OHL Post-Secondary Weekly Round-Up – Dec. 10, 2025

This season, 241 OHL alumni are suiting up across U SPORTS and NCAA hockey programs. Each week, we’ll highlight standout performances and rising storylines from both leagues. Here’s a look at the top moments from the past week of action.

 

Feature Stories of the Week (U-SPORTS)

• Currently on Christmas Break – action to resume January 3rd, 2026.

 

2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Top-10 Rankings

Including games completed on or before Dec. 1, 2025

#1. UBC (+1)

#2. Ottawa (+4)

#3. Calgary (-2)

#4. UNB (–)

#5. UQTR (-2)

#6. Moncton (+1)

#7. Saskatchewan (-2)

#8. Concordia (–) 

#9. TMU (+2)

#10. Queen’s (–) 

 

Feature Stories of the Week (NCAA)

 

Brayden Gillespie Named ECAC Rookie of the Week

Brayden Gillespie (Guelph, Brampton) earned his first career shutout in a 4-0 victory over No. 8 Quinnipiac, turning aside all 31 shots he faced. The performance capped off an impressive weekend that began Friday, when he entered in third-period relief and stopped all eight shots sent his way. His steady, composed play across both games secured him ECAC Rookie of the Week honours. 

 

Anthony Romani Records First Multi-goal Game

Anthony Romani (North Bay, Barrie) notched his first career multi-goal game on Saturday, scoring twice in Michigan State’s win over archrival and No. 1-ranked Michigan. Romani opened the scoring and added the eventual game-winner in the third. 

 

Donovan McCoy Scores First NCAA Goal

Donovan McCoy (Peterborough, Sudbury) helped the Friars capture their third-consecutive Mayor’s Cup victory against Brown on Tuesday night. McCoy gave Providence their first lead of the game in the first period, notching his first career goal. 

 

Oliver Peer Scores in Back-to-Back Games

Oliver Peer (Windsor, Flint) recorded back-to-back games with at least one goal for the third time this season for Bemidji State. He currently sits second in points on the Beavers with 21 (12-9–21) and leads the team in goals.

 

2025 NCAA Men’s Hockey Top-10 Rankings

Including games completed on or before Dec. 7, 2025

#1. Michigan (–)

#2. Wisconsin (–)

#3. Michigan State (–)

#4. North Dakota (+1)

#5. Minnesota Duluth (-1)

#6. Denver (–)

#7. Western Michigan (–)

#8. Dartmouth (+2)

#9. Penn State (–)

#10. Quinnipiac (-2)

 

Athletes of the Week: 

(Note: The athletes’ respective schools/leagues award these honours)

Player	Former OHL Team(s)	Current Team	Points/Milestone
Brayden Gillespie	Guelph Storm, Brampton Steelheads	Union Garnet Chargers (NCAA)	Recorded first career shutout

 

🔗 [View the full list of 163 OHL graduates on U SPORTS rosters here.]

🔗 [View the full list of 78 OHL graduates on NCAA rosters here.]