From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Nov. 21, 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)
Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)
2025 first-overall pick Matthew Schaefer is currently leading all NHL defensemen in goals with seven, becoming the youngest player (18 years, 76 days) to do so at the quarter mark of a season. On Friday, he netted the overtime winner for the Islanders. He became the third-youngest player in the last 80 years to score in consecutive games, and the youngest defenseman in NHL history to achieve the feat.
🟠 Leads all rookies in points (15)
🔵 Leads all d-men in goals (7)
🟠 Nearly pulling off stuff like this…
🔵 Just 18 years oldMatthew Schaefer is something special, folks 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eeScZS0IwZ
— NHL (@NHL) November 19, 2025
Jason Robertson (Kingston Frontenacs/Niagara IceDogs)
Jason Robertson has extended his hot streak, scoring eight goals over his last three games – just one shy of Dino Ciccarelli’s franchise-record four-game multi-goal run from 1983-84.
Jason Robertson has 9 goals, 3 assists and a plus-minus of +8 in his last 5 games.@statmuse #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/qRunQzn5Bt
— Dallas Muse🌵 (@DallasBTA) November 21, 2025
Connor McDavid (Erie Otters)
Connor McDavid recorded the 124th go-ahead goal of his career, passing Wayne Gretzky (123) for second-most in Oilers history, trailing only Leon Draisaitl. He also became the first player this season to reach the 20-assist mark.
Connor McDavid scored twice to help the @EdmontonOilers earn the road victory.#NHLStats: https://t.co/hpntm4LodO pic.twitter.com/WdHaRl2m3t
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) November 16, 2025
Braeden Bowman (Guelph Storm)
Since making his debut on November 13th, Braeden Bowman has tallied his first two NHL goals with the Golden Knights — both on the power play. He becomes the first player in franchise history to score his first two career goals on the man advantage.
BRAEDEN BOWMAN ⚔️
He's got his first NHL goal in just his second game! pic.twitter.com/ikK22wi4by
— NHL (@NHL) November 16, 2025
Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
Beckett Sennecke continues to shine, leading all NHL rookies in even-strength points and multi-point games. With 15 points on the season (7G, 8A), he’s now tied with Matthew Schaefer for the NHL rookie scoring lead.
HOOOLY WHAT A GOAL FROM THE DUCKS! 🦆 pic.twitter.com/QOiG2sPVvO
— NHL (@NHL) November 21, 2025
Alumni in the NHL Quarter-Mark Stat Leader Categories:
List posted Nov. 20th, 2025
- Assists: Connor McDavid (Erie Otters)
- Powerplay Goals: Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires)
- Points by a Rookie: Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)
- Wins: Scott Wedgewood (Plymouth Whalers)
Alumni in the “Surprise 2026 NHL Awards” Contenders List:
List posted Nov. 20th, 2025
- Calder Trophy: Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals), Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)
- Vezina Trophy: Scott Wedgewood (Plymouth Whalers)
Feature Stories of the Week (AHL)
Jackson Parsons (Kitchener Rangers)
Just one week after making his AHL debut, Jackson Parsons has checked off another milestone, earning his first career shutout. The Belleville Senators netminder turned aside all 25 shots he faced.
ANOTHER ONE FOR THE KID
Stopping all 25 shots he faced yesterday, Jackson Parsons earned his 1st career shutout!#MackayMilestone @mackayinsurance | @TheAHL | @OHLRangers pic.twitter.com/1FtqocN0So
— Belleville Senators (@BellevilleSens) November 20, 2025
Justin Bailey (Kitchener Rangers/Soo Greyhounds)
Justin Bailey is heating up in San Diego. The Gulls forward is on a three-game goal streak, piling up five goals over that span, including back-to-back game-winners. He now sits at eight goals on the season.
#ICYMI: Justin Bailey goes coast-to-coast for the @SDGullsAHL overtime winner🤯 pic.twitter.com/ZMcgcQlXaH
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) November 15, 2025
Additional Alumni Notes
- John Carlson (London Knights) – Skated in his 1,106th game as a Washington Capital, helping the franchise to become the fourth to have their top two leaders in all-time games played be active players on their roster.
- Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts) – Skated in his 898th NHL game on Monday, becoming the franchise leader in games played.
- Cam Fowler (Windsor Spitfires) – Recorded his 500th career point and became the first defenseman from the 2010 NHL Draft to reach the milestone.
- Steven Stamkos (Sarnia Sting) – Scored the fastest overtime goal (44 seconds) in a regular-season game outside North America, besting the previous mark set by Ottawa’s Mark Stone (59 seconds at the 2017 Global Series)
- Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) – Scored his 100th NHL goal
- Andrew Agozzino (Niagara IceDogs) – Skated in his 800th AHL game.
- Logan Mailloux (London Knights) — Has scored two goals with the Thunderbirds in four games.
- Geordie Kinnear (Peterborough Petes) — Notched 300 wins as a Head Coach in the AHL. He was an alumnus as a player with the Petes.
- Hunter Skinner (London Knights) — Made his NHL debut on November 14th with the St. Louis Blues.
OHL Alumni Milestones & Notes
| Player | Former OHL Team(s) | Current Team | Notable Stat / Milestone |
| Matthew Schaefer | Erie Otters | New York Islanders (NHL) | Youngest to Lead NHL Defensemen in Goals at the Quarter Mark & Score an OT Winner |
| Jason Robertson | Kingston Frontenacs, Niagara IceDogs | Dallas Stars (NHL) | Multi-goal streak |
| Connor McDavid | Erie Otters | Edmonton Oilers (NHL) | Scored his 124th go-ahead goal for the second most in Oilers history |
| Braeden Bowman | Guelph Storm | Vegas Golden Knights (NHL) | Scored his first and second NHL goals |
| Jackson Parsons | Kitchener Rangers | Belleville Senators (AHL) | Recorded first career shutout |
| Justin Bailey | Kitchener Rangers, Soo Greyhounds | San Diego Gulls (AHL) | Multi-goal streak |
🔗 View the full list of OHL alumni currently playing in the NHL and AHL here.
🔗 Follow OHL alumni milestones throughout the season at OHL.ca/alumni
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