouts, while also hosting events in their local communities. The season will culminate with the Memorial Cup in May 2027. For contest details, eligibility, and how to enter, visit the contest website.

Participating clubs

League	Participating Clubs
WHL (14)	Brandon Wheat Kings, Calgary Hitmen, Edmonton Oil Kings, Kamloops Blazers, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Medicine Hat Tigers, Moose Jaw Warriors, Penticton Vees, Prince Albert Raiders, Prince George Cougars, Red Deer Rebels, Regina Pats, Saskatoon Blades, Victoria Royals
OHL (12)	Barrie Colts, Brampton Steelheads, Brantford Bulldogs, Kitchener Rangers, London Knights, Niagara IceDogs, Oshawa Generals, Ottawa 67’s, Peterborough Petes, Sarnia Sting, Sudbury Wolves, Windsor Spitfires
QMJHL (6)	Cape Breton Eagles, Charlottetown Islanders, Halifax Mooseheads, Moncton Wildcats, Newfoundland Regiment, Saint John Sea Dogs

About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, and the nation’s largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, and healthcare services, other health and beauty products, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,800 locations, Loblaw, its franchisees and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada’s largest private sector employers. Loblaw’s purpose – Live Life Well® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company’s stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® locations and in close to 500 grocery stores; PC Financial® services; Joe Fresh® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada’s top-consumer brands in Life Brand®, Farmer’s Market™, no name® and President's Choice®. For more information, visit Loblaw’s website at www.loblaw.ca and Loblaw's issuer profile at www.sedarplus.ca About the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is the world’s largest development hockey league, featuring 52 Canadian and nine American teams across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League (NHL) than any other league and supports student-athletes through significant investment in education and scholarship programs. Each year, nearly 1,000 CHL graduates receive support through WHL, OHL, and QMJHL scholarship programs, with CHL clubs investing nearly $10 million annually in player education and scholarship support. During the 2025-26 NHL season, more than 475 CHL alumni were among the 1,038 players to appear in at least one game. At the 2026 NHL Draft, 106 CHL-developed players were selected — the most of any development league worldwide and the CHL’s highest total since 2010 — including 16 first-round picks. For more information, please visit chl.ca.

2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 6

Matt Tidcombe — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:54:56 +0000

The Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Spokane Chiefs (10-1-0-0) climb to No. 1 in the Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) Week 6 Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season after extending their winning streak to five games with a weekend sweep of the Portland Winterhawks. The Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s (QMJHL) Val-d’Or Foreurs (12-1-1-0) rise to No. 2 after sweeping the Québec Remparts to stretch their CHL-best winning streak to eight games. The Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Guelph Storm (10-3-0-0) slip to No. 3 after splitting a weekend series with the Kitchener Rangers. Three teams make their first appearance in this season’s rankings. The Flint Firebirds (9-2-1-0) enter at No. 7 after earning points in eight straight games, followed by the Victoriaville Tigres (10-3-0-1) at No. 8 with points in 10 of their last 11. The Vancouver Giants (8-2-1-2) debut at No. 9 on the strength of an eight-game point streak of their own. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on FloHockey. WHL regular-season games are currently streaming free on YouTube. 1. Spokane Chiefs (WHL): The Chiefs (10-1-0-0) reach No. 1 for the first time this season after their second two-game sweep of Portland this fall. Wins of 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 on Saturday extended Spokane’s winning streak to five and brought its total of one-goal victories to six. Bryson Roberts scored his first goal of the season late in the second period Friday to put the Chiefs ahead for good. Owen Martin scored twice over the weekend, including his team-leading eighth goal Saturday to give Spokane a 4-2 cushion with four minutes remaining. Carter Esler stopped 46 of 50 shots across the two wins and owns a 1.64 goals-against average and .937 save percentage. Chase Harrington and Marek Howell added two assists apiece, while Nolan Saunderson collected his first three points of the season, all assists. The Chiefs host Medicine Hat on Friday before heading out on the road next week. Games this week: vs. Medicine Hat (Oct. 30) 2. Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL): The Foreurs (12-1-1-0) climb to No. 2 after taking both games of a showdown with Québec. Jacob Gouchie’s first goal of the season broke a 2-2 tie Saturday and stood as the winner in a 5-2 victory. Sunday’s rematch required a comeback: Philippe Veilleux opened the scoring with his 12th goal, but the Foreurs later trailed 3-1 in the third period. Gabriel Provencher pulled them within one before setting up Nolann Héroux’s tying goal with 31 seconds remaining. Captain Nathan Brisson then scored on the power play in overtime to seal a 4-3 win and extend Val-d’Or’s winning streak to eight. Veilleux and Brisson each finished the weekend with two goals and two assists. Veilleux’s 31 points lead the QMJHL scoring race by nine and the CHL by seven. Benjamin Cossette Ayotte added four assists to reach 13 points, one behind the QMJHL lead among defencemen. Val-d’Or hosts Shawinigan on Friday before visiting the OHL’s North Bay Battalion for an interleague game Sunday. Games this week: vs. Shawinigan (Oct. 30), @ North Bay (Nov. 1) 3. Guelph Storm (OHL): The Storm (10-3-0-0) saw their nine-game winning streak end with a 6-3 loss in Kitchener on Friday, then answered with a 6-5 overtime win over the Rangers on Sunday. Ryan Roobroeck led the response with a hat trick, including the overtime winner, to finish the weekend with four goals. Guelph built a 4-1 lead early in the second period Sunday before Kitchener rallied to force the extra frame. Owen Griffin helped set up Roobroeck’s winner, while Vladimir Dravecky recorded two assists in each game to reach 18 points and lead all OHL defencemen. Joshua Avery scored in both games, and Adrien Bartovic contributed a goal and two assists over the weekend. Guelph visits the Soo Greyhounds on Friday with just one point separating the clubs in the standings, then heads to Saginaw for a Halloween matchup. Games this week: @ Soo (Oct. 30), @ Saginaw (Oct. 31) 4. London Knights (OHL): The Knights (8-3-0-1) move from No. 2 to No. 4 after winning once in three games. Cody Wood’s first OHL goal helped London build a 4-2 lead in Sarnia on Wednesday, but the Sting scored four unanswered goals to win 6-4. Captain Ryan Brown had two goals and an assist in the loss. London reversed the result Friday, rallying from a 3-2 deficit to beat Sarnia 6-4. Cohen Bidgood and Thomas Zocco scored twice apiece, with Zocco supplying the winner. The Knights then fell 5-1 in Owen Sound on Saturday as the Attack struck four times in the third period, including twice on the power play. Brown and Zocco each finished the week with two goals and two assists, while Marcus Nordmark added a goal and three assists, and Jaxon Cover collected three assists. London now faces a northern road trip with stops in North Bay, Sudbury, and Sault Ste. Marie. Games this week: @ North Bay (Oct. 29), @ Sudbury (Oct. 30), @ Soo (Nov. 1) 5. Québec Remparts (QMJHL): The Remparts (9-3-1-0) opened their western road trip with a 2-0 win in Rouyn-Noranda on Friday before dropping both games in Val-d’Or, 5-2 on Saturday and 4-3 in overtime Sunday. James Scantlebury scored the winner against the Huskies and recorded a point in all three games, finishing the weekend with a goal and two assists. Patrick Déniger made 23 saves Friday for his second shutout of the season and holds a 2.19 goals-against average and .919 save percentage. Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel scored twice over the weekend, Carter Meyer added three assists, and Maddox Dagenais and Maddox Labre each contributed a goal and an assist. Québec returns home for two games against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar as it looks to return to the win column. Games this week: vs. Baie-Comeau (Oct. 31), vs. Baie-Comeau (Nov. 1) 6. Victoria Royals (WHL): The Royals (8-3-0-0) climb one spot to No. 6 after sweeping Kelowna. Trailing 4-1 on Friday, Victoria began its comeback with Ludovic Perreault’s goal three seconds before the second intermission. Hayden Moore and Filip Novak scored in the third to tie the game, and Wyatt Danyleyko supplied the only goal of the shootout as Vladimir Proskurin turned aside all five Kelowna attempts to secure a 5-4 win. The Royals took a more direct route Saturday, building a 3-0 first-period lead on the way to a 4-1 victory. Cole Prelusky made 19 saves and owns a 2.80 goals-against average and .907 save percentage. Cameron Schmidt led Victoria with two goals and two assists across a pair of two-point games, while Miles Cooper added a goal and two assists and Odin Vauhkonen collected three assists. The Royals visit No. 9 Vancouver on Friday before travelling to Wenatchee on Sunday. Games this week: @ Vancouver (Oct. 30), @ Wenatchee (Nov. 1) 7. Flint Firebirds (OHL): The Firebirds (9-2-1-0) enter at No. 7 after a perfect three-game weekend extended their winning streak to four and their point streak to eight. Flint let a 3-0 lead slip in Saginaw on Friday but recovered to win 4-3 in a shootout, with Jimmy Lombardi and Darian Anderson both converting. Anderson then recorded two goals and two assists in Saturday’s 6-2 home win over the Spirit. On Sunday in Flint, Lombardi scored less than five minutes into the game, and Trenten Bennett stopped all 29 shots in a 1-0 win over the Soo Greyhounds. Lombardi finished the week with two goals and three assists, Cooper Williams added four assists, and Martins Klaucans contributed two goals and an assist. Bennett, who owns a 1.94 goals-against average and .938 save percentage, combined with Mason Courville to stop 91 of 96 shots across the three wins. Tied for second in the OHL’s Western Conference, Flint faces another three-game weekend against Kitchener, Barrie and Sarnia. Games this week: @ Kitchener (Oct. 30), vs. Barrie (Oct. 31), @ Sarnia (Nov. 1) 8. Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL): The Tigres (10-3-0-1) make their season debut at No. 8 after three wins lifted them to second in the QMJHL. Alexey Vlasov scored twice, and newly acquired goaltender Raphaël Précourt made 35 saves in Thursday’s 4-2 win over Sherbrooke. Victoriaville then swept two games in St. John’s against the Eastern Conference-leading Newfoundland Regiment. Vlasov opened the scoring in Saturday’s 6-1 win before Jakob Royer netted his first two QMJHL goals and Egor Shilov added two of his own. Précourt stopped 22 shots for his second win in as many starts with the Tigres; his season totals stand at a 2.45 goals-against average and .925 save percentage. Mathéo Lepage and Zack Miller scored in the first period Sunday before Newfoundland rallied to force extra time. Shilov’s deciding shootout goal secured a 3-2 victory. Shilov finished the week with two goals and four assists, while Vlasov added three goals and two assists. Victoriaville hosts Halifax and Rimouski this weekend. Games this week: vs. Halifax (Oct. 31), vs. Rimouski (Nov. 1) 9. Vancouver Giants (WHL): The Giants (8-2-1-2) debut at No. 9 after taking five of six available points and extending their point streak to eight games. Jakob Oreskovic scored just over a minute into Tuesday’s game in Prince George, and Anaheim Ducks prospect Mathis Preston supplied a hat trick in a 5-2 win. Vancouver rallied from a 3-1 third-period deficit the following night, scoring four unanswered goals to win 5-3 and extend its winning streak to six. Another comeback followed Friday in Kamloops: Blake Chorney scored twice and Preston tied the game with 1:16 remaining after the Giants had trailed 3-0. The Blazers won 4-3 in a shootout, ending Vancouver’s winning streak while keeping its point streak intact. Preston finished the week with four goals and two assists, and Chorney added four goals and an assist. Cam Parr extended his point streak to five games since arriving from Medicine Hat, recording a goal and three assists for the week. Tobias Tomik also had a goal and three assists, while Kaleb Hartmann added three assists. Vancouver wraps up its road trip in Portland on Wednesday before hosting No. 6 Victoria and Prince George. Games this week: @ Portland (Oct. 28), vs. Victoria (Oct. 30), vs. Prince George (Nov. 1) 10. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL): The Wheat Kings (9-4-0-0) drop to No. 10 after splitting their weekend games. Kris Muissu scored the third-period winner in Friday’s 2-1 victory over Seattle, Jaxon Jacobson assisted on both Brandon goals, and Minnesota Wild prospect Filip Ruzicka stopped 36 of 37 shots. Ruzicka holds a 3.17 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. Brandon led Everett 2-0 after the first period Sunday but surrendered four consecutive goals in a 5-3 loss. Aiden Foster scored his first goal as a Wheat King following his trade from Prince George earlier this month and finished the weekend with a goal and an assist. Four games await Brandon this week, beginning with road visits to Moose Jaw and Prince Albert before home dates with Lethbridge and Swift Current. Games this week: @ Moose Jaw (Oct. 27), @ Prince Albert (Oct. 28), vs. Lethbridge (Oct. 30), vs. Swift Current (Nov. 1)

CHL to NHL: Blazers alumnus Seminoff debuts for Stars

Matt Tidcombe — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:59:06 +0000

Kamloops Blazers alumnus Matthew Seminoff made his NHL debut for the Dallas Stars yesterday in their 6-3 win over the New York Islanders at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. In 8:53 of ice time, Seminoff recorded two shots. A native of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Seminoff played in four WHL seasons from 2019-2023 after being selected in the fifth round, 93^rd overall, of the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft by the Blazers. He had 73 goals and 97 assists in 196 regular season WHL games, as well as 16 goals and 12 assists in 31 playoff games, during which time Seminoff helped the Blazers to consecutive WHL conference final appearances in 2022 and 2023. Seminoff played in four games at the 2023 Memorial Cup for the hosts in Kamloops, where he had two goals and three assists. He wore an “A” as an alternate captain during the 2022-23 season. Since 2023, Seminoff has played in the Stars’ farm system with the AHL’s Texas Stars and ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. In 205 regular season AHL games, Seminoff has tallied 31 goals and 50 assists, to go along with three goals and five assists in 23 playoff games. In five career ECHL games, he scored two goals and added three assists. In 2023, Seminoff was named to the WHL (BC) Second All-Star Team for the 2022-23 season. He was selected by the Stars in the sixth round, 179^th overall, of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

176 CHL-developed players named to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2027 NHL Draft

Matt Tidcombe — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:53:11 +0000

CHL-developed prospects account for 19 of the 20 A-rated North American players, including Team CHL’s first four selections for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris, December 1–2 in Chicoutimi and Québec City. Get tickets at chl.ca/prospectschallenge.

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that 176 players developed through the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have been named to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2027 NHL Draft (see full list below). For the second straight year, CHL-developed players account for more than 70% of the North American prospects on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List. This year’s 176 players represent 71.3% of the 247 listed prospects, including 154 of 212 skaters (72.6%) and 22 of 35 goaltenders (62.9%). Of that total, 171 players are currently playing in the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL — 69.2% of all North American prospects listed. That is more than three times the total from the next closest league, the USHL, which has 55 players listed, including 17 from the U.S. National Team Development Program. Nineteen CHL-developed players received an “A” rating, identifying them as first-round candidates for the 2027 NHL Draft. They represent 95% of the 20 A-rated players on the North American list and include 10 OHL-developed prospects, five from the WHL, and four from the QMJHL. Among those first-round candidates are forwards Brock England of the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL), Dima Zhilkin of the Saginaw Spirit (OHL), Alexis Joseph of the Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL), and Carter Meyer of the Québec Remparts (QMJHL). All four have been named to Team CHL for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. Fans can watch these prospects face the U.S. National Under-18 Team on December 1 at the Georges-Vézina Centre in Chicoutimi and December 2 at the Vidéotron Centre in Québec City. Both games begin at 7 p.m. ET. Get your tickets now at chl.ca/prospectschallenge. Across the event’s first two editions, 42 of the 44 Team CHL players were subsequently selected in the NHL Draft, including 27 in the first round. Within the 176-player CHL-developed total, the OHL is represented by 69 players, including 61 skaters and eight goaltenders. The WHL features 54 players (48 skaters and six goaltenders), while 53 QMJHL-developed players (45 skaters and eight goaltenders) round out the CHL contingent. The OHL’s 10 A-rated prospects include forwards Ryerson Edgar (Niagara IceDogs), Timothy Kazda and Jaakko Wycisk (Guelph Storm), Aleksey Kulemin (Kingston Frontenacs), Easton Walos (Sarnia Sting), Bogdan Yakushevsky (Windsor Spitfires), and Dima Zhilkin (Saginaw Spirit); defencemen Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit) and Cooper McAslan (London Knights); and goaltender Vilmer Salen Forsberg (Brantford Bulldogs). The WHL’s A-rated group includes defenceman Brock Cripps (Prince Albert Raiders) and forwards Noah Davidson (Medicine Hat Tigers), Brock England (Seattle Thunderbirds), and Kayden Stroeder (Edmonton Oil Kings), alongside Everett Silvertips product and defenceman Landon DuPont. The QMJHL’s four A-rated prospects are forwards Jamie Glance and Alexis Joseph (Saint John Sea Dogs) and Carter Meyer (Québec Remparts), along with defenceman Malik L’Italien (Halifax Mooseheads). Among the other CHL-developed players listed, 20 skaters and two goaltenders received a “B” rating, identifying them as second- or third-round candidates. A further 44 skaters and seven goaltenders earned a “C” rating as fourth- or fifth-round candidates, while 72 skaters and 12 goaltenders received a “W” rating as sixth- or seventh-round candidates. The 176 CHL-developed players represent 57 of the CHL’s 61 clubs: 20 in the OHL, 21 in the WHL, and 16 in the QMJHL. The Saginaw Spirit (OHL) lead with seven players, followed by the Brantford Bulldogs (OHL), Kingston Frontenacs (OHL), London Knights (OHL), Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL), Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL), and Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) with six each. Within the WHL, the Seattle Thunderbirds and Tri-City Americans follow Medicine Hat with five players each. The preliminary list is the next step in a season-long evaluation process leading to the 2027 NHL Draft. Last season, 197 CHL-developed players appeared in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings. At the 2026 NHL Draft, 106 CHL-developed players were selected, accounting for 47.5% of all selections. That total included 16 first-round picks, representing half of the opening round. The CHL has produced at least 10 first-round selections in 58 consecutive NHL Drafts, dating back to 1969. At the beginning of the 2026–27 season, 400 CHL graduates were named to NHL Opening Night rosters, representing 47.9% of the 835 players across the NHL’s 32 teams, including injured and other non-roster players.

176 CHL-developed players on NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Players to Watch List (October 26, 2026)

Ratings identify draft-round candidates. Team and league entries show NHL Central Scouting’s October 26 listings, with CHL club and league connections added. “A” rating — First-round candidate “B” rating — Second- or third-round candidate “C” rating — Fourth- or fifth-round candidate “W” rating — Sixth- or seventh-round candidate

PTW	LAST	FIRST	DOB	POS	S/C	HT	WT	TEAM	LEAGUE
A	CRIPPS	BROCK	2009-07-23	D	R	5' 11.0"	170	PRINCE ALBERT	WHL
A	DAVIDSON	NOAH	2008-11-01	C	L	6' 2.5"	215	MEDICINE HAT	WHL
A	DUPONT*	LANDON	2009-05-28	D	R	5' 11.0"	192	MICHIGAN / EVERETT	NCAA (BIG10) / WHL
A	EDGAR	RYERSON	2009-07-30	C	R	5' 11.0"	170	NIAGARA	OHL
A	ENGLAND	BROCK	2009-08-22	C	L	5' 11.0"	179	SEATTLE	WHL
A	GLANCE	JAMIE	2008-09-23	RW	R	5' 10.5"	184	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
A	HARPER	LEVI	2008-10-03	D	R	5' 11.75"	180	SAGINAW	OHL
A	JOSEPH	ALEXIS	2009-06-16	C	L	6' 4.25"	207	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
A	KAZDA	TIMOTHY	2008-10-04	RW	R	6' 0.75"	194	GUELPH	OHL
A	KULEMIN	ALEKSEY	2009-03-20	C	L	6' 3.0"	190	KINGSTON	OHL
A	L'ITALIEN	MALIK	2009-06-10	D	L	6' 3.25"	203	HALIFAX	QMJHL
A	MCASLAN	COOPER	2009-03-16	D	R	6' 2.0"	200	LONDON	OHL
A	MEYER	CARTER	2009-04-10	C	L	6' 1.0"	176	QUEBEC	QMJHL
A	SALEN FORSBERG	VILMER	2009-08-21	G	L	6' 5.0"	222	BRANTFORD	OHL
A	STROEDER	KAYDEN	2009-03-01	C	L	6' 0.25"	170	EDMONTON	WHL
A	WALOS	EASTON	2008-12-28	C	L	5' 10.75"	190	SARNIA	OHL
A	WYCISK	JAAKKO	2009-03-16	C	R	6' 2.0"	205	GUELPH	OHL
A	YAKUSHEVSKY	BOGDAN	2009-01-16	RW	L	6' 0.0"	182	WINDSOR	OHL
A	ZHILKIN	DIMIAN	2008-10-21	LW	R	5' 10.75"	195	SAGINAW	OHL
B	BURCAR	GAVIN	2009-01-08	C	R	6' 1.25"	181	SPOKANE	WHL
B	DELISLE	MAX	2009-07-06	C	R	6' 0.25"	188	OWEN SOUND	OHL
B	DENIGER	PATRICK	2008-10-02	G	L	6' 2.5"	187	QUEBEC	QMJHL
B	GORDON-CARROLL	SHAEFFER	2008-11-26	C	R	6' 0.0"	195	MEDICINE HAT	WHL
B	HINDE	TYLER	2009-06-23	C	L	6' 3.0"	173	OSHAWA	OHL
B	HUK	DAVID	2008-11-10	C	R	6' 1.5"	206	TRI-CITY	WHL
B	JACOBSON	JAXON	2008-12-11	C	L	5' 10.0"	193	BRANDON	WHL
B	KATSURO	ARTEM	2009-01-02	RW	L	6' 0.0"	183	CALGARY	WHL
B	LAMMENS	BRENNER	2009-09-13	LW	L	6' 0.5"	195	SARNIA	OHL
B	LAUS	NOAH	2009-02-10	LW	L	6' 0.75"	200	SAULT STE. MARIE	OHL
B	MARES	MAXMILIAN	2009-04-03	C	L	6' 6.5"	234	RIMOUSKI	QMJHL
B	MCGREGOR	KADEN	2009-01-30	C	R	5' 11.75"	185	BRANTFORD	OHL
B	MCLAUGHLIN	JOHNNY	2009-08-14	C	L	6' 0.0"	185	WINDSOR	OHL
B	NIKOLAEV	ANDREI	2009-06-03	G	L	6' 4.0"	169	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
B	ROSCOE	DREW	2009-03-05	D	R	6' 7.5"	206	SAGINAW	OHL
B	SANTALA	LUCA	2009-07-28	C	R	6' 2.0"	190	KITCHENER	OHL
B	SATHER	RHETT	2008-09-25	D	L	6' 0.0"	173	SPOKANE	WHL
B	SCANTLEBURY	JAMES	2009-01-15	C	L	5' 9.0"	173	QUEBEC	QMJHL
B	SHTYRKHUNOV	VLADIMIR	2009-01-15	D	R	6' 0.0"	171	SHAWINIGAN	QMJHL
B	SINTSCHNIG	PAUL	2009-03-11	LW	L	6' 1.0"	181	HALIFAX	QMJHL
B	TAIT	BOSTON	2009-04-13	D	L	6' 1.0"	198	WENATCHEE	WHL
B	VAUHKONEN	ODIN	2008-09-16	D	L	6' 1.0"	187	VICTORIA	WHL
C	ARDAGH	KEATON	2009-07-08	RW	R	6' 0.5"	192	BRAMPTON	OHL
C	BACH	HAGAN	2009-04-17	G	L	6' 1.75"	193	BARRIE	OHL
C	BARCH	KANE	2009-03-13	C	L	5' 11.5"	195	LONDON	OHL
C	BARNETT	ABE	2008-09-21	D	L	6' 1.5"	198	BRANTFORD	OHL
C	BEAULIEU	JUSTIN	2009-07-15	D	L	5' 11.5"	175	RIMOUSKI	QMJHL
C	BECK	KURT	2009-04-02	D	L	6' 1.5"	201	SHERBROOKE	QMJHL
C	BELOHORSKY	SIMON	2008-10-18	RW	L	6' 1.0"	163	FLINT	OHL
C	BENNETT	BRAYDEN	2009-02-05	C	L	6' 0.0"	195	SUDBURY	OHL
C	BOGUNIECKI	JAKE	2009-04-22	D	R	6' 1.75"	188	MONCTON	QMJHL
C	BOUCHARD	ADEN	2009-03-25	D	L	6' 0.25"	187	TRI-CITY	WHL
C	CARTER	COLT	2009-07-23	D	R	5' 10.25"	175	MOOSE JAW	WHL
C	CHITARONI	BROCK	2009-01-27	RW	R	6' 0.0"	192	OTTAWA	OHL
C	CHORNEY	BLAKE	2009-05-13	C	L	6' 0.25"	200	VANCOUVER	WHL
C	DALEY	TREVOR	2009-07-11	C	L	5' 10.0"	185	SAULT STE. MARIE	OHL
C	DUBE	WILLIAM	2009-04-06	D	L	6' 1.0"	181	CHICOUTIMI	QMJHL
C	DUMANSKY	JACOB	2009-01-03	C	L	6' 2.75"	190	KAMLOOPS	WHL
C	ESHKAWKOGAN	KOHYN	2008-11-19	D	R	5' 10.25"	184	OTTAWA	OHL
C	GARIEPY	LOIK	2009-06-13	LW	L	5' 11.5"	178	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
C	GRUBB	COLIN	2009-04-02	C	L	5' 11.75"	187	BRANDON	WHL
C	HAFFNER	CONNOR	2009-09-04	G	L	6' 3.0"	197	NIAGARA	OHL
C	HALLEY	LOUIS-ETIENNE	2009-01-15	RW	R	6' 4.25"	204	GATINEAU	QMJHL
C	HAMILTON	CALDER	2009-03-08	D	L	5' 10.75"	174	CALGARY	WHL
C	HARVEY	BEN	2009-08-06	RW	R	5' 10.75"	190	PRINCE ALBERT	WHL
C	KACZYNSKI	RYAN	2009-07-08	LW	L	6' 3.0"	184	SAULT STE. MARIE	OHL
C	KOLMAKOV	ILYA	2008-09-30	LW	L	6' 0.25"	182	SHERBROOKE	QMJHL
C	KOVALCIK	FILIP	2008-12-31	D	L	6' 1.25"	202	DRUMMONDVILLE	QMJHL
C	LACELLE*	WILLIAM	2007-12-26	G	L	6' 1.5"	190	NEBRASKA-OMAHA / RIMOUSKI & BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND	NCAA (NCHC) / QMJHL
C	LARAQUE	MARCUS	2009-03-30	RW	R	6' 4.5"	229	SEATTLE	WHL
C	LARYS	JAN	2008-02-14	G	L	6' 3.0"	175	DRUMMONDVILLE	QMJHL
C	LE GALLIC	ELOAN	2009-02-06	LW	L	6' 0.75"	160	LONDON	OHL
C	MOEN	CARTER	2009-02-24	LW	L	6' 0.75"	190	SWIFT CURRENT	WHL
C	MOHESKY	ANDREW	2008-02-09	LW	L	6' 4.75"	206	CHICOUTIMI	QMJHL
C	MURATA	CHARLES	2009-02-15	LW	R	5' 11.5"	186	FLINT	OHL
C	NAUDINS	ROBERTS	2008-11-18	C	L	6' 5.75"	210	PENTICTON	WHL
C	PAQUET	COHEN	2008-11-22	D	L	6' 3.25"	198	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
C	PAULL	MATHIS	2009-01-29	LW	L	6' 2.75"	195	REGINA	WHL
C	PICHETTE	GRADY	2008-12-28	D	R	6' 2.5"	203	LETHBRIDGE	WHL
C	PISANI	JAXON	2009-03-30	D	L	6' 0.75"	181	EVERETT	WHL
C	ROBERTS	SAM	2009-05-21	RW	R	6' 1.0"	190	BRANTFORD	OHL
C	SAVIN	DMITRY	2009-04-14	C	L	6' 2.5"	188	SAGINAW	OHL
C	SMITH	ROYDEN	2009-02-06	G	L	6' 4.25"	205	KINGSTON	OHL
C	SNYDER	NOLAN	2009-04-13	RW	R	5' 11.0"	180	KINGSTON	OHL
C	TASH	GRAYSON	2009-04-12	D	R	5' 11.75"	179	SEATTLE	WHL
C	TU	ERIC	2008-10-26	G	L	6' 3.0"	195	CALGARY	WHL
C	TURCOT	JEREMY	2009-03-15	C	L	6' 3.75"	178	RIMOUSKI	QMJHL
C	ULA	GENC	2008-10-26	D	L	6' 1.0"	200	SUDBURY	OHL
C	VANICEK	JONAS	2009-04-06	C	L	6' 1.0"	176	EDMONTON	WHL
C	WARREN	CAMRYN	2009-05-07	C	R	5' 9.25"	168	NORTH BAY	OHL
C	WARRENER	LUKE	2009-01-05	D	R	6' 3.75"	194	MEDICINE HAT	WHL
C	WASSILYN	BRAIDY	2008-05-28	LW	L	5' 11.0"	200	SAGINAW	OHL
C	WEINER	JACOBY	2008-06-19	G	R	6' 3.25"	227	MONCTON	QMJHL
W	AIBATOV	DANIYAR	2009-01-07	D	R	6' 1.25"	177	SHERBROOKE	QMJHL
W	ANDREEV	FEDOR	2009-02-26	D	L	6' 3.0"	199	ROUYN-NORANDA	QMJHL
W	ARMIT	LIAM	2009-01-14	RW	R	6' 1.5"	174	BAIE-COMEAU	QMJHL
W	ARSENAULT	ZACK	2009-04-05	RW	R	5' 11.25"	185	RIMOUSKI	QMJHL
W	AUCOIN	KADEN	2009-08-14	D	R	6' 1.5"	192	SARNIA	OHL
W	BERGERON	TY	2009-05-26	LW	L	6' 1.5"	200	WINDSOR	OHL
W	BERGERON	FREDERIC	2009-04-15	C	R	6' 0.25"	183	SHAWINIGAN	QMJHL
W	BHATHAL	PRABH	2009-05-14	C	L	6' 1.75"	214	BRANDON	WHL
W	BLENGINO	DARIO	2009-02-21	C	L	6' 1.0"	180	EVERETT	WHL
W	BLOCH	NIKITA	2009-03-30	LW	L	5' 11.25"	190	NEWFOUNDLAND	QMJHL
W	BOETTIGER	HARRISON	2007-12-11	G	L	6' 1.75"	181	KELOWNA	WHL
W	BRYKS	OLIVER	2009-04-02	G	L	6' 2.5"	181	VANCOUVER	WHL
W	BUCHMAN	DAVID	2009-07-01	D	L	5' 11.0"	180	BRANTFORD	OHL
W	BYERS	BENNETT	2008-11-07	G	L	6' 1.25"	160	EVERETT	WHL
W	CAMPBELL	COOPER	2008-09-20	D	R	6' 3.25"	213	DRUMMONDVILLE	QMJHL
W	CAMPEAU	ALEX	2009-03-23	LW	L	6' 3.25"	189	LONDON	OHL
W	CANCIK	MATYAS	2009-06-13	LW	L	5' 9.75"	181	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
W	CHARBONNEAU	THOMAS	2009-06-10	D	L	6' 2.25"	186	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
W	CHRISTIE	CASH	2009-05-08	G	L	6' 1.75"	172	MEDICINE HAT	WHL
W	CHRISTIE	GAVIN	2009-04-13	D	R	6' 1.75"	180	KINGSTON	OHL
W	CORSO	BENJAMIN	2009-03-28	D	R	6' 2.0"	191	SHAWINIGAN	QMJHL
W	COURCHESNE	RAFAEL	2008-08-21	G	L	6' 3.25"	195	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
W	D'ANDREA	DANTE	2009-01-22	D	L	5' 11.25"	180	KINGSTON	OHL
W	DEBRUYN	JESSE	2009-02-03	D	L	6' 0.5"	196	WINDSOR	OHL
W	DEMARS	BROOKS	2009-06-09	LW	L	6' 2.5"	198	PENTICTON	WHL
W	DICUNZOLO*	GERALD	2009-06-16	LW	L	5' 9.75"	168	USA U-18 / PETERBOROUGH	NTDP - USHL / OHL
W	DILLON	SEAMUS	2009-01-29	C	L	6' 0.5"	174	SEATTLE	WHL
W	FORREST	ALEX	2009-06-11	D	L	5' 11.5"	165	KITCHENER	OHL
W	FORTIN	MATHYS	2009-01-15	G	L	6' 4.25"	184	DRUMMONDVILLE	QMJHL
W	GELDART	GENSEN	2009-05-05	C	R	6' 2.25"	178	SAGINAW	OHL
W	GERAS	JOAQUIN	2009-01-17	D	L	6' 0.75"	189	KAMLOOPS	WHL
W	GLADMAN	AJ	2009-01-19	D	R	6' 5.5"	230	ERIE	OHL
W	GREEN	PETER	2009-07-21	D	R	6' 0.0"	190	BRAMPTON	OHL
W	GRUNDMANIS	LEONARDS ALEKSANDRS	2009-04-29	D	L	6' 4.5"	225	CHARLOTTETOWN	QMJHL
W	GUEVIN	ALEXIS	2009-03-17	C	L	5' 11.5"	173	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
W	GULBRANDSEN	JONAS FROSTESTAD	2008-10-14	C	L	6' 5.5"	226	SARNIA	OHL
W	HAJT	COLE	2009-01-10	C	L	6' 5.75"	196	PRINCE GEORGE	WHL
W	HAYDEN	OWEN	2009-01-09	D	L	6' 6.25"	207	SEATTLE	WHL
W	HENDERSON	MATTHEW	2009-03-20	D	L	5' 11.75"	178	KINGSTON	OHL
W	HRICZOV	MASON	2009-03-14	G	R	6' 2.75"	202	KITCHENER	OHL
W	JACKSON	CAMDEN	2009-01-13	D	R	6' 2.75"	190	BLAINVILLE-BOISBRIAND	QMJHL
W	JARVIS	LUCA	2008-11-15	RW	R	6' 0.0"	188	SPOKANE	WHL
W	JOHNSON	JACK	2009-04-21	D	R	6' 2.5"	200	OTTAWA	OHL
W	KONOBELJ	OSKAR	2009-05-29	D	L	6' 3.5"	193	NORTH BAY	OHL
W	KUNOPASKI	CARTER	2009-02-14	D	L	6' 1.25"	212	NORTH BAY	OHL
W	KUZMA	CAMERON	2008-07-17	C	L	6' 2.5"	191	RED DEER	WHL
W	KUZMINYKH	ILYA	2009-01-23	C	L	6' 0.5"	188	SHERBROOKE	QMJHL
W	LAING	ALEXANDER	2009-01-16	C	L	6' 2.0"	202	TRI-CITY	WHL
W	LANDRY	CLEMENT	2009-08-04	D	L	6' 4.0"	229	GATINEAU	QMJHL
W	LEMAIRE	DERYK	2009-04-23	RW	L	6' 1.25"	194	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
W	LEYERZAPF	CARSTEN	2009-01-24	G	L	6' 3.0"	190	WENATCHEE	WHL
W	LIEN	COLTON	2009-03-20	C	L	6' 3.25"	187	KELOWNA	WHL
W	LUKS	OSKARS	2008-10-12	D	L	6' 4.25"	213	PRINCE ALBERT	WHL
W	MACLEAN	PHENWICK	2009-03-12	LW	L	6' 2.0"	179	NEWFOUNDLAND	QMJHL
W	MARTINSON	CREW	2009-04-30	C	R	6' 2.25"	191	TRI-CITY	WHL
W	MARTYNIUK	TYLER	2008-12-31	D	L	6' 0.75"	200	SAGINAW	OHL
W	MATE	ARTEM	2009-04-09	D	L	6' 2.5"	196	CHARLOTTETOWN	QMJHL
W	MATTE	WILLIAM	2009-05-12	C	L	6' 7.0"	211	KELOWNA	WHL
W	MCARTHUR	BRODEN	2009-02-24	D	R	5' 11.0"	192	ERIE	OHL
W	MCKAMEY	ELI	2009-01-19	RW	R	5' 10.0"	184	TRI-CITY	WHL
W	MICHAUD	BASTIEN	2009-05-02	D	R	6' 3.75"	202	QUEBEC	QMJHL
W	MOGULL	SEBASTIAN	2008-12-12	RW	R	6' 1.0"	190	BARRIE	OHL
W	MORIN	DERIK	2009-03-19	RW	R	6' 3.0"	201	DRUMMONDVILLE	QMJHL
W	MUISSU	ZHOE KRISTOF	2006-08-22	LW	L	6' 2.75"	216	BRANDON	WHL
W	MURRAY	JAKE	2009-02-26	C	L	6' 2.5"	200	ERIE	OHL
W	MYLOSERDNYY	MICHEL	2008-02-15	D	L	6' 6.75"	229	GATINEAU	QMJHL
W	NEMEC	ADAM	2009-07-28	LW	L	5' 10.5"	187	BRANTFORD	OHL
W	NOVOZHILOV	PETR	2009-09-15	D	L	6' 2.5"	205	SHAWINIGAN	QMJHL
W	OZOGANY	OLIVER	2009-01-16	LW	L	6' 1.5"	201	SAINT JOHN	QMJHL
W	PAPE	MARK	2009-01-24	LW	L	6' 0.0"	185	OSHAWA	OHL
W	PASLER	DENIS	2008-04-22	D	L	6' 6.5"	242	MEDICINE HAT	WHL
W	PELLEGRINO	CAIDEN	2009-02-10	C	L	5' 9.0"	169	RIMOUSKI	QMJHL
W	PERREAULT	MATTHEW	2009-07-28	D	R	5' 11.5"	183	PETERBOROUGH	OHL
W	PROVENCHER	ANTOINE	2009-07-08	C	R	5' 11.5"	193	CHARLOTTETOWN	QMJHL
W	REZNIK	CRUZ	2009-03-15	G	L	6' 3.0"	195	OSHAWA	OHL
W	RITSON	JAKE	2009-02-12	C	L	6' 0.0"	190	LONDON	OHL
W	SEWELL	CHASE	2009-09-09	D	L	6' 6.25"	210	SARNIA	OHL
W	STENGRIM*	KADE	2007-06-09	LW	L	6' 4.0"	206	ST. THOMAS / MEDICINE HAT	NCAA (NCHC) / WHL
W	STOCKSETH	PARKER	2008-12-09	G	L	6' 2.0"	191	SHERBROOKE	QMJHL
W	VERMIROVSKY	DAVID	2008-07-25	G	R	6' 4.25"	182	SAULT STE. MARIE	OHL
W	VLASOV	ALEKSEI	2008-02-02	RW	R	5' 9.0"	176	VICTORIAVILLE	QMJHL
W	WEISS*	CHARLIE	2009-07-21	G	L	6' 1.25"	170	ST. THOMAS / LONDON	GOHL / OHL
W	WEISS	CHRISTOPHER	2009-01-17	D	L	6' 3.25"	205	SAULT STE. MARIE	OHL
W	WILLIAMS	COHEN	2009-07-26	D	R	6' 3.25"	209	MOOSE JAW	WHL

2028 host Remparts have long Memorial Cup history

Matt Tidcombe — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:36:34 +0000

The 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota is headed to Québec City and to be hosted by a Remparts franchise filled with tournament history. One of the most iconic clubs across the CHL, both versions of the Remparts have hoisted junior hockey's most valuable trophy. The first iteration of the squad made three appearances and won in 1971 while the present day franchise has titles from 2006 and 2023 and also played in the 2003 and 2015 tournaments. All in all, Québec City has a longstanding connection to the Memorial Cup, having staged the 1971 championship and hosted the tournament in 1991, 2003, and 2015. The Remparts remain the most recent QMJHL team to win the Memorial Cup. Their 2023 championship capped a record run of four consecutive titles for QMJHL clubs, the longest championship streak by any CHL Member League since the tournament adopted its round-robin format in 1972. https://twitter.com/quebec_remparts/status/2113357979395490289 In 2006, the Remparts fell to Memorial Cup hosts Moncton in the QMJHL Finals but enacted their revenge in the tournament final behind a 6-2 victory. That roster was led by Alexander Radulov - who put up 61 goals and 152 points in the regular season - while the blueline was spearheaded by future San Jose Sharks legend Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Seventeen years later, it was Zachary Bolduc who led the present day iteration of the franchise to a first QMJHL title. Bolduc had 50 goals and 110 points that season while in the QMJHL postseason, James Malatesta had 14 goals in 18 games to be named the Guy Lafleur Trophy winner as MVP. At the 2023 Memorial Cup, Québec went a perfect 4-0 that included a 5-0 victory over Seattle in the final. But perhaps most famously, Patrick Roy was head coach both years. When Québec City hosted in 2015, the Memorial Cup final also marked the final game at the 66-year-old Colisee that was closed after current Tampa Bay Lightning star Anthony Cirelli scored the overtime winner for the Oshawa Generals against the Kelowna Rockets. Their current venue - the Videotron Center - is an NHL-calibre arena that exceed 18,000 attendees. The event will host Game 2 of the 2026 CHLUSA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris later this year and will also welcome the 2027 IIHF Women's World Championship as well as the 2029 World Juniors. What 2028 brings will yet to be seen. Three powerhouse clubs - one each from the WHL, OHL and QMJHL - will join the Remparts for a tournament that will bring the best of the best to the province of Québec. The Memorial Cup will stop first in Guelph next May but once 2028 rolls around, another chapter of history will be made. Dates for the 2028 Memorial Cup will be announced at a later time but fans can sign-up here for ticket and tournament information.

Québec Remparts selected to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota

Matt Tidcombe — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:59:37 +0000

The CHL’s championship tournament returns to Québec City for its 108th edition, marking the city’s first time hosting since 2015

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that the Québec Remparts of the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have been selected to host the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota in Québec City, Québec. The 108th edition of the CHL’s championship will take place in the spring of 2028, marking the first Memorial Cup tournament held at Vidéotron Centre. Tournament dates will be announced at a later date. The Remparts envision a celebration that brings generations of fans and alumni together, pairing championship hockey with Québec City’s food, music, and culture. Their goal is to make the tournament an experience the whole community can share, with festivities around Vidéotron Centre welcoming lifelong supporters and new fans alike. MEDIA ASSETS (LOGO, CITY & ARENA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS) “We are excited to bring the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota to Québec City,” said Dan MacKenzie, President of the CHL. “The Remparts and their partners presented a compelling vision backed by a passionate hockey community and proven experience hosting major events. We look forward to delivering an exceptional championship for players and fans while celebrating the city’s hockey heritage and honouring the Memorial Cup’s military roots.” “Québec City is a flagship market for the QMJHL and for all of Canada. I am confident that the Remparts will do an outstanding job of welcoming the fans and everyone involved in the event,” added Mario Cecchini, Commissioner of the QMJHL. “I would like to congratulate the Moncton Wildcats on their excellent bid and the Remparts on being selected as the host city. Martin Tremblay, Tommy Castonguay, Simon Gagné, Nicole Bouchard, Marie-Pierre Simard and the entire Remparts staff put together a strong and compelling bid. I look forward to reuniting with our fans in Québec City in 2028.” “We are very pleased to have been selected as the host team for the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. Over the past several months, we have worked tirelessly to build a strong bid and were confident in our ability to meet all the requirements,” said Tommy Castonguay, Vice-President of Operations for the Québec Remparts. “During the Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee’s visit last Friday, we were able to demonstrate that this would be more than a hockey tournament. It would also bring the entire community together through a variety of activities, not to mention the attractions our beautiful Québec City has to offer the teams and visitors attending the tournament. An event designed to make history,” he added. Québec was selected following a competitive bidding process that saw the Remparts and Moncton Wildcats named finalists in July. The 2028 Memorial Cup Site Selection Committee reviewed formal written bids, heard presentations, and conducted site visits, assessing each bid across four categories: Business Operations; Local Atmosphere, Events & Community Engagement; Event Logistics; and Hockey Operations. The independent five-member committee comprised Dan Marr, NHL Group Vice President – Central Scouting; Charles Perreault, General Manager, RDS; Neil Glasberg, President & CEO, Pinnacle Business Inc., and Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d), Canadian Armed Forces Military Police Academy; Donald Beauchamp, Special Advisor, TACT; and Robyn Tingley, Founder and President of consulting company GlassSKY Inc. and former Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel, Canadian Army (2019–2022). The CHL thanks the Moncton Wildcats and their community partners for their commitment to the bidding process and their interest in welcoming the Memorial Cup back to Moncton. Québec City has a longstanding connection to the Memorial Cup, having staged the 1971 championship and hosted the tournament in 1991, 2003, and 2015. Across the original and current Remparts eras, the club has won three Memorial Cup titles: in 1971, 2006, and 2023. The Remparts remain the most recent QMJHL team to win the Memorial Cup. Their 2023 championship capped a record run of four consecutive titles for QMJHL clubs, the longest championship streak by any CHL Member League since the tournament adopted its round-robin format in 1972. The city has also welcomed major CHL events, including the 2007 and 2017 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Games and Canada/Russia Series contests in 2004 and 2011. The Remparts will add to that hosting history on December 2, when Vidéotron Centre stages Game 2 of the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris. To celebrate Québec City’s selection, the CHL, QMJHL, and Remparts are planning a community event in November. Further details, including opportunities for fans and media to take part, will be announced once confirmed. As host club, the Remparts will be one of four teams competing in the 2028 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, alongside the playoff champions of the QMJHL, Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Western Hockey League (WHL). The most recent edition, the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota, was held in Kelowna, B.C., where the Kitchener Rangers defeated the Everett Silvertips 6–2 in the final to capture their third Memorial Cup title. The victory marked the OHL’s third consecutive championship, following titles won by the Saginaw Spirit in 2024 and the London Knights in 2025. The 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota will be hosted by the Guelph Storm in Guelph, Ontario, from May 20–30, 2027, as the city celebrates its bicentennial. About the Memorial Cup The Memorial Cup is the Canadian Hockey League’s iconic championship event, bringing together the league champions of the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with a host team, in a four-club round-robin tournament to crown the CHL champion. First awarded in 1919, the Memorial Cup has become one of the most storied and prestigious trophies in hockey, shaping more than a century of junior hockey history in North America. Originally donated by the Ontario Hockey Association to honour Canadian soldiers who gave their lives in the First World War, the trophy was rededicated in 2010 to commemorate all fallen members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Today, the Memorial Cup stands as a powerful symbol of remembrance, sacrifice, and national pride, while showcasing the best junior hockey talent in the world.

Road to 2027 Memorial Cup: 67 reasons why Ottawa is making championship noise

Matt Tidcombe — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:53 +0000

The Ottawa 67’s and the OHL playoffs are about as synonymous as Henrik and Daniel Sedin – where one is, you can often expect the other to be nearby. The 2024-25 season was a blip on the radar in that regard, but perhaps it’s what’s given an increased push to a 67’s team that appears on the verge of contending for OHL and Memorial Cup championships. A second-round loss to the eastern conference champion Barrie Colts was nice step forward for the 67’s last season, but it’s also given them extra motivation in their continued pursuit of the ultimate junior hockey hardware. This season hasn’t lacked turnover for the 67’s, who are without seven of their top 12 scorers from a season ago, including their top two. But a 7-1-2-0 start to the campaign has quickly turned things around and brought eyes to the 67’s as a team to be reckoned with in the OHL. Their offseason saw them bring in the experienced Jaiden Newton from the OHL-finalist Barrie Colts, but it’s been the renewed consistency of returning top scorers from a season ago and internal improvement that has played the biggest factor in the 67’s success to date. Their top five scorers are all returning players and have paved the way for 16 points and a third-place eastern conference position after the team's opening 10 games. New York Rangers prospect Spencer Bowes and Carolina Hurricanes prospect Filip Ekberg have led the way with 13 points apiece, while Colorado Avalanche seventh-rounder Ondrej Ruml has more than a point per game on D. After 24 points last year, 2025 OHL Priority Selection third overall pick Brock Chitaroni already has 10 points. And with eight points in 10 games, Nic Whitehead is sitting just beneath the point-per-game mark himself. Beyond the top scoring group, Chase Yanni has brought added offence in his return to Ottawa after a year with Newmarket of the OJHL, and Andrew Laurin, their 2026 first round selection, has been one of the best rookies in the league. While high-end blueliners Kohyn Eshkawkogan and Buffalo Sabres third-rounder David Bedkowski await their offensive breakouts, Ruml and Connor Bewick have led the charge offensively from the back end. And this is all without speaking to Jaeden Nelson, who has established himself as one of the premier OHL netminders and a key cog in the 67’s blueprints for success after winning the Dave Pinkney Trophy (alongside Ryder Fetterolf) last season for the lowest team GAA in the OHL. While the team has relied on returning players from a season ago, a few of them are also top prospects for the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. In Chitaroni and Eshkawkogan, the 67’s have two players that NHL scouts will be keeping a close eye on for the upper rounds of next summer’s draft. Jack Johnson could be another name to watch amongst draft-eligible players, and perhaps re-entries like Nelson or Whitehead could make additional noise. The 67’s have displayed patience in their player’s development and confidence in their abilities to successfully take on larger roles, and perhaps that continued approach will be what leads Ottawa to success. With high-end offensive talent, a stable core of defencemen and a rock-solid presence in net, the 67’s don’t appear to be missing much. Add to that their veteran experience and the rapid development of their youth, and it looks like the pieces of the puzzle may be coming together for the 67’s to win their first J. Ross Robertson Cup since 2001, and maybe even their first Memorial Cup since 1999.

2026-27 CHL Top-10 Rankings: Week 5

Matt Tidcombe — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:58:17 +0000

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its week 5 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the 2026-27 season. With three victories this week to bring their win streak to nine, the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Guelph Storm (9-2-0-0) remain in the No. 1 spot for the third week in a row. Following them, the OHL’s London Knights (7-1-0-1) leap back to the No. 2 position they held in the season’s first two weeks after three straight wins of their own, and the Québec Remparts (8-2-0-0) of the Québec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) fall to No. 3 after splitting their weekend behind a pair of top-notch goaltending performances from NHL draft-eligible Patrick Déniger. The QMJHL’s Val-d’Or Foreurs (10-1-1-0) and Newfoundland Regiment (9-3-1-0) make their first appearances in the CHL Top-10 this season, at No. 5 and 10 respectively, after a pair of perfect weekends. Meanwhile, the OHL’s Ottawa 67’s (7-1-2-0) return to No. 6 after four weeks out of the top 10, and the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs (8-1-0-0) continue their furious climb up the rankings to No. 4 after two weekend victories kept them at the top of the WHL’s western conference. Fans can watch OHL and QMJHL regular-season and playoff games on FloHockey. WHL regular-season games are currently streaming free on YouTube. 1. Guelph Storm (OHL) Victories over Sarnia, Flint and Sudbury last week extended the Storm’s (9-2-0-0) win streak to nine and keep them in the top spot in week five. A 27-save performance from Zach Jovanovski (1.20 GAA and .952 save percentage) and multi-point outings from Ryan Roobroeck (2G-2A) and Vladimir Dravecky (1G-4A) led the way in Sarnia in Wednesday’s 5-2 win, before Owen Griffin (2G-1A) was the overtime hero in their Friday-night matchup against Flint. Then the Storm came back from an early two-goal deficit against Sudbury to win 5-2 for a perfect 3-0 week. A balanced attack (10 scorers on 13 goals) that also included two goals from Tyler Hopkins and three assists from Ethan Czata led them on the offensive side, while their goaltending stood tall again, with Jovanovski and Ben Hrebik (2.50 GAA and .908 save percentage) combining to stop 67 of 73 shots on the week. The Storm will face Kitchener in a home-and-home matchup this week in another edition of the battle of Highway 7. Games this week: @ Kitchener (Oct. 23), vs. Kitchener (Oct. 25) 2. London Knights (OHL) With three wins in three games last week, London (7-1-0-1) has now collected points in four straight and in eight of nine games to lead the OHL in points percentage. Tuesday’s win at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium required shootout heroics from Marcus Nordmark (2G-4A) and Thomas Zocco (3A) for the Knights to pull off a 4-3 win, then the Knights returned home for a 4-1 win over Sudbury in which Nordmark led the way again with three points. Sunday’s 7-1 win over Erie saw two goals apiece from Carson Harmer (3G) and Jaxon Cover (3G-3A) and a four-assist performance from Dallas Stars prospect Ryan Brown (5A). With four points each over three games, Cohen Bidgood (2G-2A) and Cooper McAslan (1G-3A) each had strong weekends themselves. Aleksei Medvedev stopped 50 of the 54 shots he faced – as well as two shootout attempts – in two victories, while Brian Cooke stopped 28 of 29 to earn Sunday’s win in Erie. With their second consecutive three-game week, the Knights schedule won’t slow down quite yet. They’ll head down Highway 402 on Wednesday to take on Sarnia and then host them on Friday. A Saturday-night battle against Owen Sound at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre will cap off London’s weekend. Game this week: @ Sarnia (Oct. 21), vs. Sarnia (Oct. 23), @ Owen Sound (Oct. 24) 3. Québec Remparts (QMJHL) While their weekend started with their seven-game win streak being snapped by Gatineau, the Remparts (8-2-0-0) rebounded with an 8-3 victory over Victoriaville to end it. Patrick Déniger stopped 23 of 24 shots in Friday’s loss, with the only goal against coming on a penalty shot, then he came back with a 32-save performance in Sunday’s win. After being shut out on Friday, their eight-goal outburst came courtesy of two goals from Egan Beveridge, three points from Samuel Sramaty (1G-2A) and Alex Desruisseaux (3A), and a goal and assist each from James Scantlebury, Carter Meyer, Maddox Labre and Mavrick Rousseau-Hamel. This week, the Remparts head northwest for three games in three nights, the first against Rouyn-Noranda and then back-to-back games against the QMJHL-leading Val-d’Or Foreurs. Games this week: @ Rouyn-Noranda (Oct. 23), @ Val-d’Or (Oct. 24), @ Val-d’Or (Oct. 25) 4. Spokane Chiefs (WHL) The Chiefs (8-1-0-0) came away from the week with four points after a 7-1 defeat of Everett – their third win over them this season – and a 3-2 shootout victory in Seattle. Chase Harrington (3G-4A) had a hat trick and five points against Everett, while Owen Martin (4G-2A) had a pair of goals and four points, and Parker Colmer (1G) and Matěj Tománek (1G-1A) each scored their first WHL goals. Saturday’s game in Seattle saw two more goals from Martin and two more assists from Harrington, then Tyus Sparks (3A) scored the only shootout goal between 10 combined shooters on both teams to clinch the victory. Carter Esler (1.53 GAA and .941 save percentage) stopped 58 of 61 shots and all five Thunderbirds in Saturday’s shootout in two wins. The Chiefs will host Portland in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday – their second time playing the Winterhawks twice in two days this season – after sweeping this season’s first edition in early October. Games this week: vs. Portland (Oct. 23), vs. Portland (Oct. 24) 5. Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL) Riding a six-game winning streak and leading the QMJHL, the Foreurs (10-1-1-0) make their season debut in the top 10 this week. A road trip out east last week that included four games – two against teams that have appeared in the top 10 this year – could’ve spelt trouble for the Foreurs, but instead they collected all eight possible points to put them five points clear of Sherbrooke for top spot in the QMJHL’s western conference. They started the week with a 10-0 statement win in Charlottetown that featured Vincent Moreau’s first QMJHL shutout, Jordan Labelle’s first QMJHL hat trick, four points from QMJHL points leader Phillippe Veilleux (4G-4A) and three-point nights from Anthony Paré (1G-3A), Benjamin Cosette Ayotte (3A), Nathan Brisson (4A) and Gabriel Provencher (1G-3A). After scoring twice against the Islanders, QMJHL goal-scoring leader Maxime Sauthier (4G-2A) had three points and one of two shootout goals in Friday’s 4-3 shootout win in Halifax, then Veilleux’s third goal of the weekend gave the Foreurs a 2-1 lead that they never looked back from with less than seven minutes to go in Moncton. Finally, they capped off the weekend with a 3-1 win in Saint John, with Sauthier’s fourth goal of the week proving to be the game winner. In three wins, Moreau (1.83 GAA and .933 save percentage) stopped 67 of 69 shots, with Arseni Radkov (2.32 GAA and .913 save percentage) stopping 33 of 34 shots in Sunday’s win. After their busy week, the Foreurs return home for a pair of behemoth matchups with the No. 3-ranked Québec Remparts. Games this week: vs. Québec (Oct. 24), vs. Québec (Oct. 24) 6. Ottawa 67’s (OHL) Weekend victories over Brampton and Oshawa pushed the 67’s (7-1-2-0) points streak to seven games and win streak to four as they jumped into a conference-leading .800 points percentage. In the first half of the Seaway Shootout in Cornwall on Friday, the 67’s rallied twice from two first-period deficits to defeat the Steelheads 6-2. Ondrej Ruml’s (2G-1A) second goal of the night wound up being the game winner, while Andrew Laurin (1G-1A) and Nic Whitehead (1G-1A) each had two points. Returning home on Saturday to face Oshawa, Spencer Bowes (3G) scored with five minutes left to tie the game and then scored the overtime winner just over a minute into the extra frame. Noah La Gambina stopped 23 of 25 shots in Cornwall on Friday, while Jaeden Nelson (2.24 GAA and .924 save percentage) stopped 22 of 24 on Saturday to put him into a tie for the OHL wins lead with six. The 67’s will take on Kingston in a home and home this weekend, starting at the Slush Puppie Place on Friday night before a Sunday rematch in Ottawa. Games this week: @ Kingston (Oct. 23), vs. Kingston (Oct. 25) 7. Victoria Royals (WHL) After a 5-2 win in Lethbridge on Wednesday to improve their record to 6-1, the Royals (6-3-0-0) dropped the last two games of their eastern road swing to Red Deer and Edmonton, dropping them to the seventh spot in this week’s rankings. Cole Prelusky (3.09 GAA and .902 save percentage) stopped 28 of 30 shots in Lethbridge, while 2027 NHL draft-eligible Ludovic Perreault (2G-1A) had a goal and an assist to lead the way offensively. Two nights later, Perreault scored again while Cameron Schmidt (1G-3A) and Miles Cooper (1G-3A) each had two points in a 9-4 loss to Red Deer. 2024 8^th overall WHL Prospects Draft selection Jacob Schwartz had his first goal of the year to go along with an assist in Sunday’s narrow defeat to Edmonton. Following up a tough finish to the road trip, the Royals will host Kelowna in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday night as they look to get back into the win column. Games this week: vs. Kelowna (Oct. 23), vs. Kelowna (Oct. 24) 8. Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) The Wheat Kings (8-3-0-0) saw their five-game winning streak snapped by Medicine Hat on Saturday but bounced back the next day with a 5-4 overtime win against Prince Albert to hold onto the top spot in the WHL’s eastern conference. Kris Muissu (1G-1A) had Brandon’s only goal in their 8-1 loss to the Tigers, then assisted on the game-tying goal in their comeback victory against the Raiders. Jaxon Jacobson’s hat trick led the way back for the Wheat Kings, while Cruz Jim’s first goal of the season was the deciding factor just over a minute into overtime. A trio of assists on the weekend from Chase Surkan (3A) kept his hot start going, while Joby Baumuller’s (1G-1A) team-leading seventh goal contributed to the Wheat Kings three-goal third period against Prince Albert to send the game to overtime. They’ll host Seattle and Everett this weekend as they enjoy their second two-game home stand in as many weekends. Games this week: vs. Seattle (Oct. 23), vs. Everett (Oct. 25) 9. Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) It was an up-and-down weekend for the Tigers (5-3-0-1), who fell to Regina 6-1 on Friday before rebounding with an 8-1 defeat of the No. 8-ranked Brandon Wheat Kings on Saturday. Luke Cozens (3G-1A) had the lone Tigers goal in Regina, then scored two more in their offensive outburst in Brandon. Owen Hayes (1G-1A) and Jake Burmis (1G-1A) each scored their first WHL goals in the win, while Riley Steen (1G-2A), Dayton Reschny (1G-2A), Josh Evaschesen (1G-2A), Markus Ruck (1G-1A) and Kadon McCann (2A) each had multi-point efforts. After a tough start in Regina, Carter Casey (2.93 GAA and .903 save percentage) bounced back with a 32-save effort to earn the win in Brandon. Medicine Hat will take on a Calgary team that is just one point back of them in a home-and-home matchup this weekend. Games this week: @ Calgary (Oct. 23), vs. Calgary (Oct. 24) 10. Newfoundland Regiment (QMJHL) With three straight wins to jump into the top spot in the QMJHL’s eastern conference, the Regiment (9-3-1-0) make their debut in the CHL top 10 this week. They opened the week by blanking Baie-Comeau 2-0, featuring a Louis-Antoine Denault (2.98 GAA and .902 save percentage) shutout and two goals from Louis-François Bélanger, and completed their two-game sweep of the Drakkar behind a pair of two-goal performances from 2028 NHL draft prospect Benjamin Veitch (3G-3A) and Tyson Goguen (2G-3A). Four different scorers brought the Regiment a 4-2 victory in Drummondville to close out the weekend, including another goal from Veitch and a goal and an assist each from Matthew Frost (1G-2A) and Ryan Dwyer (1G-1A). They’ll host the Victoriaville Tigres for two games this weekend as they look to extend their lead on the uber-competitive QMJHL eastern conference. Games this week: vs. Victoriaville (Oct. 24), vs. Victoriaville (Oct. 25)