The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) unveiled rosters for the 2026 OHL U16 Top Prospects Showcase set to take place on January 13-14 at the Miskin Law Community Complex in Peterborough.
Eighty of the top U16 players from across Ontario will compete in the inaugural event, with the opportunity to showcase their talents in a unique setting alongside elite OHL Draft eligibles from across the province.
Rosters were established through a process that saw all 20 OHL member teams provide lists of draft eligible players they wish to see compete in the showcase.
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) will have 17 players competing in the showcase.
| NAME |
POSITION |
OMHA TEAM |
SHOWCASE TEAM |
| Lukas Butler |
G |
York-Simcoe Express |
Team Byfield |
| Colten Sixsmith |
D |
Burlington Eagles |
Team Byfield |
| Trent Clow |
F |
Quinte Red Devils |
Team Byfield |
| Kyler Lauder |
F |
Central Ontario Wolves |
Team Byfield |
| Austin Ottenhoff |
F |
Quinte Red Devils |
Team Byfield |
| Ethan Davidson |
D |
Central Ontario Wolves |
Team Suzuki |
| Shea Huinink |
F |
Ajax-Pickering Raiders |
Team Suzuki |
| Lauchlan Whelan |
F |
Quinte Red Devils |
Team Suzuki |
| John Kanyo |
D |
Barrie Jr. Colts |
Team McDavid |
| Finn Ellery |
F |
Central Ontario Wolves |
Team McDavid
|
| Kayden Kelly |
F |
Markham Waxers |
Team McDavid |
| Henri Packalen |
F |
Peterborough Jr. Petes |
Team McDavid |
| Lucas Matheson |
D |
Barrie Jr. Colts |
Team Tavares |
| Nathan Hewitt |
F |
Niagara North Stars |
Team Tavares |
| Matthew Taylor |
F |
Ajax-Pickering Raiders |
Team Tavares |
| Evan Bannister |
F |
Credit River Capitals |
Team Tavares |
| Andrew Laurin |
F |
Quinte Red Devils |
Team Tavares |
The showcase provides a unique opportunity for OHL scouts and evaluators to assess Ontario’s rising stars in a competitive setting ahead of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection presented by Real Canadian Superstore, scheduled for June 12-13 at Slush Puppie Place in Kingston. The OHL U16 Top Prospects Showcase is expected to draw a significant contingent of scouts as teams continue to establish their draft lists.
2026 OHL U16 Top Prospects Showcase Schedule
All games to be played at Miskin Law Community Complex Russelle Toyota Pad.
Tuesday, January 13th
2:00pm – Team Tavares vs. Team McDavid
4:00pm – Team Byfield vs. Team Suzuki
Wednesday, January 14th
1:00pm – Team McDavid vs. Team Byfield
3:00pm – Team Suzuki vs. Team Tavares
Admission is free to the general public.
- With files from the Ontario Hockey League