Spitfires, Bulldogs, and Rangers appear in CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Week 3
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 3 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.
The Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (5-0-0-1) of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) remain at No. 1 in the CHL Top-10 Rankings for a third consecutive week following a strong showing that included an 8-0 win over the No. 10-ranked Charlottetown Islanders. Justin Carbonneau, Xavier Villeneuve, and CHL goal leader Matt Gosselin continued to contribute offensively as the Armada extended their unbeaten streak in regulation. The Windsor Spitfires (7-1-0-0) of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) stay second after winning two of three games and matching their best season start in nearly four decades, with goaltender Joey Costanzo and captain Liam Greentree leading the way. The Brantford Bulldogs (3-0-1-1) of the OHL hold third, remaining without a regulation loss after earning three of four possible points last week.
In the WHL, the Everett Silvertips (5-0-1-0) of the Western Hockey League (WHL) rise three spots to No. 6, following a productive offensive stretch highlighted by Finnish forwards Matias Vanhanen and Julius Miettinen. The Charlottetown Islanders (6-1-0-1) of the QMJHL make their season debut in the Top 10 at No. 10 after a successful four-game road trip, bolstered by Marcus Kearsey’s standout performance and goaltender Donald Hickey’s perfect record.
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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 3
2. Windsor Spitfires (OHL): The Windsor Spitfires (7-1-0-0) hold steady at No. 2 in the CHL Top-10 Rankings after another strong week, winning two of three games over a four-day span. Windsor opened with a dominant 6-0 win over Niagara, outshooting the IceDogs 38-9, before edging the No. 3-ranked Brantford Bulldogs 4-3 in a shootout to match their best start in nearly 40 years (7-0, 1986-87). Their first loss of the season came Sunday in a 6-3 setback to Owen Sound, though they remain the CHL’s only seven-win team. Goaltender Joey Costanzo continued his stellar play, earning his second shutout and improving to 5-0 with a 0.98 GAA — one of the best in the CHL. Captain and Los Angeles Kings prospect Liam Greentree quickly made his mark after returning from camp, posting three goals and five assists in his first three games, including a three-point outing (2G-1A) against Owen Sound. Flyers first-round pick Jack Nesbitt (1G-2A) and Blackhawks prospect AJ Spellacy (2A) both made impactful season debuts, while 2026 NHL Draft prospect Ethan Belchetz continued his steady production with points in five of his last seven games. Windsor now turns its focus to another busy stretch — hosting Guelph on Thursday, visiting Sault Ste. Marie on Saturday, and returning home for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown with Oshawa.
Games this week: vs. Guelph (Oct. 9), @ Soo (Oct. 11), vs. Oshawa (Oct. 13)
3. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL): The Brantford Bulldogs (3-0-1-1) remain among the CHL’s top three for a second straight week after earning three of a possible four points. The Bulldogs opened the weekend with a convincing 6-3 win over the Peterborough Petes before dropping a tight 4-3 shootout decision to the No. 2-ranked Windsor Spitfires. Against Windsor, Brantford showed plenty of fight—erasing a 3-1 deficit to force overtime thanks in part to Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak’s second career OHL goal. The Bulldogs remain one of just two OHL teams yet to lose in regulation and one of six CHL clubs unbeaten through 60 minutes in 2025-26. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker continued his hot start, scoring in both games to extend his goal streak to three, while Winnipeg Jets prospect Edison Engle picked up points in all three games he’s played, including his first career OHL goal against Peterborough. Captain and Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien led the charge offensively with four points, highlighted by a shorthanded marker versus the Petes, and 2026 NHL Draft hopeful Vladimir Dravecky added points in both outings. The Bulldogs now prepare for a three-game stretch that includes a visit to Niagara before hosting Sudbury and Ottawa at the TD Civic Centre this weekend.
Games this week: @ Niagara (Oct. 9), vs. Sudbury (Oct. 10), @ Ottawa (Oct. 12)
5. Kitchener Rangers (OHL): The Kitchener Rangers (4-1-0-0) climb one spot to No. 5 in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings after earning a 4-3 win over the previously ranked Owen Sound Attack in their lone outing of the week. Colorado Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys led the charge with a pair of goals, including the game-winner, to earn first-star honours. 2026 NHL Draft prospect Cameron Arquette continued his strong start with his third goal of the season, giving him seven points in five games, while New York Islanders prospect Luca Romano also found the back of the net on Friday. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham and 2026 Draft prospect Tanner Lam each added two assists in the win. In goal, San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch turned aside 27 of 30 shots for his second career OHL victory. One of just four OHL teams boasting a points percentage above .800, Kitchener now heads on the road for a three-game swing through Flint, Sault Ste. Marie, and Saginaw.
Game this week: @ Flint (Oct. 8), @ Soo (Oct. 10), @ Saginaw (Oct. 11)
