OHL News & Stories

Here's why the Soo Greyhounds star is the best defenceman available for the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Czech winger went from scoring alongside professionals at home to thriving in the OHL, proving he's ready for the next step.

The OHL rookie's meteoric rise this season has been well documented; now, he's poised for a top-five selection at the draft.

Ten scouts from ten different NHL teams submitted their rankings to build Cam Robinson's consensus 2026 NHL Draft ranking.

NHL executives, agents and coaches see a future where junior hockey and college hockey work together to develop the sport's top talent.

After a dominant postseason, the Kitchener Rangers sit atop the junior hockey world.

The Kitchener Rangers coach is one win away from becoming the first European to win the Memorial Cup as a head coach.

Tampa Bay’s prized prospect is chasing another title, Carter Bear reflects on his return from injury, and Landon DuPont’s NCAA future highlights junior hockey’s changing landscape.

Here's a look at the standout performers from the early May showcase in Florida.

The 15-year-old spoke to Sean Shapiro about his decision to return to the GTHL.

Notes, insight, and more from the first inaugural OHL Futures Camp as the 2026 OHL Priority Selection approaches.

Jaxon Cover only made the full-time transition to ice hockey a few seasons ago, and now he looks poised for an NHL career.

The Saginaw Spirit forward burst onto the OHL scene and had a season to remember.

After a difficult season, can the once-projected first-rounder find his game again?

Here's what makes Adam Novotný one of the 2026 NHL Draft's most complete players.

The penultimate Elite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft ranking here, and there have been significant changes since our last ranking back in January.

Sean Shapiro introduces Kade O'Rourke, who could become the tenth teenager granted exceptional status to play in the CHL.

In this scouting report, we look at Ethan Belchetz's high-end net-front game, emerging playmaking, and power forward potential.

After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.

Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.

Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.

2026 NHL Draft-eligible players lead this edition of OHL Stock Watch.

A Blackhawks prospect and multiple 2026 NHL Draft-eligibles take centre stage in the latest OHL Stock Watch.

From saves to scoring goals, it's been an eventful last two months for goalies around the world.

Here's how NHL scouts currently view the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Our scouts have convened for the third time this season, and there's a new No. 1 for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Which NHL draft-eligibles improved their stock the most at the second annual OHL Top Prospects Game?

It's been an interesting season so far for Dallas Stars prospect Emil Hemming and brother Oscar, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft. Sean Shapiro has the story from Minnesota.

Chase Reid played one of his best games of the season in his World Junior debut. David St-Louis breaks down the defenceman's performance.

In the two World Juniors since the back-to-backs of 2022 and 2023, Team Canada has bowed out twice in the quarter-finals. Can they return to their winning ways in 2026?

Trades continue to be the talk of the OHL as the holidays approach. Lauren Kelly has everything you need to know in the latest Stock Watch.

In this month's edition of Goalies Stock Watch, Jacob Titus examines the biggest storylines between the pipes.

Xavier Villeneuve, Wyatt Cullen lead our list of standouts from the second-ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.

The high-flying Brantford Bulldogs headline this month's edition of OHL Stock Watch, along with two Nashville Predators prospects and some 2026 NHL Draft-eligibles.

Jacob Titus takes a look at the top performing goaltenders around the world, starting with the netminder who received an early call-up to the NHL.

Jesse Marshall breaks down distinct scoring habits that have emerged for four top 2026 NHL Draft prospects in the OHL and WHL.

The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future.

Ethan Belchetz, Xavier Villeneuve, and more feature in this player-by-player look at Team CHL.

Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.

Chase Windsor reflects on the standouts from the 2025 Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament, as the road to the 2026 OHL Priority Selection begins to take shape.

Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.

Jordan Charron, Nikita Klepov, and Ethan Czata headline the first edition of OHL Stock Watch for the 2025-26 season.

Cam Robinson polled NHL scouts to compile a consolidated ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Elite Prospects' first 2026 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, and we haven't been this excited about a draft class in years.

The Elite Prospects' scouting staff break down the San Jose Sharks' prospect pool.

Chicago continues to boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the league and checks in at No. 5 on this ranking.

Our scouts break down the Utah Mammoth prospect pool.