The OHL Podcast

The OHL's leading scorer from 2025-26 is coming back to the league and that's just good news all around, but especially in Saginaw. Meantime, despite having one NHL drafted goalie and another who's unbeaten so far this season, the London Knights are not content in the crease. And dare we say that a little dust-up, a wee donnybrook, nay almost a flat-out brawl can bring a team together? We might dare to say that.

And that's just the beginning of a busy week on The OHL Podcast, which also includes a discussion about meddling agents who may only be in it for themselves, a contract extension for a coach who's coaching in a market that has seen tremendous stability, and our weekly Wraparound plus Prospects of the Week.

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The OHL's Rivalry Week delivers just what fans need at the time they needed it as back-to-back games incite a little animosity amongst teams and excite fan bases in a lot of markets. Plus, a discussion of the struggling Owen Sound Attack, a look at every market in the league, and pitfalls the CHL should watch for if it's serious about changing the format for the Memorial Cup.

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There's a dominant, gale force Storm blowing through the OHL and it's got Farwell and Dan wondering two things: who's willing to step up and challenge Guelph in the West, and will the Storm ever lose again? We're sure someone will step up and, yes, the Storm will drop another game or two along the way, but wow, what a wagon right now. Plus, a former first round pick makes his way to a third team and are there really better fries than the fries in Owen Sound? Not much else is going well right now in Owen Sound, so why not the fries too, right?

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With Guelph and London appearing ready to go toe-to-toe and Sarnia and the Soo off to hot starts, the OHL's Western Conference seems to have its share of contenders. And it's only October. Sure, it's early, but does anyone want to step up in the East? We're still waiting. Meantime, the league is still waiting for ticket sales to pick up in Cornwall and the lukewarm response to the Seaway Shootout to date is throwing cold water on hopes of a return of the Royals. And as always, your weekly Wraparound takes a look at each market and Farwell and Dan have a Prospect of the Week.

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We're back after an extended summer and we're too humble to say we're back better than ever, but we're definitely raring to go and we bring some sharp analysis to our first episode of the season (and Dan brings some sharp wit). Since it's a little late to get into full-blown predictions, we tell you who we like the most, the least, and just a little bit in each conference. Trust us, the answers will prove that we're not just looking at the early standings when sticking out our necks. Plus, your weekly Wraparound takes a look at every market, we highlight our Prospects of the Week, and we dive into the many impacts of the Tanner Adams trade that may have put the OHL in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

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The NHL draft was as bad as the OHL draft was good two weeks earlier. Maybe the OHL could offer the NHL some pointers? The disaster that was the production of one of the NHL's biggest moments, it was a big draft for the OHL with a near-record 47 players selected. Farwell and Dan have a slightly different take on the numbers, but there's no denying the OHL's showing.

Also this week, the NHL's signing window opens wider for CHL players, bringing it in line with the NCAA window. An email reminds us of the different paths players can take through the U18 draft, and Drew Bannister is back in the Soo. Plenty to discuss as we head into summer break, and plenty to think about over the off-season.

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All throughout the season, we've brought you a Prospect of the Week. This weekend, those prospects will hear their names called by NHL teams and there's a handful we're keeping a close eye on. Plus, the Storm strike again. Has GM George Burnett built a Memorial Cup contender in Guelph? And finally, enough talk. We know the OHL is going to expand, we know by how many teams, but where? Dan and Farwell have surveyed the land and bring you the most likely expansion sites.

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Kane Cloutier is your first overall pick in the 2026 OHL draft. Eight defensemen get taken in the first round, and the North Bay Battalion grab a goalie at #11. And Tanner Adams is a no-show, so now what? Some of the high level reviews from the OHL draft this past weekend, but let's be clear about this: the live draft was an absolute spectacle. So well done, and something that needs to remain as part of a league that wants to be taken seriously as the best place to develop. Farwell and Dan also have notes about the U18 draft and the Guelph Storm, who add more pieces as they shape a roster with hopes of winning a Memorial Cup as hosts. Plus, now that Niagara is moving on from Kris Barch, what's next behind the bench for the IceDogs?

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Dozens of draft picks and more than a dozen players changed hands as the OHL trade window opened. Among the interesting stories are Brantford's attempts at a quick turnaround and the curse of being a captain in Niagara. Dan and Farwell break it down while trying to answer a modern OHL team's question -- how do you make up for players lost to the NCAA? Maybe it's time for compensatory OHL draft picks to make up for those losses. Or not...

What part of Ethan Belchetz's NCAA deal, Barrie's new buyer, or contract extensions in Sudbury did a prominent OHL reporter want to recall? Farwell and Dan have ideas, plus a look into the Inbox, a discussion of USHL expansion, and some news from the OHL combine that Attack fans will love to hear and Sting fans will frown at. And finally, if the OHL wants to prove it's all grown up, it should act that way by hosting a splashy live draft. Period.

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Lots to cover this week including, of course, a wrap from the Memorial Cup in Kelowna where the OHL won its third straight tournament title. And could anyone really touch the Kitchener Rangers this year? Plus, next year's tournament hosts -- the Guelph Storm -- get some bad news as defenseman Quinn Beauchesne bolts for the NCAA. If a guy is turning down a guaranteed opportunity to play in the Memorial Cup, what does this tell us about the CHL versus the NCAA? The winds of change also continue to blow through Niagara and Owen Sound, the Soo are planning some upgrades, the Brantford Bulldogs are looking for their next head coach, and Farwell and Dan have some thoughts about proposed changes to the Memorial Cup format. If league executives are listening, there's one proposed change that should be dismissed immediately.

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We're enjoying some time this week at the Memorial Cup and even as the tournament begins, we're hearing questions. The two most interesting stories involve where the tournament is being played and whether or not it needs a new format. Farwell and Dan dive into both discussions, along with a look at a new coach in Owen Sound and some chatter about how OHL teams will rebuild in the future. Is it really going to be a rebuild, or will teams just reload with players from other leagues? Engage in the conversation with us anytime by sending email to ohplodcast(at)rogers(dot)com.

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The mere mention of the name Don Cherry is sure to conjure an image in your mind. While that image may be different from one person to the next, there's no disputing Cherry's stature and status in the game of hockey. Before she passed, Don's daughter, Cindy, wrote a book about her dad. There was so much material, though, that it had to be released in two parts. The second part has just been released (you can buy The Don Cherry Story Part II here).

Cindy's brother (and Don's son) Tim joins us this week on the show to talk about family life with a famous dad, scouting for the Ontario Hockey League and, of course, "Poppygate." Would Don Cherry still get cancelled today for his "milk and honey" rant? Enjoy the conversation, as we hope you're enjoying the Memorial Cup!

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A lot of people thought the Kitchener Rangers had the team to win the Ontario Hockey League this season, but did anyone really expect a Finals sweep? The Rangers brought their brooms to Barrie and finished the playoffs with a tidy record of 16-2. Dan and Farwell have thoughts on the series itself and the playoffs that were, before moving into other issues including the defection of Ethan Belchetz to the NCAA and the arrival of private equity funding in the OHL (via Owen Sound). While the mood is decidedly 'woe is Windsor' with the looming loss of Belchetz and Nesbitt to U.S. college programs, fans are upbeat at the Bayshore as the new ownership group strikes all the right notes. Farwell and Dan might not be dancing to the music, though. Finally, though it's been said many times, many ways, we'd really like to see better behaviour in the arena. Yes, we're looking at you, OHL fans.

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The most bizarre postgame press conference in OHL history was followed up by one of the most sincere apologies we've ever heard. Not buying it? Farwell and Dan are all in on Barrie Colts head coach Dylan Smoskowitz and the ice water in the veins of Kashawn Aitcheson. The question is, can it possibly be enough for a battered Barrie team who may have won their championship in a comeback win over Brantford. Let's talk emotional capital. Meantime, the sale in Owen Sound is a done deal, there's another sale of an OHL team looming, and changes to the Import Draft promise to bring more talent into the league we love. The guys have it all, plus trade winds from Sarnia, reaction to your emails, and your weekly Performer of the Week.

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For the fourth time in five years, the Kitchener Rangers and Windsor Spitfires renewed their playoff rivalry. And for the third straight year, the ending was the same. The guys break down a West final that was as close as five games could get, but one in which Windsor just couldn't get over the top. Again. Meantime, over in the East, we finally got a Game 7! But nobody expected that when Brantford was up 3-1 in the series, did they??

Off the ice, there are big rumours in the OHL's smallest market as the Owen Sound Attack are about to be sold. At least part of them. We think. The rumour mill continues to grind in the OHL and it turns out the Attack may not be the only team on the market. Plus, Kade O'Rourke will not be granted exceptional status and the guys have some news about the upcoming OHL and Import drafts. You're in the right place to get it all.

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The Brantford Bulldogs have been the darlings of OHL pundits since the season began, so it would be sacrilege to suggest they're lucky to be leading their Eastern Conference Final with Barrie, right? Well, leave it to the dummies on this podcast to commit heresy. Meantime, in the West, a couple of one-goal games started the series between Kitchener and Windsor, but it was the overtime winner in Game One that got people buzzing. Farwell and Dan do a deep dive into both series' so far before taking a look at the General Manager of the Year award and the list of Red Tilson finalists. Who's your pick for Most Outstanding Player this past season? Feel free to email us (ohlpodcast-at-rogers.com) because the guys are responding to your emails this week too, talking about trading first round draft picks and finding more nice things to say about Niagara.

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If you were hoping that the best part of the OHL season would drag out for a little bit, you're out of luck. These playoffs are running at barely above the minimum number of games so far, but there's hope for the first Game 7s of 2026 in the Conference Finals. Farwell and Dan pick their winners to advance to the OHL final. Plus, the Nightmare in Niagara continues (and his initials are DD) as the IceDogs meddle with management again. That's six coaches and three GMs in five years for those of you keeping score at home.

Now that the OHL has handed out some hardware, the guys have a look at the league's top rookie, top goalie, and top coach. Also, with NHL Central Scouting releasing its final rankings before the NHL draft in June, Dan and Farwell have some highlights of the list. And no episode would be complete without answering your emails and sharing our Performer of the Week.

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The OHL's second round is sure to deliver more drama than the first round, right? Right?? Farwell and Dan have some analysis of Round Two so far, as well as a conversation about this season's OHL Coach of the Year. The guys think they know who will win, but was there also a snub? Plus, the draft lottery is complete, so what players from the U16 crop really stand out this year? Also, what do the Sarnia Sting and Sudbury Wolves have in common? We will tease your brains this week with some random trivia, while also giving you insight into a new -- and narrow -- eligibility window for NCAA athletes. And we also have Three Nice Things to Say - yes, THREE -- about the Brampton Steelheads and Niagara IceDogs. We may have been dared to do it...

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We don't want to take anything away from the Flint Firebirds, but their first round dominance has to be measured against Owen Sound's disinterest. It was a playoff failure for the ages for the Attack and we're left with a lot of questions in the Scenic City. Plus, play(off) time is over for the Guelph Storm. Nobody expected them to get past Windsor, but suffering a sweep and struggling to score indicates a big job ahead to retool a roster that's going to be ready to host the Memorial Cup in 2027. And don't worry, this is The OHL Podcast, so it's not all about the Western Conference. Farwell and Dan are analyzing the entire first round and they've got some flowers for North Bay. Lots of flowers. With Round Two about the begin, you're also getting the guys' predictions, ready or not.

Remember, if you write to us, we respond. Good, bad, or otherwise, we love to interact with other junior hockey fans. So, email us anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com and we might even feature your letter on the air. We're into the Inbox this week, and Farwell and Dan each have a favourite performer from this past week to round things out. Enjoy the games and thanks for following along!

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It looks like Owen Sound will make a meek -- but mercifully quick -- exit from the OHL playoffs, but what's gone wrong with an Attack team that was setting the pace for the first month of the season? Plus, was it Kieron Walton or Carter George that was the best trade deadline acquisition? You decide.

Farwell and Dan also update a conversation from a few weeks ago when they talked about ticket price increases in the Soo. Our Inbox (ohlpodcast@rogers.com) has been flooded with frustrated fans who don't like the premium playoff prices. Is the OHL pricing itself out of the grassroots? And thanks to a presentation to Chatham-Kent council, we have as clear a picture as ever about the OHL's plans for expansion. While it sounds exciting, how many new franchises can the OHL sustain?

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