OHL Post-Secondary Weekly Round-Up – Oct. 22, 2025
This season, 241 OHL alumni are suiting up across U SPORTS and NCAA hockey programs. Each week, we’ll highlight standout performances and rising storylines from both leagues. Here’s a look at the top moments from the past week of action.
Feature Stories of the Week (U-SPORTS):
Golden Hawks Stay Perfect
Laurier has stormed out to a flawless 6–0 start to open the 2025–26 campaign—their best beginning since 2004. They stand as the lone undefeated team in the OUA and have already eclipsed last season’s win total of two. Sophomore goaltender and OHL alumnus Tristan Malboeuf (Brantford, Kitchener) continues to be steady presence in net, starting four games while posting a 2.25 GAA and a .940 SV%.
Other OHL alumni who contributed points over the weekend include:
- Justin O’Donnell (Sarnia Sting, Saginaw Spirit) – 1G, 1A
- Josh Kavanagh (Peterborough Petes, Barrie Colts) – 2A
- Kallaway Mercer (Kingston Frontenacs) – 2A
- Callum Chisholm (Mississauga Steelheads, Barrie Colts) – 2A
- Ty Petrou (Flint Firebirds, Oshawa Generals) – 1A
Mitch Martin Among OUA Leaders
Former Kitchener Rangers forward Mitch Martin has already surpassed his rookie totals with the Ottawa Gee-Gees. Through just six games, the 6-foot-4 winger sits tied for second in both goals and overall scoring across the OUA. Martin spent his entire three-year OHL career with the Rangers, appearing in 133 regular-season games and tallying 92 points (40G, 52A).
Kai Edmonds Shines for TMU
Kai Edmonds stood tall in goal for the TMU Bold, starting both games this week and turning aside 59 shots. He finished with a 1.50 GAA and a .952 SV%, earning recognition as Athlete of the Week. The veteran netminder played three OHL seasons with the Barrie Colts and Mississauga Steelheads, where he appeared in 105 regular-season games and posted a 45-43-5-1 record, a 3.37 GAA, a .894 SV%, and four shutouts.
Saint Mary’s Huskies Lead the AUS
The Saint Mary’s Huskies have surged to the top of the AUS standings with a 6–0 start. OHL alumnus Reid Valade (Kitchener) has been the driving force, leading the league in goals (8), plus/minus (+9), and game-winners (2). He also shares the AUS scoring lead with teammate Ben Allison, both sitting at 13 points.
2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Top-10 Rankings:
Including games completed on or before Oct 20, 2025
#1. UNB (–)
#2. Saskatchewan (+1)
#3. UQTR (+3)
#4. Ottawa (-2)
#5. UBC (+7)
#6. Saint Mary’s (+3)
#7. Calgary (+4)
#8. McGill (-2)
#9. Moncton (+1)
#10. Mount Royal (-2)
2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Top-10 Rankings:
Including games completed on or before Oct 20, 2025
#1. Michigan State (+3)
#2. Western Michigan (–)
#3. Michigan (–)
#4. Boston University (-3)
#5. Penn State (+1)
#6. Quinnipiac (+4)
#7. Denver (-2)
#8. North Dakota (–)
#9. Boston College (–)
#10. Maine (-3)
Athletes of the Week:
(Note: The athletes’ respective schools/leagues award these honours)
| Player | Former OHL Team(s) | Current Team | Points/Milestone |
| Kai Edmonds | Barrie Colts, Mississauga Steelheads | TMU Bold (USPORTS) | 2–0, 1.50 GAA, .952 SV% |
| Justin Nolet | Sarnia Sting, Kitchener Rangers | UNB Reds (USPORTS) | 2GP, 2A, 5 SOG |
🔗 [View the full list of 163 OHL graduates on U SPORTS rosters here.]
🔗 [View the full list of 78 OHL graduates on NCAA rosters here.]
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