From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Nov. 6, 2025)
The Ontario Hockey League continues to produce standouts at the professional level, with alumni making headlines across the NHL and AHL. From milestone moments to first career goals, OHL grads continue to shape the hockey landscape every week. Here’s a look at the top alumni stories from the past seven days.
Feature Stories of the Week (NHL)
Nazem Kadri (Kitchener Rangers, London Knights)
Nazem Kadri reached the 1,000-game milestone in his NHL career this week, suiting up for the Calgary Flames. The former Kitchener and London forward became the 391st player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games played.
"It's mind-blowing… I can't even really believe it." 🥹
We took Nazem Kadri on a trip down memory lane as he gets set to play in his 1,000th career NHL game 📸
🎥 Full Video: https://t.co/voIgqkA5uf pic.twitter.com/hDqicotUX0
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 5, 2025
Connor McDavid (Erie Otters)
Erie Otters graduate Connor McDavid collected his 1,100th career NHL point in just 726 games, the youngest active player to reach the mark and the fastest among current players. Only Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Mike Bossy reached the milestone in fewer games.
1,100 points in 726 games. 🟠🔵
Only Gretzky, Lemieux and Bossy did it faster.
Connor McDavid joins rare air. pic.twitter.com/SKMwZpD68k
— NHL (@NHL) November 4, 2025
Corey Perry (London Knights)
Corey Perry joined another exclusive club, skating in his 1,400th NHL game with the Los Angeles Kings. The London Knights alumnus continues his decorated career that includes a Hart Trophy, a Rocket Richard Trophy, and a Stanley Cup championship.
1️⃣4️⃣0️⃣0️⃣👏🫡 pic.twitter.com/GZkBwO07Eg
— LA Kings (@LAKings) November 5, 2025
Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack, Guelph Storm)
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki extended his point streak to 12 games, the longest by a Canadiens player since Pierre Turgeon in 1995. The Guelph Storm and Owen Sound Attack alumnus leads Montreal in scoring while anchoring the club’s top line.
Nick Suzuki brought the hosts within one and extended his career-high point streak to a dozen games, the longest by a @CanadiensMTL player in more than 30 years. #NHLStats
Watch now 🌎: https://t.co/dT34F4MhkC pic.twitter.com/pcLTCIVFXK
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 5, 2025
Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts)
Barrie Colts graduate Mark Scheifele was named the NHL’s Second Star of the Month for October. The Winnipeg Jets center recorded points in 10 of 11 games, finishing the month tied for the league lead in goals (9) and second in points (18). Scheifele also became the Jets’ all-time scoring leader with 813 career points, surpassing Blake Wheeler, and remains one of only seven active NHL players to hold both the goals and points records for a single franchise.
Dalibor Dvorsky (Sudbury Wolves)
Sudbury Wolves graduate Dalibor Dvorsky scored his first NHL goal with the St. Louis Blues. The 2023 first-round NHL pick continues to make an early impression at the pro level.
DALIBOR DVORSKY! 🎶
He's got his first NHL goal! pic.twitter.com/HJvvkjnbSE
— NHL (@NHL) November 4, 2025
Ryan Winterton (Brantford Bulldogs, London Knights)
Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton netted his first NHL goal this week, converting on a shot from the slot to open his scoring account at the highest level. The former Brantford and London forward appeared in 57 AHL games last season before earning his call-up to Seattle.
THAT'S A FIRST FOR RYAN WINTERTON 🥳 pic.twitter.com/JOjorKv6ZT
— NHL (@NHL) November 6, 2025
Feature Stories of the Week (AHL)
Nick Lardis (Brantford Bulldogs)
Rockford IceHogs forward Nick Lardis was named AHL Rookie of the Month for October. The 19-year-old Brantford Bulldogs alum recorded 11 points (6G-5A) in 9 games, helping Rockford to a 6-2-1 start.
The Lardis train keeps on rollin' 🚂
Nick Lardis has been named the @TheAHL Rookie of the Month!!
📰: https://t.co/sp6bydXjZf pic.twitter.com/E8RuH9whu4
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) November 4, 2025
Igor Chernyshov (Saginaw Spirit)
Saginaw Spirit graduate Igor Chernyshov scored his first professional goal with the San Jose Baracuda. The 2024 second-round pick of the San Jsoe Sharks has opened his AHL campaign with a goal and three assists through his first nine games.
Sometimes all it takes is a little luck 👀
Igor Chernyshov has his first of the season!!@sjbarracuda | @SanJoseSharks | @TheAHL | @SpiritHockey | @OHLHockey #BarracudaHockey #SJBarracuda #TheFutureIsTeal #AHL pic.twitter.com/bYWo2FyIBg— FloHockey (@FloHockey) November 5, 2025
Additional Alumni Notes
- Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) – Tied for the team lead in Dallas in goals (7) through 13 games to start the season.
- Luca Del Bel Belluz (Sarnia Sting) – Called up Thursday by the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Cleveland Monsters
- Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters) – His 11 points in his first 13 games of the Islanders’ season put the 2025 first-overall pick with the second-most points in a season by a teenage defenceman.
- Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) – On November 2nd, he recorded his 138th career three-point game, passing Jari Kurri for the second-most such games in Oilers franchise history.
OHL Alumni Milestones & Notes
| Player | Former OHL Team(s) | Current Team | Notable Stat / Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | Kitchener Rangers, London Knights | Calgary Flames (NHL) | 1,000 NHL Games Played |
| Connor McDavid | Erie Otters | Edmonton Oilers (NHL) | 1,100 NHL Points in 726 Games |
| Corey Perry | London Knights | Los Angeles Kings (NHL) | 1,400 NHL Games Played |
| Nick Suzuki | Owen Sound Attack, Guelph Storm | Montreal Canadiens (NHL) | 12-Game Point Streak |
| Mark Scheifele | Barrie Colts | Winnipeg Jets (NHL) | NHL Second Star of the Month (October) |
| Ryan Winterton | Brantford Bulldogs, London Knights | Seattle Kraken (NHL) | First NHL Goal |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | Sudbury Wolves | St. Louis Blues (NHL) | First NHL Goal |
| Nick Lardis | Brantford Bulldogs | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) | AHL Rookie of the Month |
| Igor Chernyshov | Saginaw Spirit | Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) | First Pro Goal |
🔗 View the full list of OHL alumni currently playing in the NHL and AHL here.
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