Ontario Hockey League - Feed https://chl.ca/ohl Official Website of the OHL Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:17:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://media.chl.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/07/03123951/SiteIcon-150x150.png pavel mintyukov – Ontario Hockey League https://chl.ca/ohl 32 32 Live Blog: OHL at the 2026 NHL Draft https://chl.ca/ohl/article/live-blog-ohl-at-the-2026-nhl-draft Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:38:55 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/live-blog-ohl-at-the-2026-nhl-draft Follow along as we track OHL talent selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York! Watch live coverage of tonight’s festivities beginning at 7:00 pm ET on Sportsnet and ESPN (USA). Day 2 proceedings feature Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, starting at 11:00 am ET on Sportsnet and NHL Network (USA).   ROUND 1 3rd Overall – Vancouver Canucks select Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bulldogs Caleb Malhotra of the Brantford Bulldogs is the first OHL player to come off the board, being chosen 3rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks. The 6-foot-2 centreman from Toronto, ON., was a finalist for the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year after establishing himself as one of the league’s top young forwards. Following a 10-point start through his first 11 games, Malhotra caught fire, setting a new Bulldogs rookie record with 84 points (29-55–84) in 67 regular-season contests. The selection also carries a special family connection, as Caleb’s father, OHL alumnus Manny Malhotra, was recently named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. 7th Overall – Seattle Kraken select Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds Chase Reid of the Soo Greyhounds is the second OHL player to come off the board, being chosen 7th overall by the Seattle Kraken. The 6-foot-2 defenceman from Chesterfield, MI., produced a career-best 48 points (18-30–48) and a plus-28 rating in 45 regular-season games for Soo. Reid also represented the United States on home soil at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship. 15th Overall – Anaheim Ducks select Nikita Klepov of the Saginaw Spirit With the 15th overall pick, the Anaheim Ducks have selected forward Nikita Klepov from the Saginaw Spirit. The 6-foot winger is coming off a remarkable rookie season in which he captured both the Emms Family Award as OHL Rookie of the Year and the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the league's leading scorer after recording 97 points (37-60–97) in 67 regular-season games. 17th Overall – Utah Mammoth select Ethan Belchetz of the Windsor Spitfires Selected 17th overall by the Utah Mammoth, Ethan Belchetz of the Windsor Spitfires adds a unique combination of size and scoring ability to the organization's prospect pool. The 6-foot-5 power forward recorded 59 points (34-25–59) in 57 regular-season games before his season was cut short by a broken left clavicle suffered in early March. 24th Overall – Vancouver Canucks select Adam Novotný of the Peterborough Petes With the 24th overall pick, the Vancouver Canucks have selected forward Adam Novotný of the Peterborough Petes. The Czech native is a physical, shoot-first forward who isn't afraid to fire the puck from anywhere in the offensive zone. He enjoyed an outstanding rookie season in the OHL, recording 65 points (34-31–65) and 278 shots on goal – the second-highest total in the league – in 58 regular-season games. Novotný also represented Czechia at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, recording three assists while leading the tournament in shots on goal. ]]> 2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Where OHL Prospects Stand Across Hockey’s Top Lists https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-nhl-draft-rankings-where-ohl-prospects-stand-across-hockeys-top-lists Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:24:16 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/2026-nhl-draft-rankings-where-ohl-prospects-stand-across-hockeys-top-lists – its highest share since 2017 – and has seen 18 players selected in the first round over the past two drafts, the league's highest two-year total since 2013 and 2014. Since the NHL Draft began in 1969, the OHL has developed 1,377 NHL Draft picks, accounting for 20.5% of all selections. It's important to note that NHL Central Scouting differs from the other three outlets by ranking North American and International skaters and goaltenders separately, rather than producing an overall draft ranking. As a result, Central Scouting's placements are not directly comparable to the overall rankings from TSN, Craig Button and Chris Peters, but they remain one of the NHL's primary evaluation tools leading into the NHL Draft.   Below is a comparison of OHL players' rankings across the four final rankings. 2026 Draft Rankings * Click on the applicable names to see the players' draft profiles * HM = Honourable Mention Skaters
Player Pos. OHL Team TSN Consensus Craig Button Chris Peters NHL Central Scouting (NA Skaters)
Chase Reid D Soo Greyhounds 3 5 3 2
Caleb Malhotra C Brantford Bulldogs 6 6 4 6
Ethan Belchetz LW Windsor Spitfires 12 12 12 9
Adam Novotny LW Peterborough Petes 17 26 19 14
Nikita Klepov RW Saginaw Spirit 20 20 28 8
Brooks Rogowski C Oshawa Generals 32 61 29 21
Maksim Sokolovskii D London Knights HM (Honourable Mention) 60 59 40
Jaxon Cover RW London Knights – 30 – 29
Pierce Mbuyi LW Owen Sound Attack – 38 – 56
Thomas Vandenberg C Ottawa 67’s – 46 51 35
Egor Barabanov C Saginaw Spirit – 51 71 43
Alessandro Di Iorio C Sarnia Sting – 59 31 41
Ryan Roobroeck LW Guelph Storm/Niagara IceDogs – 62 40 28
Ryder Cali C North Bay Battalion – – 38 25
Alexander Bilecki D Kitchener Rangers – – 44 49
Adam Nemec LW Sudbury Wolves – – 48 27
Vladimir Dravecky D Guelph Storm/Brantford Bulldogs – – 60 47
Alex Kostov RW Flint Firebirds – – 69 73
Cole Zurawski RW Owen Sound Attack – – – 59
Eric Frossard D Guelph Storm – – – 68
Beckham Edwards C Sarnia Sting – – – 69
Ben Wilmott C Barrie Colts – – – 71
Spencer Bowes LW Ottawa 67’s – – – 75
Wesley Royston RW Owen Sound Attack – – – 80
Colin Fitzgerald C Soo Greyhounds – – – 82
Parker Vaughan RW North Bay Battalion – – – 83
Carter Stevens RW Guelph Storm – – – 85
Lucas Ambrosio D Erie Otters – – – 91
Jasper Kuhta C Ottawa 67’s – – – 95
Adam Levac C Peterborough Petes – – – 97
Jean-Cristoph Lemieux LW Sudbury Wolves – – – 103
Braidy Wassilyn LW London Knights – – – 105
Callum Croskery D Soo Greyhounds – – – 110
Aiden O’Donnell LW Oshawa Generals – – – 118
Layne Gallacher C Guelph Storm – – – 119
Brody Pepoy RW Saginaw Spirit – – – 124
Brady Murnane D Oshawa Generals – – – 141
Andre Mondoux D Kingston Frontenacs – – – 142
Cohen Bidgood RW London Knights – – – 143
Nathan Amidovski LW Brampton Steelheads  – – – 148
Joe Salandra RW Barrie Colts – – – 152
Ondrej Ruml D Ottawa 67’s – – – 157
Harris Pangretitsch D Soo Greyhounds – – – 159
Julian Brown D Owen Sound Attack  – – – 169
Dryden Allen D Flint Firebirds – – – 171
Leo Laschon D Oshawa Generals – – – 175
Illia Shybinskyi LW Guelph Storm – – – 181
Leon Kolarik LW Peterborough Petes – – – 182
Ryan Brown LW London Knights – – – 184
Darian Anderson RW Flint Firebirds  – – – 186
Caden Harvey C Windsor Spitfires – – – 188
Jacob Vandeven D London Knights – – – 190
Rowan Henderson LW Sudbury Wolves – – – 194
Weston Cameron LW Kitchener Rangers – – – 196
Rylan Singh LW Guelph Storm – – – 201
Colin Feeley D Oshawa Generals – – – 202
Andrew Robinson D Windsor Spitfires – – – 205
Justin Handsor D Barrie Colts – – – 207
Grady Spicer D Windsor Spitfires – – – 212
Alexander Karmanov D North Bay Battalion – – – 214
Alex McLean C Kingston Frontenacs – – – 217
Julius Saari D Erie Otters – – – 218
Cody Wood D London Knights – – – 219
Elliot Arnett D Owen Sound Attack – – – 220
Aiden Young LW Peterborough Petes – – – 223
  Goaltenders
Player OHL Team TSN Consensus Craig Button Chris Peters NHL Central Scouting
Ryder Fetterolf Ottawa 67’s – – 75 11
Zachary Jovanovski Guelph Storm – – – 12
Stepan Shurygin Saginaw Spirit – – – 13
Matthew Minchak Kingston Frontenacs – – – 15
Vladislav Yermolenko Niagara IceDogs – – – 17
Arvin Jaswal Barrie Colts – – – 18
Matthew Humphries Oshawa Generals – – – 23
Gavin Betts Kingston Frontenacs – – – 24
Ben Hrebik Barrie Colts – – – 31
Maksim Corovic Brantford Bulldogs – – – 32
Jason Schaubel Kitchener Rangers – – – 36
  Related Articles Learn more about some of the OHL prospects featured in the rankings:   _______________________________________________________________________________________ Follow along with complete coverage on X, Instagram and Facebook when broadcast coverage begins on Friday, June 26th at 7:00pm on Sportsnet in Canada and on ESPN in the United States. Day 2 proceedings feature Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 27th, starting at 11:00 am on Sportsnet, ESPN and NHL Network (USA).]]> OHL Fan Guide to the 2026 NHL Draft https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-fan-guide-to-the-2026-nhl-draft Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:33:39 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-fan-guide-to-the-2026-nhl-draft Follow along with complete coverage on X, Instagram and Facebook when broadcast coverage begins on Friday, June 26th at 7:00pm on Sportsnet in Canada and on ESPN in the United States. Day 2 proceedings feature Rounds 2-7 on Saturday, June 27th starting at 11:00am on Sportsnet, ESPN and NHL Network (USA). Here’s a breakdown of all 20 OHL clubs featuring draft history, milestone years, top picks, and players to watch from NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings. Barrie Colts: All-time selections developed: 53 (since 1996) First round selections developed: 17 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999) Top Selection: Aaron Ekblad (1st, 2014) 2026 Rankings: Ben Wilmott (71), Joe Salandra (152), Justin Handsor (207), Arvin Jaswal (18 G), Ben Hrebik (31 G) Brampton Steelheads: All-time selections developed: 27 (since 2013) First round selections developed: 5 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (2024) Top Selection: Porter Martone (6th, 2025) 2026 Rankings: Nathan Amidovski (148),  Brantford Bulldogs: All-time selections developed: 19 (since 2016) First round selections developed: 2 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2017, 2023) Top Selection: Jake O'Brien (8th, 2025) 2026 Rankings: Caleb Malhotra (6), Maksim Corovic (32 G) Erie Otters: All-time selections developed: 47 (since 1997) First round selections developed: 12 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2007) Top Selection: Connor McDavid (1st, 2015), Matthew Schaefer (1st, 2025) 2026 Rankings: Lucas Ambrosio (91), Julius Saari (218) Flint Firebirds: All-time selections developed: 20 (since 2016) First round selections developed: 2 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2023) Top Selection: Ty Dellandrea (13th, 2018) 2026 Rankings: Alex Kostov (73), Dryden Allen (171), Darian Anderson (186) Guelph Storm: All-time selections developed: 84 (since 1992) First round selections developed: 13 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1994) Top Selection: Drew Doughty (2nd, 2008) 2026 Rankings: Ryan Roobroeck (28), Vladimir Dravecky (47), Eric Frossard (68), Carter Stevens (85), Illia Shybinskyi (181), Rylan Singh (201), Zachary Jovanovski (12 G) Kingston Frontenacs: All-time selections developed: 127 (since 1974) First round selections developed: 24 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1993) Top Selection: Erik Gudbranson (3rd, 2009), Chris Gratton (3rd, 1993) 2026 Rankings: Andre Mondoux (142), Alex McLean (217), Matthew Minchak (15 G), Gavin Betts (24 G) Kitchener Rangers: All-time selections developed: 174 (since 1969) First round selections developed: 32 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1998) Top Selection: Gabriel Landeskog (2nd, 2011), Brian Bellows (2nd, 1982) 2026 Rankings: Alexander Bilecki (49), Weston Cameron (196), Jason Schaubel (36 G) London Knights: All-time selections developed: 202 (since 1969) First round selections developed: 38 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 8 (1998) Top Selection: John Tavares (1st, 2009), Patrick Kane (1st, 2007), Rick Nash (1st, 2002), Rob Ramage (1st, 1979), Rick Green (1st, 1976) 2026 Rankings: Jaxon Cover (29), Maksim Sokolovskii (40), Braidy Wassilyn (105), Cohen Bidgood (143), Ryan Brown (184), Jacob Vandeven (190), Cody Wood (219) Niagara IceDogs: All-time selections developed: 22 (since 2008) First round selections developed: 6 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2014) Top Selection: Alex Pietrangelo (4th, 2008) 2026 Rankings: Vladislav Yermolenko (17 G) North Bay Battalion: All-time selections developed: 56 (since 1998) First round selections developed: 6 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999) Top Selection: Matt Duchene (2nd, 2009) 2026 Rankings: Ryder Cali (25), Parker Vaughan (83), Alexander Karmanov (214) Oshawa Generals: All-time selections developed: 190 (since 1969) First round selections developed: 28 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1995) Top Selection: Eric Lindros (1st, 1991) 2026 Rankings: Brooks Rogowski (21), Aiden O'Donnell (118), Brady Murnane (141), Leo Laschon (175), Colin Feeley (202), Matthew Humphries (23 G) Ottawa 67’s: All-time selections developed: 169 (since 1969) First round selections developed: 32 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999 & 1992) Top Selection: Bobby Smith (1st, 1978), Denis Potvin (1st, 1973) 2026 Rankings: Thomas Vandenberg (35), Jasper Kuhta (95), Ryder Fetterolf (11 G) Owen Sound Attack: All-time selections developed: 69 (since 1990) First round selections developed: 7 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (2017) Top Selection: Bobby Ryan (2nd, 2005) 2026 Rankings: Pierce Mbuyi (56), Cole Zurawski (59), Wesley Royston (80), Julian Brown (169), Elliot Arnett (220) Peterborough Petes: All-time selections developed: 191 (since 1969) First round selections developed: 27 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2004, 2003, 1997, 1995) Top Selection: Jordan Staal (2nd, 2006), Eric Staal (2nd, 2003), Chris Pronger (2nd, 1993) 2026 Rankings: Adam Novotny (14), Leon Kolarik (182), Aiden Young (223) Saginaw Spirit: All-time selections developed: 47 (since 2003) First round selections developed: 5 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2011) Top Selection: Michael Misa (2nd, 2025) 2026 Rankings: Nikita Klepov (8), Egor Barabanov (43), Brody Pepoy (124), Stepan Shurygin (13 G) Sarnia Sting: All-time selections developed: 54 (since 1995) First round selections developed: 12 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1996) Top Selection: Nail Yakupov (1st, 2012), Steven Stamkos (1st, 2008) 2026 Rankings: Alessandro Di Iorio (41), Beckham Edwards (69),  Soo Greyhounds: All-time selections developed: 159 (since 1973) First round selections developed: 19 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1992) Top Selection: Joe Thornton (1st, 1997) 2026 Rankings: Chase Reid (2), Colin Fitzgerald (82), Callum Croskery (110), Harris Pangretitsch (159) Sudbury Wolves: All-time selections developed: 138 (since 1973) First round selections developed: 21 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1993) Top Selection: Quinton Byfield (2nd, 2020) 2026 Rankings: Adam Nemec (27), Jean-Cristoph Lemieux (103), Rowan Henderson (194) Windsor Spitfires: All-time selections developed: 120 (since 1976) First round selections developed: 24 Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2009 & 1997) Top Selection: Taylor Hall (1st, 2010), Ed Jovanovski (1st, 1994) 2026 Rankings: Ethan Belchetz (9), Caden Harvey (188), Andrew Robinson (205), Grady Spicer (212)]]> Generals sign forward Ryan Hedley https://chl.ca/ohl/article/generals-sign-forward-ryan-hedley Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:20 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/generals-sign-forward-ryan-hedley Oshawa, ON -  The Oshawa Generals have signed 2023 draft pick Ryan Hedley to an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Last season, Hedley played in the BCHL for the Powell River Kings, where he suited up in 52 games and collected 51 points, including 15 goals and 36 assists. The Generals drafted the native of Raleigh, North Carolina, in the 8th round of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection Draft with the 147th pick.]]> Wolves sign forward Colton Colby https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-colton-colby Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:13 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-colton-colby SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Colton Colby to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Shelby Township, MI, Colby was selected by Sudbury in the eleventh round (213th overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the 2025-26 season with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA, recording 70 points (27-43–28) in 80 regular-season games. Colby becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Norman Greene and Patrik Ula. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Colton was one of the top players with the Oakland Grizzlies, a dominant team in the Detroit U16 area.”]]> OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg returns Aug. 18 in support of OHL Assists https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-alumni-golf-classic-presented-by-carlsberg-returns-aug-18-in-support-of-ohl-assists Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:00:26 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/ohl-alumni-golf-classic-presented-by-carlsberg-returns-aug-18-in-support-of-ohl-assists TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Hockey League will host the 2026 OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at Hockley Valley Resort, bringing together the OHL community for a day on the course in support of OHL Assists. The annual charity event features representatives from all 20 OHL member teams alongside alumni spanning a broad swath of league history. Players, partners, fans and friends of the OHL are invited to enjoy a memorable day at one of Ontario's premier resort destinations, with all proceeds directed to OHL Assists. The day's schedule is as follows: Location: Hockley Valley Resort - 793522 3rd Line EHS, Mono, ON L9W 5X7
  • Registration — 10:30 a.m.
  • Lunch — 11 a.m.
  • Shotgun start — noon
  • Dinner — 6 p.m.
A range of participation and sponsorship opportunities are available:
  • Individual Golfer — $250
  • Hole Sponsorship — $500
  • Foursome Group — $1,000
  • Foursome plus Hole Sponsor — $1,250
  • Lunch Sponsor — $1,500
  • Dinner Sponsor — $3,000
Registration is open now at https://event.spordle.com/en/tickets/buy-tickets/2028/12582. The OHL Alumni Golf Classic presented by Carlsberg is a cornerstone of the League's ongoing commitment to giving back, with funds raised supporting OHL Assists and its work across communities throughout the League.]]> Wolves sign forward Norman Greene https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-norman-greene Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:59:01 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-norman-greene SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Norman Greene to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Clarence, N.Y., Greene was selected by Sudbury in the tenth round (193rd overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with the Woodbridge Wolfpack 16U AAA, recording 28 points (14-14–28) in 34 regular-season games.  Greene becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Patrik Ula and Colton Colby. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Norman had an outstanding year with the highly regarded Woodbridge U16 program, where he moved from Buffalo and became their captain.”]]> Wolves sign forward Patrik Ula https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-patrik-ula Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:14:07 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-forward-patrik-ula SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of forward Patrik Ula to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Chappaqua, N.Y., Ula was selected by Sudbury in the seventh round (131st overall) of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the majority of the 2025-26 season with the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks of the NAHL and made his OHL debut in December, recording a goal and an assist in his first two games with the Wolves. The 5-foot-11 forward now joins his brother, Genc Ula, in the Wolves organization. Ula becomes the latest member of Sudbury’s 2025 draft class to sign with the club, joining fellow prospects Norman Greene and Colton Colby. General Manager Rob Papineau spoke about the trio's development and progression. “All three of these players had excellent camps last year and followed that up with strong seasons where they each led their teams to success,” said Papineau. “Patrik started in U16 and was promoted to junior in Danbury after a successful stint with us in December.”]]> Wolves sign 2026 second-round pick Ivan Belikov https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-2026-second-round-pick-ivan-belikov Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:57:43 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/wolves-sign-2026-second-round-pick-ivan-belikov SUDBURY, ON – The Sudbury Wolves have announced the signing of defenceman Ivan Belikov to an Ontario Hockey League Scholarship and Development Agreement following the club’s Orientation Camp this past weekend. A native of Parkland, FL., Belikov was selected by Sudbury in the second round (25th overall) of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. He spent the 2025-26 season with Detroit Honeybaked 15U AAA, recording 35 points (10-25–35) in 84 regular-season games. He then capped his season off by helping the club capture an OHL Cup championship. The 6-foot-4, right-shot blueliner becomes the first member of Sudbury’s 2026 draft class to sign with the organization. General Manager Rob Papineau praised Belikov’s development and potential. “We are excited that Ivan has committed to the hockey club and the OHL,” said Papineau. “He was a standout all season on the OHL Cup championship team. He has an exciting summer ahead with USA Hockey and a very bright future with the Wolves.”  ]]> Nine OHL Players Named to CHL 2025-26 All-Star and All-Rookie Teams https://chl.ca/ohl/article/nine-ohl-players-named-to-chl-2025-26-all-star-and-all-rookie-teams Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0000 https://chl.ca/ohl/article/nine-ohl-players-named-to-chl-2025-26-all-star-and-all-rookie-teams Six OHL players were named to the CHL's First, Second and Third All-Star Teams, while four OHL players earned CHL All-Rookie Team recognition following outstanding performances during the 2025-26 season. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today announced its First, Second, and Third All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season, along with its All-Rookie Team. Media members who regularly cover the CHL and the Member Leagues — the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) — participated in the voting process to determine this year’s CHL All-Star and All-Rookie teams. Ballots were cast based on regular-season performances, with voters selecting the top players from across the CHL’s three leagues to recognize outstanding individual achievements.

CHL First All-Star Team

Goaltender – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s / OHL): 29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season; signed by Ottawa as an undrafted free agent last summer, Fetterolf quickly emerged as one of the CHL’s top goaltenders during a historic rookie campaign with the 67’s. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., led the CHL in both goals-against average and save percentage, while his six shutouts set a new OHL record for the most by a rookie goaltender in a single season. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings. Named the CHL Goaltender of the Year, Fetterolf became the first Ottawa 67’s player to receive the honour and just the second rookie or first-year CHL goaltender to capture the award, joining Martin Biron of the Beauport Harfangs in 1994-95. Defenceman – Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts / OHL): 28G-42A, 70 PTS, +46 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season; Aitcheson put together a record-setting season in Barrie, leading all OHL defencemen with 70 points while establishing a new Colts franchise record for goals by a defenceman with 28. The New York Islanders prospect and Toronto, Ont., native also finished among the OHL leaders with a +46 rating and six game-winning goals, while his 15 power-play goals led all OHL blueliners. Named the OHL’s Defenceman of the Year, Aitcheson closed out his Colts career as the franchise’s all-time leader in both goals (63) and points (171) by a defenceman. Forward – Sam O’Reilly (Kitchener Rangers / OHL): 29G-42A, 71 PTS, +20 in 56 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Tampa Bay Lightning prospect was named the OHL’s Most Outstanding Player after making an immediate impact with the Kitchener Rangers following a mid-season move from the London Knights. The 20-year-old from Toronto recorded 43 points and a +31 rating in 28 games with Kitchener, helping the Rangers finish atop the Western Conference standings for the first time since 2008. O’Reilly also won 58 per cent of his faceoffs and was recognized in the OHL Coaches Poll as the Western Conference’s smartest player, best faceoff man, and best defensive forward. He carried that form into the spring, earning both OHL Playoff MVP and Memorial Cup MVP honours while leading Kitchener to a Memorial Cup title. With that sweep, he became just the fourth player in CHL history to win regular-season, playoff, and Memorial Cup MVP honours in the same season, joining Brad Richards, Corey Perry, and Mitch Marner. The championship also marked his second straight Memorial Cup title after winning with London a year earlier, placing him among a rare group of players to win back-to-back Memorial Cups with different teams.

CHL Second All-Star Team

Defenceman – Chase Reid (Soo Greyhounds / OHL): 18G-30A, 48 PTS, +27 in 45 GP during the 2025-26 season; ranked No. 2 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Reid established himself as the highest-ranked current CHL skater in this year’s draft class. The 18-year-old from Chesterfield, Mich., averaged better than a point per game with the Soo Greyhounds and was one of just six first-year draft-eligible defencemen across the CHL to do so. A finalist for the OHL’s Defenceman of the Year Award, Reid was recognized in four categories in the OHL Coaches Poll, including as the Western Conference’s Best Offensive Defenceman. He was also named the CHL’s Top Draft Prospect for 2025-26, becoming the eighth defenceman to claim the award since it was first presented in 1991. Reid also marked the second straight OHL blueliner to receive the honour, following Erie Otters defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who won the award a year ago before capturing this year’s Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. Forward – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov captured the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s leading scorer and the Jim Mahon Memorial Trophy as the league’s top-scoring right winger after finishing with 97 points in 67 games. The 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Fla., became the first rookie in his first two years of OHL eligibility to lead the league in scoring since Jack Valiquette in 1973-74 and the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Patrick Kane in 2006-07. Klepov’s 37 goals tied Cole Perfetti’s Saginaw Spirit rookie record, while his 60 assists and 97 points established new franchise rookie benchmarks.

CHL Third All-Star Team

Forward – Cole Beaudoin (Barrie Colts / OHL): 33G-56A, 89 PTS, +40 in 54 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Barrie Colts co-captain was named the CHL Sportsman Player of the Year after delivering one of the OHL’s most complete seasons. The Utah Mammoth prospect led Barrie with 89 points in just 54 games while taking only 29 penalty minutes, and his 1.65 points-per-game average ranked second in the OHL. Beaudoin also finished tied for the OHL lead with 10 game-winning goals and won 55 per cent of his faceoffs. In the OHL Coaches Poll, the 20-year-old from Kanata, Ont., led all Eastern Conference players with four first-place finishes — hardest worker, best defensive forward, best on faceoffs, and best penalty killer. Forward – Nathan Aspinall (Flint Firebirds / OHL): 33G-61A, 94 PTS, +21 in 65 GP during the 2025-26 season; the Flint Firebirds captain helped lead his club to the best season in its 10-year history while setting a new franchise record with 61 assists. The 6-foot-7 winger from Markham, Ont., finished with 94 points, a 47-point improvement from the previous season, and placed fifth in the OHL with 250 shots on goal. A fifth-round pick of the New York Rangers in the 2024 NHL Draft, Aspinall also tied for the OHL lead with eight first goals and converted on four of six shootout attempts. His breakout campaign earned him OHL Player of the Month honours in November and recognition in both the hardest shot and best playmaker categories in the Western Conference portion of the OHL Coaches Poll.

CHL All-Rookie Team

Goaltender – Ryder Fetterolf (Ottawa 67’s / OHL): 29-9-2-1 record, 2.07 GAA, .923 SV% & 6 SO in 41 GP during the 2025-26 season; Fetterolf’s first CHL season produced one of the top rookie goaltending campaigns in recent CHL and OHL history. The 18-year-old from Sewickley, Pa., set an Ottawa 67’s franchise record with a 2.07 goals-against average, while his six shutouts established a new OHL rookie record. Fetterolf also shared the Dave Pinkney Trophy with Jaeden Nelson as the OHL’s lowest goals-against tandem and received the F.W. “Dinty” Moore Trophy as the rookie goaltender with the league’s lowest goals-against average. An eligible prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, Fetterolf is ranked No. 11 among North American goaltenders in NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings. Defenceman – Levi Harper (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 12G-45A, 57 PTS, -3 in 68 GP during the 2025-26 season; Harper made an immediate impact with Saginaw, setting a new Spirit record for points by a rookie defenceman. The 17-year-old from Tampa, Fla., recorded 57 points in 68 games while seeing significant minutes on the Spirit blue line. A 2027 NHL Draft prospect, Harper joined Saginaw after winning gold with the United States at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and later represented his country at the 2026 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship. He also earned the OHL’s Bobby Smith Trophy as Scholastic Player of the Year after posting a 93.2 per cent academic average and graduating a full year early. Forward – Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs / OHL): 29G-55A, 84 PTS, +33 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; Malhotra emerged as one of the OHL’s most productive rookies in his first season with the Brantford Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2 centre recorded 84 points in 67 games, setting a new franchise record for points by a Bulldogs rookie. Ranked sixth among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Malhotra also scored eight game-winning goals, produced 30 power-play points, and was a finalist among the Eastern Conference’s top stickhandlers in the OHL Coaches Poll. His strong start included points in 11 of his first 12 games, highlighted by a five-point performance against Sudbury on September 27. Forward – Nikita Klepov (Saginaw Spirit / OHL): 37G-60A, 97 PTS, +9 in 67 GP during the 2025-26 season; Klepov became just the third player in OHL history to win both the Eddie Powers Memorial Trophy and the Emms Family Award as Rookie of the Year in the same season, joining Jack Valiquette and Patrick Kane. The 17-year-old Saginaw Spirit forward led the OHL with 97 points and became the first rookie to lead any CHL Member League in scoring since Kane did so with London in 2006-07. Ranked No. 8 among North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting in its Final Rankings ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Klepov recorded at least three points in a game 13 times and earned OHL Rookie of the Month honours in October, January, and February. In total, nine OHL representatives earned recognition across the CHL's First, Second and Third All-Star Teams and All-Rookie Team, highlighting the league's continued strength among the top junior hockey talent in Canada. For complete CHL All-Star Team and All-Rookie Team selections, including players from all three CHL member leagues, click here to view the full release.]]>