Jul 02, 2025 | Ontario Minor Hockey Association | 9 views
Schaefer Selected 1st Overall, Leads OMHA in 2025 NHL Draft
The OMHA is very proud of its alumni who were chosen in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Player development during the formative years of a child's time in minor hockey is important in creating a long-term passion for the game. Making a positive experience for all players involved in the game helps build a lifelong love of hockey.
We wish all of our alumni the best of luck in their futures on and off the ice, no matter what level they play.
| NAME |
OMHA TEAM |
NHL TEAM |
DRAFTED |
| Matthew Schaefer |
Halton Hurricanes/Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs |
New York Islanders |
1st rd, 1st overall |
| Porter Martone |
Peterborough Minor Petes |
Philadelphia Flyers |
1st rd, 6th overall |
| David Bedkowski |
Richmond Hill Coyotes |
Buffalo Sabres |
3rd rd, 71st overall |
| Noah Read |
Southern Tier Admirals/Niagara North Stars |
Anaheim Ducks |
3rd rd, 72nd overall |
| Tyler Hopkins |
Halton Hurricanes |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
3rd rd, 86th overall |
| Lirim Amidovski |
Barrie Jr. Colts |
Minnesota Wild |
4th rd, 121st overall |
| Owen Griffin |
York-Simcoe Express/Markham Waxers |
Columbus Blue Jackets |
5th rd, 160th overall |
| Andrew MacNeil |
Peterborough Minor Petes |
Montreal Canadiens |
6th rd, 189th overall |
| Grant Spada |
Halton Hurricanes/Southern Tier Admirals |
Tampa Bay Lightning |
7th rd, 212th overall |
| Matthew Hlacar |
Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs |
Toronto Maple Leafs |
7th rd, 217th overall |