U SPORTS rosters boast 530 CJHL alumni

Photo: Owen Robinson – University of Toronto (Terrance Tong photographer)

TORONTO – Heading into their stretch run, U SPORTS men’s hockey programs boast 530 Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) alumni competing amongst the 35 universities across the country.

Each of the nine CJHL-member leagues have a minimum of eight of their alums on U SPORTS rosters, while every school features a solid contingent of former CJHLers in their respective line-ups.

Comprising this list are those who played a minimum of five games previously for any of the current 118 clubs, or those franchises who relocated elsewhere within their respective CJHL-member leagues.

Among U SPORTS netminders, the top four so far this season, in terms of goals-against average, are all CJHL alumni.

Leading that contingent is University of New Brunswick goaltender Samuel Richard (Braves de Valleyfield/LHJAAAQ), who sits with a crisp 1.56 GAA.

Next is UQTR’s William Grimard (Whitecourt Wolverines/AJHL). He presently has an average of 1.90.

With a GAA of 2.00, Nikolas Hurtubise (Cobras de Terrebonne & Titan de Princeville/LHJAAAQ), is a goalkeeper with the Concordia Stingers.

Then there is Roddy Ross (Camrose Kodiaks/AJHL) of the Saskatchewan Huskies. He currently holds down a goals-against average of 2.07.

As for skaters, Owen Robinson (Blind River Beavers/NOJHL) is the top point-getter among former CJHLers, and is fourth overall nationally.

Pacing the Toronto Varsity Blues, Robinson has scored 13 times and dished out 21 assists in 23 games played.

Next is Carleton Ravens forward Giovanni Mourneau (Rockland Nationals/CCHL).

Tied for ninth in the country, Mourneau has 29 points in 22 contests, including 14 goals.

Close behind are the duo of Nick McCarry (Fort McMurray Oil Barons/AJHL) and Holden Rogers (Milton Menace/OJHL) with 27 points apiece.

McCarry skates with Carleton, while Rogers plays for the Brock Badgers.


NOJHL alumni currently on U SPORTS rosters:

Brady Caruso D Brock Soo Thunderbirds
Connor Toms D Carleton Soo Thunderbirds
Quinn Myles D Dalhousie Soo Thunderbirds
Ryan Smith F Dalhousie French River Rapids
Christian Cicigoi G Lakehead Powassan Voodoos
Nick DeGrazia F Lakehead Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Josh Anderson D Nipissing Timmins Rock
Payton Vescio D Nipissing Powassan Voodoos
David Campbell F Nipissing Blind River Beavers
Powassan Voodoos
Chad Denault F Nipissing Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Max Griffioen F Nipissing Hearst Lumberjacks
Nolan Ford F Ontario Tech Soo Thunderbirds
James White F Ontario Tech Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Dharan Cap F Queen’s Soo Thunderbirds
Ethan Larmand F Queen’s Greater Sudbury Cubs
Wade Bolton D Royal Military College Espanola Express
Eric Moreau D Royal Military College Timmins Rock
Brock McNaughton F Royal Military College Elliot Lake Red Wings
Liam Serviss F Royal Military College Powassan Voodoos
Espanola Express
Bradey Johnson F Saint Mary’s Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Riley Pitt D Toronto Metro Powassan Voodoos
Jaden Raad D Toronto Metro Hearst Lumberjacks
Tyler Savard F Toronto Metro Soo Thunderbirds
Ranon Joseph D Calgary Soo Thunderbirds
Giordano Biondi F Guelph Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Hunter Brazier F Guelph French River Rapids
Camaryn Baber F New Brunswick Soo Thunderbirds
Bradley Chenier F Ottawa Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Zacharie Giroux F Ottawa Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Mitchell Martin F Ottawa Rayside-Balfour Canadians
Chase Lammi F UPEI Espanola Express
Owen Robinson F Toronto Blind River Beavers
Keegan McMullen F Windsor Timmins Rock
Josh Kavanagh D Laurier Greater Sudbury Cubs
Espanola Express
Blind River Beavers
Harry Clark F York Timmins Rock
Mason Svarich F York Timmins Rock
Hearst Lumberjacks
Lucas Theriault F York Soo Thunderbirds

The following is the list of the 530 CJHL alumni on U SPORTS rosters this season:

CJHL ALUMNI: U SPORTS

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.