Andrew Barrett

The Weekly Round Up: January 20^th to 26^th

The OHL’s Top 5 NHL Prospects of the Week:

1. Tuomas Uronen, RW, Kingston Frontenacs

Drafted by: Vegas, 2023, sixth Round.

Stats: 3GP – 3G – 6A

Tuomas Uronen continues his hot play since the World Jr’s with nine points this week in three games. It’s starting to look like the Golden Knights might have found a gem in the sixth round of the 2023 draft. Uronen has 21 points in eight games since returning to the Frontenacs from the World Jr’s. Here Uronen shows off his speed and play making ability with this beauty assist.

 

2. Colby Barlow, LW, Oshawa Generals

Drafted by: Winnipeg, 2023, First Round 18^th Overall

Stats: 2GP – 5G – 1A

With 45 points in 43 games (1.05ppg) this season Barlow’s PPG has continued to decline in the last two seasons since his draft year where he had 79 points in 59 games (1.34ppg). The Winnipeg Jets first round has been heating up as of late though. This week was no different for Colby, as he had a five point night against the Peterborough Petes with four goals in the contest including this goal jumping on his horse and burying on a sweet feed on the two on one.

3. Zayne Parekh, D, Saginaw Spirit

Drafted by: Calgary, 2024, First Round Ninth Overall

Stats: 3GP – 5G – 3A

Zayne Parekh was a man on a mission this week with eight points in three games. The Flames Blue Chip, blue line prospect scored five goals in the three contests including a hattrick in a 7-2 win over the Ottawa 67’s. Parekh isn’t just scoring sneaky little seeing eye shots from the point either, he is picking corners seemingly every game. Here’s a look at his three goals from Sunday afternoon:

4. Nick Lardis, RW, Brantford Bulldogs

Drafted by: Chicago, 2023, Third Round

Stats: 3GP – 4G – 2A

On Saturday night Nick Lardis became the first player in the OHL to hit the 40-goal mark this season.

With four goals this week, Lardis now has 41 goals in 44 games this season.

 

5. Ilya Protas, C, Windsor Spitfires

Drafted by: Washington, 2024, Third Round.

Stats: 2GP – 2G – 2A

The Capitals third rounder had four points in two games this week, including two highlight reel goals on Sunday afternoon. The first goal being the goal of the week in the CHL:

 

Top 3 2025 NHL Draft Prospects of the Week:

1. Michael Misa: C, Saginaw: 3 GP – 2G – 6A
2. Jake O’Brien: C, Brantford: 3 GP – 3G – 3A
3. Kashawn Aitcheson: D, Erie: 3 GP – 2G – 2

For more on the 2025 NHL Draft visit our Draft Page

Andy’s Awards:

Goalie Goal, Huh!?

Winner: Nolan Lalonde SOO – Blue Jackets FA Signing

Nolan Lalonde with the goalie goal! Right in the Heart, never in doubt.

 

Apple a Day:

Winner: Beckette Sennecke OSH – Ducks 2024, First Round, Third Overall

Sennecke shows off his vision with a sweet behind the back, behind the net, no look, get the goalie going the wrong way down a way street, assist.

Snipe of the Week:

Winner: Sam Dickinson LDN – Sharks 2024, First Round, 11^th Overall

You know it’s a great snipe when you get the colour guy to drop an “uh oh” and an S-bomb in the same highlight.

Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toe Drags:

Winner: Jett Luchanko GUE- Flyers 2024, First Round 13^th Overall

Toe Drag then snipe for Luchanko.

 

Stick Handling in a Phone Booth:

Winner: Ilya Protas WSR – Capitals, 2024, Third Round

The goal of the week, through the legs kicks it up to the stick and then drives to the far post for the beauty.