OHL Fan Guide to the 2025 NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Draft kicks off this weekend, with the first round set for June 27 at L.A Live’s Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Follow along with complete coverage on X, Instagram and Facebook when broadcast coverage begins at 7:00pm on Sportsnet in Canada and on ESPN in the United States. Day 2 proceedings feature Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 28th starting at 12:00pm on Sportsnet, ESPN and NHL Network (USA).

Here’s a breakdown of all 20 OHL clubs featuring draft history, milestone years, top picks, and players to watch from NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings.

Barrie Colts:
All-time players selected: 51 (since 1996)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999)
Top Selection: Aaron Ekblad (1st, 2014)
2025 Rankings: Kashawn Aitcheson (9), Evan Passmore (87), Ben Hrebik (19 G)

Brampton Steelheads:
All-time players selected: 24 (since 2013)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (2024)
Top Selection: Alexander Nylander (8th, 2016)
2025 Rankings: Porter Martone (6), Lucas Karmiris (151), Gabriel Chiarot (160), Jack Ivankovic (4 G)

Brantford Bulldogs:
All-time players selected: 17 (since 2016)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2017, 2023)
Top Selection: Marek Vanacker (27th, 2024)
2025 Rankings: Jake O’Brien (4), Joshua Avery (168)

Erie Otters:
All-time players selected: 45 (since 1997)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2007)
Top Selection: Connor McDavid (1st, 2015)
2025 Rankings: Matthew Schaefar (1), Malcolm Spence (17) 

Flint Firebirds:
All-time players selected: 18 (since 2016)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2023)
Top Selection: Ty Dellandrea (13th, 2018)
2025 Rankings: Jimmy Lombardi (84)

Guelph Storm:
All-time players selected: 80 (since 1992)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1994)
Top Selection: Drew Doughty (2nd, 2008)
2025 Rankings: Quinn Beauchesne (75), Lev Katzin (142), Noah Jenken (153), Daniil Skvortsov (154), Parker Snelgrove (180), Grant Spada (215)

Kingston Frontenacs:
All-time players selected: 123 (since 1974)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1993)
Top Selection: Erik Gudbranson (3rd, 2009), Chris Gratton (3rd, 1993)
2025 Rankings: Tyler Hopkins (52)

Kitchener Rangers:
All-time players selected: 170 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1998)
Top Selection: Gabriel Landeskog (2nd, 2011), Brian Bellows (2nd, 1982)
2025 Rankings: Cameron Reid (23), Luca Romano (48), Tanner Lam (159), Max Dirracolo (219)

London Knights:
All-time players selected: 199 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 8 (1998)
Top Selection: John Tavares (1st, 2009), Patrick Kane (1st, 2007), Rick Nash (1st, 2002), Rick Green (1st, 1976)
2025 Rankings: Henry Brzustewicz (19), Noah Read (157), Evan Van Gorp (193),
Aleksei Medvedev (6 G)

Niagara IceDogs:
All-time players selected: 21 (since 2008)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2014)
Top Selection: Alex Pietrangelo (4th, 2008)
2025 Rankings: Ethan Czata (49), Jack Brauti (139)

North Bay Battalion:
All-time players selected: 54 (since 1998)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999)
Top Selection: Matt Duchene (2nd, 2009)
2025 Rankings: Shamar Moses (104), Lirim Amidovski (123), Michael McIvor (26 G)

Oshawa Generals:
All-time players selected: 182 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1995)
Top Selection: Eric Lindros (1st, 1991)
2025 Rankings: Simon Wang (34), Owen Griffin (70), Lauri Sinivuori (120)

Ottawa 67’s:
All-time players selected: 167 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999 & 1992)
Top Selection: Bobby Smith (1st, 1978), Denis Potvin (1st, 1973)
2025 Rankings: Filip Ekberg (178), Zachary Houben (223) 

Owen Sound Attack:
All-time players selected: 65 (since 1990)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (2017)
Top Selection: Bobby Ryan (2nd, 2005)
2025 Rankings: David Bedkowski (62), Jake Crawford (173), Matthew Koprowski (9 G)

Peterborough Petes:
All-time players selected: 188 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2004, 2003, 1997, 1995)
Top Selection: Jordan Staal (2nd, 2006), Eric Staal (2nd, 2003), Chris Pronger (2nd, 1993)
2025 Rankings: Caden Taylor (131), Carson Cameron (137), Rio Kaiser (140), Aiden Young (200)

Saginaw Spirit:
All-time players selected: 44 (since 2003)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2011)
Top Selection: Zayne Parekh (9th, 2024)
2025 Rankings: Michael Misa (2), Kristian Epperson (47), Carson Harmer (107), Jacob Cloutier (108), Hayden Barch (170), Joshua Glavin (198), Xander Velliaris (202)

Sarnia Sting:
All-time players selected: 55 (since 1995)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1996)
Top Selection: Nail Yakupov (1st, 2012), Steven Stamkos (1st, 2008)
2025 Rankings: Liam Beamish (171), Ruslan Karimov (214)

Soo Greyhounds:
All-time players selected: 150 (since 1973)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1992)
Top Selection: Joe Thornton (1st, 1997)
2025 Rankings: Brady Martin (11), Jordan Charron (106), Travis Hayes (119)

Sudbury Wolves:
All-time players selected: 131 (since 1973)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1993)
Top Selection: Quinton Byfield (2nd, 2020)

Windsor Spitfires:
All-time players selected: 116 (since 1976)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2009 & 1997)
Top Selection: Taylor Hall (1st, 2010), Ed Jovanovski (1st, 1994)
2025 Rankings: Jack Nesbitt (15)