Bulldogs, Spitfires, and Rangers appear in CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott: Week 5

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) today unveiled its Week 5 edition of the CHL Top-10 Rankings presented by Delta Hotels by Marriott for the 2025-26 season.

Through five weeks of the 2025-26 season, the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL), and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) have emerged as the top three teams in the CHL, each continuing to set the standard across their respective leagues. The Bulldogs (8-0-1-1) retain the No. 1 spot for a second straight week, remaining unbeaten in regulation behind a CHL-best 6.10 goals per game and dominant performances from standouts like Adam Benak, Jake O’Brien, and Marek Vanacker. Just behind them, the Everett Silvertips (9-0-1-0) climb to a season-best No. 2 ranking, extending their 10-game point streak while boasting one of the league’s most balanced rosters led by Julius Miettinen, Matias Vanhanen, and Carter Bear. The Armada (9-1-2-0) rounds out the top three, leading all CHL clubs with a +37 goal differential and powered by elite play from Xavier Villeneuve and Justin Carbonneau, whose offensive consistency has kept Blainville-Boisbriand among the nation’s top-tier teams since opening night.

Beyond the top three, several clubs continue to impress and climb the CHL ladder. The Charlottetown Islanders (9-1-1-2) rose to sixth in this week’s rankings on the strength of a six-game point streak and a pair of hat tricks from Will Shields, who now shares the CHL goal-scoring lead. The Chicoutimi Saguenéens (7-2-0-1) also moved up, reclaiming seventh place thanks to exceptional defensive play – allowing just 1.43 goals per game over their last seven contests – and the continued dominance of Raphaël Précourt in goal and Émile Guité up front. Meanwhile, the Prince George Cougars (7-2-0-0) make their 2025-26 debut in the CHL Top-10 Rankings, entering at No. 10 after a scorching start that included a pair of blowout wins and standout performances from Kooper Gizowski and Joshua Ravensbergen.

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CHL Top-10 Rankings – Week 5

1. Brantford Bulldogs (OHL): The Brantford Bulldogs (8-0-1-1) continue to sit atop the CHL Top-10 Rankings for a second straight week following another dominant stretch of play. The Bulldogs went a perfect 2-0-0-0 last week, defeating the Brampton Steelheads by scores of 7-3 and 9-3 to extend their point streak to 10 games and remain unbeaten in regulation—one of only three CHL teams to do so alongside Everett and Prince Albert. Brantford’s offensive firepower has been unmatched, averaging a CHL-best 6.10 goals per game and boasting a +32 goal differential, the second-highest in the CHL. Leading the way, Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Benak was named Cogeco OHL Player of the Week after collecting six points across the two wins, moving into the top spot in OHL scoring with 19 points (5G-14A in 8 GP). Seattle Kraken prospect Jake O’Brien continued his strong start with a pair of multi-point outings to reach 17 points (6G-11A in 8 GP), while Chicago Blackhawks prospect Marek Vanacker (10-G-5A in 8 GP) added two more goals Friday to maintain his OHL lead with 10 goals on the season. The Bulldogs will look to extend their unbeaten run this week with a three-game set that includes a visit to Sarnia before a weekend home-and-home series with Oshawa.

Games this week: @ Sarnia (Oct. 24), vs. Oshawa (Oct. 25), @ Oshawa (Oct. 26)

4. Windsor Spitfires (OHL): The Windsor Spitfires (10-2-1-0) slipped one spot for the second straight week, landing at No. 4 in this week’s CHL Top-10 Rankings after a 1-1-0-0 showing. The Spitfires opened their week with a hard-fought 3-2 overtime win in Sarnia, before falling 5-3 to the Sting at home despite a late rally that tied the game in the third period. 2026 NHL Draft prospect Ethan Belchetz (10G-6A in 13 GP), one of 16 CHL players with an “A” rating from NHL Central Scouting, extended his goal and point streaks to five games and now shares the OHL goal-scoring lead with 10 goals. Los Angeles Kings prospect and Spitfires captain Liam Greentree (4G-4A in 5 GP) made an immediate impact in his return from suspension, tallying a goal and an assist, while Philadelphia Flyers prospect Jack Nesbitt (3G-5A in 8 GP) contributed to all three Windsor goals in Saturday’s loss, bringing his total to eight points (3G-5A) on the season. Defensively, Windsor continues to lead the CHL in fewest goals allowed (2.08 per game) and ranks third overall with a +25 goal differential. The Spitfires will look to bounce back on home ice this week with three games at the WFCU Centre against Ottawa, Owen Sound, and Saginaw.

Games this week: vs. Ottawa (Oct. 23), vs. Owen Sound (Oct. 24), vs. Saginaw (Oct. 26)

8. Kitchener Rangers (OHL): The Kitchener Rangers (7-3-1-0) fell two spots in the CHL Top-10 Rankings this week, sliding to eighth overall – their lowest position of the 2025-26 season – after splitting a weekend home-and-home series with the rival London Knights. The Rangers opened the series with a tough 6-1 loss at home to the defending OHL and Memorial Cup champions, marking the first time this season they’ve surrendered six goals in a game. However, Kitchener showed strong resilience the following night, rallying from behind to earn a 3-2 overtime victory in London, with defenceman Jakub Chromiak (2G-4A in 11 GP) netting the game-winner. Over their last six contests, the Rangers have posted a 3-2-1-0 record, including wins in three of their last four outings. Chicago Blackhawks prospect Jack Pridham (6G-5A in 9 GP) extended his point streak to four games and now has 11 points in nine contests, while team captain and Nashville Predators prospect Cameron Reid (0G-5A in 9 GP) has rediscovered his scoring touch with points in three straight games. Allowing an average of 2.91 goals per game, Kitchener will look to tighten defensively as they aim to build on Sunday’s OT win when they host Flint before embarking on the road for a pair of contests in Barrie and North Bay this weekend.

Games this week: vs. Flint (Oct. 24), @ Barrie (Oct. 25), @ North Bay (Oct. 26)

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