Panthers reach season-best position in GOHL Power Rankings
1. Cambridge Redhawks (38-5-0-0)
Last week: W 5-3 at Hamilton, W 6-3 vs Hamilton
In the first win over the Kilty B’s, Cameron Fries scored twice — including the game winner midway through the third period — to extend his goal streak to four games. Sam Savery scored his 24th of the season — most among GOHL rookies. Fries extended his point streak to 11 games with two goals and an assist to lead the Redhawks to the weekend sweep over Hamilton.
Next week: Thursday at Ayr | Saturday vs Hamilton
2. St. Catharines Falcons (33-5-2-0)
Last week: W 1-0 vs Caledonia, W 7-2 at Caledon
In the win over the Corvairs, Sam Lockyer‘s unassisted shorthanded tally was the only goal of the game and trade deadline acquisition Cole Scullion made 13 saves for his second shutout in five starts as a Falcon. St. Catharines extended their franchise record road point streak to 20 games, going 4 for 5 on the power play in the win over the Bombers.
Next week: Tuesday vs Listowel | Friday at St. Thomas | Sunday at Welland
3. Elmira Sugar Kings (30-6-2-1)
Last week: L 3-4 (SO) at Strathroy, W 8-2 vs #9 London
The Sugar Kings — who started the week with a first period goal difference of +35 — fell behind 3-0 in the opening frame to the Rockets before rallying to tie the game. In the Sugar Kings’ first shootout in over a year, they were outscored by the Rockets 2-1, ending Elmira’s 4-game winning streak. Lucas Nutting (Flint Firebirds, 2025) had a goal and 4 assists in the convincing win over the Nationals, as the Sugar Kings improved to 11-4 against ranked opponents (including 3-0 against London), and claimed first place in the Western Conference standings.
Next week: Friday at #5 St. Marys | Sunday vs #10 Stratford
4. Fort Erie Meteors (30-7-2-0)
Last week: W 4-3 (SO) vs Strathroy
In the first-ever meeting with Strathroy, the Meteors needed a shootout after rallying from a two-goal third period deficit against the 9th-place Rockets to extend their home point streak to 12 games (11-0-1-0). Danny Adamo scored in his 7th straight home game, extending his overall point streak to 14 games. The Meteors improved to 5-1 against Western Conference teams this season.
Next week: Friday at Caledon | Saturday vs Welland
5. St. Marys Lincolns (30-8-2-0)
Last week: L 2-5 vs LaSalle, L 2-4 at #10 Stratford
Against the Vipers, Chase Macqueen-Spence opened the scoring with his franchise record 78th career goal but the Lincolns surrendered five unanswered goals after leading 2-0, having their 16-game home winning streak snapped in their second loss of the season to the Vipers. The Lincolns were outshot 40-28, marking just the second time this season they have allowed 40 shots on goal. St. Marys — who generated just 17 shots on goal in the loss to the Warriors — suffered back-to-back regulation losses for the first time since November 22-24, 2024.
Next week: Wednesday at #9 London | Friday vs #3 Elmira
6. Chatham Maroons (29-8-2-3)
Last week: W 7-1 at #10 Stratford
Carter Chadwick scored his league-leading 12th power play goal and Aydan Doyle had his second career 4-assist game in the convincing win over the Warriors. The Maroons have scored 5 or more goals in each of their last six games. It was Chatham’s first win in three meetings with Stratford, avenging losses in overtime and a shootout. The Maroons are now 6-6-2 against ranked teams this season.
Next week: Sunday vs Listowel
7. Pelham Panthers (27-14-0-1)
Last week: W 3-2 at #8 Port Colborne, W 8-2 vs Caledon
The Panthers began the week by clinching a playoff berth before having played a game. In their first of three meetings in 13 days against Port Colborne, Owen Hunks scored the winner with 4 seconds left in the third period (video) to give the Panthers the dramatic win and extend their road point streak to 9 games (8-0-0-1). Pelham opened a five-game home stand with the win over the Bombers. Lucas Peever scored twice to extend his point streak to 13 games, and the Panthers’ top-ranked penalty kill was a perfect 9 for 9 against Caledon.
Next week: Sunday vs #8 Port Colborne
8. Port Colborne Sailors (23-13-3-0)
Last week: W 3-1 at Ayr, L 2-3 vs #7 Pelham
Joshua Caesar (Ottawa 67’s, 2024) scored his first career game winning goal to lead the Sailors to the victory against the Centennials. Port Colborne have allowed a total of two goals during their current 3-game road win streak. Netminder JD Low — the Eastern Conference Goaltender of the Month for January — was injured late in the third period and left the game. An unfortunate and costly bench minor penalty preceded the last-second game winner in the loss to the Panthers. The Sailors — who clinched a playoff berth with a loss by Hamilton on Saturday — saw their record against ranked opponents drop to 2-9-3.
Next week: Thursday at Hamilton | Sunday at #7 Pelham
9. London Nationals (27-13-1-0)
Last week: W 7-5 vs St. Thomas, L 2-8 at #3 Elmira
Trade deadline acquisition Nathaniel Adams scored his second and third goals as a National and added an assist in the win over Stars. London surrendered a season-high 8 goals — including 3 power play markers — in the loss to the Sugar Kings. London’s record against ranked opponents dropped to 9-9 (including 0-3 against Elmira) this season.
Next week: Wednesday vs #5 St. Marys | Thursday at Sarnia
10. Stratford Warriors (25-10-3-2)
Last week: L 1-7 vs #6 Chatham, L 2-3 (OT) vs Waterloo, W 4-2 vs #5 St. Marys
The loss to the Maroons was the Warriors’ worst home defeat since a 9-0 loss to the Kitchener Dutchmen on February 3, 2017. For the third time in three meetings with the Siskins, 60 minutes of play could not decide the outcome, and for the third time, the Warriors came out on the short end. Grady Murphy scored two goals — including the game winner — as Stratford avoided a third home loss in three nights and moved into a tie for 4th place in the Western Conference standings with a big win over the Lincolns.
Next week: Friday vs Sarnia | Sunday at #3 Elmira
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