2026 OHL Draft Results

Round 1

Kane Cloutier could be the first pick in the 2026 OHL Draft. Find out where he ends up in the 2026 OHL Draft.

Chris Ransom follow @DraftUtopia Last Updated: July 24, 2026.

1. Oshawa Generals: Kane Cloutier, C, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   This was the first time the Oshawa Generals drafted first overall in the OHL Draft since selecting John Tavares first overall.
   
   
   
   The 5-11 154 lb Kane Cloutier had 32 goals, 26 assists, and 58 points in 33 games with the Vaughan Kings Under 16 GTHL AAA Team in 2025-2026. Kane Cloutier is the son of former NHL goalie Dan Cloutier.
   
   
   
   Kane Cloutier has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Kane Cloutier has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
2. Erie Otters: Colin Kennedy, C, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 5-9 168 lb Colin Kennedy had 24 goals, 12 assists, and 36 points in 20 games with the Little Ceasars Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Colin Kennedy is the son of Craig Kennedy. His grandfather is Craig Hartsburg and his uncle is Chris Hartsburg. Colin Kennedy was an alternate captain on the Little Ceasars Under 15 AAA Team too.
   
   
   
   Colin Kennedy has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Colin Kennedy has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft. Former Erie Otters 2023 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer became the first NHL player to announce a teams OHL first round pick and NHL first round pick in the same draft year after a strong rookie season with the New York Islanders in 2025-2026 following the 2025 NHL Entry Draft where Matthew Schaefer won the Calder Trophy in 2025.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Brampton Steelheads: Tanner Adams, C, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-0 194 lb Tanner Adams gad 34 goals 54 assists abd 77 points in 52 games played with The Hill Academy Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Tanner Adams has the versatility to play all three forward roles at left winger, center, and right winger. He was also the consensus number one prospect in the 2026 OHL Draft.
   
   
   
   Tanner Adams has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Tanner Adams has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
4. Sarnia Sting: Adrian Sgro, D, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-0 185 lb Adrian Sgro had 10 goals, 21 assists, and 33 points in 33 games played with the Vaughan Kings Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Adrian Sgro got voted team captain over first overall pick Kane Cloutier.
   
   
   
   Adrian Sgro has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Adrian Sgro has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Sudbury Wolves: Kash Kwajah, C, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-0 188 lb Kash Kwajah had 28 goals, 35 assists, and 63 points in 31 games with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Kash Kwajah was an alternate captain on that team.
   
   
   
   Kash Kwajah has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Kash Kwajah has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
6. Saginaw Spirit: Drew Bate, C, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 5-10 165 lb Drew Bate had 34 goals, 38 assists, and 72 points in 27 games with the London Jr. Knights Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Drew Bate was so impressive he got limited time in the GOJHL with the St. Thomas Stars.
   
   
   
   Drew Bate has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Drew Bate has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Guelph Storm: Declan McNally, D, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-5 185 lb Declan McNally had 7 goals, 26 assists, and 33 points in 59 games with the Don Mills Flyers Under 16 AAA team. Declan McNally is the son of Mike McNally as well as the cousin of Callum Ritchie, the Colorado Avalanche's 2023 first round pick that got traded to the New York Islanders in the trade that sent Brock Nelson to Colorado.
   
   
   
   Declan McNally has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Declan McNally is described as a defensive defender that excels on the power play. He has the traits to produce offensively, but he averaged under a point per game in Bantam and that is largely due to his defensive responbility first mindset with a good chunk of his points coming on the power play.
   
   
   
8. Owen Sound Attack: Max Fransen, D, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-0 185 lb Max Fransen had 29 goals, 60 assists, and 89 points in 69 games with the Upper Canada College Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. His father is Aaron Fransen and some consider Aaron Fransen to be the greatest defender in the history of the Queen's University hockey program. Max is the oldest sibling in the Fransen family with his younger brother Ryan Fransen is a goalie that will be a future OHL Draft in 2027 or 2028.
   
   
   
   Max Fransen has a lot of family ties. Last years first round pick with the Owen Sound Attack, Max Delisle had family ties too. Max Deslisle's older brother and father played for the Owen Sound Attack and his grandfather coached the Owen Sound Attack. Max Deslisle had 2 goals, 4 assists, and 6 points in 6 games during the 2025 OHL Cup. We could see Max Fransen and Blake Munnings, last years second round pick on the Owen Sound Attack down the road. run a defensive pairing together on the Owen Sound Attack down the road.
   
   
   
   Max Fransen has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Max Fransen has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Niagara IceDogs: Max Lappan, D, (2028) A+ Grade
   
   
   The 6-2 224 lb Max Lappan had 27 goals, 120 assists, and 147 points in 69 games with the Honeybaked Detroit Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Max Lappan 24 goals, 108 assists, and 138 points in 68 games as the team captain of Honeybaked Detroit Under 15 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Max Lapan has grown 1 inch, lost 10 lbs of fat while also adding 2 lbs of muscle since being drafted by the Niagara IceDogs six weeks ago making him 6-3 216 lbs now.
   
   
   
   Max Lappan has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Max Lappan has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
   
   
   
10. Kingston Frontenacs: Logan Prud'homme, C, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-7 220 lb Logan Prud'homme had 44 goals, 52 assists, and 96 points in 31 games with the Upper Canada College Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Logan Prud'homme was teammates with Max Fransen prior to being picked in the top 10 of the 2026 OHL Draft.
    
    
    
    Logan rud'homme has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Logan Prud-homme has a chance to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Entry Draft.
    
    
    
    
    
11. North Bay Battalion: Owen Loftus, G, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 165 lb Owen Loftus went 25-15-10 in 50 games played with a 2.00 GAA and 9 shutouts with the Don Mills Flyers Under 16 AAA Team in 50 games in 2025-2026. He dd struggle in the 2026 OHL Cup Showcase with a 3.05 GAA and a .878 save percentage going 2-2 in 4 games..
    
    
    
    One scout at the 2026 OHL Draft referred to Loftus as a special goalie. I'm not sure how many boxes he checks off, but the first goalie drafted in the first round of the 2026 OHL Draft sounds confident.
    
    
    
12. Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds: Jaden Licastro, D, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 187 lb Jaden Lincastro had 11 goals, 19 assists, and 30 points in 32 games as the team captain of the Toronto Marlboros Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. He has leadership traits you want.
    
    
    
    Jaden Lincastro has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Jaden Lincastro has ideal size and leadership to possibly be a late first round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft if he develops well in the OHL.
    
    
    
    
    
13. Peterborough Petes: Landon Roulston, C, (2028) A Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 187 lb Landon Roulston had 18 goals, 20 assists, and 38 points in 33 games with the Vaughan Kings Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. He averaged a point per game in the 2026 OHL Cup too.
    
    
    
    Landon Roulston has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Landon Roulston is the second best player available which is why this is an A grade instead of an A+ grade.
    
    
    
14. London Knights: Ryan Beaulieu, D, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 187 lb Ryan Beaulieu had 13 goals, 34 assists, and 47 points in 28 games with the London Jr. Knights Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Ryan Beaulieu is the son of Josh Beaulieu.
    
    
    
    Ryan Beaulieu has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. London is getting a hometown player with Ryan Beaulieu, so they probably have more insight on him than any other team in the 2026 OHL Draft.
    
    
    
    
    
15. Flint Firebirds: Chase Schulberger, D, (2029) F Grade
    
    
    The 6-1 187 lb Chase Schulberger is going straight to the USHL. The Quakertown probably wil not see time in the OHL opting for the USHL over the OHL.
    
    
    
16. Windsor Spitfires: Lauchlan Whelan, C, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-0 163 lb Lauchlan Whelan had 32 goals, 22 assists, and 54 points in 34 games with the Quinte Red Devils Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Lauchlan Wheelan was the team captain of the Quinte Red Devils Under 16 Team too.
    
    
    
    Lauchlan Whelan has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Lauchlan Whelan is the brother of Kade Whelan with him being desribed as a face off specialist as well as an offensive center. Some scouts think he can be a two way forward with the versatility to play on the wing as well, but I haven't seen that yet. This is still an A+ grade since he had over a point per game.
    
    
    
    
    
17. Barrie Colts: Lucas Matheson, D, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 5-10 161 lb Lucas Matheson had 18 goals, 22 assists, and 40 points in 34 games as the team captain of the Barrie Colts Under 16 Team in the OMHA Under 16 League in 2025-2026. Lucas Matheson had 4 goals, 3 assists, and 7 points in 8 games during the 2026 OMHA Playoffs.
    
    
    
    Lucas Matheson has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Like, the London Knights, the Barrie Colts got a hometown defenseman with their first round pick. His dad is the skating coach on the Toronto Maple Leafs too.
    
    
    
18. Ottawa 67's: Andrew Laurin, RW, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 6-2 176 lb Andrew Laurin had 26 goals, 25 assists, and 51 points in 34 games with the Quinte Red Devils Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Andrew Laurin had 6 goals, 6 assists, and 12 points in 8 playoff games in the 2026 OMHA Playoffs. Andrew Laurin was line mates with team captain Lauchlan Whelan, but did more in the playoffs. Now Andrew Laurin will get to play with Brock Chitaroni this Fall on the Ottawa 67's.
    
    
    
    Andrew Laurin has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Andrew Laurin could compliment Brock Chitaroni well as a big time playoff performer.
    
    
    
    
    
19. Kitchener Rangers: Braden Reilly, RW, (2028) A- Grade
    
    
    The 5-11 157 lb Braden Reilly had 18 goals, 15 assists, and 33 points in 30 games with the Toronto Marlboros Under 16 AAA Team in 2025-2026. Braden Reilly played with team captain Jaden Lincastro and was the alternate captain and second leader on the Toronto Marlboros Under 16 AAA Team right behind Lincastro.
    
    
    
    Braden Reilly has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. He's one of thebest atwinning 1 on 1's versus defenders and goalies.
    
    
    
20. Brantford Bulldogs: Aiden Kelly, C, (2028) A+ Grade
    
    
    The 5-10 170 lb Aiden Kelly had 74 goals, 90 assists, and 164 points in 80 games witht he Little Caesars Under 14 AAA Team in 2024-2025. Aiden Kelly had 14 goals, 21 assists, and 35 points in 20 games with the Little Caesars Under 15 AAA Team in the MAHA Under 15 League in 2025-2026. Aiden Kelly had 6 goals, 3 assists, and 9 points in 3 game during the 2026 MAHA Under 15 Playoffs.
    
    
    
    Aiden Kelly has the speed, explosion, burst, agility, skating, foot speed, playmaking, passing, sniping, wrist shot power, wrist shot accuracy, slap shot power, slap shot accuracy, vision, offensive awareness, defensive awareness, and hockey IQ to succeed in the OHL. Aiden Kelly averaged 2 points per game in Bantam Hockey, and as long as he can average a point per game in the OHL, he's gota shot to be a first round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.