October 24, 2025 – Brantford 3, Sarnia 1 (OHL)

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). The line had a slow start as Sarnia played a tight game to try to slow down a loaded Brantford team. The line got going later and had a number of good scoring chances, including several by Vanacker. Vanacker nearly scored on a wraparound chance. He controlled the puck well in the offensive zone, lost the puck after a good rush, and had the assist on the empty net goal. Pretty good all-around play in a tight, low-scoring game. Now 9-10-5-15 this season.

Parker Holmes Brantford Bulldogs CHI Rd 4 2025
Did not see that much of Holmes during the game. Not sure how much ice time he had. Had one steal and carry in, followed by a good offensive shift. 8-1-2-3 so far this season.

Caleb Malhotra Brantford Bulldogs 2-Jun-08 6-0 170 LC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #36, CSA A)
Good all-around game for this player rated highly for the 2026 draft. Had an assist on the power play, showed good passing in the offensive zone. Had a good opportunity on the rush. Able to find space in the offensive zone for scoring opportunities and passes. Got a first-round rating from Central Scouting last week. Has had a fast start with 11-5-12-17. Is average size but looks and plays a little bigger on the ice. 5/13 on faceoffs this game. New to the league after playing in the BCHL (44-8-18-26) last year; headed to Boston U in the fall of 2026.

Aiden O’Donnell Brantford Bulldogs 3-Jan-08 6-1 182 LW (2026 Eligible, CSA C)
Quiet game for this 2026 draft hopeful that got a C rating from Central Scouting. Seems to always be active and in the play. 10-3-4-7 so far this year; 58-7-10-17 last year for Brantford.

Vladimír Dravecký Brantford Bulldogs 19-Dec-07 6-0 187 RD (2026 Eligible, Wiz #49, CSA B)
Dravecky was very involved in the play all game, showed well on both offense and defense. Played penalty kill and power play, seems to always be well-positioned. Was able to carry in on the power play and operate at the point. Well positioned on defense and able to break up plays. Not a large player but energetic and always in the mix; could be a very reliable player at higher levels. 11-4-8-12 this year; 37-6-10-16 for Rogle J20 last year.

Liam Beamish Sarnia Sting 4-Jan-07 5-11 178 LC (Undrafted 2025)
Beamish was excellent on offense all game, carrying in, shooting, passing and finding scoring opportunities. Early on worked behind net to free the puck. Had a number of steals and breakups and was dangerous throughout the game, particularly in the third period as Sarnia attempted to tie the game. Had two shots but did not score. Started last year in the BCHL and then had 40-14-15-29 for Sarnia; this year 11-2-3-5. If he continues tonight’s play through the season should get some consideration for the 2026 draft. Heads to Penn State in the fall of 2026.

Alessandro DiIorio Sarnia Sting 17-May-08 6-1 176 RW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #19, CSA A)
DiIorio has yet to play this season for Sarnia due to an upper body injury. Skilled forward 58-11-27-38 for Sarnia last year. First round ranking for the 2026 draft.

Beckham Edwards Sarnia Sting 6-Jan-08 6-1 170 LC (2026 Eligible, Wiz #23, CSA B)
Fast and skilled forward with decent size; had several scoring opportunities on the rush including one shorthanded. Passed for a shot and followed up to get a chance. Scored 62-25-20-45 for Sarnia last year, and 11-5-7-12 so far. Scoring and all-around game will determine 2026 draft slot. Will play at Notre Dame starting in 2027.

Ryan Brown Sarnia Sting 26-Oct-07 5-11 172 LW (2026 Eligible, Wiz #110, CSA C)
Brown was active during the game and had one scoring chance, and made some nice passes. Is able to handle and pass on the power play. Seems to have good speed and positioning. Could fit into the mid-rounds in the 2026 draft. 11-2-6-8 this year after 68-16-25-41 last year for Sarnia.

Cameron Aucoin Sarnia Sting 20-Mar-07 6-1 190 LD (Undrafted 2025)
Aucoin is the son of former NHLer Adrian Aucoin as is his younger brother Kaden (see below). Defenseman with good size who engages along the boards and can break up plays. Showed good play on both ends, breaking up plays on defense and passing well to trigger the offense. Had an assist and drew a penalty. Played last year in the USHL with Fargo and Muskegon, but dropped through the 2025 draft. Is 11-3-3-6 this year for Sarnia and will go to Notre Dame fall of 2026.

Alexander Karmanov Brantford Titans (GOJHL) 22-Mar-08 7-0 273 LD (2026 Eligible)
Karmanov is the 7 foot tall defenseman from Moldova/Russia that some expected to play in the OHL this year, but he is playing at a lower level in the GOJHL. Has scored 7-1-3-4 for the Brantford Titans and already has 34 PIM. May play OHL next year before he heads to Penn State in 2027. This will be his draft year so it will be interesting to see if an NHL teams takes a chance on him and in what round.

2027 Eligibles:

Brenner Lammens Sarnia Sting 13-Sep-09 6-0 190 LC Did not play tonight but was Sarnia’s #4 overall pick in the 2025 OHL draft. 9-1-1-2 this year.

David Buchman Brantford Bulldogs 1-Jul-09 5-11 182 LD Also did not play, was selected by Brantford #20 overall in 2025. 5-0-1-1 this year.

Kaden Aucoin Sarnia Sting 14-Aug-09 6-2 185 RD
Kaden is the younger brother of Cameron Aucoin and is the son of former Blackhawks captain Adrian Aucoin. He was drafted by Sarnia in the second round of the 2025 OHL draft. Showed focus early in the game on defense, using his good size to break up plays and engage physically. Willing to join the rush and got a couple of opportunities. Has no points yet in 11 games this season. Plenty of time to develop for the 2027 draft. No college commitment yet.