Big physical defenseman that does not score much but is a mid to late round prospect for 2026 due to size and physical defensive play. Broke up a rush and pushed the puck carrier behind the net. Did join the rush a few times and had a shot on goal. 38-1-3-4 this year.
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Friday, February 6, 2026
February 6, 2025 - Sarnia 5, Oshawa 3 (OHL)
Big physical defenseman that does not score much but is a mid to late round prospect for 2026 due to size and physical defensive play. Broke up a rush and pushed the puck carrier behind the net. Did join the rush a few times and had a shot on goal. 38-1-3-4 this year.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026 - North Bay 5, Windsor 4 - SO (OHL)
Cam Warren North Bay Battalion 7-May-09 5-10 159 RC (2027 Eligible)
Took a penalty early but showed some speed carrying in later in the game. 39-4-15-19 for the season.
John McLaughlin Windsor Spitfires 14-Aug-09 6-0 172 LC (2027 Eligible)
Quiet game, spent some time in the slot on offense. Currently 32-5-4-9 for the season.
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AJ Spellacy had a solid game for Windsor. Played on a line with Makysh and Alex Pharand. Won a couple of early draws on the penalty kill. Was showing speed and went to the front of the net several times. Took a pass from Pharand and skated it out front, the scored through traffic. Used speed several times to create rush opportunities. Now 39-11-10-21 this year.
Had an assist on the Spellacy goal. 48-12-20-32 this year after coming back to the OHL from Toronto camp. No room in Chicago but could get another shot in the NHL.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
WJC Results
2026 Draft Eligibles – results from WJC. Bold/italic is point-per-game players.
USA Reid Chase 30-Dec-07 6′ 2″ 185 RD R CS A 5-2-2-4
USA Rheaume-Mullen Dakoda 18-Dec-06 6′ 0.5″ 182 LD L CS W 3-0-0-0
CAN Carels Carson 23-Jun-08 6′ 1″ 174 LD L CS A 5-0-1-1
CAN Verhoeff Keaton 19-Jun-08 6′ 4″ 212 RD R CS A 5-0-4-4
CAN McKenna Gavin 20-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 165 LW L CS A 7-4-10-14
SWE Stenberg Ivar 30-Sep-07 6′ 0″ 181 LW L CS A 7-4-6-10
SWE Björck Viggo 12-May-08 5′ 9″ 172 C R CS B 7-3-6-9
SWE Håkansson William 8-Oct-07 6′ 4″ 207 LD L CS B 7-0-2-2
SWE Karlsson Casper Juustovaara 25-Oct-07 5′ 8″ 168 C L CS W 7-2-0-2
FIN Suvanto Oliver 3-Sep-08 6′ 3″ 205 LW L CS A 7-2-0-2
FIN Piiparinen Juho 10-Aug-08 6′ 3″ 203 RD R CS A 4-0-1-1
FIN Vanhanen Matias 11-Sep-07 5′ 10.5″ 174 LW L CS W 7-0-6-6
CZE Man Matyas 31-May-06 6′ 5″ 192 LD L CS NR 7-0-2-2
CZE Dravecký Vladimír 19-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 187 RD R CS B 7-0-0-0
CZE Orsulak Michal 26-Aug-07 6′ 4″ 220 G R CS C 4-0.860-3.20
CZE Stebetak Ondrej 19-Jul-07 6′ 1.5″ 173 G L CS C DNP
SVK Goljer Adam 7-Jun-08 6′ 3″ 194 RD R CS C 5-0-0-0
SVK Tomik Tobias 18-Dec-07 6′ 1″ 190 C L CS C 5-1-1-2
SVK Chrenko Tomas 2-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 170 C R CS C 5-5-3-8
SVK Nemec Adam 18-Oct-07 6′ 1″ 176 LW L CS B 5-1-4-5
SVK Misiak Alex 22-Jun-07 5′ 11.0″ 173 RW L CS NR 4-0-1-1
SVK Radivojevic Luka 3-Jan-07 5′ 9.25″ 165 RD R CS NR 4-1-4-5
LAT Smits Alberts 2-Dec-07 6′ 3″ 205 LD L CS A 5-1-4-5
LAT Murnieks Olivers 31-Jul-08 6′ 1″ 194 C L CS B 5-1-3-4
LAT Berzkalns Rudolfs 3-Mar-08 6′ 4″ 203 LW L CS C 5-1-0-1
LAT Klaucans Martins 8-Jul-08 6′ 0″ 190 LW L CS NR 5-0-1-1
LAT Flugins Karlis 11-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 185 RW R CS NR 5-1-0-1
SUI Steiner Lars 12-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 181 RW R CS B 5-1-3-4
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CHI Prospects:
USA Spellacy AJ 24-Feb-06 6′ 3″ 205 C R CHI 2024 Rd 3 5-1-3-4
SWE Frondell Anton 7-May-07 6′ 1″ 205 LW L CHI 2025 Rd 1 7-5-3-8
CZE Nestrasil Vaclav 6-Apr-07 6′ 6″ 190 RW R CHI 2025 Rd 1 7-2-6-8
Sunday, December 14, 2025
WJC Watch List
Watch List for WJC Dec. 26 2025
USA Reid Chase 30-Dec-07 6′ 2″ 185 RD R CS A
USA Rheaume-Mullen Dakoda 18-Dec-06 6′ 0.5″ 182 LD L CS W
USA Spellacy AJ 24-Feb-06 6′ 3″ 205 C R CHI 2024 Rd 3
CAN Carels Carson 23-Jun-08 6′ 1″ 174 LD L CS A
CAN Verhoeff Keaton 19-Jun-08 6′ 4″ 212 RD R CS A
CAN McKenna Gavin 20-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 165 LW L CS A
CAN Vanacker Marek 12-Apr-06 6′ 1″ 187 LW L CHI 2024 Rd 1
SWE Stenberg Ivar 30-Sep-07 6′ 0″ 181 LW L CS A
SWE Björck Viggo 12-May-08 5′ 9″ 172 C R CS B
SWE Håkansson William 8-Oct-07 6′ 4″ 207 LD L CS B
SWE Karlsson Casper Juustovaara 25-Oct-07 5′ 8″ 168 C L CS W
SWE Frondell Anton 7-May-07 6′ 1″ 205 LW L CHI 2025 Rd 1
FIN Suvanto Oliver 3-Sep-08 6′ 3″ 205 LW L CS A
FIN Piiparinen Juho 10-Aug-08 6′ 3″ 203 RD R CS A
FIN Vanhanen Matias 11-Sep-07 5′ 10.5″ 174 LW L CS W
CZE Novotný Adam 13-Nov-07 6′ 1″ 198 LW L CS A
CZE Vanecek Jakub 25-Feb-08 6′ 2″ 185 LD L CS B
CZE Dravecký Vladimír 19-Dec-07 6′ 0″ 187 RD R CS B
CZE Orsulak Michal 26-Aug-07 6′ 4″ 220 G R CS C
CZE Stebetak Ondrej 19-Jul-07 6′ 1.5″ 173 G L CS C
CZE Nestrasil Vaclav 6-Apr-07 6′ 6″ 190 RW R CHI 2025 Rd 1
SVK Goljer Adam 7-Jun-08 6′ 3″ 194 RD R CS C
SVK Tomik Tobias 18-Dec-07 6′ 1″ 190 C L CS C
SVK Chrenko Tomas 2-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 170 C R CS C
SVK Nemec Adam 18-Oct-07 6′ 1″ 176 LW L CS B
SVK Misiak Alex 22-Jun-07 5′ 11.0″ 173 RW L CS NR
SVK Radivojevic Luka 3-Jan-07 5′ 9.25″ 165 RD R CS NR
LAT Smits Alberts 2-Dec-07 6′ 3″ 205 LD L CS A
LAT Murnieks Olivers 31-Jul-08 6′ 1″ 194 C L CS B
LAT Berzkalns Rudolfs 3-Mar-08 6′ 4″ 203 LW L CS C
LAT Klaucans Martins 8-Jul-08 6′ 0″ 190 LW L CS NR
LAT Flugins Karlis 11-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 185 RW R CS NR
SUI Steiner Lars 12-Nov-07 5′ 11″ 181 RW R CS B
Monday, November 24, 2025
November 21, 2025 Seattle 7, Victoria 4 (WHL)
Victoria is playing a lot of younger players right now; kept it close until the 3rd period.
Timofei Runtso Victoria Royals 6-Jul-07 6-2 185 RD (Undrafted 2025, CS W)
Bigger defenseman who shows all-around good play on defense and offense,
including power play and penalty kill. Able to break up plays on
defense. Had an assist in the game. Headed to Miami (OH) in 2026-27.
Scoring well this year and so could get some later round consideration
in the draft after being bypassed last year. 23-4-14-18 so far.
Nolan Stewart Victoria Royals 12-Jan-08 5-10 168 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Stewart is not large but shows good speed and agility. Able to
accelerate quickly and had a solo rush late in the game and scored.
Willing to go into corners and behind net to contest for pucks.
23-4-11-15 this year after 61-12-11-23 last year.
Mikola Kosarev Victoria Royals 24-Oct-07 6-0 192 LD (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Kosarev made some good plays on defense (played a 2 on 1 well) but was
also caught high a couple of times. Plays point on the power play. Took a
penalty behind his own net. Eligible for 2026 draft but not rated by
Central Scouting. Import from Ukraine who is new to the WHL this year.
May need some more development next year to get consideration for a
draft slot. 19-0-1-1 this year.
Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025) – see previous entries
Scored a goal in the game. 20-7-13-20 for the season with 26 PIM.
Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W) – see previous entries
20-3-5-8 with 33 PIM for the season.
Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD – see previous entries
15-1-6-7 with 29 PIM so far in Seattle.
2027 Eligibles:
Ludovic Perreault Victoria Royals 20-Mar-09 5-7 167 LW (2027 Eligible)
Speedy winger who is always in the play and can be dangerous. Willing to
contest for pucks also. Fast and agile and able to carry the puck;
scored a goal during the game. Still developing but shows promise for
the 2027 draft. 23-5-4-9 this year.
Jacob Schwartz Victoria Royals 6-Jun-09 5-8 162 LC (2027 Eligible)
Had a quiet game and did not dent the score sheet. Good speed and was a
high pick for Victoria in the 2024 draft. Will see how he develops this
year and next. 17-1-1-2 so far this year.
Odin Vauhkonen Victoria Royals 16-Sep-08 6-0 189 LD (2027 Eligible)
California import with good size who showed well on defense; on one play
guided puck carrier to edge and broke up the play. Good handling and
passing ability and plays on the power play and penalty kill. Missed
2026 draft by one day so has an extra year to develop. 22-2-5-7 this
year.
Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible) – see previous entries
Goal and an assist for the night. Got the insurance goal for Seattle. 16-9-12-21 so far this year.
November 19, 2025 Chicoutimi 5, Newfoundland 2 (QMJHL)
Emile Ricard Chicoutimi Sagueneens 18-Nov-07 6-0 180 LW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Mid-sized player who shows good speed and agility. Had a goal on the
rush but it was waved off. Good reactions and can carry the puck well.
19-6-8-14 this year after 64-14-11-25 last year. Will need to show good
scoring ability to get draft consideration in 2026.
Alonso Gosselin Chicoutimi Sagueneens 13-Aug-07 6-1 195 LD (Undrafted 2025)
Gosselin has good size and is able to carry the puck well. Was able to
get shots on goal. Was passed over in last year’s draft, will have to
show scoring and defense to have a chance in the draft this year.
Currently 20-1-7-8, 58-5-11-16 last year.
Nathan LeCompte Chicoutimi Sagueneens 19-Jan-07 5-10 165 RC (Undrafted 2025)
LeCompte is the son of former Chicago #1 Eric LeCompte; was passed over
in the draft last year. Smaller player with good offensive skills. Can
pass and is able to get shots on goal. Plays on the power play on the
left side. Scoring well this year (point per game) on a loaded
Chicoutimi team. Scoring and overall play must stand out to offset lack
of size to get consideration for the draft. 18-6-13-19 this year,
56-14-35-49 last year.
Biagio Daniele Newfoundland Regiment 30-Jun-08 6-1 183 LD (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Good sized player that shows some ability to break up plays in the
defensive zone. Able to carry and get shots on net. W rating from
Central Scouting. 21-1-6-7 this year after 47-0-9-9 last year.
Louis-François Bélanger Newfoundland Regiment 14-Nov-07 5-8 163 LC (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Belanger did not have any preseason recognition but got off to a hot
start in the QMJHL, and has cooled some lately. Small player with good
skating and scoring ability. Not ranked by Central Scouting. Point per
game so far (20-11-10-21), 52-15-17-32 last year.
Lynden Larsen Newfoundland Regiment 29-Jan-08 6-4 207 LW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Big winger who is physical on the forecheck. Got a Watch rating from Central Scouting. 21-2-2-4 this year, 31-2-5-7 last year.
Antoine Proulx Newfoundland Regiment 11-Jul-08 5-11 169 LG (2026 Eligible, CS -)
Proulx showed reasonably well as he was under pressure most of the game.
Smaller goaile who shows good reactions. GAA 3.29, Save percentage
0.892 so far this year.
Liam Arsenault Newfoundland Regiment 26-Nov-08 5-9 167 LW (2027 Eligible)
Aresenault is a smaller, active player who is eligible for the 2027
draft. Always in the play, shows good skills and is playing on penalty
kill and power play. Good reactions and can carry in on the power play.
Took 2 penalties in the game. 21-10-5-15 this year, 55-6-10-16 last
year.
Benjamin Veitch Newfoundland Regiment 11-Oct-09 6-1 199 LC (2028 Eligible)
High draft pick (#5 OA QMJHL 2025) who has good size and agility. Had a
goal in the game and shows ability to get shots off quickly. Has two
seasons to develop before the 2028 draft. 18-3-2-5 this year.
Quinn Norman Newfoundland Regiment 22-Dec-09 6-0 166 LD (2028 Eligible)
Another high pick (#6 OA QMJHL 2025) already playing in the Q with
plenty of time to develop. Handles puck well. 16-0-0-0 so far.
carry in, handling in ozone,
Marek Danicek Newfoundland Regiment 5-Sep-2006 6-0 162 LHRW (Undrafted 2024)
Czechia import this year as a 20 years old. Average size but shows good
handling and maneuvering skills on offense. Not sure if he is getting
draft attention but is scoring well so far; 21-11-18-29 this year.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
November 14, 2025 Prince Albert 5, Seattle 4 – OT (WHL)
Jonah Siverston Prince Albert Raiders 27-Aug-08 6-3 194 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C)
Siverston is a bigger player and is willing to use his size; spent a lot
of time in the game engaged on the boards in all zones. Is able to use
his strength to advance the puck down the boards. Lost a couple of
carries in open ice; had a shot on goal. Should draw interest as at
least a possible bottom six energy forward with upside if his offensive
game develops. Getting some time on second unit power play. Currently
19-6-4-10 for the year.
Riley Boychuk Prince Albert Raiders 31-Jan-08 5-9 161 RW (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Small speedy player who is always around the puck. Plays on the first
power play unit, good passer, had an assist in the game. Willing to go
into the corners and behind the net to contest for possession. Can find
passing lanes in traffic. Was a high pick (#2 overall) for Prince Albert
in the WHL 2023 draft. Currently 19-3-16-19 for the season and will
need to keep scoring to get some draft consideration. 63-14-15-29 last
year at PA.
Ty Meunier Prince Albert Raiders 16-Aug-08 5-8 162 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #224, CS –)
Meunier is another small speedy player who can carry the puck well and
find offensive opportunities. 2 SOG for the night. Plays on the second
power play unit. Currently 18-5-6-11 after 68-14-15-29 last year.
Daxon Rudolph Prince Albert Raiders 6-Mar-08 6-1 194 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #18, CS A)
Rudolph is a smooth and fast skater who is very good at carrying and
controlling the puck and passing. Controls well in the offensive zone
and has a very hard shot; beat the goalie clean on an open point shot on
the power play. Took one penalty but also drew a high sticking 4 minute
penalty. Plays the point on the first power play. Uses the stick well
on defense and can bat pucks down and control. Is able to rove widely in
all zones and then get back into position. Talent stands out and it is
easy to see why he is rated in the middle of the first round for the
2026 draft. Was second star in the game and had a goal and 4 shots.
Currently 19-6-9-15 after 64-7-34-41 last year.
Matej Pekar Seattle Thunderbirds 8-Sep-07 5-10 165 LHRW (Undrafted 2025)
2 SOG for the game with one wide open chance on the power play. 18-6-13-19 for the season with 24 PIM.
Cameron Kuzma Seattle Thunderbirds 17-Jul-08 6-3 198 LC (2026 Eligible, CS W)
Quiet game; 1 SOG. 18-3-5-8 with 29 PIM for the season.
Ashton Cumby (CHI, Rd. 6, 2025) 19-Jul-05 6-5 216 LD
Had 1 assist for the game, took a penalty, and had a nice block on the
penalty kill. Physical in front of own net. Not clear if he can get past
the AHL or even get signed to a contract, but he does execute the
physical part of the game and shows good instincts and judgement.
Posting points at a much higher rate than last year. 13-1-6-7 with 27
PIM so far in Seattle.
2027 Eligibles:
Brock England Seattle Thunderbirds 22-Aug-09 5-11 161 LC (2027 Eligible)
First star of the game with 1 G and 2 A. Was a high pick for Seattle and
is showing good offensive ability. 14-8-9-17 so far this year.
Ben Harvey Prince Albert Raiders 6-Aug-09 5-11 184 RW (2027 Eligible)
Harvey is not huge but sturdy and has good agility and motor. Willing to
go into corners and behind net to contest for possession; shows high
energy and good stamina. Had an assist and 3 shots on the game, played
some center and was 3 for 8 on faceoffs. Drafted #4 overall in the 2024
WHL draft. Currently 14-3-4-7 this year.
Brock Cripps Prince Albert Raiders 23-Jul-09 5-10 160 RD (2027 Eligible)
Smaller defenseman who is quick and has good speed. Contests in front of
net on defense and does well. Drafted #2 overall in the 2024 WHL draft.
14-0-7-7 this year.
February 6, 2025 - Sarnia 5, Oshawa 3 (OHL)
Brooks Rogowski Oshawa General 24-Jun-08 6-6 220 RC (2026 Eligible, CS NA #14) Rogowski has good size and is skilled handling th...
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Marek Vanacker Brantford Bulldogs CHI Rd 1 2024 Vanacker plays top line with Jake O’Brien (SEA Rd. 1 2025) and Adam Benak (MIN Rd. 4 2025)...
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Heavy physical game where Saskatoon may have been a little tired as they are far from home, finishing a long road trip through the west. C...
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Jonah Siverston Prince Albert Raiders 27-Aug-08 6-3 194 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #147, CS C) Siverston is a bigger player and is willing to u...