After being selected 33rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Brooks Rogowski could have easily looked ahead.

Preseason games for the upcoming Ontario Hockey League season are underway and with that brings the anticipation for a new crop of National Hockey League draft eligible players.

Getty Images Forward Wyatt Johnston is becoming quite the household name in the National Hockey League with the Dallas Stars, leading the highest level of professional hockey in powerplay goals scored last 2025-26 season (27). However, the now 23-year-old Toronto, ON native, going into his fifth full NHL season, left quite the lasting legacy of accolades during his two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Windsor Spitfires; which in return has left an imprint on him

Former Ontario Hockey League standout Robert Thomas has reached another milestone in his impressive hockey career, being named the 25th captain in St. Louis Blues franchise history

Photo courtesy of Tony Saxon/Guelph Today With OHL training camps wrapping up and exhibition season beginning, all 20 teams have expectations of some sort. Two teams at the opposite end of the expectation spectrum are the front running Guelph Storm and the perennially rebuilding Niagara IceDogs. They both have visions, but to say that they are drastically different might be an understatement. GUELPH STORM Ryan Roobroeck and Ethan Czata in their new Guelph Storm colours. Pho

Kitchener Rangers Instagram Page As training camps have begun, we are getting ready for an exciting season ahead. The start of a new Ontario Hockey League season always brings plenty of anticipation, with every team entering the year with its own goals, challenges and opportunities. The Midwest Division should once again provide plenty of interesting storylines. From established contenders and returning stars to younger players looking to take the next step, each club has som

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Maksim Sokolovskii joined the latest list of London Knights to hear his name called on the opening night of the NHL Entry Draft, continuing one of junior hockey’s longest-running streaks. Sokolovskii helped extend London’s remarkable streak to 58 consecutive years with at least one player selected. The towering defenceman, who stands 6-foot-8 and weighs 240 pounds, was taken 27th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Af

Vince Neil Media photo Given his family history, one might think that A.J Foyt V would be more comfortable on the gridiron or at the speedway. Instead, the 15-year-old found his passion playing hockey. The 2010-born blueliner comes from one of the most recognizable sports families in the United States. He is the great-grandson of racing icon and Hall of Fame NASCAR driver A. J. Foyt, who also won the famed Indianapolis 500 four times (1961, 1964, 1967, and 1977) as an IndyCar

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images There is little that Liam Greentree hasn't accomplished with the Windsor Spitfires. He trails only Spitfires general manager Bill Bowler in all-time franchise scoring, ranking third in goals and assists with 148 goals, 180 assists, and 328 points in 241 games. With all that to his credit, the right winger would've liked nothing more than to close out his OHL career with a league championship. Although the Windsor Spitfires delivered their best campai

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Jack Pridham is the latest member of the Kitchener Rangers to earn the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as Overage Player of the Year. It continues a run of success in Kitchener marking the third straight season a Ranger has won the award, following goaltender Jackson Parsons and forward Matthew Sop. "It's definitely a good accomplishment," Pridham said. "Can't thank my teammates and coaching staff enough, and it's pretty cool to see the Rangers do that t

Natalie Shaver /OHL Images Since relocating to North Bay in 2013, the Battalion have built a consistent winning culture. They've missed the playoffs just once, reached the Eastern Conference finals five times, and are expected to make the postseason again this year. North Bay is currently sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 26-22-2-1 record. That success shows no signs of slowing down and looks set to continue, with five players listed on NHL Central Scouting’s midseason r

Guelph Storm As the Guelph Storm prepare to host next year’s Memorial Cup, rookie forward Layne Gallacher has become an important part of those plans. The 17-year-old was acquired in a trade that sent Philadelphia Flyers first-round pick Jett Luchanko to the Brantford Bulldogs. Since joining the Storm, Gallacher has six points in 12 games. He had five goals and seven assists in 21 contests with Brantford. Last season, Gallacher led the U18 Ajax/Pickering Raiders with 46 point

Image credit: Bob Davies After making the playoffs for the first time in six years last spring, the Niagara IceDogs went into this year's trade deadline looking to upgrade their blue line. Sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 22-19-3-1 record, the IceDogs are hoping their acquisitions of veteran defencemen Jakub Chromiak and Haoxi Wang will help make them a harder team to play against in the postseason. Chromiak brings a wealth of major junior experience, having pla

Robert Lefebvre/OHL Images For Kingston Frontenacs head coach Troy Mann, this season has been about continuing to set standards, trusting his team’s structure, and finding ways to stay competitive even when the offence hasn’t come easily. “We’ve really built this team from the back end out,” Mann said. “Offensively, it’s been a struggle at times, and I think that’s why we’ve had some losing streaks. We went through a nine-game stretch where we only scored 16 goals, and it’s t

Terry Wilson / OHL Images Soo Greyhounds defenceman Chase Reid continues to put himself in the conversation to be the first blueliner selected in this year’s NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old was rated fourth overall among North American skaters in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings, a recognition he credits to his teammates and coaches. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and coaches over in the Soo, but it’s always a pleasure to get ranked that high. Still mor

Natalie Shaver/OHL Images Pierce Mbuyi arrived in Owen Sound with high expectations, and the 17-year-old winger has continued to deliver for the Attack after a record-setting rookie campaign. Taken seventh overall in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection, Mbuyi made an immediate impact in his first season, earning the Emms Family Award as the OHL’s Rookie of the Year. This season, he's continued to establish himself as one of the league’s top young forwards. Mbuyi leads Owen Sound

Brandon Taylor / OHL Images Now in its second year, the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game has already become one of the premier scouting events for NHL executives. Several top draft-eligible players headline this year’s showcase at the Peterborough Memorial Centre, including Soo Greyhounds defenceman Chase Reid, Windsor Spitfires forward Ethan Belchetz, and Brantford Bulldogs centre Caleb Malhotra. All three were ranked in the top 10 on NHL Central Scouting’s midseason ra

Credit: Bob Davies It was a busy 2026 trade deadline across the Ontario Hockey League, with every team making at least one move. Colin Ward, co-host of OHL in 60, provided his analysis on each club. Barrie Colts Deadline Summary: After reaching the Eastern Conference final last season and currently leading the Central Division, the Barrie Colts added veteran defenceman Parker Von Richter and forward Mason Zebeski from the Brampton Steelheads, then acquired forward Ben Wilmott

Robert Lefebvre /OHL Images While the Kingston Frontenacs may lack the offensive firepower they had a season ago, head coach Troy Mann sees his young core trending in the right direction. Kingston scored the fifth-most goals in the league last year and went 40-20-5-3, reaching the second round of the playoffs. Much of Kingston’s offence from a season ago is gone. Cedrick Guindon and Ethan Hay have moved on to college, while Tuomas Uronen, Joey Willis, and top blueliners Quint

Tim Cornett / OHL Images After being overlooked a year ago, Liam Greentree is making his presence felt at Canada’s world junior camp. The Los Angeles Kings first-round pick finished third in league scoring last season with 49 goals and 119 points, earning spots on the OHL’s First All-Star Team and the CHL’s Third All-Star Team. Despite that production, the Windsor Spitfires forward did not receive an invitation to last year’s selection camp. “I think to build a foundation to