PJHL Playoffs – Second Round Standouts

CAMBRIDGE, ON – The second round of the Provincial Junior Hockey League playoffs delivered on every front, as the intensity ramped up and teams battled for a spot in the division finals. With tighter matchups and less room for error, standout performances became even more crucial. Across the province, players rose to the occasion—producing timely offense, steady defensive play, and clutch goaltending when it mattered most.

Forwards

Austin Paulmert (Georgina Ice)
3 Goals, 6 Assists, 9 Points (7 Games)

Gianluca Meli (Clarington Eagles)
5 Goals, 5 Assists, 10 Points (7 Games)

Riley Grimmon (Frankford Huskies)
4 Goals, 4 Assists, 8 Points (4 Games)

Ethan Yantha (Lakefield Chiefs)
3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points (4 Games)

Nick Lamont (Alliston Hornets)
5 Goals, 5 Assists, 10 Points (4 Games)

Ryan Russell (Stayner Siskins)
2 Goals, 5 Assists, 7 Points (4 Games)

Tyler Ewald (Fergus Whalers)
3 Goals, 4 Assists, 7 Points (4 Games)

Christopher Reid (Niagara RiverHawks)
3 Goals, 5 Assists, 8 Points (5 Games)

Keenan Bateman (Niagara RiverHawks)
3 Goals, 6 Assists, 9 Points (5 Games)

Ethan Stover (Tavistock Braves)
3 Goals, 6 Assists, 9 Points (4 Games)

Keegan Metcalf (Tavistock Braves)
6 Goals, 3 Assists, 9 Points (4 Games)

Cooper Vickerman (Woodstock Navy Vets)
5 Goals, 8 Assists, 13 Points (6 Games)

Connor Hunt (Essex 73’s)
3 Goals, 8 Assists, 11 Points (5 Games)

Stefan Djordjevic (Amherstburg Admirals)
6 Goals, 4 Assists, 10 Points (5 Games)

Anthony Tudino (North Middlesex Stars)
3 Goals, 7 Assists, 10 Points (5 Games)

Defensemen

Alessandro Petreccia (Georgina Ice)
2 Goals, 4 Assists, 6 Points (7 Games)

Ty McCambridge (Frankford Huskies)
2 Goals, 6 Assists, 8 Points (4 Games)

Liam Eveleigh (Fergus Whalers)
5 Goals, 2 Assists, 7 Points (4 Games)

Tyler Kelly (Kincardine Bulldogs)
2 Goals, 3 Assists, 5 Points (4 Games)

Connor Thomson-Dick (Niagara RiverHawks)
4 Goals, 3 Assists, 7 Points (5 Games)

Evan Storie (Grimsby Peach Kings)
0 Goals, 6 Assists, 6 Points (5 Games)

Goaltenders

Robby DiMaria (Uxbridge Bruins)
4-1 Record | .949 SV% | 1.60 GAA | 1 Shutout

Riley Arts (Alliston Hornets)
4-0 Record | .945 SV% | 1.50 GAA

Keegan Jackson (Dundas Blues)
4-1 Record | .934 SV% | 2.40 GAA | 1 Shutout

Blake Richard (Tavistock Braves)
4-0 Record | .925 SV% | 2.25 GAA | 1 Shutout

Benjamin Gustafson (North Middlesex Stars)
3-1 Record | .944 SV% | 2.25 GAA

With the division finals now set, the level of play continues to rise—and if the first two rounds are any indication, the best is still yet to come.

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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.