BIG things happening in the Ontario Hockey League right now. Get the full scoop below!

An Open Letter to the OHL Community Regarding NCAA Player Eligibility Changes:
OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford addressed the landmark NCAA Division I Council decision to make Canadian Hockey League players eligible to compete in NCAA DI Men’s Hockey effective August 1, 2025. Details

Swiftly enter now – OHL Eras Contest:
Your Wildest Dreams are coming true, the Ontario Hockey League is excited to announce the OHL Eras Contest! Enter now for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the concert in Toronto, Ont. on November 22, 2024, courtesy of the OHL. Details

Inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas announced:
The OHL’s top NHL Draft eligible prospects will hit the ice on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Civic Centre in Brantford as the Eastern Conference battles the Western Conference in the all-new Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game presented by Enbridge Gas. Details

Greyhounds’ Mignosa named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week:
Marco Mignosa of the Soo Greyhounds is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week, registering four goals, four assists and eight points over three road games. Details

Rangers’ Parsons named OHL Goaltender of the Week:
Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers is the OHL Goaltender of the Week, going 2-0-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average, and a .952 save percentage. Details

Knights’ Medvedev named OHL Rookie of the Week:
London Knights goaltender Aleksei Medvedev is the OHL Rookie of the Week after a standout 1-0 performance last week. Details

Spitfires, Knights, Rangers and IceDogs in Week 6 edition of CHL Top 10 Rankings:
The Windsor Spitfires (3), London Knights (4), Kitchener Rangers (7) and Niagara IceDogs (9) have been named to the Week 6 edition of the CHL Top 10 Rankings. Details

OHL Power Rankings – Week 6 Edition:
Each Monday throughout the season, the OHL Power Rankings will highlight the top 16 teams as they compete for position leading into the 2025 OHL Playoffs. In the sixth rankings of the regular season, the Windsor Spitfires continue to lead the pack as the Kitchener Rangers move up five spots. Details

OHL Plays of the Week:
Experience the thrilling skill on display in this week’s OHL Plays of the Week! Watch standout moments from Oshawa Generals defenceman Luca Marrelli, London Knights forward Blake Arrowsmith, Saginaw Spirit forward Nic Sima, Kitchener Rangers blueliner Cameron Reid, and Windsor Spitfires forward AJ Spellacy. Watch

Enbridge OHL Saves of the Week:
Check out the League’s biggest blocks brought to you by Enbridge Gas! This week’s highlights include Sarnia’s Evan Maillet, Sault Ste. Marie’s Landon Miller, Kitchener’s Jackson Parsons, Brampton’s Jacob Gibbons and Sudbury’s Nathan Krawchuk. Watch

2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge enters semifinal play in Sarnia:
The 2024 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge got underway on Sunday at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia with 19 OHL players competing in the event across two Canadian teams. Both Canada White and Canada Red have advanced to Friday’s semifinal round. Details

Battalion’s Shamar Moses joins MyHockeyHero Podcast:
North Bay Battalion newcomer Shamar Moses joined Dean Barnes and the MyHockeyHero podcast to discuss several different topics, including Moses’ upbringing in Scarborough, Ont. Details

OHL Hires Matt Walker as Director of Marketing and Events:
The OHL has hired Matt Walker as the League’s new Director of Marketing and Events. Walker, who joins the OHL from Canada Basketball, will take a leading role in the OHL’s brand presentation along with planning and execution of League events. Details

Latest Moves:

Rangers’ Parsons becomes first OHL player to commit to NCAA program, to join Clarkson for 2025-26:
Overage Kitchener Rangers goaltender Jackson Parsons became the first OHL player to announce his intention to play NCAA DIvision I men’s hockey, committing to the Clarkson University Golden Knights for 2025-26. Parsons, from Embrun, Ont., is in his fourth year with the Rangers and is off to a great start, playing to a mark of 9-2-1-0 with a 2.73 goals-against average and .905 save percentage for the league-leading Rangers. The NCAA Division I council ruled Thursday that Canadian Hockey League players will be eligible to play NCAA DI men’s hockey effective August 1, 2025.

Brady Stonehouse returns to 67’s:
After starting the season in the Edmonton Oilers organization, overage winger Brady Stonehouse will be back with the Ottawa 67’s this weekend. The Blenheim, Ont. native dealt with an injury through the preseason and returns to the Barber Poles after putting up 44 points (20-24–44) over 64 games last season. The Oilers signed Stonehouse as a free agent on Oct. 5, 2023. Details

Firebirds sign forward Hayden Reid:
The Flint Firebirds announced on Monday that the team has signed forward Hayden Reid to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 2006-born forward had a verbal commitment to play NCAA hockey for the University of Minnesota, which was announced in October of 2023. Reid joins the Firebirds after playing the last season plus for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL. He has appeared in six games for the Stampede this season and recorded three assists. Details

Sting sign forward Ryder Simpson:
The Sarnia Sting has signed 16-year-old Ryder Simpson to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement. Selected in the fourth round, 81st overall, Sarnia added Simpson in this year’s 2024 OHL Priority Selection from the Guelph Jr. Gryphons U16 AAA program. Details

Other News:

Explore the OHL – Guelph Storm:
Shifting the focus beyond hockey operations, the OHL aims to highlight the distinctiveness of each member club. In Explore the OHL, 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 – Peter Green:
A rangy right-shot defenceman who patrols the blueline for the GTHL’s Don Mills Flyers, Peter Green boasts skills that should translate well to the OHL. Watch

2025 OHL Draft Prospect Profile – Lincoln Edwards:
A hard-nosed left-winger who brings intangibles to a high-powered Don Mills Flyers program, Lincoln Edwards takes pride in making contributions in all three zones. Watch

Community Corner:

Petes and Gavin Bryant announce continuation of Gav’s Corner:
The Peterborough Petes and Gavin Bryant announced today that they will be continuing the Gav’s Corner initiative aimed at uniting and supporting individuals impacted by Type 1 Diabetes. The initiative was started by Bryant and the Niagara IceDogs in September of this year. Details

Remembrance Day/Military Appreciation across the OHL:
As Remembrance Day approaches on November 11, OHL teams are honoring our veterans with Remembrance Day and Military Appreciation games this weekend. For details, visit the websites of participating teams, including Kitchener, London, Sudbury, Windsor, Oshawa, Erie, Flint, Kingston, and Barrie.

Firebirds to host Pucks Four Paws on Friday:
The Flint Firebirds are set to host their Pucks Four Paws game on Friday night, benefitting the Humane Society of Genesee County. The Firebirds encourage all fans bringing their dog to the game to bring a donation of puppy/dog food, kitten/cat food, cleaning supplies, and/or dog & cat toys to receive a free dog ticket. Visit team website for qualifications and conditions upon bringing your dog to the game. Details

IceDogs to honour hockey royalty Friday:
A pair of the greatest players to hit the ice for major junior hockey in St. Catharines –Marcel Dionne and Brian Cullen – will be honoured Friday night with a banner-raising ceremony initiated by St. Catharines Mayor Mat Siscoe, in partnership with the Niagara IceDogs. Details

Storm to host Women in Crisis game on Friday:
The Guelph Storm are gearing up to host their Women in Crisis game on Friday. Details

Spirit to host Robotics game on Sunday:
The Saginaw Spirit are set to host their Robotics game on Sunday night. Visit team website for more information on the fun-filled evening!

Alumni News:

NHL Debut – Isaiah George:
Tuesday night was a dream come true for Isaiah George, who played his first NHL game with the New York Islanders at the age of 20. George skated for 15:41 and recorded one shot on goal as New York defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout at UBS Arena. A left-handed defenceman from Oakville, Ont., George played three seasons with the London Knights in the OHL (2021-24), earning titles as a two-time Western Conference Champion and 2023-24 OHL Champion. Details

Thompson scores first NHL goal:
Former Sudbury Wolves and Soo Greyhounds defenceman Jack Thompson scored his first career NHL goal on Tuesday, finding the back of the net as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1. Thompson, 22, has recorded four points (1-3–4) through seven games with the Sharks this season after being acquired by San Jose from the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2023-24. The Courtice, Ont. product played three OHL seasons between the Wolves and Greyhounds between 2018 and 2022, recording 105 points (40-65–105) over 180 regular season contests.

U SPORTS Report:
Covering top stories involving OHL Alumni from across the U SPORTS men’s hockey ranks this week. Details

CHL Alumni Spotlight – Storm’s Matthew Poitras:
In the first OHL edition of the CHL Alumni Spotlight presented by Carlsberg Canada, former Guelph Storm forward Matthew Poitras reflects on his OHL journey (2021-23) and his continued progress in the NHL after being selected by the Boston Bruins in the second round (54th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. Watch

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