chl.ca/ohl The NHL rookie class this season is absolutely loaded and the anticipation for who will win Calder Trophy as the league's best rookie is already on. The Ontario Hockey League has a great group of former players who will look to get their feet in the door and solidify themselves as NHL players this year. Last season, 2025 1st Overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, took home the Calder Trophy after a marvelous rookie year with the New York Islanders. Schaefer played his jun

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.

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

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