OJHL – 2025-26 OJHL FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS – Trenton Golden Hawks Taeo Artichuk & Jack Ziliotto 

BY OJHL.ca

March 23, 2026

By OJHL

March 23, 2026, Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League today announced its First and Second All-Star Teams for the 2025-26 season. All-Star team selections were voted on by OJHL general managers.

2025-26 OJHL FIRST TEAM ALL-STARS

FORWARDS

Taeo Artichuk – Trenton Golden Hawks

Artichuk was the most dominant forward in the Ontario Junior Hockey League in 2025-26, capturing the league scoring title with 108 points (37 goals, 71 assists) in 55 games for the Trenton Golden Hawks. The 21-year-old from Ajax, Ont. led all OJHL players in points and assists, winning the East Conference Player-of-the-Month Award three times – in September, October and December. A second-round pick (21st overall) of the Erie Otters in the 2021 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, Artichuk played two-plus seasons with the Otters before signing in Trenton. Taeo has represented the OJHL at the 2023 World Jr. A Challenge, 2023 Eastern Canada Cup, 2024 Battle of Ontario, the league’s 20-year-old Showcase held in Oshawa in 2025 and this year’s All-Star Celebration in Milton.

Hudson Cummins – Toronto Patriots

Cummins was one of the OJHL’s most dangerous offensive forwards in 2025-26, finishing with 84 points (32 goals, 52 assists) in 56 games for the Toronto Patriots. The 20-year-old from Toronto, Ont. was a consistent force throughout the season, producing at nearly 1.5 points per game and ranking among the league’s top scorers.

Jack Ziliotto – Trenton Golden Hawks

Ziliotto was outstanding in 2025-26, registering 90 points (40 goals, 50 assists) in 55 games for the Trenton Golden Hawks. The 20-year-old from Burlington, Ont. ranked second in league scoring behind only his teammate Artichuk. Ziliotto participated in the OJHL 20-Year-Old Showcase in December.

DEFENCE

Reid Forster – Burlington Cougars

Forster had a dominant 2025-26 campaign as captain of the Burlington Cougars, finishing with 54 points (12 goals, 42 assists) in 54 games to rank as the top-scoring defencemen in the league for the regular season. The 19-year-old from Cambridge, Ont. joined the Cougars in January 2025 as part of a trade with the Collingwood Blues. Forster was a 2022 draft choice in Round 10 of the OHL Priority Selection by the Peterborough Petes and competed in the 2026 OJHL All-Star Celebration.

Lucas Vacca – Toronto Patriots

Vacca, recorded 47 points (3 goals, 44 assists) in 54 games for the Toronto Patriots in 2025-26, ranking second in points for defencemen this season.  The 20-year-old from Aurora, Ont. competed in the 2026 OJHL All-Star Celebration and the U-Sports 20-year-old showcase. 

GOALTENDER

Tre Altiman – Leamington Flyers

Altiman, a three-time Goalie of the Month this year, ranked among the top goaltenders in the league during the 2025-26 season. The 20-year-old from Chatham, Ont. had a 1.78 GAA this season with a record of 27-8-0 record, a .942 save percentage and seven shutouts in 37 appearances. Beyond his league accolades, Altiman was named 1st Star of the Month in the CJHL for February and has competed in multiple All-Star events as well as the 2026 20-year-old showcase.

2025-26 OJHL SECOND TEAM ALL-STARS

FORWARDS

Hudson Armstrong – Stouffville Spirit

Armstrong was the leading scorer for the Stouffville Spirit this season, finishing the regular season with 78 points (39 goals, 39 assists) in 52 games, ranking among the top five scorers in the league. The 18-year-old from Courtice, Ont. recorded five game-winning goals with one in the team’s first post-season game. Armstrong competed in the 2026 OJHL All-Star event scoring 2 points. 

Luciano Bruno – Toronto Patriots

Bruno was a vital piece of the Toronto Patriots’ record-setting 2025-26 season, contributing 71 points (27 goals, 44 assists) in 38 games in what was the most productive season of his OJHL career. The 19-year-old from Woodbridge, Ont. produced at a remarkable rate of nearly two points per game. An effective player in all situations, Bruno is committed to Clarkson University (NCAA Division I) for the upcoming season.

Will Hughes – Collingwood Blues

Hughes had an outstanding 2025-26 season as the lead offensive weapon for the Collingwood Blues, finishing with 78 points (26 goals, 52 assists) in 50 games to rank as one of the top forwards in the West Conference. The 20-year-old from Ottawa, Ont. was named captain this season after he made his debut for the team last year. Hughes was a fifth-round OHL draft pink in 2022 by the Guelph Storm.

DEFENCE

Nathan Omeri – Collingwood Blues

Omeri was the standout defenceman for the Collingwood Blues in 2025-26, recording 39 points (17 goals, 22 assists) in 53 games in what was one of the most productive seasons by a blue-liner in the West Conference. The 19-year-old from Etobicoke, Ont. was exceptional in all situations for Collingwood, contributing on the power play while also excelling in his own zone. Omeri came to the Blues this season after two seasons with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL. 

Luke Howard – Toronto Patriots

Howard had a strong 2025-26 season on the Toronto Patriots blue line, recording 23 points (4 goals, 19 assists) in just 20 games. The 18-year-old from Woodbridge, Ont.is committed to Rochester Institute of Technology (NCAA Division I) for the upcoming season, and his play this year underscored why he is among the top defensive prospects to emerge from the OJHL in 2025-26. Howard competed at the World Jr. A Challenge in December 2025 and was awarded the OHA Dairy Farmers of Ontario bursary last year in recognition of his community involvement, academic achievements and passion for hockey. 

GOALTENDER

Nico Armellin – Toronto Patriots

Armellin put together an impressive 2025-26 season in goal for the Toronto Patriots, posting a 21-5-1 record with a 2.20 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage in 30 appearances. The 19-year-old from Barrie, Ont. was selected in round 12 of the OHL Priority Selection Draft by his hometown team, the Barrie Colts, in 2023. Armellin’s strong season helped Toronto allow just 132 goals over 56 games – the fewest in the 24-team league – as the Patriots posted an elite 47-8-1 record.

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