Bulldogs, Colts, Rangers, 67’s appear in CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Week 21
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 21 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.
The Everett Silvertips held No. 1 for a third straight week after passing a major road test in Alberta by winning four of five while averaging 4.6 goals per game. With a CHL-best 45 victories and just two losses in their last 19 games since the calendar flipped to 2026, Everett remains the standard. Right behind them, the Moncton Wildcats climbed to a season-best No. 2 by extending the CHL’s longest active winning streak to 12, piling up 24 goals in three games — including two lopsided wins over Halifax — to strengthen their hold at the top of the QMJHL. Rounding out the top three, the Prince Albert Raiders continue to be a model of consistency, staying among the CHL’s top three for a fifth straight week after collecting six of eight points and posting a dominant 25-4-1-0 run over their last 30 games.
Elsewhere, three risers are pushing their way up the board. The Barrie Colts climbed for a third consecutive week to a season-best No. 6, stretching their winning streak to seven and continuing an 18-1-1-0 tear since Dec. 28, sparked by Cole Beaudoin’s nine points in two games. The Penticton Vees moved up two spots to No. 7 after extending their point streak to five (4-0-0-1), reaching 35 wins to tie the WHL expansion record and staying on pace to challenge the CHL’s inaugural-season wins benchmark. And at No. 8, the Kitchener Rangers jumped two places after taking seven of eight points last week, improving to 14-1-1-2 since the new year and climbing atop the OHL’s Western Conference with Christian Kirsch steady in goal and Sam O’Reilly leading the way offensively.
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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 21
5. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL): With a flawless 3-0-0-0 week, the Brantford Bulldogs (38-8-6-2) held firm at No. 5 in the CHL Top-10 Rankings for a second straight week, continuing a season-long run of elite consistency. Brantford has now spent 21 weeks inside the CHL’s top five — the only club to maintain that distinction all season — and reinforced that status with wins over Erie (5-1), Guelph (4-2) and Kingston (3-2). Riding a four-game winning streak and an 8-1-0-1 stretch over their last 10 outings, the Bulldogs lead the OHL with 38 victories and sit atop the league’s overall standings. Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jett Luchanko (7G-31A in 33 GP) powered the offence last week with a team-high six points (1G-5A) and enters on a four-game point streak, producing eight points (2G-6A) and three multi-point performances over that span. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker (39G-26A in 47 GP) was equally impactful, piling up four goals and an assist in the three wins. Vanacker’s 39 goals rank second in the CHL as he closes in on the 40-goal mark. The Bulldogs are back in action tonight at home against Oshawa before a weekend road swing featuring matchups with the No. 6-ranked Barrie Colts and the Peterborough Petes.
Games this week: vs. Oshawa (Feb. 18), @ Barrie (Feb. 21), @ Peterborough (Feb. 22)
6. Barrie Colts (OHL): Winners of seven straight, the Barrie Colts (37-11-2-4) continue their steady climb up the CHL Top-10 Rankings, rising for a third consecutive week to a season-best No. 6 after picking up two more victories. Barrie opened the week by doubling up the Kingston Frontenacs 6-3 at home before heading to Ottawa and outlasting the No. 10-ranked 67’s in an 8-6 decision, extending what has been one of the CHL’s most impressive runs since the holiday break — an 18-1-1-0 stretch over their last 20 games (.900 winning percentage) dating back to Dec. 28. Utah Mammoth prospect Cole Beaudoin (25G-49A in 41 GP) was the driving force in both wins, leading the way with nine points (2G-7A), including a second consecutive four-point outing against Kingston and then a five-point explosion versus Ottawa. Over his current three-game point streak, Beaudoin has piled up 13 points (5G-8A) while scoring in all three outings, pushing him to 74 points and within range of OHL scoring leader Nathan Aspinall (77). Dallas Stars prospect Emil Hemming (21G-29A in 33 GP) also kept rolling, recording consecutive two-goal performances and points in six of his last seven games. The Colts will look to keep their surge going this week with matchups against Owen Sound, London, and No. 5-ranked Brantford over the next seven days.
Games this week: vs. Owen Sound (Feb. 19), @ London (Feb. 20), vs. Brantford (Feb. 21)
8. Kitchener Rangers (OHL): Winning three of four games to collect seven of a possible eight points (3-0-0-1) last week, the Kitchener Rangers (37-12-4-2) have climbed two spots to No. 8 in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings, marking the second time in three weeks they’ve moved up the list. The Rangers opened with a statement 5-2 win over rival London before heading east to defeat Kingston (4-2) and blank Ottawa (2-0), with their only blemish coming in a 3-2 shootout loss in Peterborough. Since the calendar flipped to 2026, Kitchener has been one of the OHL’s top clubs, posting a 14-1-1-2 record over its last 18 games with just one regulation loss — a surge that has clinched a spot in the 2026 OHL Playoffs and propelled the Rangers into first place in the OHL’s Western Conference standings. In net, San Jose Sharks prospect Christian Kirsch earned Mary Brown’s Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week honours after backstopping wins over London and Ottawa with a 1.00 GAA, .957 save percentage and a shutout, and he’s now 9-1-1-1 since returning from representing Switzerland at the 2026 World Juniors. Up front, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly (23G-27A in 45 GP) led the way offensively with six points (4G-2A), highlighted by a four-point night against his former club (London Knights) and then scoring both goals in the 2-0 win over the 67’s. The Rangers will try to keep rolling this week when they host Windsor on Friday before visiting Erie on Saturday.
Games this week: vs. Windsor (Feb. 20), @ Erie (Feb. 21)
10. Ottawa 67’s (OHL): After a difficult week in which they earned just two of a possible eight points, the Ottawa 67’s (38-13-1-2) slid four spots to No. 10 in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings as their current three-game losing streak halted their momentum. Ottawa opened the week with a statement 6-0 home win over Oshawa, but followed it with setbacks against Peterborough (7-3), No. 8 Kitchener (2-0) and No. 6 Barrie (8-5), conceding 17 goals over those three losses — nearly six per game. The skid marks only the second time this season the 67’s have dropped three straight games in regulation, yet they still own an OHL-best 38 victories and remain within five points of Brantford atop the OHL’s Eastern Conference. Offensively, 2026 NHL Draft prospect Spencer Bowes (16G-17A in 53 GP) led Ottawa last week with five points (2G-3A) and has points in four of his last six games, including three multi-point efforts, while Finnish forward Jasper Kuhta (27G-21A in 48 GP) chipped in two goals as he closes in on the 30-goal mark with goals in three of his last five outings. Ottawa will look to get back on track this weekend at TD Place when they host the Niagara IceDogs and North Bay Battalion.
Games this week: vs. Niagara (Feb. 20), vs. North Bay (Feb. 22)
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