OHL In The System: Winnipeg Jets

This 32-part series will spotlight OHL players who are either signed to an NHL or AHL contract or are recently drafted, and are 25 years old or younger with 50 or fewer NHL games played.

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Today, we’re clearing the runway and taking a closer look at the Jets’ OHL prospects ready for takeoff.

 

Edison Engle (D) – Brantford Bulldogs (2023-25)
Selected: 6th Round, 188th Overall (2025)
OHL Career Stats: N/A
Age: 18

After a season and a half in the USHL with the Des Moines Buccaneers & Dubuque Fighting Saints, where he recorded 17 points (2-15–17) across both clubs, Edison Engle recently signed with the Brantford Bulldogs and will play in the OHL during the 2025-26 season before heading to Ohio State University for the 2026-27 season. 

 

Jacob Cloutier (RW) – Saginaw Spirit (2023-25)
Selected: 7th Round, 220th Overall (2025)
OHL Career Stats: 71 GP, 24 G, 24 A, 48 PTS, +14
Age: 18

With the 200th overall pick, the Winnipeg Jets selected Jacob Cloutier in the seventh round. The Ottawa, Ont., native posted an impressive 47 points (23-24-47) in 67 games as a key member of the top-six forward group in Saginaw, finishing fourth in scoring among OHL rookies. Cloutier was named to the OHL’s Second All-Rookie Team.

 

Kevin He (LW) – Niagara IceDogs (2022-25)
Selected: 4th Round, 109th Overall (2024)
OHL Career Stats: 192 GP, 88 G, 74 A, 162 PTS, -42
Age: 19

Playing in his third season with the IceDogs, Kevin He broke out offensively in 2024-25 as captain. He had 75 points (36-39–75) in 62 regular-season games and added five more points in as many postseason appearances. 

 

Kieron Walton (LW) – Sudbury Wolves (2022-25)
Selected: 6th Round, 187th Overall (2024)
OHL Career Stats: 177 GP, 64 G, 84 A, 148 PTS, -15
Age: 19

Finishing his third season with the Sudbury Wolves, Kieron Walton led the team in goals (38), assists (54), and points (92) in 66 games. The 6-foot-6 forward recently signed a three-year entry-level contract and joined the Manitoba Moose of the AHL for the remainder of their season, where he appeared in four games and posted his first assist.

 

Colby Barlow (LW) – Owen Sound Attack (2021-24), Oshawa Generals (2024-25)
Selected: 1st Round, 18th Overall (2023)
OHL Career Stats: 230 GP, 148 G, 97 A, 245 PTS, +21
Age: 20

Traded to Oshawa for the 2024-25 season, Colby Barlow put up 61 points (32-29–61) in 62 games and then erupted for 33 points (14-19–33) in 21 playoff contests. He helped lead the Generals to their second straight OHL Finals and is expected to debut with the Moose this fall.

 

Jacob Julien (C) – London Knights (2022-25)
Selected: 5th Round, 146th Overall (2023)
OHL Career Stats: 172 GP, 49 G, 99 A, 148 PTS, +51
Age: 20     

After an untraditional route to the NHL draft scene, Jacob Julien wore the ‘A’ for London in 2024-25 and posted 54 points (11-43–54) in 65 regular-season games, adding 23 points (8-15–23) during the Knights’ Memorial Cup-winning playoff run. He’ll join the Moose in the fall.

 

Danny Zhilkin (C) – Guelph Storm (2019-23), Kitchener Rangers (2022-23)
Selected: 3rd Round, 77th Overall (2022)
OHL Career Stats: 186 GP, 59 G, 67 A, 126 PTS, -19
Age: 21   

In his sophomore season with the Moose, Danny Zhilkin battled a knee injury and played in only 53 games, during which he produced 10 points (3-7–10) and 14 penalty minutes.        

 

Dom DiVincentiis (G) – North Bay Battalion (2021-24)
Selected: 7th Round, 207th Overall (2022)
OHL Career Stats: 117 GP, 2.68 GAA, .907 SV%, 77-26-6-2
Age: 21   

Splitting his rookie pro season between the Moose and the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals, Dom DiVincentiis appeared in 28 AHL games with a 13-12-3 record, 2.84 GAA, and .896 SV%. He’ll push for the starting position in the AHL next season.

 

Tomorrow on In The System, we’ll take a look at the OHL Talent inside the Edmonton Oilers organization!