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October’s GOHL Prospect Round-Up

As the official development league of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL) continues to provide a platform for the league’s next generation of talent to develop and make their mark. Here’s a look at 10 standout performers from across the GOHL throughout October:

 

Jack Samek

  • GOHL Team: London Nationals
  • Hometown: Etobicoke, ON
  • Birthdate: 03/08/2010
  • Drafted: London Knights (37th overall, 2026 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-11, 170lbs, left-shot forward
  • October Points: 10 GP, 8G, 10A, 18 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance:Recorded six multi-point outings, including a four-point performance on Oct. 7, and was named the GOHL Rookie of the Month.

 

Tyler Lee

  • GOHL Team: Pelham Panthers 
  • Hometown: Whitby, ON
  • Birthdate: 02/27/2009 
  • Drafted: Niagara IceDogs (112th overall, 2025 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-9, 160lbs, left-shot forward
  • October Points: 9 GP, 7G, 10A, 17 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Recorded back-to-back three-point performances.

 

Alex Taylor

  • GOHL Team: Caledonia Corvairs 
  • Hometown: Milton, ON
  • Birthdate: 01/14/2009 
  • Drafted: Owen Sound Attack (208th overall, 2025 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-8, 130lbs, left-shot forward
  • October Points: 9 GP, 4G, 11A, 15 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Highlighted his month with a four-point performance on Oct. 10.

 

Kayden Oliver

  • GOHL Team: Waterloo Siskins 
  • Hometown: Kitchener, ON
  • Birthdate: 06/19/2008 
  • Drafted: Kingston Frontenacs (170th overall, 2024 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-11, 165lbs, left-shot forward
  • October Points: 11 GP, 9G, 5A, 14 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Earned GOHL Prospect of the Week honours on Oct. 26 after scoring five goals and adding an assist over four games.

 

Jakub Kuklinski

  • GOHL Team: Caledonia Corvairs 
  • Hometown: Caledon, ON
  • Birthdate: 01/01/2010
  • Drafted: Oshawa Generals (38th overall, 2026 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-10, 170lbs, right-shot forward
  • October Points: 9 GP, 9G, 4A, 13 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Earned GOHL Prospect of the Week honours on Oct. 12 after scoring four goals over three games, including his first career GOHL hat trick.

 

Robert Matson

  • GOHL Team: Ayr Centennials
  • Hometown: Binghamton, NY
  • Birthdate: 10/03/2009
  • Drafted: Guelph Storm (285th overall, 2025 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-10, 160lbs, right-shot forward
  • October Points: 8 GP, 7G, 6A, 13 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Earned GOHL Prospect of the Week honours after a five-point performance (4-1–5), including four goals in a single game.

 

Hudson Wozney

  • GOHL Team: Port Colborne Sailors
  • Hometown: Waterdown, ON
  • Birthdate: 07/03/2008
  • Drafted: Erie Otters (132nd overall, 2024 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 6-foot-4, 198lbs, right-shot forward
  • October Points: 9 GP, 7G, 6A, 13 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Recorded at least one point in all nine games throughout October, highlighted by a three-point outing (1-2–3) on Oct. 22.

 

Michael Ball

  • GOHL Team: Waterloo Siskins
  • Hometown: Waterloo, ON
  • Birthdate: 02/18/2009
  • Drafted: Brantford Bulldogs (20th overall, 2026 OHL U18 Draft)
  • Profile: 6-feet, 190lbs, left-shot defenceman
  • October Points: 11 GP, 6G, 7A, 13 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Recorded his second three-point performance of the season on Oct. 31.

 

Braden Reilly

  • GOHL Team: Cambridge Redhawks
  • Hometown: Milton, ON
  • Birthdate: 05/12/2010
  • Drafted: Kitchener Rangers (19th overall, 2026 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 5-foot-11, 157lbs, right-shot forward
  • October Points: 9 GP, 4G, 8A, 12 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Recorded a four-assist performance on Oct. 2 and was later added to Canada Red’s roster for the 2026 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, where he won a bronze medal.

 

Evan Bannister

  • GOHL Team: Sarnia Legionnaires
  • Hometown: Georgetown, ON
  • Birthdate: 08/06/2010
  • Drafted: Sarnia Sting (30th overall, 2026 OHL Priority Selection)
  • Profile: 6-feet, 180lbs, left-shot forward
  • October Points: 7 GP, 6G, 3A, 9 PTS
  • Notable/Standout Performance: Scored a hat trick to help the Legionnaires snap a 67-game winless streak and secure their first victory in over a year.
     

 

For a full list of this month’s GOHL Prospects of the Week, click here.  

 

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