2026 OHL Priority Selection Date and Time

• Friday, June 12
  • Round 1 – 7:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, June 13
  • Rounds 2-15 – 9:00 a.m. ET

Where is the 2026 OHL Priority Selection?

How to Attend the 2026 OHL Draft

• Single Day Tickets
  • Catch the opening rounds on Friday or the depth-building picks on Saturday. Perfect for fans who want to witness history in person.
• Two-Day Weekend Pass
  • Want the full OHL Draft experience? The Two-Day Weekend Pass provides access to both days of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection, allowing fans to follow every pick from start to finish while enjoying savings compared to purchasing separate daily tickets.
• Group Rates
  • Bring your minor hockey team, teammates, family members or a group of friends and experience the draft together. Special group pricing is available for parties of 10 or more.
• The VIP “Super Fan” Experience
  • Get closer to the action with the VIP "Super Fan" Experience. This premium ticket package offers fans an exclusive draft-day experience and the opportunity to be part of one of the most exciting events on the OHL calendar.

How to Watch the 2026 OHL Priority Selection Live

• FloHockey X
• FloHockey YouTube
• FloHockey Facebook

Where to Find Live 2026 OHL Draft Results

• Live pick-by-pick results
• Trade updates
• Complete draft order updates

2026 OHL Priority Selection First Round Draft Order

1. Oshawa Generals
2. Erie Otters
3. Brampton Steelheads
4. Sarnia Sting
5. Sudbury Wolves
6. Saginaw Spirit
7. Guelph Storm
8. Owen Sound Attack
9. Niagara IceDogs
10. Kingston Frontenacs
11. North Bay Battalion
12. Soo Greyhounds
13. Peterborough Petes
14. London Knights
15. Flint Firebirds
16. Windsor Spitfires
17. Barrie Colts
18. Ottawa 67’s
19. Kitchener Rangers
20. Brantford Bulldogs

Get to Know the 2026 OHL Draft Prospects

• Elite Prospects
• HockeyProspect.com
• Neutral Zone
• PDA Evaluations
• PuckPreps

What is the OHL Priority Selection?

OHL Draft History: Future NHL Stars Started Here

• Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters, 1st overall – 2023)
• Connor McDavid (Erie Otters, 1st overall – 2012)
• Aaron Ekblad (Barrie Colts, 1st overall – 2011)
• Steven Stamkos (Sarnia Sting, 1st overall – 2006)
• John Tavares (Oshawa Generals, 1st overall – 2005)
• Mitch Marner (London Knights, 19th overall – 2013)
• Matthew Tkachuk (London Knights, 64th overall – 2013)
• Jordan Binnington (Owen Sound Attack, 40th overall – 2009)

FAQ

• The 2026 OHL Priority Selection begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12 with the opening round of the draft. The event resumes at 9:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 13 for Rounds 2-15.

• Yes! Fans can watch the 2026 OHL Priority Selection live through FloHockey's social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and X. The draft will also be available on YourTV, with additional television coverage available through Rogers TV.

• Fans can follow every pick, trade and update through the OHL's official Draft Tracker, which will provide live results throughout all 15 rounds of the draft.

• The Oshawa Generals currently hold the first overall selection in the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

• The 2026 OHL Priority Selection consists of 15 rounds split across two days, with all 20 OHL clubs selecting eligible U16 players.

• Fans can visit the OHL's Prospect Profiles page and Top 100 Consensus Rankings to learn more about the players expected to be selected throughout the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.

OHL graduates continued to compete at the game's highest levels this past season, with 148 skating in U SPORTS men's hockey and 78 opening the campaign on NCAA Division I rosters. An additional 18 accessed their OHL Scholarship while playing professionally.

Centrally administered through the OHL Office, OHL Scholarships are funded by OHL member teams. Every player who plays in the OHL is eligible to receive an OHL Scholarship. The OHL graduate can use their scholarship toward an undergraduate degree or diploma at any post-secondary institution worldwide or toward approved career-advancement programs.

In addition to alumni accessing their OHL Scholarship following graduation from the League, all current OHL players are encouraged to enrol in post-secondary courses with costs fully covered by OHL member teams. Team investment in scholarships accessed by current OHL players was more than $530,000 during the 2025-26 season.

"The OHL Scholarship Program has long been a hallmark of what the league is all about," said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. "Players have the opportunity to grow their game in the number one development league in the world, but that's really just the beginning. The education of our players is something that the league and its teams take great pride in as we continue to send players to both the National Hockey League, U SPORTS men's hockey programs and new this past season, the NCAA men's hockey circuit. The OHL remains committed to developing well-rounded individuals on and off the ice."

This year, 193 of the 268 OHL Scholarship recipients are furthering their education at Canadian universities. A total of 133 are attending Ontario-based universities, with the University of Guelph leading all post-secondary institutions at 13 OHL graduates enrolled in full-time studies, while 11 are enrolled at each of Queen's University, Toronto Metropolitan University and the University of Ottawa. A total of 60 OHL graduates are attending universities in Eastern Canada, led by the University of New Brunswick with 15.

A total of 19 OHL Scholarship recipients are attending Ontario-based colleges, with Fanshawe, Humber, Lambton, Loyalist and St. Lawrence College each featuring two alumni.

The OHL also recognized its top academic performers from the 2025-26 season at the OHL Awards Ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto last week.

Saginaw Spirit defenceman Levi Harper captured the Bobby Smith Trophy as Scholastic Player of the Year, posting a 93.2 per cent average while completing his high school requirements a full year early.

Barrie Colts forward Brad Gardiner earned the Roger Neilson Memorial Award as the OHL's Top Academic Post-Secondary Student, recording a 90 per cent average through American Public University.

Guelph Storm forward Mark Pape was named winner of the Ivan Tennant Memorial Award as the League's Top Academic High School Student after finishing with a 98.8 per cent average in his Grade 10 studies.

About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is a proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, which is the world's largest development hockey league with 61 teams in nine Canadian provinces and four American states. In addition to the OHL, the CHL is made up of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and the Western Hockey League (WHL). The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.

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“Among his many strengths, Owen has the ability to create offense both 5-on-5 and on the powerplay,” said George Burnett. “He set himself a part with his playoff performance in 2025 and gained valuable experience helping his team to consecutive OHL Finals.We are excited to welcome Owen and his family to the Storm organization.”

The Markham, ON native was originally selected in the first round, 6th overall, by the Generals in the 2023 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. In his first threeseasons in the OHL, the veteran forward has recorded 48 goals and 76 assists for 124points in 189 regular season games. Griffin has added another 34 points (17 goals and 17 assists) in 42 career OHL playoff games, which included back-to-back J. Ross Robertson Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025. Griffin led the OHL in goals during the 2025 OHL playoffs. He was selected in the 5th round, 160th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

The 2007-born forward represented Canada at the 2023 U17 World Hockey Challengewhere he won a gold medal with Storm players Ethan Czata, Tyler Hopkins, and Rylan Singh.

“I am excited for this new opportunity and ready to do whatever I can to help the Storm succeed this upcoming season,” said Owen Griffin. “I cannot wait to get started.”

“Vladimir is an elite, puck-moving defenseman who is expected to contribute and lead in all situations for our team this season,” said George Burnett. “We anticipate signing Adrien to an OHL Standard Player Agreement, and we expect him to play a key role with our forward group in the fall. We are excited to welcome both Vladimir and Adrien to the Storm organization.”

Dravecky, a Czechia native, was originally selected in the first round, 50^th overall, by the Bulldogs in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. In his first season in North America, the right-shot blueliner notched 9 goals and 19 assists for 28 points and was plus-24 in 58 regular-season games. The 6-foot, 190 lbs defender added 3 points in 11 playoff games, helping Brantford to an Eastern Conference final appearance. Dravecky represented Czechia at the 2026 U20 World Junior Championships, where he won a silver medal. He will be eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo later this month.

Bartovic, also a Czechia native, was selected by the Bulldogs in the first round, 42^nd overall, in the 2025 CHL Import Draft. The 6-foot-1, 185 lbs forward recorded 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points in 29 regular season games for the Bili Tygri Liberec U20 squad, ranking second on his team in points. He finished the season with 17 games in the Slovakian men’s league, where he notched three goals and an assist.