http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com OHL News RSS feed en Fri, Nov 20 2009 0:05:25 -0500 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-rolls-to-win-over-russians-at-subway-super-series-p138948 Jeff Skinner was named Player of the Game for Team OHL with two goals for Team OHL in Barrie with a 5-2 win on Thursday night.Ramis Sadikov of the Erie Otters played well in goal for Team Russia making 45 saves and was named Player of the Game for his team.Click here for a full recap of game three of the 2009 Subway Super Series.The SUBWAY Super Series continues on Monday in Windsor and will be shown on Rogers Sportsnet with broadcast times available at www.subwaysuperseries.com.  The game can also be seen live online through INSINC at http://chl.insinc.com/canadavsrussia/ The series moves to British Columbia for games in Victoria on November 25 and Kelowna on November 26.Game Summary  (more...) Fri, Nov 20 2009 0:05:25 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-rolls-to-win-over-russians-at-subway-super-series-p138948 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-stars-look-forward-to-hosting-russians-p138941 By Aaron BellSeveral Ontario Hockey League stars are anxious to get the opportunity to test out their game against a touring team of Russian Selects in the SUBWAY Super Series, which moves to Ontario this week for games in Barrie on Thursday and Windsor on Monday.The CHL's Canada-Russia showcase event is the final stepping stone before the final selection camp for Team Canada's entry at the World Junior Championships, which open on Boxing Day in Saskatoon, SK.Kingston Frontenacs' forward Ethan Werek is one of several players that hope to use this showcase event as an opportunity to show the Team Canada brass that they are ready for a spot on that roster.Werek was named the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week and seems to be peaking at a good time to make an impression in this series."It's a great honour," Werek said about being selected to the OHL roster for the event. (more...) Thu, Nov 19 2009 14:38:02 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-stars-look-forward-to-hosting-russians-p138941 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/qmjhl-wins-game-two-of-subway-super-series-p138905 Luke Adam had four points for Team QMJHL who grabbed their second win over Team Russia in the 2009 Subway Super Series by a score of 8-3.Please visit www.subwaysuperseries.com for more information including a complete game story, statistics, and video highlights.The series shifts to Ontario for games three and four beginning Thursday November 19 in Barrie and wrapping up Monday November 23 in Windsor. Both games will be shown on Rogers Sportsnet with broadcast times available at www.subwaysuperseries.comClick here for information about live internet webcasts with INSINC.  (more...) Thu, Nov 19 2009 0:37:44 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/qmjhl-wins-game-two-of-subway-super-series-p138905 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/20-ohl-players-to-represent-team-ontario-at-2010-world-under-17-hockey-challenge-p138901 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that 20 OHL players have been named to the 22-man roster for Ontario’s Under-17 Team that will compete in the 2010 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge being held in Timmins, ON, December 29, 2009 through January 4, 2010.  The official announcement was made by Hockey Development Centre Ontario and Team Ontario Director of Operations Robert Kitamura earlier today. Last season at the 2009 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, 22 OHL players including top 2010 NHL Entry Draft prospect Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers won gold for Team Ontario defeating Team Pacific 5-1.“After evaluating these high performance athletes during the last 2 months, I am pleased and proud to announce this year’s men’s Under-17 Team that will represent Ontario at the upcoming 2009/2010 World Hockey Challenge being held in Timmins Ontario said Team Ontario Director of Operations Rob Kitamura. 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Wed, Nov 18 2009 21:27:36 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/20-ohl-players-to-represent-team-ontario-at-2010-world-under-17-hockey-challenge-p138901 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/team-ohl-captains-and-assistants-announced-for-2009-subway®-super-series-p138900 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League in association with the Canadian Hockey League and SUBWAY® today announced the players that will represent Team OHL as Captains and Assistants during the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series games to be played in Barrie on Thursday November 19 and in Windsor on Monday November 23, 2009.Ryan Ellis of the Windsor Spitfires will serve as Captain for Team OHL for both games of the series with Stefan Della Rovere of the Barrie Colts and Nazem Kadri of the London Knights named assistant captains for both games.  In addition to Della Rovere and Kadri, defenceman Tyler Cuma of the Ottawa 67’s will wear the “A” for Team OHL in game three of the series in Barrie while defenceman Cameron Gaunce of the Mississauga St. (more...) Wed, Nov 18 2009 20:54:09 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/team-ohl-captains-and-assistants-announced-for-2009-subway®-super-series-p138900 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/nhl-announces-preliminary-rankings-for-2010-nhl-entry-draft-p138871 NHL Central Scouting announced their preliminary draft rankings on Tuesday afternoon for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.  The North American rankings include lists from each of the three regional league skaters and goaltenders.Tyler Seguin of the Plymouth Whalers is the top ranked skater in the Ontario Hockey League followed by Taylor Hall of the Windsor Spitfires. Seguin, a 17-year-old from Brampton, ON, has scored 19 goals and 17 assists for 36 points in 18 games as Captain of the Whalers.  Hall, an 18-year-old from Kingston, ON, currently leads the OHL in scoring with 21 goals and 24 assists for 45 points in 25 games with the Spitfires.  Both Seguin and Hall have been named to Team OHL and will compete in the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series.Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs is the top ranked OHL netminder.  The 17-year-old from Waterdown, ON, was named CHL Goaltender of the Week earlier this season.Here are the complete preliminary draft rankings with OHL skaters and goaltenders for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft:  Please click here to see the entire North American rankings by NHL Central Scouting. 1 SEGUIN, TYLER PLYMOUTH 31-Jan-1992 6' 0.75" 180 lbs. 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Tue, Nov 17 2009 17:20:20 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/nhl-announces-preliminary-rankings-for-2010-nhl-entry-draft-p138871 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-announces-showcase-tournament-minor-midget-top-10-rankings--p138863 Toronto, ON - The Ontario Hockey League today announced the third set of their weekly minor midget rankings for the 2010 Ontario Hockey League Showcase for the OHL Cup, hosted by the GTHL.  The weekly rankings are determined by a panel of OHL Central Scouting staff and represent the top teams that are competing to play in the annual year-end championship tournament.Minor Midget Rankings for the 2010 OHL Cup Showcase Tournament – Week 3 RANK TEAM LEAGUE LAST WEEK WEEKS IN RANKINGS 1 Toronto Young Nats  GTHL 1 3 2 Toronto Marlies   GTHL 2 3 3 Compuware U16  MWEHL- USA 5 3 4 Mississauga Reps GTHL 6 3 5 Detroit Honeybaked U16 MWEHL- USA 4 2 6 London Jr Knights Gold ALLIANCE 3 3 7 Ottawa Valley Titans ODMHA 7 3 8 Toronto Jr Canadiens GTHL 9 2 9 Whitby Wildcats OMHA 10 2 10 Ottawa Jr 67's ODMHA - 2   Honourable Mention         Huron-Perth Lakers ALLIANCE - 1   Clarington Toros OMHA - 0   Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs ALLIANCE 8 2  The 2010 OHL Showcase for the OHL Cup will be played at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, from March 17, 2010 through March 21, 2010.  The tournament will include 20 participating teams from across Ontario and the United States.  The champions and finalists from minor hockey associations in Ontario, including the GTHL, OMHA, ODMHA, ALLIANCE, and an NOHA representative will participate in the tournament with additional teams identified by the Tournament Selection Committee.Last March, the Toronto Marlboros defeated the Elgin Middlesex Chiefs 5-1 in the championship game to capture the OHL Cup.  The title was their first since 2005 with a team that included current New York Islanders rookie John Tavares and Edmonton Oilers forward Sam Gagner.  The Marlboros also led the way with a total of 13 players taken in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection. First overall pick Daniel Catenacci of the Sault Ste. (more...) Tue, Nov 17 2009 10:39:11 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/ohl-announces-showcase-tournament-minor-midget-top-10-rankings--p138863 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/qmjhl-takes-game-1-of-subway-super-series-p138858 Team QMJHL Defeated Team Russia 3-1 Monday Night in the opening game of the 2009 SUBWAY Super Series.Please visit www.subwaysuperseries.com for more information and to read the game recap.The SUBWAY Super Series continues on Wednesday in Shawinigan, Quebec (7:00 p.m. (more...) Mon, Nov 16 2009 23:26:30 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/qmjhl-takes-game-1-of-subway-super-series-p138858 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/frontenacs’-ethan-werek-named-boston-pizza-ohl-player-of-the-week-p138856 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League today announced that forward Ethan Werek of the Kingston Frontenacs is the Boston Pizza OHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 15.  Werek led the league in points this week with seven including three goals with four assists in three games which all resulted in wins for the Frontenacs.  His plus-minus rating of plus-5 was also tied for a league-high.Werek began his week with back-to-back three-point games and was awarded first star honours in both performances.  He scored two goals including the insurance marker at 17:46 of the second period and added an assist in a 5-1 win over the Brampton Battalion on Thursday night.  He then scored one goal with two assists setting up the third period game-winner 46 seconds into the frame in a 4-1 win over the Belleville Bulls on Friday night.  He finished the week with a first period assist in a 4-3 win over the Sarnia Sting on Sunday.Click here to watch video highlights of Ethan Werek this week courtesy of TVCogeco and Rogers TV.Werek, an 18-year-old from Goodwood, ON, is playing in his second OHL season with the Frontenacs.  In 20 games this season he has scored 13 goals and 11 assists for 24 points and will compete for Team OHL in the 2009 SUBWAY® Super Series game this Thursday November 19 in Barrie.  Werek was selected in the second round, 47th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.Click here to watch a video feature courtesy of TVCogeco about Ethan Werek and Frontenacs' teammate Erik Gudbranson competing in the 2009 Subway Super Series.Zack Torquato of the Erie Otters was also considered for scoring six points in three games with a goal and five assists helping the Otters win two games.  For the second straight week, Belleville Bulls’ forward Andy Bathgate was considered after scoring five points in three games including a four-point game Saturday as first star of a 5-2 win over the Niagara IceDogs.  In goal, Chris Perugini of the Ottawa 67’s won two games including a shutout victory Friday making 20 saves as third star in a 7-0 win over the Sarnia Sting.  He allowed just one goal on 51 shots for a goals-against-average of 0.480 and save percentage of .982. 2009-10 Boston Pizza OHL Players of the Week Nov. 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Mon, Nov 16 2009 17:47:34 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/frontenacs’-ethan-werek-named-boston-pizza-ohl-player-of-the-week-p138856 OHL http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/video-top-five-goals-in-the-ohl-for-week-eight-p138809 Defenceman Austin Levi of the Plymouth Whalers headlines the top five goals in the OHL for week eight ending November 8, 2009, action scoring his first career OHL goal.  His goal was scored at 2:03 of the third period, an unassisted marker in a 7-2 win over the Sarnia Sting last Friday night.Levi, a 17-year-old from Farmington Hills, Michigan, is playing in his first full OHL season with the Whalers.  After playing in just 12 games last year, he has already participated in 20 games in the 2009-10 campaign.  Levi is eligible for the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.Also featured this week in the highlights are Ryan Spooner of the Peterborough Petes, Daniel Erlich of the London Knights, Cody McNaughton of the Guelph Storm, and Eric O'Dell of the Sudbury Wolves.Click here to watch the best goals in the OHL for week eight with video footage courtesy of Rogers TV, Eastlink, and the Schoolcraft College Sports Network. (more...) Fri, Nov 13 2009 16:59:58 -0500 http://www.ontariohockeyleague.com/video-top-five-goals-in-the-ohl-for-week-eight-p138809 OHL