PJHL Playoffs – First Round Standouts

CAMBRIDGE, ON – The first round of the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs showcased exactly why postseason hockey is in a league of its own. Across the province, players delivered clutch, series-defining performances—combining relentless offensive pressure with lockdown goaltending. As the field narrows, we look back at the players—from both advancing and departing teams—who set the gold standard for playoff performance in round one.

Forwards

Hunter McGilvery – Glanbrook Rangers
8 Goals, 9 Assists, 17 Points (6 Games)

Christopher Reid – Niagara RiverHawks
5 Goals, 10 Assists, 15 Points (4 Games)

Michael Colavecchia – Niagara RiverHawks
2 Goals, 13 Assists, 15 Points (4 Games)

Aidan Russell – Streetsville Derbys
7 Goals, 7 Assists, 14 Points (6 Games)

JJ Fogarty – Mt. Brydges Bulldogs
8 Goals, 5 Assists, 13 Points (5 Games)

Jacob Crisp – Streetsville Derbys
4 Goals, 9 Assists, 13 Points (6 Games)

Lleyton McLean – Orillia Terriers
6 Goals, 6 Assists, 12 Points (4 Games)

Jordan Fitger – Uxbridge Bruins
6 Goals, 5 Assists, 11 Points (4 Games)

Josh Hall – Uxbridge Bruins
6 Goals, 5 Assists, 11 Points (4 Games)

Blake Jankovich – Exeter Hawks
6 Goals, 4 Assists, 10 Points (3 Games)

Defensemen

Tyson Lotton – Uxbridge Bruins
6 Goals, 4 Assists, 10 Points (4 Games)

Keaton Bartlett – Tavistock Braves
2 Goals, 8 Assists, 10 Points (4 Games)

Zakariya Saleh – Streetsville Derbys
2 Goals, 8 Assists, 10 Points (6 Games)

Charley Barnes – Woodstock Navy Vets
5 Goals, 4 Assists, 9 Points (4 Games)

Sami Douglas-Najem – Walkerton Capitals
5 Goals, 4 Assists, 9 Points (6 Games)

Riley Noble – Wellesley Applejacks
2 Goals, 7 Assists, 9 Points (4 Games)

Goaltenders

Aidan Lindsay – Georgina Ice
4-0 Record | .969 SV% | 0.78 GAA | 2 Shutouts

Liam Boyer – Frankford Huskies
3-0 Record | .984 SV% | 0.33 GAA | 2 Shutouts

Jacob Brown – Napanee Raiders
4-0 Record | .957 SV% | 0.97 GAA | 1 Shutout

Kevin Pearson – Midland Flyers
4-1 Record | .956 SV% | 1.61 GAA | 1 Shutout

Stanley Mannell – Niagara RiverHawks
4-0 Record | .955 SV% | 1.44 GAA | 1 Shutout

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About the PJHL
The Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) is the largest junior hockey league in Ontario, comprising 61 teams across the province. With a commitment to player development, community engagement, and excellence on and off the ice, the PJHL continues to serve as a vital pathway in Canadian junior hockey.