Bulldogs, Spitfires, and Rangers appear in CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Week 4
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 4 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.
The Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) have climbed to the top of the mountain for the first time this season, claiming the No. 1 spot in the CHL Top-10 Rankings after a dominant 3-0-0-0 week. Brantford becomes the first OHL club to reach No. 1 in 2025-26, vaulting past the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) and Windsor Spitfires (OHL), who round out the top three. The Bulldogs’ high-powered offence — averaging 5.63 goals per game — fueled wins over Niagara, Sudbury, and Ottawa, making them the only OHL team still unbeaten in regulation. Despite slipping to No. 2, the Armada remain the CHL’s top-scoring team (5.78 GPG) and lead the circuit with a +30 goal differential, while the Spitfires stay among the elite after earning five of six possible points last week to extend their run of Top-3 rankings to four straight weeks.
Elsewhere, a pair of clubs made notable climbs in the rankings, with the Everett Silvertips (WHL) jumping three spots to a season-best No. 4 after a perfect weekend sweep on Vancouver Island, while the Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL) rose three places to No. 7 following another strong showing that earned them five of a possible six points. Rounding out this week’s Top 10, the Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) made their 2025-26 debut at No. 10, remaining unbeaten in regulation after back-to-back home victories over Vancouver and Kamloops.
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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 4
1. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL): The Brantford Bulldogs (6-0-1-1) have jumped up a couple of spots to claim the top position in the CHL Top-10 Rankings for the first time during the 2025-26 season. After going a perfect 3-0-0-0 last week — the only club in the Top 10 to do so — the Bulldogs surged to the No. 1 spot behind a dominant offensive stretch in which they averaged seven goals per game. Brantford opened the week with a 7-4 win in Niagara before returning home to shut out Sudbury 6-0 and hand Ottawa its first loss of the season in an 8-5 victory, outscoring opponents 21-9 overall. The Bulldogs now boast a +22 goal differential, the second best in the OHL, and are averaging 5.63 goals per game — the best mark in the league and trailing only the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (5.78) across the CHL. Brantford also remains the only team in the OHL yet to lose in regulation and is one of just four teams across the CHL without a regulation defeat this season. Leading the charge was captain and Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien, who earned Cogeco OHL Player of the Week honours after recording eight points (4G-4A) across the three wins, highlighted by a hat-trick and five-point performance against Ottawa. The 18-year-old Toronto native now sits tied for third in OHL scoring with 13 points (5G-8A in 6 GP) and a plus-11 rating. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker (8G-3A in 6 GP) also chipped in with a pair of multi-goal outings, including a hat-trick versus Ottawa, tying him for the OHL goal-scoring lead with eight, while Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak (3G-10A in 6GP) continued his strong start with seven points (1G-6A) over the week, matching O’Brien’s 13 points on the season. The Bulldogs will look to maintain their hold on top spot when they face Brampton in a home-and-home series this weekend as part of the OHL’s Rivalry Week.
Games this week: @ Brampton (Oct. 17), vs. Brampton (Oct. 18)
3. Windsor Spitfires (OHL): It was another strong week for the Windsor Spitfires (9-1-1-0), who didn’t drop a game in regulation and collected five of a possible six points to remain among the CHL’s elite despite slipping one place to third in this week’s rankings. The Spitfires edged Guelph 3-2 in overtime before downing Sault Ste. Marie 4-1 on the road, with their only blemish coming in a 4-3 overtime loss to Oshawa — their first defeat of the season on home ice. Despite the minor drop, Windsor continues to rank among the CHL’s top three teams for a fourth consecutive week, backed by an OHL-leading 46 goals scored, which also ranks second across the CHL. Their +26 goal differential is the second best in the CHL, trailing only the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (+30), while their nine wins are the most of any club in the CHL so far this season. Leading the way has been top 2026 NHL Draft prospect Ethan Belchetz (8G-5A in 11 GP), who scored in all three contests last week and now has goals in six of his last seven games, pacing the OHL with eight tallies. In goal, 20-year-old netminder Joey Costanzo has been flawless, remaining undefeated at 7-0-0-0 with a sparkling 1.13 goals-against average and .947 save percentage over seven starts. As part of the OHL’s Rivalry Week, the Spitfires will look to continue their strong play when they face the Sarnia Sting in a home-and-home series this weekend.
Games this week: @ Sarnia (Oct. 17), vs. Sarnia (Oct. 18)
6. Kitchener Rangers (OHL): The Kitchener Rangers (6-2-1-0) slipped one spot in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings after a mixed but resilient week that saw them go 2-1-1-0. The Rangers stumbled out of the gate with back-to-back losses — falling 3-0 on the road to Flint before dropping a 5-4 overtime decision in Sault Ste. Marie — but rebounded with two strong performances to close out their schedule. Kitchener earned a 3-1 win over Saginaw before delivering their most decisive victory of the season, a 6-1 triumph over the rival Guelph Storm on Tuesday in a matchup between the two finalists to host the 2027 Memorial Cup. The Rangers scored six unanswered goals in that statement win, led by Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham (5G-4A in 7 GP), who recorded a game-high four points (2G-2A) and now has goals in back-to-back contests. Colorado Avalanche prospect Christian Humphreys (3G-7A in 7 GP) also had a productive week with five points (2G-3A) over his last three games, marking his fourth multi-point outing in seven appearances this season. Humphreys’ 10 points rank second on the team behind Haeden Ellis (4G-7A in 11 GP), the 18-year-old forward who leads Kitchener with 11 points and has tallied in each of the club’s last three games. Between the pipes, San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch bounced back from his first loss of the season with two stellar outings, turning aside 42 of 44 shots in wins over Saginaw and Guelph. As part of the OHL’s Rivalry Week, the Rangers will look to build on their momentum when they face the defending Memorial Cup champion London Knights in a home-and-home series this weekend.
Games this week: vs. London (Oct. 17), @ London (Oct. 18)
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