Canadian Hockey League names All-Star teams as 106 players drafted in 2026

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced its 2025‑26 First, Second and Third All‑Star Teams and an All‑Rookie Team. Goal‑tender Ryder Fetterolf of the Ottawa 67’s was named CHL Goaltender of the Year after posting a 2.07 GAA and .923 save percentage, the best rookie season in OHL history. Defensemen Bryce Pickford (Medicine Hat Tigers) and Kashawn Aitcheson (Barrie Colts) earned top defensive honors, while forward Sam O’Reilly (Kitchener Rangers) captured OHL Player of the Year and Memorial Cup MVP.

In the 2026 NHL Draft, the CHL saw a record 106 of its players selected – the most since 2010 and the highest total of any development league worldwide. The draft, held in Buffalo, New York, featured CHL prospect Gavin McKenna taken first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking the league’s second consecutive top‑overall pick. Sixteen CHL players were chosen in the first round, accounting for half of the opening selections, with notable first‑round picks including Caleb Malhotra (Brantford Bulldogs) at No. 3 and Daxon Rudolph (Prince Albert Raiders) at No. 4. The CHL’s three member leagues contributed 47 OHL, 39 WHL and 20 QMJHL selections, representing 51 clubs across Canada.