The NCAA's ability to recruit CHL players has been a game-changer, offering enormous opportunity for players while giving college programs access to a deeper talent pool. The league has been a hotbed for NCAA recruiters, the latest case in point is five-star forward Luke Misa, whose commitment underscores the trend. As summer has just begun, the tidal wave of CHL, and in this case the OHL, commitments to the NCAA keeps growing.

#1 Henry Mews | Defence | Michigan
Following a standout season with the Sudbury Wolves, where he tallied 82 points in 68 games from the blue line, Henry Mews claims the top spot on this list. A third-round pick of the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, Mews is set to bolster the Michigan Wolverines’ blue line this fall. The 2006-born defenseman has already represented Canada on three occasions, capturing gold twice on the international stage. Renowned for his fluid skating and elite puck skills, Mews brings a dynamic two-way presence and is expected to make an immediate impact in Ann Arbor.

#2 Luke Misa | Forward | Penn State
The latest addition to Penn State’s incoming class, Luke Misa, is a major coup for the Nittany Lions. The Brampton Steelheads forward is coming off a tremendous season, racking up 85 points in 67 games and adding another 12 in just six playoff appearances. Selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames, Misa brings a lethal combination of speed, vision, and playmaking ability that makes him a constant offensive threat. Set to join Penn State this fall, the 2005-born forward is expected to make an immediate impact in Hockey Valley.

#3 Calem Mangone | Forward | Lake Superior State
Calem Mangone capped off his OHL career in style, posting a career-high 83 points in 65 games during his overage season with the Saginaw Spirit. A consistent offensive contributor throughout his junior career, Mangone contributed 227 points across 241 games, all with Saginaw. Known for his blend of tenacity and skill, the 20-year-old plays a hard game while still contributing offensively at a high level. Winning a Memorial Cup championship in 2023-24, Mangone now turns the page to NCAA hockey, where he’s expected to take on a big role with Lake Superior State.

#4 Pano Fimis | Forward | Notre Dame
Pano Fimis heads to Notre Dame this fall following a career-best season with the Erie Otters, where he recorded 86 points in 68 games. The veteran forward began his OHL journey with the Niagara IceDogs before finishing strong in Erie, compiling an impressive 253 points over 245 career games. A cerebral, play-driving center, Fimis has shown consistency throughout his junior career, capped by a stellar playoff run that saw him notch 17 points in just nine games. With his high hockey IQ and offensive touch, Fimis is poised to be a seamless fit—and a key contributor—for the Fighting Irish.

#5 Adrian Misaljevic | Forward | Clarkson
Adrian Misaljevic heads to Clarkson University following a breakout season with the Kitchener Rangers, where he posted a career-high 69 points in 67 games. A four-year OHL veteran, Misaljevic spent his entire junior career in Kitchener, registering 147 points over 210 games and making the playoffs in each of his seasons. Known for his speed and ability to create offense off the rush, the 2004-born forward boasts strong underlying shooting metrics and a knack for generating scoring chances. His pace and offensive instincts should allow him to make an immediate impact at Clarkson.

#6 Jackson Parsons | Goalie | Clarkson
Jackson Parsons wrapped up a stellar final season with the Kitchener Rangers, posting a remarkable .920 save percentage while helping backstop the team to 47 wins, 37 of which came with him in net. A steady presence throughout his OHL career, Parsons assumed the full-time starting role over his final two seasons, appearing in over 100 games during that span. He finishes his junior tenure with a .904 career save percentage, 74 wins, and a 2.88 goals-against average. Parsons brings a proven track record and high-level experience, making him a strong addition between the pipes for Clarkson.

#7 Cédrick Guindon | Forward | Vermont
With an strong overage season, Cédrick Guindon finished his OHL career with 85 points in 66 games for the Kingston Frontenacs. In just 11 playoff appearances, he added 17 more points, including 10 goals. Guindon, a 2022 NHL Entry Draft fourth-round selection of the Montreal Canadiens, had an outstanding draft year scoring 30 goals and continued to be a model of consistency, concluding his junior career with an even 270 points in 270 games. Guindon, who is well-known for his excellent off-puck play and exceptional hockey sense, brings a high-IQ game to the University of Vermont, where he should fit right in and be a vital forward.

#8 Kocha Delic | Forward | Miami
Kocha Delic had a strong final season with the Sudbury Wolves, finishing with 54 points in 46 games to cap off his OHL career. From the beginning, Delic was a consistent offensive contributor. He made his league debut with an impressive rookie campaign of 46 points and never looked back, finishing with 216 points in 214 games. Delic is a true dual-threat forward who consistently contributes to the offensive effort with his exceptional playmaking vision and natural scoring touch. He will now go to Miami University, where the RedHawks are hoping he will step in and contribute right away.

#9 Matthew Mayich | Defence | Clarkson
Matthew Mayich closed out his OHL career where it began—with the Ottawa 67’s—capping off his final season with 42 points in 66 games. A sixth-round pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, Mayich appeared in 256 career games, recording 99 points while steadily developing into a reliable two-way presence. Standing at 6-foot-2, the smooth-skating blueliner plays a modern, mobile style of defense, using his dynamic skating and offensive ability with strong positional play. Set to join Clarkson University this fall, Mayich projects as an immediate contributor on the back end and has the tools to grow into a top-four role at the NCAA level.

#10 Max Namestnikov | Forward | Bemidji State
Max Namestnikov had a successful season with the Guelph Storm, finishing with 54 points in 65 games to cap off his OHL career. After an outstanding 40-point rookie season in Sarnia, the talented forward started his junior career and developed into a reliable dynamic offensive forward, scoring 20 goals or more in each of his final three seasons. Namestnikov scored 205 points in 266 games during his career, where he had elite underlying shooting and play-driving metrics. The 2004-born forward, who is scheduled to enroll at Bemidji State this fall, is anticipated to contribute right away.

The quality of incoming players only appears to be increasing as NCAA programs continue to draw from the OHL talent pool. Each player on this year's top 10 list has the ability to have an instant impact at the collegiate level. This group exemplifies the growing influence of CHL talent in shaping the NCAA landscape. With the expansion into the CHL pipeline, college hockey is poised for a new era.