OHL Cup Top 10 Rankings - Week 6: London Jr. Knights Surge After Conquering Marlboros Tournament
Published on January 1, 2026 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL) News Release
TORONTO - The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) today announced the sixth edition of the OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings for the 2025-26 season, with the ALLIANCE's London Jr. Knights surging up three spots to third following their Toronto Marlboros Holiday Classic championship title this past week. Other climbers include the tournament finalist Toronto Marlboros who are up to fourth, Hill Academy who is back up to sixth and the OMHA's Ajax-Pickering Raiders who make their first appearance on the list this season.
The weekly rankings, determined by a panel of scouts from OHL member teams, highlight the top teams competing for an opportunity to play in the 2026 OHL Cup hosted by the GTHL, which will showcase 25 teams featuring talent eligible for the OHL Priority Selection that will take place at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston on June 12-13, 2026.
OHL Cup Top-10 Rankings (Week 6)
RANK TEAM LAST WEEK WEEKS RANKED
1 Little Caesars (USA AAA) 1 6
2 HoneyBaked (USA AAA) 2 5
3 London Jr. Knights (ALLIANCE) 6 6
4 Toronto Marlboros (GTHL) 7 3
5 Toronto Jr. Canadiens (GTHL) 5 6
6 Hill Academy (Ontario Prep) 8 6
7 Upper Canada College (Ontario Prep) 3 6
8 Vaughan Kings (GTHL) 4 6
9 Woodbridge Wolfpack (USA AAA) 10 4
10 Ajax-Pickering Raiders (OMHA) - 1
Honourable Mentions: Don Mills Flyers (GTHL), Barrie Colts (OMHA), Mississauga Senators (GTHL), Credit River Capitals (OMHA), Huron-Perth Lakers (ALLIANCE)
The 2026 OHL Cup will kick off with four wild card play-in matchups on Monday, March 30, 2026. All games will be held at Scotiabank Pond in Toronto before the Championship Final moves to the historic Mattamy Athletic Centre on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm.
The OHL Cup has established itself as a premier development tournament, serving as a critical showcase for the next generation of hockey talent. More than 200 OHL Cup graduates have advanced to play in the OHL en route to the National Hockey League (NHL), including more than 110 players currently on NHL rosters.
Rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season as teams compete for positioning ahead of the 2026 OHL Cup tournament.
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