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                  <title>Trevor Daley Jr. joins the Soo Greyhounds</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/trevor-daley-jr-joins-the-soo-greyhounds</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:59:25 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[“I’m excited to sign with the Greyhounds and look forward to the upcoming season. I can’t wait to get started, play for the Red Machine, and compete in front of our passionate fans" - Daley Jr.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">SAULT STE. MARIE, ON-
</span></strong><span class="s1">Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis is excited to announce today, the signing of second-generation Greyhound, <a href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/701361/trevor-daley-jr"><strong>Trevor Daley Jr</strong></a>., to a </span><span class="s2">OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the club.
</span><span class="s2">Trevor was originally selected in the 3rd Round (51st overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“LT (Trevor Daley Jr.) is a player with the skill set to not only drive play but also get fans out of their seats with his speed, creativity, and high-end offensive ability. He is a constant threat whenever he's on the ice and has the talent to impact the game in a variety of ways”, started Raftis.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">He continued, “We're thrilled to have him commit to the Hounds and continue his development in the Red and White. We look forward to helping him maximize his elite tools and take the next steps in his hockey journey as both a player and a person.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Daley Jr., born in Dallas, TX appeared in 4 games during the 2025-26 season with the U.S. National U17 Team.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Three years prior the 5.09, 185 lb forward was a member of the Florida Alliance program where in his draft year (2024-25) with the 15O AAA club he recorded 32 goals and 55 assists (87 points) in 47 games played.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“I’m excited to sign with the Greyhounds and look forward to the upcoming season. I can’t wait to get started, play for the Red Machine, and compete in front of our passionate fans”, stated Daley Jr.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Trevor Daley Sr. starred four seasons for the Greyhounds (1999-00 to 2002-03) prior to embarking on a sixteen year NHL career.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Carels, Reid, and Dagenais named finalists for CHL’s 2025-26 Top Draft Prospect Award</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Carels, Reid and Dagenais are finalists for the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award, given annually to the top CHL player eligible for the NHL Draft.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Carson Carels</strong> of the Prince George Cougars (WHL), <strong>Chase Reid</strong> of the Soo Greyhounds (OHL), and <strong>Maddox Dagenais</strong> of the Québec Remparts (QMJHL) have been named finalists for the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award presented by Kubota Canada, given annually to the top CHL player eligible for the upcoming NHL Draft.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The recipient will be announced on Monday, June 15, during the 2026 CHL Awards ceremony in Toronto, Ont.</span>

<a href="https://chl.ca/awards/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Over the years, the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award has been won by many great players</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400">including Joe Thornton (Soo Greyhounds / OHL), Vincent Lecavalier (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), Patrick Kane (London Knights / OHL), Steven Stamkos (Sarnia Sting / OHL), Connor McDavid (Erie Otters / OHL), Alexis Lafrenière (Rimouski Océanic / QMJHL), Connor Bedard (Regina Pats / WHL), Cayden Lindstrom (Medicine Hat Tigers / WHL), and most recently Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters / OHL).</span>

<a href="https://chl.ca/whl/players/29468/"><b>WHL Nominee — Carson Carels (Prince George Cougars)</b></a>
<b><i>20G-53A, 73 PTS, +23 in 58 GP during the 2025-26 season</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ranked No. 3 among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, Carson Carels continued to establish himself as one of the premier draft-eligible defencemen in the Canadian Hockey League.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 17-year-old from Cypress River, Man., was also named a finalist for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy as WHL Defenceman of the Year after a standout season on the Prince George blue line. Carels recorded 73 points, including 20 goals and 53 assists, in 58 regular season games, the second-highest single-season point total by a defenceman in Cougars history.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If selected, Carels would add another first to his standout season by becoming the first Prince George Cougars player to win the CHL Top Draft Prospect Award.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His 73 points tied for fourth among all WHL blueliners, while he was one of only six WHL defencemen to reach the 20-goal mark. His season also featured a 17-game point streak, tied for the fourth-longest by any WHL player in 2025-26.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A dynamic puck mover with strong skating ability and offensive creativity, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound left-shot defenceman played a key role in helping the Cougars remain among the WHL’s top teams. Carels also represented Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge and was named captain of Team West at the 2026 WHL Prospects Game, where he recorded four assists.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Originally selected by Prince George in the first round, 16th overall, of the 2023 WHL Prospects Draft, Carels has accumulated 111 points, including 26 goals and 85 assists, in 125 career WHL regular season games.</span>

<a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/9299/"><b>OHL Nominee — Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds)</b></a>
<b><i>18G-30A, 48 PTS, +27 in 45 GP during the 2025-26 season</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ranked No. 2 among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, Chase Reid enters the draft as the highest-ranked current CHL skater.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 18-year-old defenceman from Chesterfield, Mich., enjoyed an outstanding season with the Soo Greyhounds, producing at better than a point-per-game pace with 48 points, including 18 goals and 30 assists, in 45 regular season games. He was also named a finalist for the Max Kaminsky Trophy, awarded annually to the OHL Defenceman of the Year.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A win for Reid would give the Greyhounds their second CHL Top Draft Prospect Award recipient, following Joe Thornton, who captured the honour in 1996-97.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Reid was the only first-year draft-eligible defenceman in the OHL — and one of just six across the CHL — to average at least a point per game during the 2025-26 season. Although he missed the final 17 games of the regular season due to injury, he made an impact upon returning, recording six points, including three goals and three assists, in eight playoff games.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A gifted skater with high-end offensive instincts and the ability to play significant minutes in all situations, Reid earned recognition in four categories in the annual OHL Coaches Poll. He was voted the Western Conference’s Best Offensive Defenceman while also receiving recognition for Best Skater, Best Shot, and Best Defensive Defenceman.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Reid also represented Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, where he scored once in two games, and represented the United States at the 2026 World Junior Championship, recording four points in five games.</span>

<a href="https://chl.ca/lhjmq/en/players/21279/"><b>QMJHL Nominee — Maddox Dagenais (Québec Remparts)</b></a>
<b><i>30G-32A, 62 PTS, +/- NA in 62 GP during the 2025-26 season</i></b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ranked No. 15 among North American skaters on NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, Maddox Dagenais continued his rise as one of the QMJHL’s premier young forwards during the 2025-26 season.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 6-foot-4, 196-pound centre from Montréal, Que., took a major step forward in his second season with the Québec Remparts, recording 62 points, including 30 goals and 32 assists, in 62 regular season games. After being limited by injury during his rookie campaign, Dagenais more than doubled his production from a year ago, when he finished with 26 points.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Should Dagenais earn the award, he would become the first Québec Remparts player to be named the CHL’s Top Draft Prospect.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Dagenais finished as Québec’s second-leading scorer while leading the Remparts with 10 power-play goals and 25 power-play points. His 273 shots on goal also ranked fourth in the QMJHL, further underlining his ability to generate chances and drive offence.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Selected first overall in the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft, Dagenais followed in the footsteps of his father, former NHL forward Pierre Dagenais, who was also a first-overall pick in the QMJHL. Throughout the season, Maddox showcased the size, skill, puck protection, and finishing ability that have made him one of the top prospects available for the 2026 NHL Draft.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Dagenais also represented Team CHL at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, where he was one of four QMJHL players selected for the event and recorded one assist. He also stood out at the QMJHL Prospects Game, scoring in regulation before adding the shootout winner. His continued development has solidified his status as one of the most promising young power forwards in the Canadian Hockey League.</span>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Hounds To Face Spirit in Home Opener for 2026-27 Regular Season</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/hounds-to-face-spirit-in-home-opener-for-2026-27-regular-season</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[West Division rivals meet Friday, September 18, 2026 @ GFL Memorial Gardens]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>TORONTO –</strong> The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced 2026-27 regular season home opener dates for all 20 member clubs, with the puck set to drop Thursday, Sept. 17 when the Kingston Frontenacs visit the Peterborough Petes.</p>
The Kitchener Rangers will raise their 2026 J. Ross Robertson Cup and Memorial Cup championship banners on Friday, September 18 when they play host to the Owen Sound Attack.
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The complete 2026-27 OHL regular season schedule will be released Tuesday, June 16.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Home Opener dates, matchups and start times are listed below.</p>

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<th class="text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold" scope="col">Date</th>
<th class="text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold" scope="col">Home Opener</th>
<th class="text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold" scope="col">Time</th>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Thur., Sept. 17</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Kingston Frontenacs at Peterborough Petes</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Oshawa Generals at Brampton Steelheads</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Niagara IceDogs at Brantford Bulldogs</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Erie Otters at Guelph Storm</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:07 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Owen Sound Attack at Kitchener Rangers</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Windsor Spitfires at London Knights</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Barrie Colts at North Bay Battalion</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>Fri., Sept. 18</strong></span></td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>Saginaw Spirit at Soo Greyhounds</strong></span></td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top"><span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>7:07 p.m.</strong></span></td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Sept. 18</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Peterborough Petes at Sudbury Wolves</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 19</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sudbury Wolves at Barrie Colts</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:30 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 19</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Brampton Steelheads at Niagara IceDogs</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 19</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Kitchener Rangers at Owen Sound Attack</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 19</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Flint Firebirds at Saginaw Spirit</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 19</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">London Knights at Windsor Spitfires</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sun., Sept. 20</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Ottawa 67's at Kingston Frontenacs</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">3:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sun., Sept. 20</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">North Bay Battalion at Oshawa Generals</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">6:05 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 26</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Kitchener Rangers at Erie Otters</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">6:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sat., Sept. 26</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Niagara IceDogs at Flint Firebirds</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sun., Sept. 27</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Sarnia Sting at Ottawa 67's</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">3:00 p.m.</td>
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<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Fri., Oct. 2</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">Soo Greyhounds at Sarnia Sting</td>
<td class="border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top">7:05 p.m.</td>
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                  <title>RESULTS;  2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/ohl-to-hold-2026-under-18-priority-selection-tonight-at-700pm</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Defenceman Finn Gilbert and Josh Pinchak welcomed to the Program through the 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection was completed on Monday, June 8th.
The event saw players born in 2008 and 2009 from Under-18 AAA programs from across the province eligible to be chosen by members of the Ontario Hockey League.

With their 1st pick of the draft (12th overall), the Greyhounds selected defenceman <a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/prospects/ohl_u18/2026/-25935602/">Finn Gilbert</a> from Ridley College that competes in CAHS (<span class="s1">Canadian Sport School Hockey League)</span><span class="s2"> - </span><span class="s2">which encompass the top-tier </span><span class="s1">prep school and academy hockey programs</span><span class="s2"> across Canada
In 53 regular season games played the 6.04, 179 defender recorded 3 goals and 20 assists, good for 23 points.</span>

In the 2nd Round (32nd overall), the Hounds selected rearguard <a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/prospects/ohl_u18/2026/125430313/">Josh Pinchak</a> from the Burlington Eagles U18 AAA program.
<span class="s1">In 31 games played, the 6.01, 170lb rearguard recorded 6 goals and 21 assists, good for 27 points.
</span><span class="s1">He later appeared in 5 post-season games for the Eagles (1 assist) while making appearances with the Burling Cougars (OJHL) and Fort Erie Meteors (GOJHL) as well.</span>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>2026 OHL U18 Priority Selection, SOO RESULTS</strong></span></p>

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<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center"><em><strong>RD</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center"><em><strong>OV</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center"><em><strong>PLAYER'S NAME</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center"><em><strong>POS</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center"><em><strong>HT</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center"><em><strong>WT</strong></em></td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center"><em><strong>LAST TEAM</strong></em></td>
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<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center">1</td>
<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center">12</td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center"><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/prospects/ohl_u18/2026/-25935602/">Finn Gilbert</a></td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">LD</td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">6.04</td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">179</td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center">Ridley College</td>
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<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center">2</td>
<td style="width: 50px;text-align: center">32</td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center"><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/prospects/ohl_u18/2026/125430313/">Josh Pinchak</a></td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">LD</td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">6.01</td>
<td style="width: 100px;text-align: center">170</td>
<td style="width: 200px;text-align: center">Burlington Eagles U18AAA</td>
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<p style="text-align: center"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000">To view previous U18 Priority Selection history of the Greyhounds click <a style="color: #ff0000" href="https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/draft-history/">here</a>.</span></strong></p>
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<em><strong>Original story courtesy of the Ontario Hockey League</strong>
</em><strong>TORONTO - </strong>The 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection is set to commence at 7:00pm on Monday, June 8th where no fewer than 40 players born in 2008 and 2009 will be chosen from Under-18 AAA programs from across the province.

The Under-18 Priority Selection will be held entirely online. Follow along with pick-by-pick results <a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/draft/ohl_u18/2026/">here</a> at ontariohockeyleague.com.

Just as they will at this coming Friday night's 2026 OHL Priority Selection in Kingston, the Oshawa Generals hold the first overall pick, followed by the Erie Otters who select second and the Brampton Steelheads who will be picking third. A complete order of selection can be found <a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/draft/ohl_u18/2026/">here</a>.

Here’s everything you need to know about the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection:

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>History:
</strong></span>The concept for the OHL Under-18 Priority Selection was developed in 2017 with full support from Hockey Canada’s three Ontario Branches including the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO), and Hockey Northwestern Ontario (HNO), to assist in the growth of U18 AAA hockey and provide further opportunities for players at different stages of their hockey development.

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Recent Selections to Play in the OHL:
</strong></span>A number of former U18 selections spent the 2025-26 season in the OHL including Peterborough Petes teammates Brennan Faulkner and Brett Hammond, Sudbury Wolves forward Rowan Henderson, Kingston Frontenacs forward Riley Clark, Erie Otters netminder Noah Tegelaar, Brampton Steelheads forward Julian Demiglio, Barrie Colts forward Luc Gauvreau, Windsor Spitfires goaltender Michael Newlove, North Bay Battalion blueliner Jonathan Kapageridis, Flint Firebirds forward Josh Bonnyman as well as Kitchener Rangers forward Jack LaBrash.

<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Players Eligible for Selection:</span>
</strong>All U18 players not currently on a CHL Member Team Protected List who were carded with an Ontario-based U18 AAA Hockey Club or an accredited Hockey Canada sport school within the OHF, HNO or HEO in the 2025-26 playing season are eligible for the U18 Priority Selection.

<span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Selection Procedure:
</strong></span>The Under-18 Priority Selection Process is two rounds with each OHL Member Team required to select two players. Teams that select a goaltender in one of the first two rounds are permitted to select an additional skater in a third round of selections.]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Hound Power Inc. Donates Over $500,000 To Local Community </title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/hound-power-inc-donates-over-500000-to-local-community</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>SAULT STE. MARIE, ON-</strong>
</span><span class="s1">Hound Power Inc., the non-profit charitable organization created in June 2024 by the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club, is extremely proud to announce its total contributions from the past season.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Throughout the 2025-26 season, Hound Power Inc. held various fundraising initiatives including 50-50 draws and jersey auctions in support of local youth hockey associations as well as other causes that aligned with the values of the organization and potential for impact in the community.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thanks to the generosity and support of our fans, the foundation was able to donate $557,231.75 within Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District.</span><span class="s3"> </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Non-hockey community organizations received $37,912.15, specifically:
</span><span class="s1">• Joy-Full Socks - $2,000.00
</span><span class="s1">• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 Poppy Fund - $2,351.93
</span><span class="s1">• Special Olympics of SSM - $12,533.47
</span><span class="s1">• Sault Area Hospital Foundation (Cancer Care) - $4,388.74
</span><span class="s1">• Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation - $2,500.00
</span><span class="s1">• Big Brothers, Big Sisters of SSM - $8,973.01
</span><span class="s1">• YMCA of SSM - $5,165.00</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Local minor hockey associations benefitted in the amount of $179,027.60, specifically:
</span><span class="s1">• Soo Pee Wee Hockey Association - $62,829.00
</span><span class="s1">• Sault Female Hockey Association - $58,768.60
</span><span class="s1">• Sault Major Hockey Association - $57,430.00</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Hound Power Inc. was also pleased to be able to pay out a total of $340,292.00 to the 36 winners of the Hound Power 50/50 draw held throughout the hockey season with tickets being available both on-line and in person at home Greyhound hockey games. </span></p>
<p class="p4"><span class="s2">Tim Lukenda, director of the non-profit Hound Power Inc. stated, “We are extremely pleased to be able to support important community organizations and causes through the activities held in conjunction with the Soo Greyhounds.” “I’d like to give special recognition and thanks to the Greyhound coaches, staff, and players who assisted with all of these fundraising activities and made a difference in the lives of those involved,” Lukenda added.</span></p>
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                  <title>Cam Anderson Inks Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Program</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/cam-anderson-inks-scholarship-and-development-agreement-with-the-program</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/cam-anderson-inks-scholarship-and-development-agreement-with-the-program</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[“Cam continues to impress at every level, consistently finding ways to lead his team and drive results. A true power forward, he understands his identity as a player and combines offensive skill with a relentless willingness to compete in hard areas"]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>SAULT STE. MARIE, ON-</strong>
</span><span class="s1">Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis has announced the second signing from the 2025 draft class today, inking forward Cam Anderson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Program.
</span><span class="s1">Anderson was originally selected in the 9th Round (170th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection by the club.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“Cam continues to impress at every level, consistently finding ways to lead his team and drive results. A true power forward, he understands his identity as a player and combines offensive skill with a relentless willingness to compete in hard areas. Dangerous along the walls and below the dots, he has no fear of getting to the difficult parts of the ice to create offense and make an impact”, began Raftis.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">He then added,
</span><span class="s1">“We are very excited to welcome Cam to our program and partner with him in the next stage of his development. His unique combination of size, skill, and competitiveness gives him tremendous upside, and he is the type of player who will be extremely difficult for opposing defensemen to handle as he continues to reach his full potential.”</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Anderson, a product of Lake Villa, IL, appeared in 58 games with the Chicago Reapers 16U AAA hockey club this past 2025-26 season recording 32 goals and 23 assists, good for 55 points along with 74 penalty minutes.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">While competing with the Reapers at the US 16U Nationals the 6.03, 191-lb forward registered 2 points (1G, 1A) in 4 games played while with a member of Team Red he had 4 points (2G, 2A) in 5 games of the 2025 Boys National 16 event.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“I’m incredibly grateful and excited for the opportunity to play hockey for such a historic city and team”, stated Anderson.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Greyhounds sign blueliner Christopher Weiss</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/greyhounds-sign-blueliner-christopher-weiss</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA["Christopher is a lengthy defender who competes hard and makes life difficult on opposing forwards in his own zone. He is very effective in transition, using both his skating and puck-moving ability to quickly move play up ice and create offense for his teammates."]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">SAULT STE. MARIE, ON-
</span></strong><span class="s1">Soo Greyhounds General Manager Kyle Raftis today announced the signing of defenceman Christopher Weiss to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">"Christopher is a lengthy defender who competes hard and makes life difficult on opposing forwards in his own zone. He is very effective in transition, using both his skating and puck-moving ability to quickly move play up ice and create offense for his teammates. We're excited to welcome Christopher to our program and look forward to supporting him as he continues his development and takes the next step in his hockey career”, stated Raftis.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Weiss, a product of Washington Township MI graduated through the Honeybaked AAA program before most recently appearing for the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA in 2025-26.
</span><span class="s1">in 60 games played the 6.3”, 190 lb blueliner recorded 8 goals and 39 assists, good for 47 points throughout Michigan Amateur Hockey Association contests and independent match-ups.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In 5 games played at the 2025 Boys National 16 tournament he recorded 4 points (1G, 3A) in five games played.</span></p>
He was originally selected by the Greyhounds in the 6th Round (123rd overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">“I’m super excited about signing with the Greyhounds, and I can’t wait to get started next season! I would like to thank my family, advisor, coaches, and friends for giving me this opportunity. Go Hounds”, said Weiss on signing with the Hounds.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Reid, Fitzgerald Among Twenty OHL Players Invited to 2026 NHL Scouting Combine</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/reid-fitzgerald-among-twenty-ohl-players-invited-to-2026-nhl-scouting-combine</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:17:13 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Twenty OHL players will attend the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo ahead of the NHL Draft later this month.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: 400">Twenty OHL players have been invited to the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, which gets underway this week at KeyBank Center and LECOM HarborCenter in Buffalo, N.Y.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Running from June 1-6, the combine provides all 32 NHL clubs with an opportunity to conduct interviews, medical evaluations, and fitness testing on many of the top prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, set to take place June 26-27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">“The NHL Combine is the final showcase event before the NHL Draft, and it's a week full of interviews, medicals, and fitness testing where the players get to interact with NHL personnel and the NHL clubs get to learn as much as possible about the future stars of our game,” said NHL Central Scouting Vice President and Director Dan Marr.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A total of 90 players will attend the combine, including 56 forwards, 29 defencemen, and five goaltenders. All invitees are listed in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings of North American and International skaters and goaltenders.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Among the OHL invitees are several of the top-ranked prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft, including Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds), Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs), Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit), and Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires), all of whom ranked inside the top 10 among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Toronto Maple Leafs hold the first overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft after winning the NHL Draft Lottery on May 5. The San Jose Sharks own the second pick, while the Vancouver Canucks will select third overall.</span>

&nbsp;

<b>OHL Players Invited to the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Alessandro Di Iorio (Sarnia Sting)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Adam Nemec (Sudbury Wolves)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Adam Novotny (Peterborough Petes)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Alexander Bilecki (Kitchener Rangers)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Beckham Edwards (Sarnia Sting)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Brooks Rogowski (Oshawa Generals)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs)</span>

<span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds)</strong></span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Cole Zurawski (Owen Sound Attack)</span>

<span style="color: #ff0000"><strong>Colin Fitzgerald (Soo Greyhounds)</strong></span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ethan Belchetz (Windsor Spitfires)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Jaxon Cover (London Knights)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Layne Gallacher (Guelph Storm)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Maksim Sokolovskii (London Knights)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Pierce Mbuyi (Owen Sound Attack)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ryan Roobroeck (Niagara IceDogs)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Ryder Cali (North Bay Battalion)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Thomas Vandenberg (Ottawa 67's)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Vladimir Dravecky (Brantford Bulldogs)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Wesley Royston (Owen Sound Attack)</span>

&nbsp;

<span style="font-weight: 400">For more information on the 2026 NHL Scouting Combine, including the complete list of invitees, visit </span><a href="https://www.nhl.com/news/mckenna-stenberg-among-top-draft-prospects-at-2026-nhl-scouting-combine"><span style="font-weight: 400">NHL.com</span></a>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>2026 Graduating Class: Soo Greyhounds</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/2026-graduating-class-soo-greyhounds</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Marco Mignosa and Justin Cloutier headline the Soo Greyhounds’ 2026 graduating class as the longtime veterans move on from the Ontario Hockey League following the conclusion of their overage seasons.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-weight: 400">After battling their way back into the OHL Playoffs, the Soo Greyhounds entered the postseason believing they had the pieces to make noise in the Western Conference. The club was aggressive at the trade deadline, highlighted by the acquisition of goaltender Carter George, while veteran leaders like Marco Mignosa helped guide a young roster that also featured emerging NHL Draft talent. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Now, the Greyhounds prepare to say goodbye to members of its graduating class as Marco Mignosa and Justin Cloutier move on from the Ontario Hockey League.</span>

&nbsp;

<span style="font-size: 12pt"><b>Marco Mignosa (Soo Greyhounds – 2021-26)</b></span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Spending his entire junior career with the Soo Greyhounds, </span><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8577/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Marco Mignosa</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> saved the best for last, delivering a career-best season with the club after recording 89 points (35-54–89) in 65 regular-season games. He continued producing at a high level in the OHL Playoffs, adding 17 points (7-10–17) in just 10 postseason appearances while serving as a key piece of the Greyhounds offence. His efforts were recognized with a nomination as a finalist for the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the OHL’s Overager of the Year.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Originally selected in the second round (36th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Mignosa was later chosen by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the seventh round (215th overall) of the 2025 NHL Draft. The Vaughan, Ont., native wraps up an impressive five-year OHL career having appeared in 303 regular-season games, totalling 289 points (116-173–289). He also recorded 14 career shorthanded goals, setting a franchise record.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mignosa recently signed an amateur tryout agreement with the Syracuse Crunch and is committed to Penn State University for next season.</span>

https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/2025210203038253319

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<span style="font-size: 12pt"><b>Justin Cloutier (Soo Greyhounds – 2021-26)</b></span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Also spending his whole junior career with the Soo Greyhounds, </span><a href="https://chl.ca/ohl/players/8579/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Justin Cloutier</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> endured an unconventional start to his overage season. Originally set to begin his freshman year at Arizona State University, Cloutier contracted E. coli, requiring hospitalization and dialysis while temporarily jeopardizing his hockey future.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Fortunately, the 20-year-old fan favourite was able to return to the Greyhounds during the second half of the season, highlighted by a career-high four-point performance just a few games after returning to the lineup.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Ottawa, Ont., native concludes his OHL career with 153 points (82-71–153) across 296 regular-season games. Originally selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, Cloutier is committed to his hometown University of Ottawa for next season. </span>

https://twitter.com/OHLHockey/status/2015233706999333229

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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt">2006-born players</span>:</b>

<span style="font-size: 8pt"><i><span style="font-weight: 400">* denotes players who are committed to the NCAA for next season</span></i></span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Currently, the Soo Greyhounds feature five 2006-born players in Carter George (L.A. Kings), Landon Miller (Detroit Red Wings), Lukas Fischer (St. Louis), Christopher Brown, and Spencer Evans. </span>]]></content:encoded>
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                  <title>Wayne Gretzky named No. 3 on CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list</title>
        <link>https://chl.ca/ohl-greyhounds/article/wayne-gretzky-named-no-3-on-chls-top-50-players-of-the-last-50-years-list</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
        <dc:creator>Gerry Liscumb Jr.</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Wayne Gretzky, former Soo Greyhounds standout and NHL all-time leading scorer, ranks No.3 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years.]]></description>
        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><i>The former Soo Greyhounds standout, OHL Rookie of the Year, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, and NHL all-time leading scorer ranks No. 3 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list; full rankings and player bios are available at </i><a href="http://chl.ca/chl50"><i>chl.ca/chl50</i></a><i>.</i></strong></p>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) is proud to announce that Peterborough Petes, Soo Greyhounds, and Ontario Hockey League (OHL) alumnus Wayne Gretzky has been ranked No. 3 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, a marquee initiative of the CHL’s 50th anniversary season.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The countdown recognizes the greatest players from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) since 1975-76, celebrating the stars who have defined major junior hockey over the past five decades. As part of the initiative, </span><a href="https://chl.ca/article/canadian-hockey-league-announces-top-50-players-of-the-last-50-years/"><span style="font-weight: 400">a panel of media members first selected the Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. The final ranking order was then determined using a weighted formula that combined media and fan voting to rank the players from No. 1 through No. 50.</span>

<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hgkvddabdwsy4lassv6jm/CHL-Top-50-Players-Player-Profiles-Media-Notes.pdf?rlkey=hoffzjn3qlpy5ivzb8yknr78i&amp;e=1&amp;st=89uf98mo&amp;dl=0"><b>KEY FACTS &amp; MEDIA NOTES: CHL TOP 50 PLAYERS</b></a>
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<span style="font-weight: 400">Gretzky stands as one of the most iconic players in hockey history, with a résumé that stretches from one of the most dominant single seasons ever produced in the OHL to a professional career that redefined the sport, saw him retire as the NHL’s all-time leader in goals, assists, and points, and left him still holding the League’s career records for assists and points.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Born in Brantford, Ont., Gretzky made his OHL debut — when the league was known as the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League (OMJHL) — as a 15-year-old call-up with the Peterborough Petes during the 1976-77 season, recording three assists in three regular-season games. He was then selected third overall by the Soo Greyhounds in the first round of the 1977 OHL Draft.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In his lone full OHL season with the Greyhounds in 1977-78, Gretzky delivered one of the greatest campaigns in league history, recording 182 points — 70 goals and 112 assists — in just 64 regular-season games. He added another 26 points, including six goals and 20 assists, in 13 playoff contests.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Gretzky’s 182 points remain the second-most in a single OHL season, behind only Bobby Smith’s 192-point campaign with the Ottawa 67’s in 1977-78. Nearly 50 years later, his 182 points and 112 assists still stand as OHL rookie single-season records, while his 70 goals rank second all-time among OHL rookies.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His 1977-78 season also set several Soo Greyhounds franchise benchmarks, including the club’s single-season points record, as well as team rookie records for goals, assists, and points. At season’s end, Gretzky was named OHL Rookie of the Year, OHL Most Sportsmanlike Player, and was selected to the OHL Second All-Star Team.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In recognition of his lasting impact in Sault Ste. Marie, Gretzky was later named the centre on the Soo Greyhounds’ All-Time Team in 1999.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Gretzky’s placement at No. 3 makes him the highest-ranked OHL player on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list, one spot ahead of Erie Otters alumnus Connor McDavid, who was ranked No. 4. Together, Gretzky and McDavid stand as two Edmonton Oilers franchise cornerstones and among two of the most accomplished OHL graduates in hockey history, ranking No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, on the CHL’s 50th anniversary list.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Following his OHL career, Gretzky began his professional career before joining the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL in 1979-80. Over a 20-year NHL career with the Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and New York Rangers, Gretzky became the league’s all-time leader in goals, assists, and points, while setting or sharing more than 50 NHL records.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Gretzky won four Stanley Cup championships with Edmonton in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1988, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP twice. His individual accolades include nine Hart Trophies as NHL MVP, a record 10 Art Ross Trophies as the league’s scoring leader, five Lady Byng Trophies, five Ted Lindsay Awards — then known as the Lester B. Pearson Award — and five seasons as the NHL’s goal-scoring leader.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">At the time of his retirement in 1999, Gretzky held 61 NHL records, including 40 regular-season records, 15 playoff records, and six All-Star records. He remains the only player in NHL history to record a 200-point season, accomplishing the feat four times, and produced 100 or more points in 15 professional seasons.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">That same year, Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was later named one of the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2017.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Internationally, Gretzky built one of the most decorated résumés in Canadian hockey history. He made his international debut at the 1978 IIHF World Junior Championship as a 16-year-old, leading the tournament with 17 points while earning Best Forward and All-Star Team honours as Canada won bronze.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Gretzky went on to win three Canada Cup titles with Canada in 1984, 1987, and 1991, leading the tournament in scoring in each of those three editions. His Canada Cup résumé included a record-setting 21-point performance in nine games during the 1987 tournament, where he famously helped set up Mario Lemieux’s late-game winner in the decisive final against the Soviet Union.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He retired from international play as Canada’s all-time leader in goals, assists, and points in best-on-best competition. Gretzky was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2000, named to the IIHF Centennial All-Star Team in 2008, and selected to Canada’s IIHF All-Time Team in 2020 as part of the 100th anniversary of the Ice Hockey World Championships.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The remaining players ranked in the Top 10 on the CHL’s Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list will be revealed over the coming days, with full player bios available at </span><a href="http://chl.ca/chl50"><span style="font-weight: 400">chl.ca/chl50</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">.</span>

<b><i>CHL Top 50 Evaluation Criteria and Eligibility</i></b>
<i><span style="font-weight: 400">The CHL’s Top 50 Players were selected by a panel of more than 40 media members who submitted ranked 1–50 ballots guided by a weighted evaluation framework designed to ensure consistency across eras. Panelists considered a player’s impact beyond the CHL — including NHL and international success, major awards and championships, and Hall of Fame recognition — alongside on-ice achievement in the Member Leagues, reflecting what players accomplished during their time in the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL through production, individual honours, team success, and sustained dominance. Selections also accounted for historical significance, recognizing milestones, era-defining influence, generational impact, and lasting contributions to CHL history.</span></i>

<i><span style="font-weight: 400">To be eligible, players must have competed in at least one full season in the WHL, OHL, or QMJHL during the CHL’s 50-year history beginning in 1975–76; for players who competed in 1975–76 and also played prior to that season, their entire CHL career was considered when evaluating on-ice accomplishments.</span></i>]]></content:encoded>
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