From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Jan. 22, 2026)
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 fourteen days.
Feature Stories of the Week (NHL)
Steven Stamkos (Sarnia Sting)
Steven Stamkos scored the 602nd goal of his NHL career, moving into 21st place on the league’s all-time list. He also notched his 233rd career power-play goal to climb into ninth all-time and recorded the 16th hat trick of his career, the third most among active players.
Another beautiful @HattieBs hat trick from Steven Stamkos 🤌 pic.twitter.com/lonkjdPvNf
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 23, 2026
Connor McDavid (Erie Otters)
Extended his career-high point streak to 20 games. He also became the fifth player in NHL history with ten consecutive 50-assist seasons.
UNBELIEVABLE 😱
Connor McDavid, on his birthday no less, has a 20-game point streak for the first time in his career! pic.twitter.com/WUeY79XDj9
— NHL (@NHL) January 14, 2026
Patrick Kane (London Knights)
Recorded his 500th career goal and is now just three points away from tying Mike Modano for the most points by a U.S.-born player in NHL history.
PATRICK KANE 500! #LGRW pic.twitter.com/JeeRSgQYAg
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 9, 2026
Feature Stories of the Week (AHL)
Trevor Carrick (Mississauga Steelheads/Sudbury Wolves)
Scored his 100th career goal and became just the seventh defenseman in AHL history to reach that feat.
Trevor Carrick becomes the 7th defenseman in @TheAHL history to score 100 goals! https://t.co/ZZ8PGqoP2z
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) January 17, 2026
Carson Rehkopf (Kitchener Rangers/Brampton Steelheads)
Named the AHL first star of the night on January 21st after recording his first career hatrick.
🧢 CARSON REHKOPF WITH HIS FIRST PRO HAT TRICK!!!!! 🧢 4-2 FIIIIREEEEBIRDDSSSSS! pic.twitter.com/pIktElzQdC
— Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds) January 22, 2026
AHL All-Star Rosters Unveiled
Rosters for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO were announced earlier this week, and nine OHL alumni were among those selected. Find out which former OHL standouts earned the nod, here.
MAJOR STAR POWER🌟💫
Details on the 2026 #AHLAllStar rosters: https://t.co/uTnPeYQ6QW
🎟️: https://t.co/NSA3PfTnvU pic.twitter.com/UdKRXoFiXR
— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) January 15, 2026
Additional Alumni Notes
- John Carlson (London Knights) – Reached the 600-assist mark and became the third active defenseman to reach the milestone with one franchise.
- Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts) – Recorded his 500th career assist and became the second player to reach the milestone with the Jets/Thrashers franchise.
- Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters) – Recorded his seventh multi-point game this season and is now tied for the fifth-most by a NY Islanders rookie defenseman.
- Michael Misa (Saginaw Spirit) – Became the fourth 18-year-old in San Jose Sharks history to register a multi-assist game.
- Jakob Chychrun (Sarnia Sting) – One of three defensemen with 10 power-play goals since joining the Washington Capitals in 2024-25.
- Ryan O’Reilly (Erie Otters) – Skated in his 1200th career game.
- Boone Jenner (Oshawa Generals) – Became the fourth player in Blue Jackets history to record 200 career assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sudbury Wolves) – Turned away 20 of 22 shots for his seventh straight win at home, moving into second place for longest home winning streaks in Buffalo Sabres history.
- Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals) – Scored his 15th goal of the season and has the eighth-most goals in a season by an Anaheim Ducks rookie.
- Corey Perry (London Knights) – Recorded his 500th career assist.
- Brennan Othmann (Flint Firebirds/Peterborough Petes) – Scored his first NHL goal.
- Ethan Cardwall (Saginaw Spirit/Barrie Colts) – Named the AHL first star of the night on January 11th after recording two goals, including the overtime winner.
- Kyle Keyser (Flint Firebirds/Oshawa Generals) – Named the AHL third star of the night on January 11th after recording three points (1-2–3).
- Zayne Parekh (Saginaw Spirit) – Sent to Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning loan.
OHL Alumni Milestones & Notes
| Player | Former OHL Team(s) | Current Team | Notable Stat / Milestone |
| Steven Stamkos | Sarnia Sting | Nashville Predators (NHL) | Scored his 602nd career goal and 16th hat trick |
| Connor McDavid | Erie Otters | Edmonton Oilers (NHL) | Career-high 20 game point streak |
| Patrick Kane | London Knights | Detroit Red Wings (NHL) | Recorded his 500th career goal |
| Trevor Carrick | Mississauga Steelheads/Sudbury Wolves | Charlotte Checkers (AHL) | Scored his 100th career goal |
| Carson Rekhopf | Kitchener Rangers/Brampton Steelheads | Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) | Recorded his first career hat trick |
🔗 View the full list of OHL alumni currently playing in the NHL and AHL here.
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