OHL Post-Secondary Weekly Round-Up – Oct. 8th, 2025

By Breanna McNeill October 8, 2025

Opening week is finally here as student-athletes hit the ice for the start of their respective seasons! Across U SPORTS and NCAA programs, 241 OHL alumni are competing this year. Each week, we’ll spotlight three standout stories from both leagues. Here’s what’s been happening during the first week of action.

Feature Stories of the Week (U SPORTS)

UNB Reds OHL alumni shine in opening week

Ten OHL alumni found the scoresheet for the UNB Reds across their two opening-week victories. Leading the charge was Cody Morgan, who exploded for a six-point performance (3G, 3A). Luca D’Amato wasn’t far behind, tallying five points (1G, 4A) as the Reds outscored their opponents 16–4 over the week.

Other alumni who recorded points include:

Mike Petizian (Kitchener Rangers) – 2G, 2A
Stuart Rolofs (London Knights & Oshawa Generals) – 2G, 1A
Jax Dubois (Peterborough Petes & Kingston Frontenacs) – 1G, 2A
Camaryn Baber (Saginaw Spirit & London Knights) – 2G
Colton Kammerer (Sarnia Sting & Hamilton Bulldogs) – 2A
Gage Heyes (Kingston Frontenacs) – 1G
Justin Nolet (Sarnia Sting & Kitchener Rangers) – 1A
Liam Sztuska (Peterborough Petes) – Win

Windsor Lancers goaltender Max Donoso stands tall in net

Max Donoso (Ottawa 67’s/Windsor Spitfires)) was stellar between the pipes this week, stopping 78 of 83 shots across two games. That included an impressive 46-save effort (on 50 shots) in an exhibition game against NCAA No. 3-ranked Michigan State, and a 32-save performance in Windsor’s season-opening 2–1 win over York. Last season, Donoso appeared in seven games, going 5-0-0 with a .918 SV% and 2.29 GAA.

Ben McFarlane scores big for the UPEI Panthers

Ben McFarlane (Guelph Storm) opened the scoring with just 37 seconds left in regulation against Dalhousie University on October 4. The Tigers tied the game moments later, forcing overtime – but when the extra frame solved nothing, McFarlane came through again, netting the only goal in the shootout to secure the Panthers’ victory.

Feature Stories of the Week (NCAA)

Austin Elliott makes an immediate impact in NCAA debut

Fresh off his Memorial Cup–winning season with the London Knights, goaltender Austin Elliott made a statement in his NCAA debut with UMass Lowell. The freshman posted a 17-save shutout to lead the River Hawks to a 4–0 victory in their season opener, earning Hockey East Stop It Goaltending Goaltender of the Week honours.

Declan McDonnell scores twice in win for Niagara

In his NCAA debut, Declan McDonnell (Kitchener Rangers & Barrie Colts) scored twice in the third period for the Niagara Purple Eagles – including the eventual game-winner on the power play and an empty-net goal to seal the victory. He also registered seven shots on goal in the contest. McDonnell joins Niagara after spending the past two seasons in U SPORTS, making the transition to Division I hockey this year.

Calem Mangone starts NCAA career with four points

Freshman Calem Mangone made an instant impression for Lake Superior State University, recording a goal and an assist in his debut on Saturday before adding two more goals in Sunday’s game, including the eventual game-winner. The 2023–24 Memorial Cup champion and former Saginaw Spirit forward is coming off a stellar 83-point OHL season (33G, 50A).

Athletes of the Week:

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

Player	Former OHL Team(s)	Current Team	Points/Milestone
Ben McFarlane	Guelph Storm	UPEI Panthers (U SPORTS)	2 GP, 1 G + Shootout Winner
Max Donoso	Ottawa 67’s, Windsor Spitfires	Windsor Lancers (U SPORTS)	78 saves on 83 shots over two games
Cody Morgan	Kingston Frontenacs, Windsor Spitfires, Flint Firebirds, London Knights	UNB Reds (U SPORTS)	2 GP, 3G, 3A
Austin Elliott	London Knights	UMass Lowell River Hawks (NCAA)	First NCAA start, win & 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.]