Ontario Hockey League - Feed https://chl.ca/ohl Official Website of the OHL Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:45:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://media.chl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/07/03123951/SiteIcon-150x150.png 2026 OHL Priority Selection – Ontario Hockey League https://chl.ca/ohl 32 32 Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Detroit HoneyBaked to face-off in Saturday’s OHL Cup Final https://chl.ca/ohl/article/toronto-jr-canadiens-detroit-honeybaked-to-face-off-in-saturdays-ohl-cup-final Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:14:10 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/toronto-jr-canadiens-detroit-honeybaked-to-face-off-in-saturdays-ohl-cup-final TORONTO (Thursday, April 2, 2026) – An exciting day of Quarterfinal and Semi-Final action at the 2026 OHL Cup saw two teams emerge as competitors for Saturday's Championship Final at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto, starting at 2:00pm. The GTHL finalist Toronto Jr. Canadiens will face a powerhouse Detroit HoneyBaked team in a game that will be streamed live on FloHockey's social media and YouTube accounts when the puck drops on Saturday afternoon. Tickets for the game can be purchased on Ticketmaster. HoneyBaked defeated the Markham Majors and London Jr. Knights in Thursday's action while the Jr. Canadiens outlasted TPH Academy and defeated Upper Canada College on a game-winner from standout underage defenceman Kade O'Rourke late in the third period. London Jr. Knights forward Drew Bate stands-out as the tournament goal-scoring leader with seven, being knotted for the lead in points with Jr. Canadiens forwards Brayden Grima and Kash Kwajah with 13. On the blueline London's Ryan Beaulieu leads tournament scoring among defenders with 11 points (5-6--11) while the aforementioned O'Rourke trails with 10 (4-6--10). In goal, HoneyBaked netminder Carter Nash sits tied with Upper Canada College's Joseph Grixti for the tournament lead in wins with four each while the Jr. Canadiens tandem of Marko Mesich and Zidane Jasey each have three as JRC has surrendered just six goals in as many games. Saturday's final sees the Jr. Canadiens chasing a second straight OHL Cup title while Detroit HoneyBaked becomes the first American team to advance to the Championship Final in the history of the showcase. 2026 OHL Cup Championship Final Matchup for Saturday at Mattamy Athletic Centre Detroit HoneyBaked (6-0-0) vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (6-0-0), 2:00pm - Purchase Tickets 2026 OHL Cup Semi-Final Results Semi-Final #1 Detroit HoneyBaked 5 vs. London Jr. Knights 3 HoneyBaked MVP – Liam Voit (F) – 2G, 1A London MVP – Ryan Beaulieu (D) – 2G Game Centre Semi-Final #2 Toronto Jr. Canadiens 3 vs. Upper Canada College Blues 2 Jr. Canadiens MVP – Brayden Grima (F) – 1G, 1A Upper Canada MVP – Max Fransen (D) Game Centre 2026 OHL Cup Quarterfinal Results Quarterfinal #1 Detroit HoneyBaked 8 vs. Markham Majors 3 HoneyBaked MVP - Carter Nash (G) - 29 SV Markham MVP - Joseph Fenwick (F) - 1G Game Centre Quarterfinal #2 London Jr. Knights 8 vs. Detroit Little Caesars 6 London MVP - Ryan Beaulieu (D) - 1G ,1A Little Caesars MVP - Colin Kennedy (F) - 2G Game Centre Quarterfinal #3 Upper Canada College Blues 4 vs. Don Mills Flyers 2 Upper Canada MVP - Cole Guizzetti (F) Don Mills MVP - Ryder Evans (F) Game Centre Quarterfinal #4 Toronto Jr. Canadiens 4 vs. TPH Academy 1 Jr. Canadiens MVP - Kash Kwajah (F) - 1G, 2A TPH MVP - Jake Hall (D) Game Centre For full coverage of the 2026 OHL Cup, visit ohlcup.ca.]]> Seaway Shootout Brings Ontario Hockey League Action Back to Cornwall this October https://chl.ca/ohl/article/seaway-shootout-brings-ontario-hockey-league-action-back-to-cornwall-this-october Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:55 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/seaway-shootout-brings-ontario-hockey-league-action-back-to-cornwall-this-october TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is proud to announce the Seaway Shootout, a special two-game event bringing major junior hockey back to the city of Cornwall. The historic Cornwall Civic Complex will serve as the backdrop for this exciting weekend, with the Brampton Steelheads playing regular season games against two Eastern Conference opponents in the Ottawa 67’s on Friday, October 16 and the Kingston Frontenacs on Saturday, October 17, 2026. "We are incredibly thrilled to bring OHL hockey back to Cornwall for the Seaway Shootout," said OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford. "This is a community with deep, foundational roots in major junior hockey. Returning to a city that has developed legendary talents and boasts such a rich Memorial Cup history is a special opportunity for our league, our players, and the great hockey fans of Eastern Ontario. "The level of care taken to preserve the history of the Royals at the Civic Complex is truly remarkable," added Crawford. "Seeing the artifacts and historical visuals so proudly displayed throughout the venue speaks volumes about the deep, enduring passion for hockey that still exists in Cornwall." Seaway Shootout Event Schedule The weekend will feature a variety of community and hockey events leading up to and surrounding the OHL matchups:
  • Friday, October 16, 2026: Free Public Open Skate – 4:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Friday, October 16, 2026: Brampton Steelheads vs. Ottawa 67’s, 7:00pm
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026: Seaway Hockey Day (Benson Centre)
  • Saturday, October 17, 2026: Brampton Steelheads vs. Kingston Frontenacs, 7:00pm
Located in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Counties, the city of approximately 50,000 residents has a storied and highly decorated hockey legacy. Cornwall is the historic home of the Cornwall Royals, who played in the QMJHL from 1969 to 1981, capturing three Memorial Cup titles (1972, 1980, and 1981). The franchise subsequently competed in the OHL from 1981 through the 1991-92 season before relocating to Newmarket, and has operated as the Sarnia Sting since 1994-95. During its major junior era, Cornwall developed legends of the game including Dale Hawerchuk, Doug Gilmour, and Marc Crawford. “The Seaway Shootout will see the return of regular season OHL games in Cornwall for the first time in decades,” said Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale. “Over the years, the City of Cornwall has continued to make meaningful investments and upgrades in the Civic Complex, and this event is a testament to those investments. We are excited about this partnership with the OHL and look forward to continuing this renewed relationship well into the future.” Cornwall’s impact on professional hockey extends from the ice to the bench and the officiating crew. The city has produced notable figures including former NHL referee Bob Kilger and his son, Chad Kilger, a Kingston Frontenacs alumnus who enjoyed a lengthy NHL playing career. It is also the hometown of the late Orval Tessier, a prominent coach who led both the Royals and the OHL's Kitchener Rangers before taking the helm as head coach of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks. The Seaway Shootout will be hosted at the Ed Lumley Arena within the Cornwall Civic Complex. The venue is no stranger to high-level hockey, having recently hosted 2024 IIHF World Junior pre-tournament competition as well as the 2022 World Junior A Challenge. The Complex has also been the proud home of the Central Canada Hockey League's (CCHL) Cornwall Colts since 1992. Ticket information and broadcast details for the 2026 Seaway Shootout will be announced at a later date.]]> 2026 OHL Awards – Most Sportsmanlike Player Finalists https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-awards-most-sportsmanlike-player-finalists Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:04 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-awards-most-sportsmanlike-player-finalists TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced finalists for the William Hanley Trophy, presented annually to the OHL's Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year as voted by the League's General Managers. Team nominees were required to receive 20% of the vote from General Managers within their own conference to advance to the final ballot as award finalists. This year's William Hanley Trophy finalists include: Cole Beaudoin (C, Barrie Colts) - 54 GP, 33 G, 56 A, 89 PTS., 29 PIM A big, brawny centreman who plays a power game, Utah Mammoth first round NHL Draft pick Cole Beaudoin has also demonstrated an ability to play the game the right way. The Kanata, ON native finished with 1.65 points-per-game in 2025-26, the third highest production rate in the OHL while also winning 55.4% of his faceoffs and was relied upon in all situations by first-year Colts Head Coach Dylan Smoskowitz. Eastern Conference coaches showed their affirmation of Beaudoin's abilities in the recent Coaches Poll, that saw him finish first in four different categories (best on faceoffs, best defensive forward, best penalty killer, hardest worker). Jimmy Lombardi (C, Flint Firebirds) - 65 GP, 36 G, 36 A, 72 PTS., 69 PIM Los Angeles Kings prospect Jimmy Lombardi has developed into one of the League's frontline centremen, competing hard but demonstrating respect for the opposition throughout the year. He came up big in a variety of situations for Flint, scoring nine power play goals, three shorthanded markers and eight game-winners and took the second-highest number of faceoffs in the League this season with 1,544. Lombardi was a finalist in a pair of Coaches Poll categories (best defensive forward, best penalty killer). Kieren Dervin, (C, Kingston Frontenacs) - 53 GP, 17 G, 25A, 42 PTS., 20 PIM Vancouver Canucks draftee Kieren Dervin played top line minutes in Kingston, finishing third in points on a low-scoring Frontenacs team. The freshly-turned 19-year-old from Gloucester, ON progressed well in his first full OHL season after spending most of 2024-25 with the St. Andrew's College hockey program. Dervin took just 20 minutes in penalties on a Frontenacs team that was the least penalized in the OHL. Adam Novotny (LW, Peterborough Petes) - 58 GP, 34 G, 31 A, 65 PTS., 22 PIM In the conversation as one of the best import players to ever suit up for the Petes franchise, Adam Novotny certainly got people's attention in his first season, and stayed out of the penalty box while doing it. The NHL Draft eligible left-wing showcased undeniable skill, with a wicked shot on the ice, and an infectious personality off of it. He had a great showing at this year's World Junior tournament, winning a bronze medal with Czechia. Novotny was a finalist in the category of best shot, hardest shot and most dangerous in the goal area on this year's OHL Coaches Poll. Jack Van Volsen (C, Sarnia Sting) - 68 GP, 20 G, 18 A, 38 PTS., 36 PIM A second-generation OHL talent, Jack Van Volsen showed versatility throughout the season, spending time both at centre and on the wing for the Sting. When he was taking faceoffs, he was very good at it, winning 64.1% of his 359 draws. He started the season hot with five goals in his first five games and buried a hat-trick in a 9-1 win over Erie on Jan. 9th. The Brooklin, ON product wrapped-up his fourth OHL season as one of the veterans on a Sting team looking to come back strong in the fall. Anthony Cristoforo (D, Windsor Spitfires) - 62 GP, 22 G, 40 A, 62 PTS., 16 PIM The ultimate utility man, Anthony Cristoforo showed an ability to impact the game regardless of whether he was playing up on forward or in his usual spot on the blueline. The 20-year-old from Woodbridge put up a career-high 62 points, helping the Spits navigate through some injuries playing up and down the lineup, wherever Head Coach Greg Walters assigned him. Cristoforo took just 16 minutes in penalties over 62 games, helping guide the Spits to their second straight West Division title. The OHL will announce the winner of the William Hanley Trophy as Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year on Thursday, April 9th.]]> Oilers sign London Knights forward William Nicholl to entry-level contract https://chl.ca/ohl/article/william-nicholl-oilers-entry-level-contract Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:58:07 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/william-nicholl-oilers-entry-level-contract William Nicholl to a three-year NHL entry-level contract beginning with the 2026-27 season. Nicholl, 19, was selected by Edmonton in the seventh round, 196th overall, of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Ottawa, Ont., native has spent the past four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the London Knights, developing into a reliable two-way forward on one of the league’s top teams. Nicholl has recorded 105 points (43 goals, 62 assists) in 168 career OHL regular season games. His offensive game has taken a step forward over the past two seasons, including a 57-point campaign in 2024-25. Despite missing time this season due to injury, Nicholl returned to the Knights lineup on New Year’s Eve and produced 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) in 32 games, operating at nearly a point-per-game pace down the stretch. A key part of a London team that has been among the OHL’s elite, Nicholl has contributed to deep playoff runs, including helping the Knights capture an OHL championship and compete at the Memorial Cup. He has appeared in 35 career playoff games, recording 16 points, and has dressed in nine Memorial Cup contests. Known for his skating, energy, and ability to impact the game in all three zones, Nicholl has grown into a dependable centre capable of handling key minutes while continuing to add offensive production. With the Knights once again in the OHL playoffs as they look to defend their title, Nicholl remains an important piece of London’s lineup in the postseason.]]> Quarterfinal matchups set following Day 3 of 2026 OHL Cup https://chl.ca/ohl/article/quarterfinal-matchups-set-following-day-3-of-2026-ohl-cup Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:21:07 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/quarterfinal-matchups-set-following-day-3-of-2026-ohl-cup TORONTO - Eight teams have advanced to the Quarterfinal round of the 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) following the conclusion of round robin play at Scotiabank Pond on Wednesday. Four teams, including the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Upper Canada College Blues, Detroit HoneyBaked and Detroit Little Caesars have all played to perfect 4-0 records to finish atop their respective divisions while the London Jr. Knights placed first in the McDavid Division with a record of 3-1, being accompanied by TPH Academy, the Don Mills Flyers and Markham Majors in advancing to the final eight. Kane Cloutier of the Vaughan Kings continues to lead the OHL Cup in scoring with 11 points (6-5--11) through four contests, followed closely by Kash Kwajah of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens with 10 (2-8--10). Ryder Nobes of the Markham Majors sits tied with Cloutier and Ottawa Jr. 67's forward Alexandre Saulnier for the tournament goal-scoring lead with six. On the blueline, three defencemen in Ryan Beaulieu (2-5--7) of the London Jr. Knights, Jack Hair of Detroit Little Caesars (2-5--7) and Colton Cribari (0-7--7) of the Markham Majors each have seven points to their credit. 2026 OHL Cup Quarterfinal Matchups for Thursday Quarterfinal #1 Markham Majors (3-1-0, 2nd Lindros) vs. Detroit HoneyBaked (4-0-0, 1st Shanahan) - 10:00am, Rink 1 Quarterfinal #2 London Jr. Knights (3-1-0, 1st McDavid) vs. Detroit Little Caesars (4-0-0, 1st Lindros) - 10:30am, Rink 2 Quarterfinal #3 Don Mills Flyers (3-1-0, 3rd McDavid) vs. Upper Canada College Blues (4-0-0, 1st Nash) - 11:45am, Rink 1 Quarterfinal #4 TPH Academy (3-1-0, 2nd McDavid) vs. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (4-0-0, 1st Subban) - 12:15pm, Rink 2 Watch all of Thursday's Quarterfinal and Semi-final action at ohlcup.gameonstream.com. Semi-final action takes place at 6:00pm and 8:00pm. 2026 OHL Cup Day 3 Results Game 50 - Niagara North Stars 6 vs. Eastern Ontario Wild 3 Niagara North MVP - Jacob Greene (F) - 1G, 2A Eastern Ontario MVP - Zack Ouellet (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 49 - Hill Academy 5 vs. York-Simcoe Express 5 Hill Academy MVP - Brayden Jaravata (D) - 1G York-Simcoe MVP - Mateo Zamora (F) - 1G, 1A Game Centre Game 48 - Credit River Capitals 9 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 2 Credit River MVP - Evan Bannister (F) - 4G, 2A Upper Canada MVP - Isaya Papineau (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 47 - Upper Canada College Blues 6 vs. Quinte Red Devils 1 Upper Canada MVP - Logan Prud'Homme (F) - 3G Quinte MVP - Austin Ottenhof (F) Game Centre Game 46 - Detroit Little Caesars 6 vs. Markham Majors 1 Little Caesars MVP - Aiden Kelly (F) - 2A Markham MVP - Konstantinos Housseas (D) Game Centre Game 45 - Detroit HoneyBaked 4 vs. Huron-Perth Lakers 1 HoneyBaked MVP - Easton Dozark (F) - 1G Huron-Perth MVP - Evan Miller (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 44 - Don Mills Flyers 9 vs. Thunder Bay Kings 1 Don Mills MVP - Cole Coristine (F) - 2G, 2A Thunder Bay MVP - Darwin Brinkman (D) Game Centre Game 43 - Ajax-Pickering Raiders 4 vs. Sun County Panthers 2 Ajax-Pickering MVP - Tanner Gibson (G) - 23 SV Sun County MVP - Colton Branovacki (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 42 - Team NOHA 3 vs. Brantford 99ers 1 NOHA MVP - Felix Sapay (F) - 1G Brantford MVP - Emry Lowe (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 41 - London Jr. Knights 8 vs. Barrie Colts 1 London MVP - Lucas Enwright (F) - 3G, 1A Barrie MVP - Jack Lee (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 40 - Toronto Jr. Canadiens 5 vs. Eastern Ontario Wild 0 Jr. Canadiens MVP - Kash Kwajah (F) - 2G, 2A Eastern Ontario MVP - Griffin Amey (G) - 26 SV Game Centre Game 39 - Toronto Marlboros 3 vs. Hill Academy 2 - OT Marlboros MVP - Michael Warner (F) - 1G Hill Academy MVP - Finley Merrill (F) Game Centre Game 38 - Upper Canada College Blues 4 vs. Vaughan Kings 3 - OT Upper Canada MVP - Bohdan Gorenstein (F) - 2G, 1A Vaughan MVP - Landon Roulson (F) Game Centre Game 37 - Credit River Capitals 5 vs. Ottawa Jr. 67's 2 Credit River MVP - Jonah Tagliarino (F) - 2G Ottawa MVP - Alexandre Saulnier (F) - 2G Game Centre Game 36 - TPH Academy 6 vs. Don Mills Flyers 3 TPH MVP - Christopher Pinko (F) - 1G, 2A Don Mills MVP - Gavin Godick (D) - 1A Game Centre Game 35 - Detroit Little Caesars 9 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 5 Little Caesars MVP - Jack Hair (D) - 2G Upper Canada MVP - Isaya Papineau (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 34 - Detroit HoneyBaked 4 vs. York-Simcoe Express 1 HoneyBaked MVP - Ivan Belikov (D) - 1G York-Simcoe MVP - Lukas Butler (G) - 19 SV Game Centre Tickets are now on sale for Saturday's OHL Cup Championship Final that takes place at Mattamy Athletic Centre, beginning at 2:00pm. General admission tickets are available for $15.50 per ticket, including taxes and fees, and can be purchased on Ticketmaster. The 2026 OHL Cup Championship Final wilI stream for free on FloHockey’s Facebook, X, and YouTube channels.]]> Oshawa Generals to Select First Overall in 2026 OHL Priority Selection Presented by Real Canadian Superstore https://chl.ca/ohl/article/oshawa-generals-to-select-first-overall-in-2026-ohl-priority-selection-presented-by-real-canadian-superstore Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:40:26 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/oshawa-generals-to-select-first-overall-in-2026-ohl-priority-selection-presented-by-real-canadian-superstore TORONTO – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced results of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection Draft Lottery, with the Oshawa Generals drawing the first overall selection. The 13-time OHL champion Generals came away as big winners, and are poised to select first overall for the first time since 2005 when they took franchise cornerstone John Tavares, who went on to become the OHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer. Each of the four non-playoff teams participating in the Priority Selection Lottery, the 20th place Generals (40 percent change), 19th place Erie Otters (30 percent change), 18th place Brampton Steelheads (20 percent chance) and 17th place Sarnia Sting (10 percent chance), had adjusted proportionate odds of drawing the first overall selection. The final results were determined by a computerized random number generator, with the process overseen and certified by Mr. Robert Bayne, partner with the law firm Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP. The coveted first overall selection came down to a big reveal between the Generals and the Erie Otters, who will be selecting second overall. The Generals played to a record of 19-45-3-1 this past season on the heels of winning back-to-back Eastern Conference titles. In addition to the first overall selection of Tavares, who was the first CHL player to be granted exceptional player status by Hockey Canada in 2005, the Generals also selected eventual NHL forward Tom McCarthy first overall in the 1977 OHA Draft. The OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore returns to an in-person experience for the first time in 25 years, being held at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on June 12-13, 2026. Select two-day ticket packages go on sale to the public Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00am. 2026 OHL Priority Selection First Round Order of Selection:
  1. Oshawa Generals
  2. Erie Otters
  3. Brampton Steelheads
  4. Sarnia Sting
  5. Sudbury Wolves
  6. Saginaw Spirit
  7. Guelph Storm
  8. Owen Sound Attack
  9. Niagara IceDogs
  10. Kingston Frontenacs
  11. North Bay Battalion
  12. Soo Greyhounds
  13. Peterborough Petes
  14. London Knights
  15. Flint Firebirds
  16. Windsor Spitfires
  17. Barrie Colts
  18. Ottawa 67’s
  19. Kitchener Rangers
  20. Brantford Bulldogs
The 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore will see the top players born in 2010 within OHL jurisdiction be selected on June 12-13. The results of the OHL Draft Lottery also apply to the Order of Selection for both the 2026 OHL Under-18 Priority Selection on Monday, June 8th at 7:00pm, as well as the 2026 CHL Import Draft.   About the Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has long been regarded as the number one development league in the world, continuing to serve as a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League. The OHL consists of 20 teams, with 17 located in Ontario, two in the state of Michigan and one in the state of Pennsylvania. A proud member of the Canadian Hockey League, the OHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships, with over 329 graduates receiving OHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice in 2024-25, resulting in a collective investment of over $42 million by OHL member teams over the past 15 years.]]> 2026 OHL Cup Day 2 Recap https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-cup-day-2-recap Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:15:34 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-cup-day-2-recap TORONTO - The 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) continued on Tuesday with a total of 18 round robin matchups on the schedule. Through two days of tournament play, both the Markham Majors and Toronto Jr. Canadiens sit atop the standings with perfect 3-0 records while the Eastern Ontario Wild, Don Mills Flyers, Upper Canada College Blues, Detroit HoneyBaked and Detroit Little Caesars also remain undefeated. Vaughan Kings forward Kane Cloutier leads the showcase in scoring with 11 points (6-5--11) in just three games. Ryder Nobes of the Markham Majors joins Cloutier with six goals in the tournament so far. Both players recorded hat-tricks on Tuesday. In the crease, Marko Mesich of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens has been the tournament's top netminder with a 3-0 record, 1.00 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. 2026 OHL Cup Day 2 Results Game 33 - Niagara North Stars 6 vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders 2 Niagara North MVP - Nathan Hewitt (F) - 1G, 1A Ajax-Pickering MVP - Brady McGarry (D) - 1G Game Centre Game 32 - Barrie Colts 7 vs. Thunder Bay Kings 0 Barrie MVP - Logan Senay (G) - 20 SV SO Thunder Bay MVP - Carter Johnston (G) - 44 SV Game Centre Game 31 - Quinte Red Devils 4 vs. Team NOHA 3 Quinte MVP - Andrew Laurin (F) - 1G, 2A NOHA MVP - Seth Verbiwski (F) - 1G, 1A Game Centre Game 30 - Detroit Little Caesars 5 vs. Ottawa Jr. 67's 3 Little Caesars MVP - Jack Hair (D) - 2A Ottawa MVP - Athan Stone (G) - 25 SV Game Centre Game 29 - Detroit HoneyBaked 4 vs. Hill Academy 3 - OT HoneyBaked MVP - Austin Hall (F) - 3A Hill Academy MVP - Brayden Jaravata (D) - 1G Game Centre Game 28 - Toronto Marlboros 3 vs. Huron-Perth Lakers 1 Marlboros MVP - Braden Reilly (F) - 1A Huron-Perth MVP - Declan McCotter (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 27 - London Jr. Knights 6 vs. TPH Academy 4 London MVP - Ryan Salmoni (F) - 1G TPH MVP - Mason Drouin (D) - 1G Game Centre Game 26 - Vaughan Kings 7 vs. Brantford 99ers 4 Vaughan MVP - Kane Cloutier (F) - 4G, 1A Brantford MVP - Roman Vanacker (F) - 1G, 1A Game Centre Game 25 - Toronto Jr. Canadiens 6 vs. Sun County Panthers 0 Jr. Canadiens MVP - Rico Champagne (F) - 2G Sun County MVP - Ethan Townsend (G) - 29 SV Game Centre Game 24 - Eastern Ontario Wild 2 vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders 0 Eastern Ontario MVP - Josh Groulx (G) - 20 SV SO Ajax-Pickering MVP - Tanner Gibson (G) - 17 SV Game Centre Game 23 - Don Mills Flyers 3 vs. Barrie Colts 2 Don Mills MVP - Ty Civello (F) - 2G Barrie MVP - John Kanyo (D) - 1G Game Centre Game 22 - Detroit Little Caesars 3 vs. Credit River Capitals 1 Little Caesars MVP - Aiden Kelly (F) - 1G Credit River MVP - Aaron Archer (G) - 32 SV Game Centre Game 21 - Upper Canada College Blues 4 vs. Team NOHA 1 Upper Canada MVP - Cole Guizzetti (F) - 3G, 1A NOHA MVP - Felix Sapay (F) - 1A Game Centre Game 20 - Markham Majors 7 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 0 Markham MVP - Dylan Sack (G) - 19 SV SO Upper Canada MVP - Aiden Plooy (D) Game Centre Game 19 - York-Simcoe Express 4 vs. Huron-Perth Lakers 1 York-Simcoe MVP - Stuart DeMunnik (D) Huron-Perth MVP - Ethan Bridges (F) Game Centre Game 18 - London Jr. Knights 10 vs. Thunder Bay Kings 1 London MVP - Ryan Salmoni (F) - 2G, 1A Thunder Bay MVP - Liam Maxwell (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 17 - Detroit HoneyBaked 3 vs. Toronto Marlboros 1 HoneyBaked MVP - Austin Hall (F) - 2G Marlboros MVP - Nolan Hardy (G) - 42 SV Game Centre Game 16 - Brantford 99ers 6 vs. Quinte Red Devils 2 Brantford MVP - Emry Lowe (F) - 1G Quinte MVP - Andrew Laurin (F) - 1A Game Centre The 2026 OHL Cup round robin continues on Wednesday followed by the Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals on Thursday, culminating in Saturday's Championship Final at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, beginning at 2:00pm. All games are available live and on demand through GameOnStream. For full coverage of the 2026 OHL Cup, visit ohlcup.ca.]]> NHL Debut: Porter Martone (March 31st, 2026) https://chl.ca/ohl/article/nhl-debut-porter-martone-march-31st-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:59:25 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/nhl-debut-porter-martone-march-31st-2026 Porter Martone is set to make his NHL debut tonight with the Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the Washington Capitals.  Martone, 19, was selected by Philadelphia in the first round, sixth overall, of the 2025 NHL Draft after a standout Ontario Hockey League career that saw him develop into one of the league’s premier power forwards. The Peterborough, Ont., native spent three seasons in the OHL with the Sarnia Sting and Mississauga/Brampton Steelheads, producing 204 points (89 goals, 115 assists) in 178 career regular-season games. Martone’s development took a major step forward following a midseason move from Sarnia to Mississauga during his rookie campaign in 2022-23. From there, he quickly established himself as a top offensive threat, recording 71 points in 60 games in 2023-24 before reaching another level in his final OHL season. Serving as captain of the Brampton Steelheads in 2024-25, Martone led the club with 61 assists and 98 points in 57 games, ranking seventh in OHL scoring. His 98-point campaign marked a career high and solidified his status as one of the league’s top draft-eligible players.]]> 2026 OHL Awards – Overage Player of the Year Finalists https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-awards-overage-player-of-the-year-finalists Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:57 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-awards-overage-player-of-the-year-finalists TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced finalists for the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the OHL Overage Player of the Year as voted by the League's General Managers. Team nominees were required to receive 20% of the vote from General Managers within their own conference to advance to the final ballot as award finalists. This year's Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy finalists include: Maleek McGowan (D, Kingston Frontenacs) - 62 GP, 14 G, 22 A, 36 PTS. An intense, hard-hitting competitor who goes all-out in all facets of the game, defenceman Maleek McGowan posted career-highs in goals (14) and points (36), playing in a top-pairing role on the Fronts blue line. The former 10th round pick in the 2021 OHL Priority Selection has developed into a reliable option for coaches and an easy player to get behind for the fans in Kingston. McGowan was on the radar as a finalist for both best bodychecker and best shot blocker in the Eastern Conference on the OHL Coaches Poll. Jack Pridham (RW, Kitchener Rangers) - 65 GP, 46 G, 44 A, 90 PTS. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham had an overage season to remember, finishing second in OHL goal-scoring with 46 tallies while registering an impressive plus-38 rating. The 6-foot-2, 185Ib. right-wing from Stouffville finished second in OHL shorthanded goals with six, while burying the third-most power play markers with 16. Pridham scored three hat-tricks during the regular season. He was voted as the Western Conference's best shot in the OHL Coaches Poll. Cooper Foster (C, Ottawa 67's) - 66 GP, 29 G, 37 A, 66 PTS. Fifth-year Ottawa 67's veteran Cooper Foster was a leader for his team throughout the season, helping them exceed all expectations after entering the year unranked on the preseason edition of OHL Power Rankings as voted by members of the media. Foster posted career-highs in goals (29), assists (37) and points (66) with a plus/minus rating of plus-34. The Sault Ste. Marie native developed into a point-per-game player under 67's Head Coach Dave Cameron. Marco Mignosa (RW, Soo Greyhounds) - 65 GP, 35 G, 54 A, 89 PTS. Graduating as one of the longest tenured Greyhounds in franchise history, Marco Mignosa capped-off his OHL career with career-highs in assists (54) and points (89) while finishing as the club's all-time leader in career shorthanded goals (14). The Tampa Bay Lightning prospect has been relied upon in all situations by Head Coach John Dean, and was recognized in three different categories (smartest player, best penalty killer, best shootout shooter) in the OHL Coaches Poll. The OHL will announce the winner of the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as Overage Player of the Year on Tuesday, April 7th.]]> 2026 OHL Cup Day 1 Recap https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-cup-day-1-recap Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:52:04 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-ohl-cup-day-1-recap TORONTO - The 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) got underway on Monday with four wild card play-in matchups followed by 15 games on the round robin schedule. The Ajax-Pickering Raiders, The Hill Academy, Upper Canada Cyclones and Barrie Colts emerged as wild card teams following morning wins. Ottawa Jr. 67's forward Alexandre Saulnier, Vaughan Kings forward Kane Cloutier and TPH Hockey forward Nathan Pavelski came away as top point producers following Day 1 action, each producing five points. Notably, Hill Academy forward Tanner Adams scored a pair of hat-tricks including one in the morning's wild card action followed by another in a 4-2 win over the Huron-Perth Lakers. 2026 OHL Cup Wild Card Play-In Results WC 1 - Ajax-Pickering Raiders 4 vs. Mississauga Senators 3 - 3OT Ajax-Pickering MVP - Tanner Gibson (G) - 29 SV Senators MVP - Massimo Tomassi (G) - 35 SV Game Centre WC 2 - Hill Academy 5 vs. Biosteel Academy 2 Hill Academy MVP - Matteo Orlando (G) - 29 SV Biosteel MVP - Kayden Cook (D) - 1G Game Centre WC 3 - Upper Canada Cyclones 2 vs. Ottawa Valley Titans 0 Upper Canada MVP - Kellen McKeown (G) - 34 SV Ottawa Valley MVP - Marcus Smolcic (G) - 31 SV Game Centre WC 4 - Barrie Colts 5 vs. Central Ontario Wolves 2 Barrie MVP - Luka Dragojevic (F) - 2G Central Ontario MVP - Finn Ellery (F) Game Centre 2026 OHL Cup Day 1 Results Game 1 - Quinte Red Devils 5 vs. Vaughan Kings 2 Quinte MVP - Nathan Ferriss (G) - 31 SV Vaughan MVP - Adrian Sgro (D) - 1G Game Centre Game 2 - Markham Majors 3 vs. Ottawa Jr. 67's 2 Markham MVP - Ryder Nobes (F) - 2G Ottawa MVP - Alexandre Makaridze (F) Game Centre Game 3 - Toronto Jr. Canadiens 4 vs. Niagara North Stars 2 Jr. Canadiens MVP - Brayden Grima (F) - 2G, 1A Niagara North MVP - Evan Hoven (F) - 1A Game Centre Game 4 - TPH Hockey 13 vs. Thunder Bay Kings 1 TPH MVP - Jake Hall (D) - 2G Thunder Bay MVP - Darwin Brinkman (D) Game Centre Game 5 - Eastern Ontario Wild 4 vs. Sun County Panthers 2 Eastern Ontario MVP - Isaac Charbonneau (F) - 2A Sun County MVP - Nash Fuerth (F) - 2G Game Centre Game 6 - Toronto Marlboros 4 vs. York-Simcoe Express 2 Marlboros MVP - Braden Reilly (F) - 2G, 1A York-Simcoe MVP - Justin Watkins (F) Game Centre Game 7 - Upper Canada College Blues 4 vs. Brantford 99ers 3 - OT Upper Canada MVP - Max Fransen (D) - 1G Brantford MVP - Carson Vukelich (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 8 - Hill Academy 4 vs. Huron-Perth Lakers 2 Hill Academy MVP - Tanner Adams (F) - 3G Huron-Perth MVP - Rylan Da Costa (G) - 26 SV Game Centre Game 9 - Don Mills Flyers 2 vs. London Jr. Knights 1 Don Mills MVP - Brady Nash (F) - 2G London MVP - Quinn Roberts (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 10 - Ottawa Jr. 67's 7 vs. Upper Canada Cyclones 1 Ottawa MVP - Alexandre Saulnier (F) - 2G Upper Canada MVP - Brayson Heuff (D) Game Centre Game 11 - Toronto Jr. Canadiens 4 vs. Ajax-Pickering Raiders 1 Jr. Canadiens MVP - Jace Voortman (F) - 1G, 1A Ajax-Pickering MVP - Caden Cousineau (F) Game Centre Game 12 - Vaughan Kings 5 vs. Team NOHA 2 Vaughan MVP - Kane Cloutier (F) - 2G, 2A Team NOHA - Alex Proulx (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 13 - Markham Majors 3 vs. Credit River Capitals 0 Markham MVP - Jack Samek (F) - 1A Credit River MVP - Aaron Archer (G) - 26 SV Game Centre Game 14 - TPH Hockey 3 vs. Barrie Colts 2 TPH MVP - Caiven Walos (F) - 1G, 1A Barrie MVP - Gavin O'Connell (F) - 1G Game Centre Game 15 - Sun County Panthers 2 vs. Niagara North Stars 2 Sun County MVP - Ryder Cheswick (F) - 1G Niagara North MVP - Jacob Greene (F) - 1G
Game Centre The 2026 OHL Cup round robin continues on Tuesday and Wednesday followed by the Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals on Thursday, culminating in Saturday's Championship Final at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, beginning at 2:00pm. All games are available live and on demand through GameOnStream. For full coverage of the 2026 OHL Cup, visit ohlcup.ca.
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