OHL This Week: February 28 to March 2, 2025
Winding up another weekend of OHL action as playoff spots are up for grabs heading into an eight-game Friday night!
OHL Friday Night Faceoff – Battalion at 67’s:
The Ottawa 67’s are set to host the North Bay Battalion at TD Place Arena in an exciting Eastern Conference matchup in this Friday’s Friday Night Faceoff matchup. With both teams vying for critical points as the OHL Playoffs approach, this game is a must-watch! Details
Spitfires’ Protas named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week:
Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas of the Windsor Spitfires is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering five goals, nine assists and 14 points over four contests. Details
Battalion’s McIvor named OHL Goaltender of the Week:
Mike McIvor of the North Bay Battalion is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 3-0 along with a 1.32 goals-against average and .956 save percentage. Details
Attack’s Zurawski named OHL Rookie of the Week:
Owen Sound Attack forward Cole Zurawski is the OHL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season, recording three goals and two assists over four contests. Details
OHL announces Academic Players of the Month presented by Hockley Valley Resort:
The Ontario Hockey League today announced Academic Players of the Month for February, proudly presented by Hockley Valley Resort, featuring Flint’s Fellinger, Erie’s Challenger, Barrie’s Tiller and Brantford’s Avery. Details
OHL Plays of the Week:
Check out some outstanding offence in the latest delivery of OHL Plays of the Week, featuring Oshawa’s Owen Griffin, Owen Sound’s Pierce Mbuyi, Sault Ste. Marie’s Marco Mignosa, Kingston’s Jacob Battaglia and London’s Sam Dickinson. Watch
OHL Saves of the Week presented by Enbridge Gas:
Taking a look at the latest edition of OHL Saves of the Week! This week features standout moments from Owen Sound’s Carter George, Barrie’s Ben Hrebik, Sarnia’s Evan Maillet, Peterborough’s Zach Bowen and Windsor’s Carter Froggett. Watch
OHL Milestone Moments:
Catch up on first career OHL goals from Owen Sound’s Lenny Greenberg and Elliot Arnett, Flint’s James Paul and Sudbury’s Marshall McCharles. Watch
Rangers rise in Week 22 OHL Power Rankings:
The Kitchener Rangers rise to the top spot in Week 22 of the OHL Power Rankings, while the Soo Greyhounds find their way on the board. Details
Knights, Rangers, Spitfires and Bulldogs included in Week 20 CHL Top 10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott:
The London Knights, Kitchener Rangers, Windsor Spitfires and Brantford Bulldogs are included on the Week 20 edition of the CHL Top 10 Rankings. Details
Registration ongoing for OHL Performance Development Program:
The OHL PDP takes place in seven cities across Ontario every Sunday starting April 27th through June 22nd and stands as Ontario’s leading off-season hockey training initiative, specifically designed for minor hockey players seeking to elevate their game. Details & Registration
Latest Moves:
Spirit’s Oke commits to Lake Superior State:
Spirit goaltender Andrew Oke announced on Monday his commitment to play hockey at Lake Superior State University following his OHL Career. He joins Calem Mangone as the second Spirit player to commit to the Lakers after this season. Details
Knights’ Van Gorp commits to University of Maine:
London Knights forward Evan Van Gorp has committed to the University of Maine Black Bears men’s hockey program for the 2027-28 season. The 18-year-old from Watford, Ont. has 35 points (16-19–35) through 54 games in his second OHL season.
Other News:
Greentree, Protas each hit 100-point mark on same goal:
The Windsor Spitfires have two 100-point scorers in their lineup for the first time since 1994-95. Liam Greentree and Ilya Protas each hit triple digits on the same goal Thursday night in Peterborough as the Spits skated to a 7-1 win. The duo is the first set of Spitfires teammates to each reach 100 points since Bill Bowler and Dave Roche last did it 30 years ago.
Colts retire Clifford’s No. 13:
The Barrie Colts honoured a big part of their past success on Thursday night at Sadlon Arena, raising two-time Stanley Cup champion Kyle Clifford’s #13 to the rafters pre-game. Clifford played for the Colts from 2007-10 before embarking on a 753-game NHL career that continues today with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. The 34-year-old from Ayr, Ont. won Stanley Cups with Los Angeles in 2012 and 2014.
Explore the OHL – Kitchener Rangers:
Explore the city of Kitchener! Shifting the focus beyond hockey operations, the OHL aims to highlight the distinctiveness of each member club. The League will showcase how current players and future prospects embrace their junior hockey careers within their respective cities, emphasizing the unique qualities that define each team and its community. Details
2025 OHL Draft Prospect Profile – Gensen Geldart:
A smart playmaker on the ice, skilled forward Gensen Geldart helped the Vaughan Kings clinch their spot in the 2025 #OHLCup last week. Watch
2025 OHL Draft Prospect Profile – Carter Kunopaski:
A physical defenceman who plays in all situations for the Ottawa Valley Titans, Carter Kunopaski has teams paying attention as the OHL Priority Selection approaches. Watch
Community Corner:
Talk Today Month in the OHL:
The Ontario Hockey League is excited to announce another Talk Today Month in the OHL. Proudly presented by Syngenta Canada and Grain Farmers of Ontario, Talk Today Month sees all 20 OHL member teams host mental health awareness games in collaboration with CMHA branches. Details
Petes’ Next Gen Game raises $17,056 in support of Five Counties Children’s Centre:
Five Counties Children’s Centre announced that a total of $17,056 was raised to support kids’ treatment services during the Petes annual Next Gen Game presented by Tim Hortons. The game took place on Monday, February 17. Details
Petes to host Indigenous Heritage Night on Thursday:
The Peterborough Petes will host their annual Indigenous Heritage Night on Thursday. This year, the Petes will once again be using the attached logo designed by Kory Parkin, an Indigenous Painter & Digital Creator from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, Ontario, Canada. The logo highlights the traditional name of Peterborough, Nogojiwanong, meaning “place at the foot of the rapids”.
Frontenacs to host Billet Appreciation Night on Friday:
The Kingston Frontenacs are set to honour the dedicated billet families on Friday as the team hosts Billet Appreciation Night. Visit team website for more information.
Storm to host Indspire Game on Friday:
The Guelph Storm and Miijidaa Café + Bistro are proud to partner with Indspire for the first time this season. Indspire is a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people. The Storm will take the ice in commemorative jerseys designed by Eugene Morrisseau, a Canadian artist and son of the late Norval Morrisseau of the Indian Group of Seven. Details
Otters to host Hockey Fights Cancer on Saturday:
The Erie Otters are set to host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer night on Saturday. Details
Attack to host GMAN Cares game on Saturday:
The Owen Sound Attack are set to host their GMAN CARES game on Saturday. GMAN C.A.R.E.S. which stands for Geoffrey’s Model for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders, a local Community-based program focused on Awareness, Research, Education, and Support for patients and families affected by eating disorders. This grassroots program will focus on early identification and intervention of youth with disordered eating in Grey Bruce. Details
Alumni News:
Scheifele becomes Winnipeg Jets’ franchise goal-scoring leader:
Mark Scheifele is the new franchise goal-scoring leader for the Winnipeg Jets, surpassing Ilya Kovalchuk with his 329th on Monday night – a goal that came in overtime. Scheifele lifted the Jets over the San Jose Sharks 2-1 with the milestone marker, helping the club secure its 10th straight win. The Jets’ first-ever draft pick back in 2011 has played in 857 career regular season games with the club, recording 330 goals, 453 assists and 783 points. The Kitchener, Ont. native played three seasons in Barrie from 2010-13, helping the Colts win an Eastern Conference title in his final campaign.
Ethan Del Mastro scores first NHL goal:
Sarnia Sting graduate Ethan Del Mastro buried the first goal of his NHL career on Thursday as the Chicago Blackhawks fell 7-5 to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old blueliner scored in his ninth game of the season having spent most of the campaign with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs where he has recorded eight assists over 42 outings. Del Mastro played three OHL seasons between Mississauga and Sarnia from 2019-23 and was Chicago’s fourth round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
U SPORTS Report:
A total of 195 OHL alumni are playing in the U SPORTS men’s hockey ranks this season. Throughout the year the U SPORTS Report will keep tabs on former OHL names doing great things in the OUA, AUS and Canada West ranks on the road to the 2025 U SPORTS University Cup to be held from March 20-23 in Ottawa, Ont. Details
Upcoming Schedule:
Friday, February 28th
Oshawa at Brantford, 7:00pm
North Bay at Ottawa, 7:00pm (Friday Night Faceoff)
Windsor at Kingston, 7:00pm
Sarnia at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Owen Sound at London, 7:00pm
Flint at Guelph, 7:07pm
Saginaw at Sudbury, 7:05pm
Brampton at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07pm
Saturday, March 1
Flint at Erie, 7:00pm
Kitchener at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Peterborough at Brantford, 7:00pm
London at Niagara, 7:00pm
Kingston at Barrie, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 2
Windsor at Ottawa, 2:00pm
Saginaw at North Bay, 2:00pm
Brampton at Sudbury, 2:05pm
Guelph at Sarnia, 2:05pm
Peterborough at Erie, 4:00pm
London at Oshawa, 6:05pm
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