OHL Notebook: Dec. 23rd, 2025
Here’s a look at some of the top storylines from the last weekend before the Holiday Break:
Ottawa Takes Over Top Spot in OHL Standings
With goals from six different players in Saturday’s 6-0 win over the Brantford Bulldogs, the Ottawa 67’s leapfrogged them to claim first place in the OHL at 25-7-1-1. Rookie goaltender Ryder Fetterolf stopped all 19 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season, earning Goaltender of the Week and helping Ottawa enter the break on a six‑game winning streak.
Ryder Fetterolf #NHLDraft stock 📈
The @Ottawa67sHockey netminder has played a key role in the 67’s sitting atop the #OHL standings. His 46 saves in his final two outings earned him the @MaryBrowns #OHLGOTW honours!
DETAILS 🗞️: https://t.co/Mav1ffhJ3Z pic.twitter.com/TgsvKdG3ek
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 22, 2025
Flint Firebirds Stay Red-Hot
After opening the season 5-4-1-0, the Western Conference-leading Flint Firebirds have gone an impressive 19-3-1-2, heading into the break with points in seven straight games. Alex Kostov heads home for the holidays riding a 17‑game point streak, while captain Nathan Aspinall capped a standout first half with a league‑leading 51 points (22-29–51) in 32 games. Mason Vaccari’s 19 wins also lead all OHL goaltenders.
The Birds head into the holiday break at 24-7-2-2 with 52 points and in first place in the OHL’s Western Conference, four points clear of the Windsor Spitfires https://t.co/1XD0fZegbX
— Brian Gardner (@ImBrianGardner) December 21, 2025
Joey Costanzo Sets Spitfires Franchise Record
Overage netminder Joey Costanzo stopped 27 of 29 shots on Thursday as the Windsor Spitfires beat the Soo Greyhounds 6-2, earning his franchise‑record 87th career victory. He passes Michael DiPietro (2015-19) for the most wins by a Spitfires goaltender.
Joey Costanzo stands alone 🥇
The @SpitsHockey goaltender recorded his 87th win with the franchise last night, taking sole possession of the team all-time wins record!@FloHockey pic.twitter.com/GTOkYmXqIi
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 19, 2025
Ethan Miedema Reaches Historic Milestone
On Thursday, Guelph Storm forward Ethan Miedema became the first player born in the 2000s to skate in his 300th career OHL regular‑season game.
Mieds with a mighty accomplishment! 👏
Ethan Miedema officially becomes the first player born in this century to play 300 OHL games! pic.twitter.com/Y1Xen4Y9mX
— Guelph Storm (@Storm_City) December 18, 2025
Anthony Cristoforo Switches It Up
Sliding up from his usual spot on the blue line to play forward for Windsor, Anthony Cristoforo delivered a standout performance, piling up four points – including a natural hat trick in the third period.
From now on he's known as Anthony Cristoforward!
The @SpitsHockey veteran scored the first of TWO goals as a forward in tonight's game with a wicked wrap around.@FloHockey pic.twitter.com/f43aVUXltg
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 19, 2025
Double Goaltending Debut in Sudbury-Guelph Matchup
Friday’s game between Sudbury and Guelph featured OHL debuts in both creases. Paolo Frasca stopped 38 of 40 shots to earn the win for the Wolves, while Cruz Reznik made 22 saves for the Storm.
Game 33 Highlights: Guelph Storm vs Sudbury Wolves #ThrowbackEra | #WolvesNation pic.twitter.com/TjNp9rDdvu
— Sudbury Wolves (@Sudbury_Wolves) December 20, 2025
Evan Headrick Makes Impact in Debut
In his first game since being acquired by Erie, Evan Headrick scored his first goal of the season on his first shot as an Otter, helping Erie to a 6-2 win over Sarnia.
Welcome to Erie, Evan!
It's one shot and one goal with the @ErieOtters for Evan Headrick as he opens the scoring with his first of the season.@FloHockey pic.twitter.com/0aqoUL0CeB
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 20, 2025
Arvin Jaswal Earns First OHL Shutout
Barrie Colts rookie Arvin Jaswal turned aside all 33 shots he faced to record his first career shutout, improving his season record to 6-3-0-1.
Smooth Jas 🎷
Arvin Jaswal improved to 6-3-0-1 as a rookie with the @OHLBarrieColts after he shut down the Steelheads and recorded his first career shutout.@FloHockey pic.twitter.com/yQkUtBzO4b
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 20, 2025
Gens Score Three Goals in 47 Seconds
Despite a 6-4 loss to Saginaw on Saturday, the Oshawa Generals erupted for three goals in just 47 seconds during the second period, with tallies from Porter Byrd-Leitner, Harrison Franssen, and Aiden O’Donnell.
THE OSHAWA GENERALS HAVE SCORED 3 GOALS IN UNDER A MINUTE TO TAKE THE LEAD👀@Oshawa_Generals | @FloHockey pic.twitter.com/k2UM5lFbqu
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 21, 2025
2026 IIHF World Junior Pre‑Tournament Action Begins
Pre‑tournament play for the World Juniors kicked off last week as teams prepare for the event’s opening games. Three OHL players found the scoresheet for their respective countries:
- Brady Martin (Soo Greyhounds / Canada) – 2G, 1A
- Jan Chovan (Sudbury Wolves / Slovakia) – 2A
- Adam Benak (Brantford Bulldogs / Czechia) – 2A
Brady Martin opens the scoring for @HockeyCanada in the #WorldJuniors pre-tournament game!@OHLHoundPower | #Smashville pic.twitter.com/vEAtv6lb70
— Ontario Hockey League (@OHLHockey) December 18, 2025
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