The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) playoffs are in full swing, with teams vying for the coveted J. Ross Robertson Cup and a chance to represent the OHL at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, British Columbia. Recent action has seen the Kitchener Rangers advance to the Western Conference Final after defeating the Soo Greyhounds. In game 4, the Greyhounds avoided being swept by erasing a 2-0 deficit with a four-goal third period, but Kitchener ultimately prevailed.
Ryder Fetterolf of the Ottawa 67's has been awarded the Jim Rutherford Trophy as OHL Goaltender of the Year. Fetterolf, an NHL Draft prospect, has been a key player for the 67's throughout the season. Dave Cameron, also of the 67's, was named OHL Coach of the Year. Nikita Klepov from the Saginaw Spirit has been named OHL Rookie of the Year.
Other notable news includes the Brantford Bulldogs clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and schedule adjustments made to the series between the Bulldogs and the North Bay Battalion due to flooding in North Bay. Several OHL players have also been included on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting the league's role in developing future NHL talent.
