Roman Vanacker and Kash Kwajah highlight early look at the 2026 OHL Draft class

With the Toronto Titans Early Bird tournament kicking off on Monday, September 22nd, and the U16 calendar in Ontario kicking into full gear, there is no better time to introduce you to many of the top teams and players heading into the season. 

Sometimes, there’s a clear top guy already at this stage – this is not one of those years. 

Some of the early top candidates have familiar names, such as Roman Vanacker, Kash Kwajah, Kane Cloutier, and Jace Luchanko. Early on, it’s a group that seems to have a big of everything: Skill, size, speed, creative playmakers, overpowering defenders, and more. 

Below, a region-by-region breakdown of what to expect once these teams hit the ice in the coming days, highlighting top prospects and sleepers alike. 

Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) 

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