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O to Pros: NHL Season in Review

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:18:24 +0000

From record-setting performances, standout rookie campaigns and debuts, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) alumni continued to make their mark across the NHL throughout the 2025-26 regular season. Here’s a look at some of the top performances from former OHL players at hockey’s highest level: Scoring Leaders Forward Scoring Leader – Connor McDavid (Erie Otters/Edmonton Oilers) McDavid once again set the standard offensively, leading the NHL with 138 points while also pacing the league with 90 assists. The Oilers captain extended his streak of 100-point seasons to six, further cementing his place among the game’s elite. The 100-Point Club Only eight players reached the 100-point plateau in the NHL this season, and three of them are OHL graduates. Joining McDavid are Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts) at 103 points and Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack/Guelph Storm) at 101. That means OHL alumni made up nearly 40 percent of the league's most exclusive scoring club. Defenceman Scoring Leader – Evan Bouchard (London Knights/Edmonton Oilers) Bouchard emerged as the NHL’s top-scoring defenceman, recording 95 points, including a league-leading 74 assists among blueliners in a breakout campaign. Defencemen Goal Leaders OHL graduates swept the top three spots in the NHL's defenceman goal-scoring race:

Jakub Chychrun (Sarnia Sting/Washington Capitals) – 26
Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters/New York Islanders) – 23
Darren Raddysh (Erie Otters/Tampa Bay Lightning) – 22

Rookie Standouts Matthew Schaefer (Erie Otters/New York Islanders) The first-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft delivered one of the most remarkable rookie seasons ever by a defenceman. Schaefer's 23 goals tied Hall of Famer Brian Leetch for the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenceman, a mark that had stood since 1988-89. Along the way, he broke Phil Housley's 43-year record for most points by an 18-year-old defenceman (previously 57 in 1982-83) and surpassed Denis Potvin's Islanders franchise record for goals by a rookie defenceman. At 18 years, 195 days, Schaefer became the youngest defenceman in NHL history to reach 50 career points. Despite missing the latter half of the 2024-25 season due to injury, Schaefer was a workhorse from the opening puck drop, leading all first-year defencemen in assists (36), points (59), power-play points (18), shots on goal (217), and average ice time (24:41). He also finished first among all rookies in penalties drawn. Schaefer was named NHL Rookie of the Month in both October and December and enters the awards race as the Calder Trophy front-runner. Beckett Sennecke (Oshawa Generals/Anaheim Ducks) The third-overall pick from the 2024 NHL Draft made an immediate impact in Anaheim, scoring in his NHL debut on October 9 and never looking back. Sennecke finished the season with 60 points (23-37–60) in 79 games, tying Schaefer for the rookie lead in goals and finishing second among all first-year players in points. He ranked first among rookies in even-strength points with 46. Sennecke's milestones came early and often. On March 4, a goal and an assist, ironically against Schaefer and the Islanders, made him the first NHL rookie to reach 50 points this season and the fastest rookie in Ducks history to do so (61 games), besting the mark set by Bobby Ryan (69 games). He recorded his first career hat trick on January 25 with the overtime winner in a 4-3 victory over Calgary, and he leaves his debut regular season as a cornerstone piece of Anaheim's young core. Goaltending Leaders Minimum 25 games played Scott Wedgewood (Plymouth Whalers/Colorado Avalanche) led all NHL goaltenders with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage, anchoring the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche. OHL Alumni Leading NHL Clubs Several OHL graduates finished the season as top performers on their respective NHL teams: Point Leaders

Dallas Stars: Jason Robertson (Kingston Frontenacs/Niagara IceDogs) – 96
Detroit Red Wings: Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters) – 85
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) – 138
Montreal Canadiens: Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack/Guelph Storm) – 101
Philadelphia Flyers: Travis Konecny (Ottawa 67’s/Sarnia Sting) – 68
St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas (London Knights/Hamilton Bulldogs) – 64
Winnipeg Jets: Mark Scheifele (Barrie Colts) – 103

Goals Leaders

Calgary Flames: Morgan Frost (Soo Greyhounds) – 22
Chicago Blackhawks: Tyler Bertuzzi (Guelph Storm) – 32
Dallas Stars: Jason Robertson (Kingston Frontenacs/Niagara IceDogs) & Wyatt Johnston (Windsor Spitfires) – 45
Detroit Red Wings: Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters) – 41
Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid (Erie Otters) – 48
Nashville Predators: Steven Stamkos (Sarnia Sting) – 42
New York Islanders: Bo Horvat (London Knights) – 31
Philadelphia Flyers: Owen Tippett (Mississauga Steelheads/Saginaw Spirit) – 28
St. Louis Blues: Robert Thomas (London Knights/Hamilton Bulldogs) – 25
Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares (Oshawa Generals/London Knights) – 31

Trophy Winners & Honours Art Ross – Connor McDavid (Erie Otters/Edmonton Oilers) McDavid collected points in 68 of 82 games, recording 43 multi-point performances while reaching the 100-point mark for the sixth consecutive season. He also became one of the fastest players in NHL history to reach both the 1,100- and 1,200-point milestones, while marking the 13th straight year a CHL alumnus has captured the Art Ross Trophy. William M. Jennings – Scott Wedgewood & Mackenzie Blackwood (Colorado Avalanche) The Avalanche allowed a league-low 203 goals as Wedgewood (Plymouth Whalers; 31 wins, 2.02 GAA, .921 SV%) and Blackwood (Barrie Colts; 23 wins, 2.51 GAA, .904 SV%) combined to backstop Colorado to a league-leading 121 points. Bill Masterton – OHL Alumni Nominees Awarded to the player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

Taylor Hall (Windsor Spitfires/Carolina Hurricanes)
Gabriel Landeskog (Kitchener Rangers/Colorado Avalanche)
Boone Jenner (Oshawa Generals/Columbus Blue Jackets)
Garrett Wilson (Windsor Spitfires/Owen Sound Attack/Philadelphia Flyers)
Jordan Binnington (Owen Sound Attack/St. Louis Blues)
Darren Raddysh (Erie Otters/Tampa Bay Lightning)

King Clancy – OHL Alumni Nominees Awarded for leadership qualities on and off the ice and a significant humanitarian contribution.

Boone Jenner (Oshawa Generals/Columbus Blue Jackets)
Sam Bennett (Kingston Frontenacs/Florida Panthers)
Nick Suzuki (Owen Sound Attack/Guelph Storm/Montreal Canadiens)
Ryan O’Reilly (Erie Otters/Nashville Predators)
John Tavares (Oshawa Generals/London Knights/Toronto Maple Leafs)
Gabriel Vilardi (Windsor Spitfires/Kingston Frontenacs/Winnipeg Jets)

NHL Debuts 25 OHL alumni reached a major milestone this season, making their NHL debuts: October

David Tomasek – Oct. 8, 2025 (Belleville Bulls/Edmonton Oilers)
Matthew Schaefer – Oct. 9, 2025 (Erie Otters/New York Islanders)
Curtis Douglas – Oct. 9, 2025 (Barrie Colts/Windsor Spitfires/Tampa Bay Lightning)
Hunter Haight – Oct. 9, 2025 (Barrie Colts/Saginaw Spirit/Minnesota Wild)
Brady Martin – Oct. 9, 2025 (Soo Greyhounds/Nashville Predators)
Beckett Sennecke – Oct. 9, 2025 (Oshawa Generals/Anaheim Ducks)
Sam Dickinson – Oct. 11, 2025 (London Knights/San Jose Sharks)
Easton Cowan – Oct. 13, 2025 (London Knights/Toronto Maple Leafs)
Michael Misa – Oct. 14, 2025 (Saginaw Spirit/San Jose Sharks)

November

Braeden Bowman – Nov. 13, 2025 (Guelph Storm/Vegas Golden Knights)
Hunter Skinner – Nov. 14, 2025 (London Knights/St. Louis Blues)
Florian Xhekaj – Nov. 22, 2025 (Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs/Montreal Canadiens)
Connor Clattenburg – Nov. 22, 2025 (Soo Greyhounds/Flint Firebirds/Edmonton Oilers)
Luca Pinelli – Nov. 26, 2025 (Ottawa 67’s/Columbus Blue Jackets)

December

Nick Lardis – Dec. 13, 2025 (Peterborough Petes/Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs/Chicago Blackhawks)
Igor Chernyshov – Dec. 16, 2025 (Saginaw Spirit/San Jose Sharks)
Denver Barkey – Dec. 20, 2025 (London Knights/Philadelphia Flyers)

January

Danny Zhilkin – Jan. 8, 2026 (Guelph Storm/Kitchener Rangers/Winnipeg Jets)
Sandis Vilmanis – Jan. 10, 2026 (Sarnia Sting/North Bay Battalion/Florida Panthers)
Josh Samanski – Jan. 26, 2026 (Owen Sound Attack/Edmonton Oilers)

February

Avery Hayes – Feb. 5, 2026 (Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs/Peterborough Petes/Pittsburgh Penguins)

March

Jorian Donovan – Mar. 24, 2026 (Hamilton/Brantford Bulldogs/Saginaw Spirit/Ottawa Senators)
Porter Martone – Mar. 31, 2026 (Sarnia Sting/Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads/Philadelphia Flyers)

April

Ilya Protas – Apr. 8, 2026 (Windsor Spitfires/Washington Capitals)
Oliver Bonk – Apr. 14, 2026 (London Knights/Philadelphia Flyers)

From a record-setting rookie redefining what's possible for an 18-year-old defenceman, to a captain rewriting the Art Ross record books, to 25 new names joining the NHL ranks, the 2025-26 season reaffirmed the OHL's place as one of the premier development leagues. And with the Stanley Cup Playoffs just around the corner, the "O to Pros" season story is far from over.

Colts sign forward Sebastian Mogull

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:14:54 +0000

The Barrie Colts Hockey Club announced today the signing of forward Sebastian Mogull.

Mogull, 17, is a 6-foot-1, 181-pound forward from Florida, USA. Skating with Cushing Academy (USHS-Prep) this season, he registered 15 goals and 14 assists for 29 points in 27 games, highlighting his offensive instincts and consistent production.

Vice President and General Manager Marty Williamson spoke on the signing:

“We’re very excited to add Sebastian to our group. He has an offensive game that we believe will be exciting for both our team and our fans.”

Mogull adds depth and skill to the Colts’ forward group as the organization continues to build for the future.

Welcome to Barrie, Sebastian!

2026 OHL Awards – 67’s’ Fetterolf named OHL Goaltender of the Year

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:58 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that first-year Ottawa 67's netminder Ryder Fetterolf is this year's recipient of the Jim Rutherford Trophy, presented annually to the OHL Goaltender of the Year as voted by the League's General Managers. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the 67's last summer, Fetterolf quickly became a force in the Ottawa crease, going 29-9-2-1, setting a new franchise record with a 2.07 goals-against average along with a league-best .923 save percentage. His six shutouts set a new OHL record, the most by a rookie goaltender in a single season. “It’s a huge honour,” said Fetterolf. “I owe a lot to our coaching staff, especially my goalie coach, Andrew Mercer. Everyone in this organization has supported me and pushed me every step of the way. There’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes to get here, and I’m really grateful to everyone who believed in and supported me this season.” Fetterolf earned OHL Rookie of the Month recognition in October, and later claimed top rookie and goaltender honours for the month of March. He becomes the first American goaltender to earn the Jim Rutherford Trophy since Alex Nedeljkovic of the Plymouth Whalers in 2013-14. It also marks the first time a rookie goaltender in his first two years of eligibility has won OHL Goaltender of the Year honours. “We’re very proud of Ryder and what this honour represents,” said 67’s General Manager Jan Egert. “Ryder’s performance gives the team in front of him confidence, which has been an important part of our success. We’re proud of the growth he’s shown this season, given the investments he and Goaltending Coach Andrew Mercer made throughout the year.” An 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Fetterolf came to the OHL out of Gilmour Academy, based in Gates Mills, Ohio. The 6-foot, 186Ib. puckstopper is the OHL's top draft eligible netminder according to NHL Central Scouting's final rankings, which list him as the 11th-ranked North American netminder. Fetterolf is just the second 67's goaltender to earn the award since it was first introduced in 1987-88, following Craig Hillier 30 years ago in 1995-96. Recent winners have included Jackson Parsons of the Kitchener Rangers (2024-25), Jacob Oster of the Oshawa Generals (2023-24) and Domenic DiVincentiis of the North Bay Battalion (2022-23). Announced in August 2019, the Jim Rutherford Trophy is presented by the League in honour of former OHL goaltender, General Manager, Chairman of the Board and two-time Executive of the Year Jim Rutherford. The current President of Hockey Operations of the Vancouver Canucks, Rutherford played 13 seasons as an NHL netminder and was the architect behind Stanley Cup championships for the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006 and Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2019. Fetterolf was the front-runner in this year’s award voting, followed by a group of finalists that consists of Flint's Mason Vaccari, Peterborough's Easton Rye, Sault Ste. Marie's Carter George and Windsor's Joey Costanzo. Fetterolf will be formally recognized as the OHL Goaltender of the Year at the 2026 OHL Awards ceremony to be held at The Hockey Hall of Fame in June. For a complete history of OHL award winners, click here.

2026 U14 OHL Cup Underway in Kingston

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:58:36 +0000

Sixteen teams are chasing Ontario U14 supremacy in Kingston as the 2026 U14 OHL Cup is underway, with this year marking the fifth annual showcase. The event takes place at Kingston's INVISTA Centre, with four divisions each consisting of four teams battling it out into the quarterfinal and semi-final stage before Sunday afternoon's Championship Final at 4:00pm. "The OHL is proud to continue partnering with the OMHA to present this exciting opportunity, and we look forward to an outstanding weekend of hockey," said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford." Occurring annually since 2003, the OHL Cup Showcase for U16 AAA players has included familiar names such as Connor McDavid and other rising stars like Wyatt Johnston, Matthew Schaefer and Michael Misa, in addition to countless players that have played in the OHL and gone on to pursue various careers with the use of their OHL Scholarship." The U14 AAA edition of the showcase has produced some impressive alumni of its own, with past champions such as Sarnia Sting captain Alessandro Di Iorio (Vaughan Kings, 2022), Brantford Bulldogs star Caleb Malhotra (Vaughan Kings, 2022), Soo Greyhounds rookie Noah Laus (Toronto Jr. Canadiens, 2023) and Brampton Steelheads first-year forward Keaton Ardagh (Toronto Jr. Canadiens, 2023) all finding success at the event. Here's a look at this year's teams competing at the U14 OHL Cup in Kingston:

SCHAEFER DIVISION

Team: York-Simcoe Express League: OMHA How They Got Here: OMHA Champion Team: Ottawa Jr. 67's League: HEO How They Got Here: HEO Finalist Team: Thunder Bay Kings League: HNO How They Got Here: HNO Representative Team: Toronto Marlboros League: GTHL How They Got Here: GTHL 3rd Place

DUCHENE DIVISION

Team: Halton Hurricanes League: OMHA How They Got Here: OMHA Finalist Team: North Bay Trappers League: NOHA How They Got Here: NOHA Champion Team: Brantford 99ers League: Alliance How They Got Here: Alliance 3rd Place Team: Toronto Titans League: GTHL How They Got Here: GTHL Finalist

BYFIELD DIVISION

Team: Niagara North Stars League: OMHA How They Got Here: OMHA 3rd Place Team: Ottawa Valley Titans League: HEO How They Got Here: HEO Champion Team: Elgin-Middlesex Canucks League: Alliance How They Got Here: Alliance Champion Team: North York Rangers League: GTHL How They Got Here: GTHL 4th Place

PERFETTI DIVISION

Team: Hamilton Steel League: OMHA How They Got Here: OMHA 4th Place Team: Toronto Jr. Canadiens League: GTHL How They Got Here: GTHL Champion Team: Chatham-Kent Cyclones League: Alliance How They Got Here: Alliance Finalist Team: Detroit HoneyBaked League: USA How They Got Here: Wildcard For full results from the 2026 U14 OHL Cup, follow along at u14ohlcup.ca.

IceDogs Announce Mutual Parting of Ways with General Manager Frank Evola

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:42 +0000

NIAGARA, ONT – The Niagara IceDogs announced today that the club and General Manager Frank Evola have mutually agreed to part ways, effective immediately. The news comes following Evola’s desire to pursue other professional opportunities. Both parties agreed that stepping away was the best course of action. This transition has been made with the full awareness of the Ontario Hockey League. “We are grateful for his time with the organization. We wish him the best of luck on the next chapter of his career,” says Darren DeDobbelaer, Owner and Governor of the IceDogs. A new General Manager for the Niagara IceDogs will be announced in the near future.

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Generals add Assistant Coach, Cal O’Reilly

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:23 +0000

76 OHL Players Included on NHL Central Scouting’s Final 2026 NHL Draft Rankings

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:52 +0000

TORONTO – A total of 76 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) players have been included in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Draft Rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, underscoring the league’s depth heading into June.

CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE BOASTS 75.5 PER CENT OF RANKS TO LEAD ALL NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT LEAGUES

The list features 65 skaters and 11 goaltenders from across the OHL, spanning all 20 member clubs. In total, 197 players developed across the Canadian Hockey League's (CHL) three member leagues (OHL, WHL, and QMJHL) were included in the final rankings. The Western Hockey League (WHL) leads the way with 78 current players (69 skaters, 9 goaltenders), while the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) features 41 (35 skaters, 6 goaltenders). Of the 224 North American skaters ranked, 65 hail from the OHL, accounting for approximately 29% of the list. Defenceman Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds leads the way among OHL prospects, ranked second overall on the North American Skater list. He is one of four OHL players inside the top 10, joined by Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bulldogs (6), Nikita Klepov (8), and Ethan Belchetz of the Windsor Spitfires (9). “It was difficult to come up with this order, and there is strong consensus that all four of these defencemen are going to be franchise builders,” said Dan Marr, Vice President and Director of NHL Central Scouting, on the latest edition of the NHL Draft Class podcast. “[Chase] Reid was the new kid on the block, but at every level and in every situation he was put in, he didn’t just perform — he excelled with the puck. He also has a very strong defensive game, which I don’t think he gets enough credit for.” Malhotra, who arrived in the OHL after a season in the BCHL, quickly established himself as one of the league’s most complete forwards. The 17-year-old recorded 84 points (29-55–84) in 67 games, setting a new single-season mark for most points by a Brantford Bulldogs rookie. He also posted a plus-33 rating, added eight game-winning goals, and produced 30 points on the power play, proving he could thrive alongside older, skilled players on a deep roster. “Caleb had a more well-rounded game for us. Going into the season, he was a bit more unknown after coming from the BCHL, but right from the first game, we knew we had to move him to an A-rated prospect,” Marr said. “He has a complete game — he plays with composure and compete, and makes plays where there is no play. He’s very well respected within his team and around the league.” Klepov’s offensive instincts have also stood out among this year’s class, as he emerged as one of the most dangerous scorers in the OHL. The Saginaw Spirit forward led the league with 97 points (37-60–97) in 67 games, capturing the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s top point producer while also being named the recipient of the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year. In doing so, Klepov became the first player since Patrick Kane in 2007 to win both honours in the same season. He also tied a Saginaw franchise rookie record with 37 goals, adding 38 power-play points and three shorthanded markers to showcase his all-situations impact. “He reminds me of Ilya Kovalchuk — always open, always dangerous with the one-timer,” Marr said. “He’s that type of scorer, but he’s also a hard-working two-way player who understands the game very well. When he’s ready, he’s going to hit the NHL in a big way.” Belchetz, meanwhile, has taken notable strides in rounding out his game, emerging as a physically imposing presence with a growing offensive toolkit. He remained at No. 9 despite being sidelined since late February after sustaining a season-ending injury. “Ethan filled the holes in his game this past season, and any doubt people may have had, he erased,” Marr added. “He’s a power forward with good hands, strong puck skills, and high hockey sense. Sometimes it takes bigger players longer to reach their peak, but he’s already performing at a high level — and he hasn’t even reached that peak yet. He’s a huge physical presence, but also one of the more humble players you’ll meet.” In total, 10 OHL players are ranked among the top 32 North American skaters, signalling strong first-round potential across the league. By position, the OHL's contribution to the list includes 14 centres, 17 left-wingers, 11 right-wingers, and 23 defencemen, along with 11 goaltenders. All 20 OHL member teams are represented in the final rankings, led by the London Knights with seven players included – the highest total in the OHL. CHL-wide, that mark is matched by the WHL's Prince Albert Raiders, while the Medicine Hat Tigers lead all CHL clubs with nine players ranked. The 2026 NHL Draft will be held June 26–27 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, marking the fourth time the Buffalo Sabres have hosted the event. The NHL will once again use a decentralized format, with prospects and their families attending in person while team executives make selections remotely from their home markets. Buffalo has also hosted the NHL’s annual Scouting Combine since 2015 and will welcome the league’s top draft-eligible prospects again this spring.

2026 NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings – OHL

SKATERS

RANK	PLAYER	POS.	TEAM
2	Chase Reid	D	Soo Greyhounds
6	Caleb Malhotra	C	Brantford Bulldogs
8	Nikita Klepov	RW	Saginaw Spirit
9	Ethan Belchetz	LW	Windsor Spitfires
14	Adam Novotny	LW	Peterborough Petes
21	Brooks Rogowski	C	Oshawa Generals
25	Ryder Cali	C	North Bay Battalion
27	Adam Nemec	LW	Sudbury Wolves
28	Ryan Roobroeck	LW	Niagara IceDogs
29	Jaxon Cover	RW	London Knights
35	Thomas Vandenberg	C	Ottawa 67's
40	Maksim Sokolovskii	D	London Knights
41	Alessandro Di Iorio	C	Sarnia Sting
43	Egor Barabanov	C	Saginaw Spirit
47	Vladimir Dravecky	D	Brantford Bulldogs
49	Alexander Bilecki	D	Kitchener Rangers
56	Pierce Mbuyi	LW	Owen Sound Attack
59	Cole Zurawski	RW	Owen Sound Attack
68	Eric Frossard	D	Guelph Storm
69	Beckham Edwards	C	Sarnia Sting
71	Ben Wilmott	C	Barrie Colts
73	Alex Kostov	RW	Flint Firebirds
75	Spencer Bowes	LW	Ottawa 67's
80	Wesley Royston	RW	Owen Sound Attack
82	Colin Fitzgerald	C	Soo Greyhounds
83	Parker Vaughan	RW	North Bay Battalion
85	Carter Stevens	RW	Guelph Storm
91	Lucas Ambrosio	D	Erie Otters
95	Jasper Kuhta	C	Ottawa 67's
97	Adam Levac	C	Peterborough Petes
103	Jean-Cristoph Lemieux	LW	Sudbury Wolves
105	Braidy Wassilyn	LW	London Knights
110	Callum Croskery	D	Soo Greyhounds
118	Aiden O’Donnell	LW	Oshawa Generals
119	Layne Gallacher	C	Guelph Storm
124	Brody Pepoy	RW	Saginaw Spirit
141	Brady Murnane	D	Oshawa Generals
142	Andre Mondoux	D	Kingston Frontenacs
143	Cohen Bidgood	RW	London Knights
148	Nathan Amidovski	LW	Brampton Steelheads
152	Joe Salandra	RW	Barrie Colts
157	Ondrej Ruml	D	Ottawa 67's
159	Harris Pangretitsch	D	Soo Greyhounds
169	Julian Brown	D	Owen Sound Attack
171	Dryden Allen	D	Flint Firebirds
175	Leo Laschon	D	Oshawa Generals
181	Illia Shybinskyi	LW	Guelph Storm
182	Leon Kolarik	LW	Peterborough Petes
184	Ryan Brown	LW	London Knights
186	Darian Anderson	RW	Flint Firebirds
188	Caden Harvey	C	Windsor Spitfires
190	Jacob Vandeven	D	London Knights
194	Rowan Henderson	LW	Sudbury Wolves
196	Weston Cameron	LW	Kitchener Rangers
201	Rylan Singh	LW	Guelph Storm
202	Colin Feeley	D	Oshawa Generals
205	Andrew Robinson	D	Windsor Spitfires
207	Justin Handsor	D	Barrie Colts
212	Grady Spicer	D	Windsor Spitfires
214	Alexander Karmanov	D	North Bay Battalion
217	Alex McLean	C	Kingston Frontenacs
218	Julius Saari	D	Erie Otters
219	Cody Wood	D	London Knights
220	Elliot Arnett	D	Owen Sound Attack
223	Aiden Young	LW	Peterborough Petes

GOALTENDERS

RANK	PLAYER	TEAM
11	Ryder Fetterolf	Ottawa 67's
12	Zachary Jovanovski	Guelph Storm
13	Stepan Shurygin	Saginaw Spirit
15	Matthew Minchak	Kingston Frontenacs
17	Vladislav Yermolenko	Niagara IceDogs
18	Arvin Jaswal	Barrie Colts
23	Matthew Humphries	Oshawa Generals
24	Gavin Betts	Kingston Frontenacs
31	Ben Hrebik	Barrie Colts
32	Maksim Corovic	Brantford Bulldogs
36	Jason Schaubel	Kitchener Rangers

Related Articles Learn more about some of the OHL prospects featured in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings:

Chase Reid: Seventh-Round Steal Turned One of the OHL’s Top Rookies
Brooks Rogowski: Unlikely Path from Michigan High School Hockey to the OHL
Adam Novotny and Chase Reid: Aim to Shine on World Stage Ahead of 2026 NHL Draft
Ryder Fetterolf: 67’s Rewrite Expectations with Rookie Goaltending and Depth Scoring
Caleb Malhotra and Alessandro Di Iorio: Reunite at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Jaxon Cover: From the Cayman Islands to OHL Ice
Beckham Edwards and Alessandro Di Iorio: The Sophomore Duo Changing the Game in Sarnia

For the full NHL Central Scouting Final Draft Rankings, visit nhl.com.

Maleek McGowan signs with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL for 2026-27 season

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:27 +0000

Kingston, ON – The Kingston Frontenacs are proud to announce that defenseman Maleek McGowan has signed with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2026-27 season, including an Amateur Tryout Agreement (ATO) for the remainder of this season.

McGowan’s signing is the culmination of a journey defined by hard work and perseverance. Originally selected in the 10th round of the 2021 OHL Priority Selection, McGowan worked his way up through the Frontenacs organization, earning himself Team MVP honours after his overage season with the black and gold. McGowan became an undeniable presence on the ice, earning the attention of professional scouts around the hockey world.

Over his OHL career, McGowan established himself as a reliable presence on the blue line, showcasing strong defensive instincts, intense physical play, the ability to contribute in all areas of the ice, and continued growth year after year in the OHL.

“We’re extremely proud of Maleek and everything he’s accomplished during his time with our organization,” said Frontenacs General Manager Kory Cooper. “Seeing him grow into the player he is today has been special. Maleek is one of one, and he's going to continue to do great things at the next level. No question that he has earned this opportunity.”

The entire Frontenacs organization congratulates Maleek on this achievement and wishes him continued success as he begins his professional career.

To read the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton press release, click here.

Windsor Spitfires Assistant Coach Kris Newbury Inducted into Brampton Sports Hall of Fame

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:10 +0000

Kris Newbury, the current assistant coach with the Windsor Spitfires and a former OHL and NHL player, has been inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame. As a player, Newbury spent five seasons in the OHL with the Belleville Bulls and Sarnia Sting. During his time in Belleville, he captured an OHL Championship and earned OHL Second All-Star Team honours in 2001-02, followed by a Third All-Star Team selection in 2002-03. He went on to enjoy a 17-year professional career after being selected in the fifth round (139th overall) of the 2002 NHL Draft by the San Jose Sharks. In total, Newbury appeared in 75 NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs (2006-09), Detroit Red Wings (2009-10), New York Rangers (2010-13), and Philadelphia Flyers (2013-14). He also played 826 career games in the American Hockey League, suiting up for the St. John’s Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlies (2003-09), Grand Rapids Griffins and Hartford Wolf Pack (2009-10), Connecticut Whale (2010-13), Adirondack Phantoms and Hershey Bears (2013-15), Ontario Reign (2015-16), and Bakersfield Condors and Charlotte Checkers (2016-17). Newbury spent one season overseas with Germany’s Fischtown Pinguins in 2017-18 before closing out his playing career with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL in 2018-19. He joined the Spitfires coaching staff in 2023 following two seasons as an assistant coach with the Trenton Golden Hawks at the Junior A level, along with a year as head coach of the Greater Kingston Gaels U-15 and Quinte Red Devils U-16 programs. “Their achievements and dedication have helped shape Brampton’s proud sporting legacy and continue to inspire athletes across our community,” said Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown in a statement regarding Newbury and the two other inductees.

2026 OHL Awards – 67’s’ Cameron named OHL Coach of the Year

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:41 +0000

TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced that Dave Cameron of the Ottawa 67's is this year's recipient of the Matt Leyden Trophy, presented annually to the OHL Coach of the Year as voted by the League's General Managers. Beginning the year unranked on the preseason edition of OHL Power Rankings as voted by the League's accredited media representatives, Cameron's club played to the seventh 100-point season (47-15-3-3) in Ottawa 67's history, surrendering a franchise record 160 goals-against, the fewest in the League. “This recognition is a reflection of the group we have,” said Cameron. “Our players, staff, and management have all bought in and committed to doing things the right way. I’m grateful to be a part of it. It truly is a team award.” The 67's were impeccable defending leads, playing to a mark of 38-0 when leading after two periods during the regular season. Under Cameron's guidance alongside assistants Norm Milley and Paul Stoykewych, the Barber Poles saw several first year players emerge as frontline talents including 32-goal scorer Jasper Kuhta, 50-point producer Thomas Vandenberg and former 15th round draft pick Spencer Bowes. In the crease, Ryder Fetterolf set a new 67's franchise record with a league-best 2.07 goals-against average. “Dave’s passion and commitment for the game and his players have been central to what we’ve accomplished,” said Ottawa 67’s President Adrian Sciarra. “This level of success is a direct reflection of the leadership he and his staff bring every day. We’re very proud of the culture he’s helped build within our organization.” Marking the second time Cameron has won Coach of the Year honours after first doing so in 2022-23, he's the latest in a tradition of successful 67's coaches to have won the award, also featuring Andre Tourigny (2019, 20) and the legendary Brian Kilrea (1981, 1982, 1996, 1997, 2003). Hailing from Kinkora, PEI, Cameron became the eighth coach in OHL history to coach 1,000 games on Feb. 8, 2026. He reached the 500-win milestone on Mar. 23, 2025. His lengthy career in the game has spanned additional OHL coaching assignments in Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto and Mississauga dating back to 1997. He's also coached extensively in the professional ranks, both in the National Hockey League with the Ottawa Senators (2014-18) and Calgary Flames (2016-18) as well as other roles in both the American Hockey League and Europe. Prior to coaching, Cameron played professionally as a forward with the NHL's Colorado Rockies and New Jersey Devils over a span of 168 regular season games between 1981-84. Cameron finished as the frontrunner in award voting, trailed by a group of finalists consisting of Dylan Smoskowitz of the Barrie Colts, Paul Flache of the Flint Firebirds, Jussi Ahokas of the Kitchener Rangers and Greg Walters of the Windsor Spitfires. The Matt Leyden Trophy has been awarded annually to the OHL’s Coach of the Year as selected by his peers since 1972. The award is in recognition of the contributions of Matt Leyden, past president of the Ontario Hockey Association from 1965-67, and former manager of the Oshawa Generals who spent more than 50 years with the team. Cameron will be formally recognized as OHL Coach of the Year at the 2026 OHL Awards Ceremony at The Hockey Hall of Fame in June. For a complete OHL Awards history, click here.