OHL This Week: March 20 to 23, 2025
It’s the last week of the regular season! Buckle up for a tight finish heading into the playoffs.
2025 OHL Playoff Tracker:
Follow progress through the final week of the 2024-25 regular season as playoff races reach their conclusion. Details
Rangers retain top spot in Week 25 OHL Power Rankings:
The top teams remain the same while the Spitfires rise to fourth in Week 25 of the OHL Power Rankings. Details
Knights, Rangers, Bulldogs and Spitfires included in Week edition of CHL Top 10:
The London Knights are the second-ranked team in the CHL this week, with the Kitchener Rangers, Brantford Bulldogs and Windsor Spitfires trailing close behind. 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 for the second time this season, registering five goals, six assists and 11 points over three contests. Details
Bulldogs’ Leenders named OHL Goaltender of the Week:
Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryerson Leenders of the Brantford Bulldogs is the OHL Goaltender of the Week for the third time this season, going 2-0 along with a 1.00 goals-against average, and a .974 save percentage. Details
Steelheads’ Lane named OHL Rookie of the Week:
Brampton Steelheads forward Aidan Lane is the OHL Rookie of the Week, registering three goals, two assists and five points in four games played. Details
OHL Plays of the Week:
Owen Sound Attack’s Pierce Mbuyi headlines the OHL Plays of the Week, with other appearances from Windsor’s Luke McNamara and Cole Davis, Niagara’s Ryan Roobroeck and Erie’s Malcolm Spence and Martin Misiak. 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 Barrie’s Ben Hrebik, Sarnia’s Evan Maillet, Owen Sound’s Matthew Koprowski, Sudbury’s Nate Krawchuk and Niagara’s Matthew Humphries. Watch
Recent Moves:
Firebirds sign U18 Draft pick Josh Bonnyman:
The Flint Firebirds announced on Thursday that the team has signed forward Josh Bonnyman to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Bonnyman was selected by the Firebirds in the second round of the 2024 OHL U18 Priority Selection. The Uxbridge, Ontario native has spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Stouffville Spirit of the OJHL, where he has tallied 16 goals and 23 assists in 50 games. Details
Other News:
Colts’ Aitcheson sets new franchise mark for single season goals by a blueliner:
NHL Draft eligible defenceman Kashawn Aitcheson surpassed Andrew Marshall, Aaron Ekblad and Brandt Clarke with his 24th and 25th goals of the season last weekend, becoming the highest goal-scoring defender in a single season of Barrie Colts history. Details
Knights’ Dickinson establishes new record on the back end:
San Jose Sharks prospect Sam Dickinson is the highest-scoring single season defender in London Knights history. Dickinson registered his 88th point last weekend, surpassing Evan Bouchard and Rick Corriveau to set the new mark. Details
Knights’ Elliott improves to 31-1:
Overage netminder Austin Elliott is now an impressive 31-1-0-0 in the London Knights crease. He stopped 26-of-27 on Tuesday night in Kitchener as the Knights beat the Rangers 2-1, continuing an incredible season that has featured the second-most wins in franchise history. Elliott boasts a league-leading 2.11 goals-against average and .924 save percentage across 32 games.
Spitfires’ Protas hits 50-goal milestone:
Windsor Spitfires forward Ilya Protas is the OHL’s newest 50-goal scorer. The Washington Capitals prospect sits tied for second in OHL scoring with 119 points (50-69–119) over 60 games. The Spits selected Protas with the third overall pick of the CHL Import Draft last summer.
IceDogs’ Roobroeck hits 40-goal mark:
Niagara IceDogs forward Ryan Roobroeck is the OHL’s seventh draft minus-one player to score 40 goals in a season since the turn of the century, joining such names as Alex DeBrincat, Kerby Rychel, Nail Yakupov, John Tavares, Steven Stamkos and Dustin Brown. The London, Ont. native is considered a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft.
OHL Cup Wildcard Matchups set for Monday:
The Ontario Hockey League announced the Wild Card Play-In matchups for the 2025 OHL Cup set to begin on the morning of Monday, March 24 at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto. Seventeen teams have secured their place in the annual showcase, with three more spots being awarded to the winners of Monday’s play-in matchups. Details
2025 OHL Draft Profile: Matthew Henderson:
A two-way defenceman with an underrated offensive mind, Matthew Henderson combines elite on-ice abilities and stellar instincts to help drive a highly-skilled Huron-Perth Lakers team. Watch
Registration underway for 4th Annual OHL Officiating Prospect Development Combine:
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Officiating Prospect Development Combine (OPDC), taking place from June 12-14, 2025 at the Brampton Courtyard Marriott and CAA Centre in Brampton, ON. This new central location, along with an enhanced and refined program, will provide a premier opportunity for identifying and developing top officiating talent. Details
Community Corner:
Spitfires’ Woodall announces second donation to Play for a Cure through “Woody’s Hoodies”:
Woody’s Hoodies is thrilled to announce their second donation to Play for a Cure of $31,024 towards cancer research, with a focus on the new local triple negative breast cancer fresh tissue trial. This brings total donations to various cancer associations to OVER $65,000 since its launch one year ago. Details
Fan and OA Appreciation Nights across the League:
With the final OHL regular season weekend upon us, teams across the League are taking the time to recognize their hard-working overage players along with their dedicated fan bases as playoff action is set to begin next week! Visit team websites for more information.
Steelheads to host Country Night on Friday:
To celebrate their final Friday home game of the regular season, the Brampton Steelheads will be hosting Country Night! Friday’s game will feature live music from emerging artist Jessica Sole, while also taking time to celebrate the billet families that make the OHL possible. Details
Otters to host Hawaiian themed game on Saturday:
The Erie Otters will host “Tiki Luau Night” on Saturday at the Erie Insurance Arena, featuring a free Otters Hawaiian shirt giveaway for the first 1500 fans and tropical vibes throughout the night.
Alumni News:
Ryan Strome cherishes junior hockey development with IceDogs:
Ryan Strome has carved out a strong 13-year professional hockey career in the NHL with four different teams, accumulating over 800 games played and just under 600 points, but the now 31-year-old alternate captain for the Anaheim Ducks still believes his years in Niagara with the IceDogs of the OHL were pivotal for his development and growth as both a man and a player. Details
47 OHL Alumni set to compete in 2025 U Cup:
The OHL is proud to announce that 47 OHL alumni are among the 176 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) graduates competing in the 2025 U SPORTS Men’s Hockey Championship from March 20-23 at TD Place in Ottawa. Details
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. Details
Upcoming Schedule:
Thursday, March 20th
Erie at Guelph, 6:37pm
Owen Sound at Barrie, 7:00pm
Oshawa at North Bay, 7:00pm
Ottawa at Niagara, 7:00pm
Kingston at Peterborough, 7:05pm
Sarnia at Windsor, 7:05pm
Friday, March 21st
Brantford at Kingston, 7:00pm
Peterborough at Brampton, 7:00pm
North Bay at Niagara, 7:00pm
Owen Sound at Kitchener, 7:00pm
Windsor at London, 7:00pm
Oshawa at Sudbury, 7:05pm
Flint at Sarnia, 7:05pm
Saginaw at Soo, 7:07pm
Saturday, March 22nd
Saginaw at Flint, 7:00pm
Ottawa at Erie, 7:00pm
Guelph at Owen Sound, 7:00pm
Niagara at Barrie, 7:30pm
Sunday, March 23rd
Ottawa at Brantford, 2:00pm
Kingston at Brampton, 2:00pm
Sudbury at North Bay, 2:00pm
Sarnia at Soo, 2:07pm
Kitchener at Guelph, 2:07pm
London at Erie, 4:00pm
Flint at Saginaw, 5:30pm
Peterborough at Oshawa, 6:05pm
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