NOJHL’s Cubs 2nd; Lumberjacks 10th in latest CJHL Top 20 rankings -

Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) retake No. 1 slot in CJHL Top 20 rankings

TORONTO – The Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) have returned to No. 1 in the latest Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings – Fuelled by Gatorade, announced Monday.

As the front-runners in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Golden Hawks have reeled off eight consecutive victories, raising their record to 37-5-2-0, while pacing the entire CJHL in goals-scored with 219.

At No. 2 in the listings, which are compiled each week by an independent scouting service, are the Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL).

Despite having a lengthy winning streak snapped over the weekend, the Cubs still sit atop the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League table with a 34-3-1-1 mark.

Meanwhile, tabbed at No. 3 are the Melfort Mustangs (SJHL).

The Mustangs also had a victory run stopped last week, but still lead the way in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, having gone 32-6-0-0 to date.

Slotted at No. 4 are the Edmundston Blizzard (MHL).

With a postseason berth already secured in the Maritime Hockey League, the Blizzard are playing .829 hockey so far on the campaign while holding down first place there at 33-6-1-1.

Capping off the Top 5 to wrap-up January are the Leamington Flyers (OJHL).

Boasting a record of 35-6-2-1, the Flyers continue to be solid defensively, having only given up 74 tallies-against in their first 44 games played.

The following are the CJHL Top 20 rankings – Fuelled by Gatorade, as of Jan. 27:

CJHL TOP 20 – FUELLED BY GATORADE
RANK TEAM (LEAGUE) (LAST WEEK)
1. Trenton Golden Hawks (OJHL) (4)
2. Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) (1)
3. Melfort Mustangs (SJHL) (2)
4. Edmundston Blizzard (MHL) (5)
5. Leamington Flyers (OJHL) (3)
6. Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (6)
7. Winkler Flyers (MJHL) (7)
8. Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) (9)
9. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (10)
10. Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL) (16)
11. Condors du Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (LHJAAAQ) (11)
12. Summerside Western Capitals (MHL) (8)
13. Collingwood Blues (OJHL) (14)
14. Canmore Eagles (AJHL) (17)
15. Flin Flon Bombers (SJHL) (15)
16. Dryden GM Ice Dogs (SIJHL) (13)
17. Dauphin Kings (MJHL) (12)
18. Braves de Valleyfield (LHJAAAQ) (18)
19. Haliburton County Huskies (OJHL) (NR)
20. Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL) (19)

HONOURABLE MENTION: Weyburn Red Wings (SJHL); Portage Terriers (MJHL); Kam River Fighting Walleye (SIJHL); Navan Grads (CCHL); Amherst Ramblers (MHL)

ABOUT THE CJHL: The Canadian Junior Hockey League is a national organization comprised of nine Junior A leagues from Alberta to the Maritimes. … The CJHL currently represents 118 teams and well over 2,500 players. … There were also 2,500-plus CJHL alumni who furthered their hockey careers at the NHL, AHL, ECHL, SPHL, NCAA, U SPORTS and CHL levels across North America as well as in leagues across Europe during the 2023-24 campaign. … For the latest CJHL news and features, visit cjhlhockey.com and follow-on social media at @cjhlhockey via X & Instagram.

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