Ontario Hockey League - Feed https://chl.ca/ohl/ Official Website of the OHL Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:34:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://media.chl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/07/03123951/SiteIcon.png Ontario Hockey League https://chl.ca/ohl/ 32 32 From the third round to the Maple Leaf: Three OHL prospects earn their shot with Canada https://chl.ca/ohl/article/from-the-third-round-to-the-maple-leaf-three-ohl-prospects-earn-their-shot-with-canada Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:34:15 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/from-the-third-round-to-the-maple-leaf-three-ohl-prospects-earn-their-shot-with-canada For Jace Voortman, Gavin Godick and Cole Guizzetti, hearing their names called in the third round of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection was just the beginning. Now, just months later, the three prospects are preparing to represent their country on the international stage.   For most young hockey players, pulling on their country's jersey is something they've dreamed about since they first stepped onto the ice. For three OHL prospects selected in the third round of this year's Priority Selection, that dream is about to become a reality. Jace Voortman (Owen Sound), Gavin Godick (Kingston) and Cole Guizzetti (Flint) all heard their names called last June, taking the first step toward their OHL careers. What followed, however, looked a little different for each of them. Two earned their way onto OHL rosters right out of training camp, while the other has continued developing his game in Junior A. But despite taking different routes, all three have found themselves heading toward the same destination. Just a few months after draft day, the three prospects heard their names called once again, this time earning the opportunity to represent Canada on home soil at the upcoming World Under-17 Hockey Challenge. And for each of them, it's an opportunity that means a little more after everything it took to get here.   Jace Voortman – Owen Sound Attack For Jace Voortman, there was never much doubt about what he wanted to accomplish after hearing his name called 46th overall by the Owen Sound Attack. "Driving home from the draft in Kingston, I told my parents that starting that day, I was going to train as hard as I possibly could to prepare for camp," Voortman recalled. "I was determined to make it as difficult as possible for Owen Sound to send me down. "In my mind, there was no plan B. Making the Attack meant everything to me." And as it turns out, he didn't need one. Voortman did exactly what he set out to do, cracking Owen Sound's roster out of training camp and earning the chance to begin his OHL career right away. Through his first 14 games, the young forward has recorded three assists while continuing to adjust to the pace and physicality of the league. But for Attack head coach Keenan Reynolds, the qualities that helped Voortman earn his spot were evident long before he arrived in Owen Sound. "Our scouting staff had Jace ranked as a first round talent because every time they watched him play, he consistently made high-IQ plays on both sides of the puck over the full 200 feet," Reynolds explained. Voortman might not be the flashiest player on the ice, but that's never really been what his game is about. Instead, it's his attention to detail, willingness to compete and commitment to improving that have stood out. "Jace is a young man who personifies the growth mindset, which is one of our team's four core pillars," Reynolds added. "He shows up to the rink daily excited to compete and make his teammates better, attacking everything in his life with a ferocious work ethic and an unrelenting desire to improve." That mindset has served him well during his first few weeks in the league. Whether it's winning a battle along the boards, tying up a stick in front of the net or making a quick decision under pressure, Voortman has quickly learned that sometimes the smallest details can make the biggest difference. And while earning his place in the OHL was a dream come true in itself, another opportunity was waiting just around the corner. Named to Team Canada White, Voortman will now get to experience something he spent much of his childhood imagining alongside his family and friends. "My fondest memories have always involved family and friends crowded around the TV watching Team Canada," Voortman shared. "After the games, we would head out to the ODR, imagining we were playing for our country on the world's biggest stage." Now, he'll have the chance to make some memories of his own.   Cole Guizzetti – Flint Firebirds At 5-foot-6, Cole Guizzetti might be one of the smallest players in the OHL, but what he lacks in size, he more than makes up for in speed. And it's that speed, combined with a relentless work ethic, that helped the Flint Firebirds' third-round selection turn an opportunity at training camp into a spot on the opening-night roster. Selected 52nd overall, Guizzetti arrived in Flint knowing exactly what he wanted to accomplish. "Going into training camp, I had one goal, which was to make the team," Guizzetti said. "I went in with my head held high, met new people and got to know my teammates. Fortunately enough, I was able to crack the roster." Much like Voortman, Guizzetti has spent the opening weeks of the season learning what it takes to compete against players who are older, stronger and more experienced. Through his first 10 games, the young forward has recorded three points (1-2–3) and a plus-four rating, but his contributions have extended well beyond the scoresheet. "The first thing that jumped out at me was his speed. He was probably already one of the fastest players on our team at his age," Head Coach Paul Flache explained. "His off-ice strength is incredible, and he came into camp in really good shape. He was prepared, and when you combine that with his work ethic and speed, he's been able to handle the transition very well." Of course, being one of the smaller players on the ice comes with its challenges, particularly when you're going up against 19- and 20-year-olds. But Guizzetti has found ways to turn what some might see as a disadvantage into one of his greatest strengths. Whether he's chasing down a loose puck, creating a chance off the rush or using his speed to disrupt a play on the penalty kill, he's shown that he doesn't need to be the biggest player on the ice to make an impact. "He's so strong and explosive that he's able to fend off opponents and spin the other way," Flache added. "That's the biggest thing I've noticed, his ability to do things quickly, get out of the way and jump into space." For Guizzetti, it's all been part of the learning process. "Obviously, it takes some getting used to playing against older, stronger and faster guys," he said. "The pace is a lot higher, but I've learned to keep moving the puck. My teammates and coaches have been awesome in helping me adjust." Now, he'll have the opportunity to take what he's learned in Flint and put it to the test against some of the top players in his age group as a member of Team Canada Red. And if there's one thing he's hoping to bring to the international stage, it's the same thing that's helped him stand out in the OHL. "Ever since I was younger, I've always been one of the faster players on the ice. I use that to my advantage, whether it's taking defenders wide or backchecking." Flache believes that ability, along with Guizzetti's determination and willingness to put in the work, could make him a valuable addition to Canada's lineup. "He's put the work in, both in the gym and on the ice," Flache said. "His ability to play against top lines, be hard to play against and be dynamic offensively off the rush should be something really special for Hockey Canada."   Gavin Godick – Kingston Frontenacs While Voortman and Guizzetti have spent the opening weeks of the season finding their footing in the OHL, Gavin Godick has been working toward that same goal from a slightly different starting point. Selected 47th overall by the Kingston Frontenacs, the Thunder Bay native has spent the early part of the season with the Wellington Dukes of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), where he's recorded seven points (3-4–7) through 13 games from the blue line. He may not have made his OHL debut just yet, but that hasn't stopped him from making strides in his development. In fact, splitting his time between Wellington and Kingston has given the young defenceman the opportunity to learn from two different environments, something he's been making the most of. "It's been a really good experience in Wellington," Godick said. "The coaches and my teammates have been awesome. I've been working more on my defensive game because, as you move up to higher levels of hockey, you have to be strong defensively." For Kingston general manager Kory Cooper, having Godick play significant minutes against older competition has been an important part of preparing him for the next step. "As you move up levels, the game gets faster and faster. Having the opportunity to play significant minutes in Junior A with our affiliate team in Wellington, play in all situations and get the puck on his stick has been really valuable for his development," Cooper explained. Known for his mobility and ability to move the puck, Godick has also been spending time with the Frontenacs throughout the week, taking part in skates, working with the coaching staff and learning from players who have already experienced life in the OHL. And he's been soaking it all in. "It's amazing being up with the older guys," Godick said. "There's so much you can learn from them, whether it's getting to know what they've been through during their time in Kingston or their experiences with other teams. "He's a serious, mature kid. He's incredibly respectful and very humble. He's someone who's always seeking information and wants to get better each and every day." That willingness to learn has become a defining part of Godick's development, and it's something that hasn't gone unnoticed. Now, the young defenceman will get the chance to put that work to the test on the international stage, joining Guizzetti on Team Canada Red. For Cooper, it's another opportunity for Godick to grow, both as a player and as a person. "It's exciting for a young prospect to get the opportunity to see where he fits in on the world stage against players in his own age group. It can really be a confidence-building experience."   For Voortman, Godick and Guizzetti, the opportunity to represent Canada is about more than just another step in their hockey careers. It's a chance to wear the Maple Leaf, compete alongside some of the country's top young talent and experience something they've spent years dreaming about. "It's an incredible honour to wear the Maple Leaf," Godick said. "It's been a dream of mine since I was a kid, always watching Canada on the screen. To now see my name on the roster and have the opportunity to wear that Maple Leaf myself is just an incredible experience." Guizzetti echoed that excitement. "Being able to put the Maple Leaf on my chest is an honour. When I first got that call, I was so excited. I can't wait to get down there and do whatever I can to help this country win a gold medal."   Three third-round selections.  Three different development paths.  One dream.   
For more information on Hockey Canada and the U17 World Challenge, please visit HockeyCanada.ca, or follow along through social media on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok. Related: 18 OHL players to represent Canada at 2026 U17 World Challenge]]> Friday OHL Highlights: A good night for the goalies https://chl.ca/ohl/article/friday-ohl-highlights-a-good-night-for-the-goalies Sat, 31 Oct 2026 04:23:18 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/friday-ohl-highlights-a-good-night-for-the-goalies Flint Firebirds vs. Kitchener Rangers

Final: 3 (KIT) – 0 (FLNT)

Kitchener got a goal in each of the first two periods and a shutout to end Flint’s winning streak.

  • Mason Hriczov stopped all 35 shots for his first career OHL shutout
  • Cameron Arquette opened the scoring 5:24 in and sealed it into an empty net with 35 seconds left for a two-goal night, giving him nine on the season
  • Alexander Bilecki doubled the lead in the second as the Rangers earned a point for a sixth straight game to improve to 8-5-2-1
  • Trenten Bennett stopped 27 of 29 as the Firebirds outshot Kitchener 35-30 and went 0-for-4 on the power play, seeing their four-game win streak end at 9-3-1-0

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Barrie Colts vs. Saginaw Spirit

Final: 2 (BAR) – 0 (SAG)

Barrie got both goals in the opening 40 minutes and a shutout for its first road win of the season.

  • Hagan Bach turned aside all 32 shots for his first career OHL shutout
  • Michael Tang scored 8:54 in and set up Sebastian Mogull’s power-play goal in the second to finish with a goal and an assist
  • Stepan Shurygin stopped 15 of 17 as the Spirit outshot Barrie 32-17 but could not solve Bach
  • The Colts have won twice in three games to improve to 3-10-2-0, while Saginaw is winless in five at 6-6-2-1

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Brantford Bulldogs vs. Ottawa 67’s

Final: 3 (BFD) – 1 (OTT)

Brantford scored in each of the first two periods and leaned on its goaltender the rest of the way.

  • Chase Petrova stopped 44 of 45 shots to hold off the 67’s
  • Brayden Lappalainen opened the scoring on the power play 5:09 in and Jack Good doubled the lead early in the second
  • Abe Barnett sealed it into an empty net with 34 seconds left to finish with a goal and an assist
  • Ondrej Ruml got Ottawa on the board midway through the third and Jaeden Nelson stopped 22 of 24 as the 67’s outshot Brantford 45-25 and went 0-for-4 on the power play; the Bulldogs snapped a two-game skid at 11-4-0-1, while Ottawa fell to 8-4-2-0

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Peterborough Petes vs. Kingston Frontenacs

Final: 4 (KGN) – 1 (PBO)

Kingston answered a late first-period goal with four unanswered in the second.

  • Alex Misiak scored on the power play, Robin Kuzma and Alex McLean followed, and Aleks Kulemin added a shorthanded marker, all in a span of 6:31
  • Kulemin finished with a goal and an assist and Tomas Pobezal picked up two assists
  • Royden Smith stopped 30 of 31 to improve to 7-1 as Kingston outshot Peterborough 41-31
  • Cooper Dennis gave the Petes the lead with 19 seconds left in the first and Matthew Koprowski stopped 37 of 41, as the Fronts won a third straight and eighth in 10 games at 10-5-0-0 and Peterborough fell to 7-9-0-0

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Guelph Storm vs. Soo Greyhounds

Final: 4 (GUE) – 3 (SOO)

Guelph answered a shorthanded tying goal with two more and held off the Soo.

  • Tyler Hopkins netted the game-winner late in the third and finished with a goal and two assists
  • Illia Shybinskyi scored on the man advantage and Carter Stevens also tallied before Ethan Czata’s power-play goal put the Storm ahead 3-2
  • Travis Hayes opened the scoring on the power play and tied it shorthanded for his second of the night, while Jeremy Martin scored with 49 seconds left and Quinn McKenzie collected three assists
  • Landon Miller stopped 31 of 35 as Guelph outshot the Soo 35-17; the Storm have won seven of eight at 11-3-0-0, while the Hounds fell to 10-5-1-0

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North Bay Battalion vs. Niagara IceDogs

Final: 7 (NB) – 3 (NIAG)

A shorthanded goal midway through the third sent North Bay on its way to a four-goal win.

  • Nolan Laird scored shorthanded for the winner midway through the third
  • Arseny Pronin answered Reyth Smith’s power-play goal with a shorthanded marker, and Ryder Carey and Evgeny Dubrovtsev pushed the Battalion in front 4-1
  • Carter Kunopaski and Dubrovtsev added empty-net goals and Carey rounded out the scoring with his second of the night, with Dubrovtsev’s 14th goal moving him into the league lead
  • Vladislav Yermolenko stopped 24 of 29 as North Bay outshot Niagara 31-21; the Troops have points in four straight at 7-8-1-0, while the IceDogs dropped a second straight to 7-6-1-0

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Oshawa Generals vs. Brampton Steelheads

Final: 5 (OSH) – 2 (BRAM)

Oshawa broke a 2-2 tie on the power play midway through the third and finished it with two empty-net goals.

  • Linus Funck broke the tie on the power play midway through the third
  • Tyler Hinde tied it 46 seconds into the third and Ryan Hedley answered Stepan Kuryachenkov’s go-ahead goal 47 seconds later
  • Jacob Therrien and Onni Kalto scored into an empty net to finish it off, with Brooks Rogowski collecting three assists and Aiden O’Donnell two
  • Nathan Amidovski opened the scoring for Brampton and Oskari Ahmajarvi stopped 28 of 32, while Matthew Humphries stopped 34 of 36 as the Steelheads outshot Oshawa 36-33 and dropped a third straight to 2-11-1-1

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London Knights vs. Sudbury Wolves

Final: 4 (SBY) – 3 (LDN) – OT

Sudbury tied it late in regulation and won it in overtime after London had taken the lead in the third.

  • Vladimir Provorov won it 2:44 into overtime and finished with a goal and an assist
  • Mason Walker scored on the power play and again with 1:37 left to tie it, while Adam Nemec added a goal and an assist as the Wolves built an early 2-0 lead
  • Marcus Nordmark and Thomas Zocco struck late in the second, Zocco’s coming with one second remaining, and Jaxon Cover put London ahead on the power play in the third
  • Paolo Frasca stopped 31 of 34 and Aleksei Medvedev stopped 23 of 27 as London outshot Sudbury 34-27; the Wolves won a second straight at 10-3-1-0 and the Knights grabbed a point at 9-3-1-1

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Erie Otters vs. Sarnia Sting

Final: 4 (ER) – 3 (SAR)

Erie wiped out a two-goal deficit and won it with 1:31 remaining in Sarnia.

  • Kase Kamzik scored against his former club with 1:31 left and finished with a goal and an assist
  • Jack Torr opened the scoring with his first goal as an Otter, and Ulysses Lombardi and Michael Dec pulled Erie even after it trailed 3-1
  • Lombardi and Torr each added an assist and Lucas Ambrosio collected two helpers, while David Egorov stopped 25 of 28 for his 50th career OHL victory
  • Parker Holmes potted a pair for Sarnia and Kale Osipenko stopped 24 of 28 as the Sting dropped a third straight to fall to 6-9-1-0, with Erie improving to 8-6-2-0

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]]> Reigning scoring champion, OHL Rookie of the Year Nikita Klepov assigned to Spirit https://chl.ca/ohl/article/reigning-scoring-champion-ohl-rookie-of-the-year-nikita-klepov-assigned-to-spirit Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:26:05 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/reigning-scoring-champion-ohl-rookie-of-the-year-nikita-klepov-assigned-to-spirit Nikita Klepov to the Saginaw Spirit, returning the reigning OHL scoring champion and rookie of the year to a Spirit roster that boasts the league's two current leading scorers. Anaheim announced the move on Friday, Oct. 30. Klepov, an 18-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Fla., began the 2026-27 season with the Ducks after Anaheim selected him 15th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. He appeared in four NHL games, averaging 13:03 of ice time, after making his debut on Oct. 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. At 18 years and 102 days, he became the youngest player to appear in a game for Anaheim. Klepov rejoins a Saginaw club that's 6-5-3-0 through 14 games under first-year head coach Brendan Taylor. Forwards Dima Zhilkin and Braidy Wassilyn are tied atop the OHL scoring race with 25 points each (12 goals, 13 assists) in 14 games. Last season, Klepov led the OHL with 97 points (37 goals, 60 assists) in 67 games and won the Emms Family Award as rookie of the year. He became the first player since Patrick Kane in 2006-07, and only the third in league history after Kane and Jack Valiquette in 1973-74, to win rookie of the year and the scoring title in the same season. He was also named to the OHL First All-Star Team. His 37 goals tied Cole Perfetti's Spirit rookie record from 2018-19, and he set club marks for assists and points by a rookie. He's the first CHL Import Draft pick to win OHL rookie of the year since Andrei Svechnikov in 2018, and the first American-born winner of the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy since Jason Robertson in 2018-19. Apart from Klepov, the Spirit currently carry three CHL Import Draft selections, with fellow forward Dmitry Savin, blueliner Gordei Khotkov and goaltender Stepan Shurygin on the roster. The Spirit host the Barrie Colts on Friday night at the Dow Event Center and face the Guelph Storm on Saturday at 4 p.m.]]> Attack acquire Brody Cook from Frontenacs https://chl.ca/ohl/article/attack-acquire-brody-cook-from-frontenacs Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:36:26 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/attack-acquire-brody-cook-from-frontenacs The Owen Sound Attack have acquired forward Brody Cook from the Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for Owen Sound’s fifth-round pick in the 2027 OHL Priority Selection Draft.

Cook, a 2007-born right winger, is in his third season in the OHL after splitting time between London Knights and Kingston. Originally from Birmingham, Michigan, Cook has registered eight goals and 15 assists in 69 regular season OHL games. Cook joined the Frontenacs earlier this season on September 10th after being acquired from the London Knights. He appeared in 11 games with Kingston, recording two goals and three assists for five points.
“We feel Brody is a player who fits the identity we are establishing and the way we want to play. His skating, tenacity and offensive ability will make him a welcomed addition to our hockey club, and we’re excited to see what he can bring to our lineup” said Attack President & General Manager Tyler Nother. “We would like to welcome Brody and his family to the Attack organization.”
Kingston General Manager Kory Cooper said the move provides Cook with an opportunity for increased playing time.
“We felt this was the right move for Brody at this stage,” said Frontenacs General Manager Kory Cooper. “The addition of Cole Zurawski created a numbers game for us with our forward group and this move gives a 19-year-old a better opportunity to play. We wish him nothing the best in Owen Sound.”
]]> OHL Academic Players of the Month for October presented by Ontario Virtual School https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-academic-players-of-the-month-for-october-presented-by-ontario-virtual-school Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:30:50 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-academic-players-of-the-month-for-october-presented-by-ontario-virtual-school TORONTO — The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced its Academic Players of the Month for October, presented by Ontario Virtual School, recognizing dedication to excellence in the classroom. East Division – Leon Kolarik (Peterborough Petes) Peterborough Petes forward Leon Kolarik is the East Division Academic Player of the Month for October, with a 93 percent average in Grade 12 studies through Ontario Virtual School. His courses have included English (93 percent), Canadian and World Issues (92 percent), Introductory Kinesiology (94 percent) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course (93 percent). "Leon has shown a strong commitment to academics which is evident through the marks he has achieved. Despite the busy hockey schedule, Leon prioritizes his studies, ensuring to allocate the proper time required to completed and submit assignments on time and to be properly prepared for tests and exams," said Petes academic advisor Shannon Fife. A 19-year-old from Vienna, Austria, Kolarik has eight goals and six assists in 14 games with the Petes this season. Peterborough chose him in the second round, 63rd overall, of the 2025 CHL Import Draft. Central Division – Jay Nimchonok (Brampton Steelheads) Steelheads rookie defenceman Jay Nimchonok is the Central Division Academic Player of the Month for October, with a 95 percent average at Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School. His courses have included English (92 percent), Data Management (95 percent) and Geography (98 percent). "Jay has done an outstanding job of balancing the demands of a full OHL schedule with his academic responsibilities. He has been a great addition to our hockey club. This recognition is well deserved and a great reflection of the habits and character he shows both on and off the ice," said Steelheads assistant coach Matt Chiarantano. A 16-year-old from Toronto, Nimchonok has played eight games for the Steelheads this season. Brampton selected the six-foot-two, 194-pound right-shot defenceman in the second round, 34th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. Midwest Division – Max Fransen (Owen Sound Attack) Attack rookie defenceman Max Fransen is the Midwest Division Academic Player of the Month for October, with a 96 percent average at Owen Sound District Secondary School in courses including International Business (96 percent), Geography (97 percent) and co-op (95 percent). "Max has logged significant minutes with the team in his rookie season and has been selected to play for team Red in the upcoming World U17 Challenge. Off the ice he is the founder of Franny's Friends and mentors young hockey players by connecting with them during local team practices. He is a gifted student with an uncanny ability to focus on his studies and the first to step up and offer help to his fellow classmates," said Attack academic advisor Sarah Rowe. A 16-year-old from Toronto, Fransen has one goal and five assists in 14 games this season. Owen Sound took him in the first round, eighth overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. West Division – Conor Walton (Windsor Spitfires) Spitfires defenceman Conor Walton is the West Division Academic Player of the Month for October, with an 89 percent average while carrying a full course load at Laurentian University. His courses have included Geology of Earth Resources, Food and Nutrition in Later Life, Calculus I, Introduction to Statistics and Introduction to Psychology. "Conor continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication both on and off the ice. While competing at the OHL level with the Windsor Spitfires, Conor is also managing a full university course load at Laurentian University. Balancing the demands of elite-level hockey with post-secondary academics is no small task, yet Conor continues to excel in managing both responsibilities. His strong work ethic, time management, and commitment to his education are truly commendable. Conor is an excellent example of a student-athlete who prioritizes both his athletic and academic success," said Spitfires academic advisor Danielle Chevalier. A 20-year-old from Toronto, Walton has played 11 games for the Spitfires this season. The Sudbury Wolves originally drafted the six-foot-five, 207-pound defenceman in the fourth round, 82nd overall, of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection, and Windsor acquired him in September 2023. He had five goals and 12 assists in 65 games in 2025-26, and attending training camp this past September with the Vegas Golden Knights.   About Ontario Virtual School Founded in 2010, Ontario Virtual School was built on the principle that every student can reach their academic potential when engaged and active in their learning. OVS offers a model that lets students start and complete courses at any time while maintaining control over their own pace, meeting the needs of students in Ontario and around the world. For more information, visit ontariovirtualschool.ca.]]> IceDogs sign defenceman Matthew Koch https://chl.ca/ohl/article/niagara-icedogs-sign-defenceman-matthew-koch Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:40:48 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/niagara-icedogs-sign-defenceman-matthew-koch NIAGARA, ONT. – Niagara IceDogs General Manager Dale DeGray have announced that free-agent defenceman Matthew Koch has signed a Standard Player Agreement with the club. Koch attended the IceDogs’ training camp as a free-agent invitee from Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut, where his performance caught the organization's attention. “Matt was highly visible at our training camp this past year, and the plan was to watch his progress at prep school. He’s been doing incredibly well thus far,” said DeGray. The six-foot-one, 18-year-old New York native competes as a junior/senior defenceman for Avon Old Farms and is a member of the Class of 2027. He helped the Beavers capture the NEPSAC Elite 8 Championship. “He’s a smooth-skating, puck-moving defender. We’d like to welcome Matt and his family to the Niagara region and the IceDogs organization,” DeGray added. Koch was selected 111th overall in the eighth round of the 2025 USHL Futures Draft by the Tri-City Storm. His previous youth and travel hockey experience includes the Long Island Gulls, New Jersey Rockets, Connecticut Jr. Rangers and Northern CT Nor'Easters. Following his major junior career, Koch is committed to continuing his hockey career at Yale University while pursuing his post-secondary education.]]> From the O to the Pros: OHL Alumni Weekly Round-Up (Oct. 30) https://chl.ca/ohl/article/from-the-o-to-the-pros-ohl-alumni-weekly-round-up-oct-30 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:03:23 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/from-the-o-to-the-pros-ohl-alumni-weekly-round-up-oct-30 The Ontario Hockey League continues to produce standouts at the professional level, with alumni making headlines across the NHL and AHL. From milestone moments to first career goals, OHL grads continue to shape the hockey landscape every week. Here’s a look at the top alumni stories from the past seven days.   Feature Stories of the Week (NHL) Including games completed on or before Oct. 29 McDavid continues historic start to the season Connor McDavid (Erie) continues to rewrite the NHL record books with a remarkable start to the 2026-27 campaign. He recorded his fifth career 10-game assist streak, for the second-most in NHL history, trailing only Wayne Gretzky. McDavid also extended his season-opening assist streak to 13 games, setting a new NHL record with his 27th helper of the campaign. The Edmonton Oilers captain joined Mario Lemieux, Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky as the only players in NHL history to reach 30 points in 10 games or fewer. Averaging an incredible 2.77 points per game, McDavid is currently on pace for 233 points, a total that would surpass Gretzky’s single-season record of 215.   Schaefer making history on the blue line Matthew Schaefer (Erie) continues to establish himself among the NHL’s most accomplished teenage defencemen. He scored his 27th career goal and now has sole possession for the second-most goals by a teenage defenceman in league history. He also became just the seventh defenceman to record at least 70 career points before turning 20. Schaefer's impressive list of accomplishments doesn't stop there. He became the first teenage defenceman in NHL history to score three career overtime goals, while his five multi-goal performances tied Phil Housley for the most by a teenage blueliner. Schaefer also made history by becoming the first skater on record to play all five minutes of an overtime period since real-time time-on-ice tracking began in 2009-10.   Feature Stories of the Week (AHL) Including games completed on or before Oct. 29 Chromiak earns AHL Player of the Week honours Martin Chromiak (Kingston) put together an impressive offensive week for the Ontario Reign, earning AHL Player of the Week honours for the period ending Oct. 25. The former Kingston Frontenacs forward recorded six points (4-2–6) across three games, including two game-winning goals. All four of Chromiak's goals came in the third period, beginning with a two-goal performance against Calgary on Tuesday that saw him score both the tying and winning goals in a 3-2 comeback victory. He followed that up with another three-point outing on Friday against Texas, scoring the go-ahead goal with 4:24 remaining before adding an empty-netter in a 5-3 win. A fifth-round selection of the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Draft, Chromiak leads the Reign with six goals and has eight points through his first eight games of the season.   Jones keeps finding the back of the net Ben Jones (Niagara) picked up right where he left off following a brief stint with the Calgary Flames. Returning to the Calgary Wranglers lineup, the former Niagara IceDogs forward extended his league-leading goal streak to six games on Thursday, scoring eight times over that stretch.   Additional Alumni Notes Including games completed on or before Oct. 29 NHL:
  • Evan Bouchard (London) – Became tied for the second-fastest defenceman in NHL history to reach 20 points in a season.
  • Brandt Clarke (Barrie) – Became the seventh defenceman in Los Angeles Kings history to record 90 career points before his 200th NHL game.
  • Michael DiPietro (Windsor) – Recorded his first career NHL shutout.
  • Drew Doughty (Guelph) – Recorded his 712th career point, moving into a tie for seventh in Kings franchise history. He also became the second-oldest defenceman in NHL history to record consecutive three-point games at 36 years and 325 days old.
  • John Gibson (Kitchener) – Made his 13th career penalty-shot save, the most among active NHL goaltenders.
  • Wyatt Johnston (Windsor) – Scored his 39th power-play goal dating back to the start of the 2024-25 season, the most among all NHL players over that span.
  • Porter Martone (Brampton) – Recorded his fifth career multi-point game.
  • Michael Misa (Saginaw) – Has scored the sixth-most goals by a teenager in San Jose Sharks franchise history.
  • Jason Robertson (Kingston) – Became the third-fastest player in Dallas Stars history to reach 500 career NHL points, accomplishing the feat in 466 games.
  • Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa) – Became the fourth-fastest player in Anaheim Ducks history to reach 30 career NHL goals, doing so in 94 games.
  • Matthew Tkachuk (London) – Became the ninth player in Florida Panthers history to record 200 assists with the franchise and the fastest to reach the milestone, accomplishing it in 255 games.
  • Florian Xhekaj (Brantford) – Scored his first career NHL goal.
  AHL:
  • Will Cranley (Ottawa/Flint) – Has opened the season with a .957 save percentage through four games, tied for the second-best mark in the AHL.
  • Steven Lorentz (Peterborough) – Is riding a five-game goal streak, finding the back of the net seven times over that stretch.
]]> Thursday OHL Highlights: Cover in the clutch https://chl.ca/ohl/article/thursday-ohl-highlights-cover-in-the-clutch Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:35:39 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/thursday-ohl-highlights-cover-in-the-clutch London Knights vs. North Bay Battalion Final: 5 (LDN) – 4 (NB) – OT London built a 3-0 lead, surrendered it, went back ahead with 1:01 left and still needed overtime after North Bay tied it with one second remaining.
  • Jaxon Cover scored twice, restoring the lead with 1:01 left in regulation and winning it 37 seconds into overtime, with Cooper McAslan assisting on both
  • Caleb Mitchell, Marcus Nordmark and a power-play goal from Kane Barch built London's 3-0 lead
  • Oskar Konobelj scored his first OHL goal, Cam Warren added a power-play marker and Arseny Pronin also scored in the North Bay rally before Evgeny Dubrovtsev tied it with one second remaining
  • Brian Cooke stopped 26 of 30 and Mike McIvor 25 of 30 with the teams even on shots at 30-30, as London improved to 9-3-0-1 and North Bay earned a point for a third straight game at 6-8-1-0
Game Centre | Highlights Brantford Bulldogs vs. Peterborough Petes Final: 4 (PBO) – 3 (BFD) Peterborough built a 3-1 lead early in the second period and held off Brantford.
  • Adam Novotny scored the game-winner midway through the second period
  • Adam Levac and Braydon McCallum staked Peterborough to a 2-1 first-period lead, and Leon Kolarik made it 3-1 just 12 seconds into the second and added an assist
  • Matthew Koprowski stopped 24 of 27 and Holden Carter picked up two helpers as the Petes outshot Brantford 29-27 and improved to 7-8-0-0
  • Adam Nemec, Aiden Kelly and Jack Good replied for Brantford, with Jet Kwajah assisting on two goals and Vilmer Salen Forsberg stopping 25 of 29, as the Bulldogs dropped a second straight to fall to 10-4-0-1
Game Centre | Highlights Erie Otters vs. Windsor Spitfires Final: 3 (WSR) – 0 (ER) Three unanswered goals in the second period and a 27-save shutout carried Windsor past Erie.
  • Michael Newlove stopped all 27 shots for his third career shutout
  • Michal Svrcek, Max Brocklehurst and Hamza Havusic scored the three second-period goals, with Brocklehurst and Havusic each finishing with a goal and an assist
  • Ty Bergeron picked up two helpers as Erie outshot Windsor 27-19 but came up empty
  • The Spitfires won a second straight and earned a point for a fourth consecutive game to improve to 6-5-2-1, while the Otters fell to 7-6-2-0
Game Centre | Highlights]]> OHL This Week: Oct. 29 to Nov. 1, 2026 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-this-week-oct-29-to-nov-1-2026 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:56:26 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-this-week-oct-29-to-nov-1-2026 69 OHL players land on NHL Central Scouting's Players to Watch list Sixty-nine OHL players are on NHL Central Scouting's October Players to Watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft, nearly 28 per cent of all North American prospects named. Ten carry an 'A' rating as first-round candidates, half of all North American players in that category: forwards Ryerson Edgar, Timo Kazda, Aleks Kulemin, Easton Walos, Jaakko Wycisk, Bogdan Yakushevsky and Dima Zhilkin, defencemen Levi Harper and Cooper McAslan, and goaltender Vilmer Salen Forsberg. With eight more 'B'-rated prospects, the OHL accounts for 18 of the 51 North Americans flagged as potential top-three-round selections. Read more Six more OHL players added to Team CHL Goaltender Vilmer Salen Forsberg, defencemen Levi Harper and Cooper McAslan and forwards Ryerson Edgar, Aleks Kulemin and Jaakko Wycisk have been added to Team CHL for the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge presented by Primaris, joining Saginaw's Dima Zhilkin to give the league seven players on the roster. All 13 players named so far hold an 'A' rating from NHL Central Scouting. Read more OHL talent heads to Oakville for U17 World Challenge Eighteen OHL players will be out of their clubs' lineups this weekend while they represent Canada at the 2026 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, Nov. 1-7 in Oakville, Ont. The tournament is one of the first international stages for top prospects eligible for the 2028 NHL Draft, so keep an eye on familiar OHL names wearing the maple leaf next week. Read more Firebirds, Frontenacs sweep as Rivalry Week delivers The second annual OHL Rivalry Week is in the books, with all 20 clubs meeting a rival twice. The Flint Firebirds and Kingston Frontenacs were the only clubs to sweep their series, while the other eight ended in splits. Barrie's William Schneid turned in a third-period hat trick in an overtime comeback against Owen Sound, one of several dramatic finishes across the week. Read more Petes visit Frontenacs on Friday Night Faceoff The Friday Night Faceoff spotlight returns to Slush Puppie Place as the Kingston Frontenacs take on the Peterborough Petes for the third time this season, live and free on FloHockey's YouTube channel at 7:05 p.m. Kingston comes in at 9-5-0-0 after sweeping Ottawa in Rivalry Week and leads the OHL with 62 goals through 14 games. Read more Firebirds take over No. 1 in the OHL Power Rankings Flint (9-2-1-0) climbed to the top spot after a 3-0 week capped by Trenten Bennett's 29-save shutout of the Soo Greyhounds. Bennett went 2-0 on the week with a 1.44 goals-against average. The Guelph Storm sit second and the Kingston Frontenacs are up four spots to No. 3. The Sudbury Wolves are fourth and the Brantford Bulldogs fifth. Read more Firebirds crack the CHL Top 10 Flint debuted at No. 7 in the CHL's Week 6 rankings on the strength of an eight-game point streak, while the Guelph Storm slipped to No. 3 after splitting with Kitchener. The London Knights also feature in the top 10. Read more Dec, Bennett and Kwajah earn weekly honours Erie's Michael Dec is the Cogeco OHL Player of the Week after eight points (six goals, two assists) in three games, including a hat trick against Niagara. Flint's Trenten Bennett is the Mary Brown's Chicken OHL Goaltender of the Week at 2-0 with a 1.44 goals-against average and a shutout, and Sudbury's Kash Kwajah is the Make Space OHL Rookie of the Week with three goals and an assist. Kingston Frontenacs draft pick Kayden Oliver earned Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) Prospect of the Week honours. Read more   Around the League Leenders wins his 100th: Owen Sound goaltender Ryerson Leenders picked up the 100th win of his OHL career on Oct. 28 at home, tying Adam Dennis and Jacob Oster for seventh on the all-time wins list. Read more Knights add Jaswal in the crease: London acquired 2008-born goaltender Arvin Jaswal and a 2027 sixth-round pick from the Barrie Colts for four future picks, including Peterborough's 2028 third-rounder and Kitchener's 2029 second-rounder. The Pickering, Ont., native went 18-3-2-1 with a 2.45 goals-against average and .922 save percentage as a rookie last season and has returned to full practice after an injury. "He's athletic, has good size and lots of promise," Knights general manager Mark Hunter told The London Free Press. Read more Otters extend Mallette: Erie has signed head coach Kris Mallette to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. Read more Trade winds around the league: The Sarnia Sting acquired defenceman Liam Spencer from the Niagara IceDogs for Erie's 2027 sixth-round Priority Selection pick, the Erie Otters added forward Jack Torr from the Brantford Bulldogs, and the Brampton Steelheads acquired forward Tyler Cooper from Erie.   At the Rinks QMJHL visitors arrive Sunday: Two interleague games close the weekend as the North Bay Battalion host the Val-d'Or Foreurs at 2 p.m. and the Sudbury Wolves welcome the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Bilingual Night at 2:05 p.m. The games count in both leagues' standings. Read more Halloween takes over the league: Costumes and candy are everywhere this weekend. The North Bay Battalion host London tonight for Hallowe'en Night presented by Rug-A-Roo, with costume prizes and candy donations collected for North Bay Fire and Emergency Services, while the Peterborough Petes welcome Brantford for Halloween. Friday brings a run of them: Brampton hosts Oshawa, the Kingston Frontenacs add candy, a bring-your-own-bucket popcorn night and a costume red carpet across the ice in the second intermission against Peterborough on Friday Night Faceoff, Kitchener welcomes Flint, Niagara hosts North Bay, the Ottawa 67's host Brantford for their Halloween Game with Ottawa REDBLACKS player Kalil Pimpleton dropping the ceremonial puck, the Sarnia Sting run Halloween at the Hive and the Soo Greyhounds hold Dash's Monster Mash. Saturday, the Owen Sound Attack host Halloween Madness presented by Circle K against Windsor and the Saginaw Spirit welcome Guelph for Halloween with trick-or-treating in the Jolt Celebration Club and a kids' costume parade on the ice. Read more Spitfires mark Remembrance Day: Windsor hosts Erie tonight for its Remembrance Day game, honouring veterans and service members. Read more Firebirds host Hockey Scares Cancer: Flint hosts Barrie on Saturday afternoon for the 12th annual Hockey Scares Cancer game with McLaren Flint, wearing Halloween-themed specialty jerseys that will be auctioned for the McLaren Flint Foundation. Cancer survivors Amalie Pidcock and Kristy Baker drop the ceremonial puck, and fans in costume can trick-or-treat at the rink before the game. Read more Wolves hold Shoresy Night: Sudbury hosts London on Friday at 7:05 p.m. for Shoresy Night at the Sudbury Community Arena. Read more Spirit cue up a friend: Saginaw hosts Barrie on Friday for You've Got a Friend in Me Night. Sunday brings bingo and a birthday: The Kingston Frontenacs host Brantford for a Special Olympics Bingo game, the Niagara IceDogs welcome Peterborough for Bones' Birthday Bash with a Bones croc charm giveaway, and the Greyhounds host London for Education Worker Appreciation Night.   Alumni Notes OHL mourns Ron Duguay: Ron Duguay, a Sudbury native who starred for his hometown Wolves before becoming one of the most popular players of his era in the NHL, died Oct. 22 at 69 after a battle with cancer. Duguay collected 361 points (131 goals, 230 assists) in 245 games across four seasons with Sudbury from 1973-74 to 1976-77, and the Wolves retired his No. 10. The New York Rangers selected him 13th overall in 1977, and he went on to 620 points in 860 NHL games with the Rangers, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. The Wolves had honoured him with Ron Duguay Night on Oct. 2. Read more OHL mourns André Lacroix: André Lacroix, a two-time Red Tilson Trophy winner with the Peterborough Petes, died Oct. 27 at 81. Lacroix put up 239 points (85 goals, 154 assists) in 97 games over two seasons in Peterborough and became the first player to win the Tilson in consecutive years, also claiming the Eddie Powers Trophy as scoring champion in 1965-66. An original Philadelphia Flyer, he remains the World Hockey Association's all-time scoring leader with 798 points in 551 games. Read more Hodgson turns focus to the next generation: Former Brampton Battalion star Cody Hodgson is featured for his latest work as head coach of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA team, continuing his goal of supporting the next generation of players. Read more Beyond the Rink catches up with Tripp: The league's alumni series features former OHL forward John Tripp and his professional endeavours. Read more Xhekaj scores first NHL goal: Bulldogs graduate Florian Xhekaj scored his first NHL goal in Montreal's 2-0 win at St. Louis on Oct. 27. Cowan makes Maple Leafs history: London Knights graduate Easton Cowan became the first Toronto Maple Leafs player aged 21 or younger to score a shorthanded goal since fellow Knights graduate Mitch Marner, and just the third Maple Leaf in 25 years to record three points in a period at that age. Read more Games-played milestones: Cole Perfetti (Saginaw) played his 300th NHL game and Ryan Winterton (Hamilton, London) his 100th on Oct. 22, Carter Verhaeghe (Niagara) his 500th on Oct. 25, Josh Anderson (London) his 700th on Oct. 27 and goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (Barrie) his 300th on Oct. 28. Read more Tkachuk and O'Reilly fill the scoresheet: London graduate Matthew Tkachuk had four assists in Florida's 5-1 win at Winnipeg on Oct. 27, and Erie graduate Ryan O'Reilly had two goals and two assists in Nashville's 6-2 win over Colorado on Oct. 25. Jones heats up in the AHL: Niagara IceDogs graduate Ben Jones scored in five straight American Hockey League games for the Calgary Wranglers and had seven goals and nine points in seven games before being called up by the Flames. Read more Tomasino, Boucher power Belleville: Phil Tomasino had a goal and three assists and Tyler Boucher scored twice in the Belleville Senators' 7-3 AHL win at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Oct. 23, while Martin Chromiak had two goals and an assist in Ontario's 5-3 win at Texas. Read more U SPORTS: Lavoie leads the way for Acadia Former Mississauga, Niagara and Brantford forward Zak Lavoie had a big week for the Acadia Axemen, putting up five points (3-2–5) in three games. He leads Acadia in goals (6) and points (8) through seven games this season. NCAA: Simpson blanks second-ranked Michigan State Former Peterborough and London goaltender Michael Simpson was named Hockey East Player of the Week after a standout weekend for New Hampshire. The former Memorial Cup Most Outstanding Goaltender stopped all 14 shots he faced in Friday's 1-0 win over second-ranked Michigan State, his second shutout in a row, then made 21 saves Saturday as the Wildcats split the series.   Upcoming Schedule Thursday, Oct. 29 London at North Bay, 7 p.m. Brantford at Peterborough, 7:05 p.m. Erie at Windsor, 7:05 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 Oshawa at Brampton, 7 p.m. Flint at Kitchener, 7 p.m. North Bay at Niagara, 7 p.m. Brantford at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Peterborough at Kingston, 7:05 p.m. (Friday Night Faceoff, free on FloHockey YouTube) Barrie at Saginaw, 7:05 p.m. Erie at Sarnia, 7:05 p.m. London at Sudbury, 7:05 p.m. Guelph at Sault Ste. Marie, 7:07 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Barrie at Flint, 2 p.m. Windsor at Owen Sound, 2 p.m. Guelph at Saginaw, 4 p.m. (FloHockey YouTube Game of the Week) Sunday, Nov. 1 Windsor at Brampton, 2 p.m. Peterborough at Niagara, 2 p.m. Val-d'Or at North Bay, 2 p.m. (OHL-QMJHL interleague) Brantford at Kingston, 2:05 p.m. Flint at Sarnia, 2:05 p.m. Rouyn-Noranda at Sudbury, 2:05 p.m. (OHL-QMJHL interleague) London at Sault Ste. Marie, 2:07 p.m. Ottawa at Oshawa, 6:05 p.m.]]> OHL Post-Secondary Weekly Round-Up – Oct. 29, 2026 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-post-secondary-weekly-round-up-oct-29-2026 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:15:46 +0000 Breanna McNeill https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-post-secondary-weekly-round-up-oct-29-2026 This season, 310 OHL alumni are suiting up across U SPORTS and NCAA hockey programs. Each week, we’ll highlight standout performances and rising storylines from both leagues. Here’s a look at the top moments from the past week of action.   Feature Stories of the Week (U-SPORTS): Including games completed on or before Oct. 28 Lavoie leads the way for Acadia Zak Lavoie (Mississauga/Niagara/Brantford) put together an impressive offensive week for the Acadia Axemen, recording five points (3-2–5) over three games. The former OHL forward currently leads the Axemen in both goals (6) and points (8) through seven games this season.   Austin stands tall with 54-save performance Tye Austin (Peterborough) was kept busy between the pipes for the Carleton Ravens, turning aside 54 of 60 shots in a loss to Nipissing. Despite the result, the former Petes netminder delivered an impressive performance and has now made a combined 91 saves through his first two starts of the season.   Larmand leads the charge for Queen's Ethan Larmand (Sudbury) made his presence felt offensively for the Queen's Gaels, recording three points (1-2–3) in a victory over RMC. The former Sudbury Wolves forward currently leads the Gaels in scoring with six points (3-3–6) on the season.   2026-27 U SPORTS Men's Hockey Top-10 Rankings: Including games completed on or before Oct. 25 #1. UQTR (–) #2. UNB (–) #3. Saskatchewan (–) #4. Ottawa (+4) #5. UBC (+1) #6. Mount Royal (-1) #7. Concordia (-3) #8. StFX (+4) #9. Queen’s (–) #10. Windsor (-3)     Feature Stories of the Week (NCAA): Including games completed on or before Oct. 28 Leonard earns AHA Defenceman of the Week honours Alec Leonard (Niagara/London/Owen Sound) earned AHA Defenceman of the Week honours after recording four points (2-2–4) for Air Force, tying for the conference lead in scoring over the week. The former OHL blueliner highlighted his performance with a career-best two goals and three points in Saturday's 5-1 win over Robert Morris. Leonard also contributed four blocked shots over the weekend and finished with a plus-two rating.   Morneau powers Bowling Green to weekend sweep Noah Morneau (Windsor) was named CCHA Forward of the Week after recording four points (2-2–4) to help Bowling Green sweep its weekend road series against Lake Superior State. The former Spitfires forward led all CCHA skaters with two goals, two power-play markers and 20 face-off wins. Morneau opened the weekend with a three-point performance (2-1–3) in Friday's 6-2 victory before adding an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win.   Gaudreau earns first collegiate victory Ben Gaudreau (Sarnia/Erie) earned MAC Goaltending Goalie of the Week honours after securing his first collegiate victory with Clarkson University. The former OHL netminder turned aside 29 of 30 shots against Vermont on Sunday, posting a .967 save percentage as the Golden Knights earned a 2-1 overtime win. Gaudreau's performance helped Clarkson secure the victory on home ice.   Simpson shuts out second-ranked Michigan State Michael Simpson (Peterborough/London) earned Hockey East Player of the Week honours following a standout weekend between the pipes for New Hampshire. The former CHL Memorial Cup Most Outstanding Goaltender stopped all 14 shots he faced in Friday's 1-0 victory over second-ranked Michigan State, recording his second consecutive shutout. Simpson followed up with another strong performance on Saturday, making 21 saves as the Wildcats split their weekend series against the Spartans.   2026-27 NCAA Men's Hockey Top-10 Rankings: Including games completed on or before Oct. 25 #1. Michigan (–) #2. Wisconsin (+4) #3. Denver (+1) #4. Michigan State (-2) #5. Providence (+2) #6. Western Michigan (-1) #7. Minnesota Duluth (+2) #8. North Dakota (-5) #9. Colorado College (+3) #10. Quinnipiac (-2)   Additional Alumni Notes Including games completed on or before Oct. 28 USports:
  • Elias Cohen (Erie) – Recorded three points (2-1–3) over two games
  • Jacob Holmes (Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Windsor, Kingston) – Tallied three points (1-2–3) over two games
  • Roenick Jodoin (Barrie) – Recorded four points (1-3–4) in three games.
  • Patrick Leaver (Oshawa, Guelph) – Made 45 saves, including two in the shootout, to earn his third win of the season
  • Ryan McGuire (Guelph) – Scored three goals over two games
  • Zach Roy (Hamilton) – Turned aside a combined 62 shots in back-to-back victories
  • Colton Smith (London, Windsor) – Recorded three points (2-1–3) over two games
  • Zack Terry (Guelph, Flint) – Collected three assists across Toronto's two victories
  • Luke Torrance (Oshawa) – Scored three goals to extend his point streak to five games
  • Reid Valade (Kitchener) – Recorded two assists in back-to-back games
  • Cooper Way (Oshawa, Sarnia) – Tallied three points (1-2–3) over two games
  NCAA:
  • Ryder Cali (North Bay) – Scored twice in Providence's 5-2 victory over UMass Lowell on Saturday, finishing with five shots on goal and a plus-two rating. Cali is currently tied for the Hockey East rookie lead with four goals this season.
  • Christian Humphreys (Kitchener) – Scored three goals across back-to-back games
  • Chris Thibodeau (Kingston, Flint) – Recorded three points (1-2–3) over two games
  🔗 [View the full list of 301 OHL graduates on U SPORTS & NCAA rosters here.]]]>