From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Dec. 11, 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)
Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals)
On Dec. 9, he was one of four players to score a game‑tying goal in the final 30 seconds of regulation, marking the first time in NHL history that four separate games featured last‑second equalizers. Sennecke further etched his name in the record books as just the seventh rookie ever to tie a game in the final second of regulation – and the first to accomplish the feat while shorthanded. He also became the first rookie this season to reach the 25‑point milestone.
BUZZER BEATER! 🤯
WE ARE GOING TO OVERTIME IN PITTSBURGH THANKS TO BECKETT SENNECKE! pic.twitter.com/wwI1oV9aKa
— NHL (@NHL) December 10, 2025
Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters)
Tallied his 22nd point of the season (8-14–22), ranking second all-time for most points through 30 NHL games by an 18-year-old defenseman.
Matthew Schaefer assisted on the @NYIslanders' first goal of the game to cut the Panthers' lead down to just one goal. #NHLStats
Tune in 🇨🇦 (@Sportsnet), 🌎: https://t.co/dT34F4MhkC pic.twitter.com/4o250aCWqv
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 7, 2025
Brent Burns (Brampton Battalion)
Netted his 265th career goal, surpassing Nicklas Lidstrom (264) for ninth-most among defensemen. He also became just the second 40-year-old defenseman in NHL history to record at least 15 points in his first 30 games of a season.
Moving up the leaderboard 👏 pic.twitter.com/cBNn2xSmCv
— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) December 7, 2025
Feature Stories of the Week (AHL)
Tristan Bertucci Nets Two Goals
Tristan Bertucci (Flint Firebirds/Barrie Colts) earned the AHL’s second star of the night on Dec. 6 after scoring his first two career pro goals, capped by the overtime winner.
Tristan Bertucci starts the @TexasStars' scoring in the middle frame, and he finishes it in OT😏 pic.twitter.com/gkNeh0G88g
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) December 6, 2025
Michael Misa Makes AHL Debut
Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit) debuted with the San Jose Barracuda on a conditioning stint, recording his first point with an assist.
Misa in teal 👌 pic.twitter.com/P4MpTi1nQK
— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) December 6, 2025
Luca Pinelli Riding Point Streak
After making his NHL debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Luca Pinelli (Ottawa 67’s) has strung together a six‑game point streak, tallying 10 points (5‑5–10).
Luca Pinelli had a solid stint with #CBJ and is thriving with @monstershockey. The wing has goals in five straight AHL games and scored the OT winner Saturday for Cleveland. It's a busy week, as the Monsters hit the road for four games.
Read more at https://t.co/FGWR9Z7NSb pic.twitter.com/nMLaE7wFal
— Jeff Svoboda (@JacketsInsider) December 8, 2025
Additional Alumni Notes:
- Travis Konecny (Ottawa 67’s/Sarnia Sting) – Recorded his 500th point.
- Carter Verhaeghe (Niagara IceDogs) – Scored his 143rd career goal and slid into eighth place on Florida’s all-time list.
- Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) – Scored his 13th career hat-trick and earned his 42nd career four-point game, one back for most among active players.
- Evan Bouchard (London Knights) – Became the fifth defenseman in Oilers history to score 60 career goals and the second fastest among that cohort (376 GP).
- Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack/Guelph Storm) – Became the first Canadiens skater to record 25 assists in fewer than 30 games since Saku Koivu (28 GP in 1996-97).
- Vince Dunn (Niagara IceDogs) – Became the fourth-fastest active defenseman to record 200 points with a franchise and second player with Seattle to record that feat.
OHL Alumni Milestones & Notes:
| Player | Former OHL Team(s) | Current Team | Notable Stat / Milestone |
| Beckett Sennecke | Oshawa Generals | Anaheim Ducks (NHL) | First rookie this season to reach the 25‑point milestone |
| Matthew Schaefer | Erie Otters | New York Islanders (NHL) | Tallied his 22nd point of the season. |
| Brent Burns | Brampton Battalion | Colorado Avalanche (NHL) | Netted his 265th career goal and now sits eighth-most among defensemen. |
| Tristan Bertucci | Flint Firebirds, Barrie Colts | Texas Stars (AHL) | Scored his first two career goals. |
| Michael Misa | Saginaw Spirit | San Jose Barracuda (AHL) | Made his AHL debut. |
| Luca Pinelli | Ottawa 67’s | Cleveland Monsters (AHL) | Currently on a six game point-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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