2025-26 CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Week 15

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 15 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

The Chicoutimi Saguenéens climbed for a fourth straight week and now sit No. 1 for the first time this season after going 4-1 since the break, led by the continued production of Alex Huang and Maxim Massé. Close behind, the Everett Silvertips slid to No. 2 after splitting four games, but they still pace the CHL with 29 wins and remain among the league’s most consistent clubs. Meanwhile, the Prince Albert Raiders are back at No. 3 for the third time in five weeks, riding a five-game win streak and outscoring opponents 29-5 in their four post-break victories. 

Further down the list, several clubs have surged into (or back into) the Top 10 on the strength of dominant stretches: the Ottawa 67’s have climbed for a second straight week to a season-best No. 4, fueled by a 10-game point streak and seven of eight points to open the second half. In the WHL, the Medicine Hat Tigers continue to skyrocket, extending a CHL-best 19-game point streak and a 15-game winning streak to move up another spot to a season-high No. 8. In the QMJHL, defending champion Moncton has opened the second half 4-0 and owns just one regulation loss in its last 17 to rise again, while the Windsor Spitfires have played their way back into the rankings on a five-game winning streak, vaulted by strong recent results and key roster reinforcements.

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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 15

4. Ottawa 67’s (OHL): Riding a 10-game point streak (9-0-0-1), the Ottawa 67’s (28-7-1-2) have climbed the CHL Top-10 for a second straight week to a season-best No. 4 after opening the second half by collecting seven of a possible eight points. Since the holiday break, Ottawa earned wins over Kingston (5-3), Guelph (5-1), and Oshawa (3-2), with its only blemish a 4-3 shootout loss on the road in Kingston, as the 67’s continue to pace the OHL with 28 wins—one shy of CHL-leading Everett (29)—and haven’t suffered a regulation loss in over a month (last regulation defeat: 4-1 vs. Barrie). Carolina Hurricanes prospect Filip Ekberg (14G-13A in 29 GP) led the way with five points over the four games and is on a six-game point streak while scoring a goal in seven of his last 10. Meanwhile, 2026 NHL Draft-eligible rookie Thomas Vandenbegen (13G-12A in 29 GP) added four points and sits among the OHL’s top rookie scorers with 25 points. With Jasper Kuhta set to return from the World Juniors with Finland and free-agent forward Teddy Spitznagel joining from the University of Michigan, the 67’s will look to keep rolling on a road swing through North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury.

Games this week: @ North Bay (Jan. 8), @ Sault Ste. Marie (Jan. 9), @ Sudbury (Jan. 11)

5. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL): After splitting their four games since returning from the holiday break (2-2-0-0), the Brantford Bulldogs (25-7-4-1) have slid again in the CHL Top-10 Rankings, dropping to their lowest position since the opening edition of the 2025-26 season. Brantford has been shorthanded in a big way, missing five key pieces who competed at the 2026 World Juniors—Vladimír Dravecký, Adam Jiříček, and Adam Benák with Czechia, plus Jett Luchanko and Ben Danford with Canada—with all five returning as medallists (the Canadian duo with bronze, the Czech trio with silver). The Bulldogs have also been without captain and Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien, who has missed the last five games due to injury, and in the absence of that group, Brantford has absorbed five regulation losses in its last 10 outings—more than double the two regulation defeats it suffered over its first 27 games. Even so, 2026 NHL Draft prospect Caleb Malhotra (18G-32A in 36 GP) continued to drive the offense with a team-best six points over the four games and has been held off the scoresheet just twice in his last 14 contests dating back to Nov. 21. With reinforcements on the way post-World Juniors and a major addition in former Guelph Storm captain Charlie Paquette (17G-19A in 36 GP), Brantford will look to get back on track this week against the Niagara IceDogs, London Knights, and the No. 9-ranked Windsor Spitfires.

Games this week: vs. Niagara (Jan. 7), @ London (Jan. 9), @ Windsor (Jan. 11)

9. Windsor Spitfires (OHL): Surging back into form, the Windsor Spitfires (26-8-3-1) have worked their way back into the CHL Top-10 Rankings on the heels of a five-game winning streak, including four straight victories since returning from the holiday break. Windsor punched its ticket back into the mix with wins over the No. 10-ranked Flint Firebirds (4-1), Saginaw Spirit (6-0), Niagara IceDogs (2-1 OT), and Erie Otters (4-1), improving to 7-2-1-0 over its last 10 and moving ahead of Flint atop the OHL’s Western Conference. Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jack Nesbitt (11G-20A in 29 GP) and 2026 NHL Draft prospect Ethan Belchetz (22G-15A in 35 GP) helped lead the charge with five points apiece on the week—Nesbitt having been held off the scoresheet just twice in his last 12 games, while Belchetz continues to pace the Spitfires in goals with 22 during the 2025-26 season. With momentum building, Windsor has also bolstered its lineup by adding 20-year-old forward Alex Pharand and Seattle Kraken prospect Nathan Villeneuve, and will look for another lift this week as captain Liam Greentree returns from the World Juniors with a bronze medal for Canada ahead of matchups versus Erie, Saginaw, and the No. 5-ranked Brantford Bulldogs.

Games this week: vs. Erie (Jan. 8), @ Saginaw (Jan. 10), vs. Brantford (Jan. 11)

10. Flint Firebirds (OHL): After splitting their four games since the holiday break, the Flint Firebirds (26-9-2-2) have slipped to No. 10 in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings. Flint earned wins over the Soo Greyhounds (3-1) and London Knights (5-0), but came up short against the Brampton Steelheads (2-1) and No. 9 Windsor Spitfires (4-1), who leapfrogged them in the standings. Overall, the Firebirds are 6-2-1-1 in their last 10 contests. Los Angeles Kings signee Jimmy Lombardi (22G-22A in 37 GP) helped spark the start of the new calendar year with two points (1G-1A) before adding an assist on Flint’s lone goal versus Brampton, while the Firebirds also bolstered their roster over the break by acquiring former Niagara IceDogs captain and Winnipeg Jets prospect Kevin He and Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia (forrmerly of the Kingston Frontenacs) via trade. With additional help on the way—including the return of Darels Uljanskis from Latvia’s World Juniors roster—Flint will look to steady itself this week during a home stand against the Sarnia Sting, Saginaw Spirit, and Kingston Frontenacs.

Games this week: vs. Sarnia (Jan. 7), vs. Saginaw (Jan. 9), vs. Kingston (Jan. 10)

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