OHL This Week: March 14 to 16, 2025
Lots to look forward to this weekend as the regular season enters its final stretch!
OHL Friday Night Faceoff – Spirit at Knights:
The Saginaw Spirit and London Knights are set to face off in a Western Conference showdown in the next Friday Night Faceoff! In a rematch of last year’s Memorial Cup final, fans can expect a high-intensity battle at Canada Life Place featuring some of the OHL’s top talent. Details
Rangers remain on top in Week 24 OHL Power Rankings:
The Kitchener Rangers remain on top while the London Knights rise back to second in Week 24 of the OHL Power Rankings. The Erie Otters and Sudbury Wolves also climb multiple spots this week. Details
Knights, Rangers and Bulldogs included in Week 22 CHL Top 10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott:
The London Knights, Kitchener Rangers and Brantford Bulldogs are included on the Week 22 edition of the CHL Top 10 Rankings. Details
Wolves’ Musty named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week:
San Jose Sharks prospect Quentin Musty is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, tallying six goals, four assists and 10 points in three wins. Details
Knights’ Elliott named OHL Goaltender of the Week:
Austin Elliott of the London Knights is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the second time this season, playing to a 2-0 record including a shutout, along with a 1.00 goals-against average and .961 save percentage. Details
Sting’s Beamish named OHL Rookie of the Week:
Sarnia Sting forward Liam Beamish is the OHL Rookie of the Week for the second time this season after scoring four goals in three games played. Details
OHL Plays of the Week:
Ottawa 67’s Luca Pinelli headlines the OHL Plays of the Week, joined by London’s Rene Van Bommel, Niagara’s Braidy Wassilyn, Saginaw’s Zayne Parekh and Jacob Cloutier, and Sudbury’s Quentin Musty. 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 Peterborough’s Zach Bowen, Ottawa’s Jaeden Nelson, Saginaw’s Kaleb Papineau, Kitchener’s Jackson Parsons and Flint’s Nathan Day. Watch
Milestone Moments:
Catch up on first career OHL goals from London’s Brendan Gerber and Erie’s Garrett Frazer. Watch
Registration now open for OHL Officiating Prospect Development Combine:
Calling all officials! Sign up today for the 4th Annual OHL Officiating Prospect Development Combine that runs from June 12-14 in Brampton. Details
Other News:
London wins Hamilton Spectator Trophy, crowned Midwest Division champions:
The London Knights are regular season champions for a second straight year, claiming the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for the eighth time since 2003-04. The Knights also secured their sixth consecutive Midwest Division crown on Tuesday, defeating the Guelph Storm 7-3 in front of 9,061 at Canada Life Place. Details
Colts secure Central Division title:
The Barrie Colts won a high-scoring matchup in St. Catharines on Tuesday night, defeating the Niagara IceDogs 7-4 to clinch their first Central Division title since 2018. Details
Dale Hunter becomes second coach in CHL history to reach 1,000 wins:
London Knights head coach Dale Hunter joined the great Brian Kilrea as just the second coach in CHL history to reach 1,000 career wins as London edged Kingston. The milestone victory adds to Hunter’s legendary career, cementing his legacy as one of the winningest coaches in junior hockey history. Watch
Marty Williamson earns 600th win:
The Barrie Colts are Central Division champions for the first time since 2018, and Marty Williamson is the seventh coach in OHL history with 600 career wins. Details
Steelheads’ MacDonell signs with Stars:
Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill announced that the club has signed forward Angus MacDonell to a three-year, entry-level contract. MacDonell has totaled 47 points for the Brampton Steelheads this season, ranking in the top five on his team in goals (fourth) and points (fifth) despite only playing in 39 regular-season games. Details
Colts sign third-round pick Cole Emerton:
The Barrie Colts are proud to announce the signing of 2024 third-round selection Cole Emerton to an OHL Education and Scholarship Agreement. Emerton was drafted 50th overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Vaughan Kings U16 program. Details
Latest Moves:
Generals hire two-time Memorial Cup champion Mario Pouliot as Associate Coach:
The Oshawa Generals have announced the addition of two-time Memorial Cup-winning coach Mario Pouliot to the staff as an Associate Coach. Details
Wolves sign eighth-round pick Cole Finn Kearns:
The Sudbury Wolves have signed defenceman Finn Kearns, a 2024 8th round OHL Priority selection,to an OHL Scholarship and Development agreement with the club. Finn Kearns is a 6-foot-3, 203 lbs, 16-year-old left-handed defenceman from Aurora, Ontario. Finn joins the Wolves after a season with St. Andrew’s College, compiling 55 games with 8 goals, 20 assists, and 105 penalty minutes. Details
Spitfires sign third-round pick Andrew Robinson:
The Windsor Spitfires have signed 2024 third round OHL Priority Selection choice Andrew Robinson to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 6-foot, 183Ib. defenceman is currently playing for the Georgetown Raiders of the OJHL, recording 34 points (3-31–34) over 53 games. Details
Community Corner:
Rangers, Cameron Mercer launch Mercer’s Mission:
The Kitchener Rangers and Mercer family in collaboration with The SickKids Foundation are proud to introduce Mercer’s Mission, a campaign initiative looking to raise money for the Neurosurgery Department at The SickKids Hospital. Details
Greyhounds host Greyhounds Guardians Charity Game in partnership with Sault Ste. Marie Special Olympics Northeastern District:
The first annual Greyhounds Guardians charity hockey game took place on Wednesday, and it was a memorable evening filled with camaraderie and the spirit of community! The event saw the Soo Greyhounds partner with Sault Ste. Marie Special Olympics Northeastern District for an unforgettable game experience at the GFL Memorial Gardens. Details
IceDogs donate over $2,800 to Niagara Children’s Centre:
On Saturday, February 16th, the Niagara IceDogs took on the Brantford Bulldogs in their Superhero Theme Game. The IceDogs swapped their traditional red for the specialty superhero-themed jerseys to be auctioned off, with proceeds donated to the Niagara Children’s Centre. Details
St Patrick’s Day across the OHL:
Happy St Patrick’s Day! Don’t miss out on the weekend fun as Barrie, Brampton, Erie and Ottawa host holiday-themed games! Visit team websites for more information.
Storm to host Shoot for Shelter night:
The Guelph Storm are set to host their Shoot for Shelter night on Friday. The first edition of Shoot for Shelter in partnership with Home for Good will benefit United Way Guelph Wellington and the Guelph Community Foundation. Details
Spirit and IceDogs to appreciate billets over weekend:
The Saginaw Spirit (Mar. 15) and Niagara IceDogs (Mar. 16) will each be celebrating their proud billet families this weekend, hosting billet appreciation nights to recognize those who welcome and care for players in their homes. Visit team websites for more information.
Alumni News:
CHL Alumni Spotlight – Wyatt Johnston:
In the seventh edition of the CHL Alumni Spotlight presented by Carlsberg Canada, former Windsor Spitfires forward Wyatt Johnston reflects on his OHL journey and his development over three seasons in Windsor before advancing to a successful professional career with the Dallas Stars. Watch
OHL mourns the loss of Dick Cherry:
The OHL is saddened by news of the passing of alumnus and long-time scout Dick Cherry. The Kingston native died on March 6th, three weeks shy of his 88th birthday. The younger brother of Canadian hockey icon Don Cherry, Dick Cherry played two seasons on the blueline with the OHA’s Barrie Flyers from 1955-57 before embarking on a lengthy pro career that included 145 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, and more prominently the Philadelphia Flyers. Read more
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, March 14th
Peterborough at Kingston, 7:00pm
Oshawa at Ottawa, 7:00pm
Barrie at Brampton, 7:00pm
North Bay at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Saginaw at London, 7:00pm (Friday Night Faceoff)
Brantford at Sudbury, 7:05pm
Soo at Sarnia, 7:05pm
Owen Sound at Guelph, 7:07pm
Saturday, March 15th
Niagara at Erie, 7:00pm
Kitchener at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Soo at Flint, 7:00pm
Sudbury at Peterborough, 7:05pm
Windsor at Saginaw, 7:05pm
Sarnia at Barrie, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 16th
Kingston at Ottawa, 2:00pm
Barrie at North Bay, 2:00pm
Brampton at Niagara, 2:00pm
Guelph at Erie, 4:00pm
London at Windsor, 4:05pm
Sudbury at Oshawa, 6:05pm
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