CHL to NCAA Tracker: OHL, WHL, QMJHL players going to U.S. college ranks

The NCAA is allowing CHL players to play in the U.S. college ranks starting in the 2025-26 season, after making a rule change late last year.

The latest big name to move is Erie Otters forward Malcolm Spence, who announced his verbal commitment to the University of Michigan on Monday. He is expected to be a first-round pick in this year's NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames prospect Henry Mews made headlines earlier this spring, announcing his verbal commitment to Michigan next season while still having OHL eligibility left with the Sudbury Wolves.

Other notable names to make verbal commitments include 2024-25 QMJHL scoring leader Jonathan Fauchon (Rimouski Oceanic, Providence College), Ottawa Senators prospect Blake Montgomery (London Knights, Wisconsin) and 2024 Memorial Cup-winning goalie Andrew Oke (Saginaw Spirit, Lake Superior State).

Here's a look at players from the WHL, OHL and QMJHL who have made NCAA commitments since the start of 2024. NHL Draft information is in brackets.

WHL

Brandon Wheat Kings
D Luke Shipley, 20, Massachusetts-Lowell
RW Marcus Nguyen, 20, Nebraska-Omaha
D Quinn Mantei, 20, Providence College

Calgary Hitmen
C Oliver Tulk, 20, Wisconsin
G Daniel Hauser, 21, Wisconsin
LW Carson Birnie, 20, Michigan Tech

Edmonton Oil Kings
D Josh Mori, 21, Massachusetts-Lowell
C Marshall Finnie, 21, Niagara
C Ryland Roersma, 20, Alaska-Fairbanks

Everett Silvertips
D Eric Jamieson, 19, Denver (Calgary Flames, sixth round, 2024)
RW Tyler MacKenzie, 20, Western Michigan

Kamloops Blazers
LW Oren Shtrom, 20, Alaska-Anchorage
C Beau Courtney, 21, Alaska-Fairbanks

Kelowna Rockets
C Michael Cicek, 21, Michigan Tech

Lethbridge Hurricanes
D Logan McCutcheon, 21, Quinnipiac

Medicine Hat Tigers
C Mathew Ward, 21, Northern Michigan

Moose Jaw Warriors
D Aiden Ziprick, 19, Bemidji State for 2026-27

Portland Winterhawks
C Kyle Chyzowski, 20, Denver
D Ryder Thompson, 20, Miami (Ohio)
C Ryan Miller, 17, Denver for 2026-27
RW Josh Zakreski, 19, North Dakota
LW Diego Buttazzoni, 19, Massachusetts

Prince Albert Raiders
D Justice Christensen, 19, Nebraska-Omaha for 2026-27
RW Niall Crocker, 20, Ohio State
G Max Hildebrand, 20, Bemidji State
RW Brayden Dube, 19, Bemidji State
LW Aiden Oiring, 19, Nebraska-Omaha

Prince George Cougars
C Ben Riche, 20, Quinnipiac for 2026-27

Red Deer Rebels
D Keaton Dowhaniuk, 21, Alaska-Fairbanks
RW Jhett Larson, 21, Alaska-Fairbanks

Regina Pats
D John Babcock, 20, Robert Morris
C Braxton Whitehead, 20, Arizona State

Saskatoon Blades
C Tyler Parr, 20 Union College for 2026-27
D Grayden Siepmann, 20, Minnesota-Duluth
D Ben Saunderson, 20, Quinnipiac 
LW Tanner Scott, 20, Bowling Green State
C Cooper Williams, 17, North Dakota for 2026-27

Seattle Thunderbirds
LW Nathan Pilling, 20, St. Thomas-Minnesota
C Brayden Schuurman, 21, Colorado College

Spokane Chiefs
LW Shea Van Olm, 21, Penn State
D Brayden Crampton, 20, Bowling Green

Swift Current Broncos
D Hunter Mayo, 20, Merrimack College
G Reid Dyck, 21, Colgate (Boston Bruins, sixth round, 2022)
LW Rylan Gould, 19, Michigan Tech for 2026-27
C Carlin Dezainde, 20, UConn
LW Brady Birnie, 19, Bemidji State
LW Clarke Caswell, 19, Denver (Seattle Kraken, fifth round, 2024)

Tri-City Americans
D Austin Zemlak, 20, Arizona State
LW Brandon Whynott, 21, Bowling Green State
C Carter MacAdams, 21, Northern Michigan
C Jake Sloan, 21, Bowling Green

Vancouver Giants
RW Ty Halaburda, 19, Colorado College for 2026-27
D Mazden Leslie, 20, Bowling Green
LW Maxim Muranov, 20, Niagara
C Tyson Zimmer, 20, Niagara
RW Connor Levis, 20, Bowling Green State (Winnipeg Jets, seventh round, 2023)
C Jaden Lipinski, 20, Maine (Calgary Flames, fourth round, 2023)

Victoria Royals
RW Brayden Boehm, 21, Michigan Tech
LW Brandon Lisowsky, 21, Colorado College (Toronto Maple Leafs, seventh round, 2022)

Wenatchee Wild
RW Tye Spencer, 20, Alaska-Anchorage
D Reid Andresen, 19, Michigan Tech
D Brendan Dunphy, 19, UConn for 2026-27

OHL

Barrie Colts
LW Owen Van Steensel, 20, Clarkson
D Ethan Armstrong, 18, Minnesota State
G Sam Hillebrandt, 20, Ohio State
RW Anthony Romani, 19, Michigan State (Vancouver Canucks, sixth round, 2024)
LW Beau Jelsma, 21, Providence College

Brampton Steelheads
C Luke Misa, 19, Penn State (Calgary Flames, fifth round, 2024)

Brantford Bulldogs
RW Cole Brown, 19, Notre Dame (New Jersey Devils, sixth round, 2023)

Erie Otters
C Pano Fimis, 20, Notre Dame
D Quinn McCall, 20, Holy Cross
D Garrett Frazer, 19, Northeastern
LW Malcolm Spence, 18, Michigan

Flint Firebirds
D Nolan Collins, 20, Penn State (Pittsburgh Penguins, sixth round, 2022)
RW Evan Konyen, 21, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)

Guelph Storm
C Max Namestnikov, 21, Bemidji State
LW Jake Karabela, 21, Ohio State (Washington Capitals, fifth round, 2022)
C Lev Katzin, 17, Penn State
D Eric Frossard, 17, Notre Dame for 2026-27

Kingston Frontenacs
C Cedrick Guindon, 20, Vermont (Montreal Canadiens, fourth round, 2022)
G Charlie Schenkel, 20, Robert Morris
C Ethan Hay, 20, Miami (Ohio) (Tampa Bay Lightning, seventh round, 2023)

Kitchener Rangers
RW Adrian Misaljevic, 20, Clarkson
G Jackson Parsons, 20, Clarkson

London Knights
G Austin Elliott, 20, Massachusetts-Lowell
LW Evan Van Gorp, 18, Maine for 2026-27
LW Blake Montgomery, 19, Wisconsin (Ottawa Senators, fourth round, 2024)

Niagara IceDogs
D Noah Van Vliet, 21, Sacred Heart

North Bay Battalion
C Zach Wigle, 21, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
RW Nick Wellenreiter, 19, Maine

Ottawa 67's
G Collin MacKenzie, 20, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
LW Will Gerrior, 21, Maine

Owen Sound Attack
D Alec Leonard, 20, Bentley
D Bruce McDonald, 20, Robert Morris
C Masen Wray, 18, Holy Cross for 2027-28
D Lenny Greenberg, 20, Sacred Heart

Peterborough Petes
C Gavin Bryant, 20, Sacred Heart
LW Jonathan Melee, 21, Sacred Heart

Saginaw Spirit
G Andrew Oke, 21, Lake Superior State
D PJ Forgione, 20, Vermont
RW Calem Mangone, 20, Lake Superior State
LW Kristian Epperson, 19, Denver

Sarnia Sting
C Zach Filak, 21, Vermont
LW Tyson Doucette, 21, Colgate

Soo Greyhounds
D Caeden Carlisle, 21, Notre Dame
RW Jordan Charron, 17, St. Lawrence for 2026-27
D Chase Reid, 17, Michigan State for 2027-28

Sudbury Wolves
D Henry Mews, 19, Michigan (Calgary Flames, third round, 2024)
C Kocha Delic, 21, Miami (Ohio)
D Donovan McCoy, 20, Providence
D Nicholas DeAngelis, 20, New Hampshire
G Nate Krawchuk, 19, Rensselaer (RPI)

Windsor Spitfires
C Ryan Abraham, 21, Michigan Tech
C Noah Morneau, 20, Bowling Green State
D Tnias Mathurin, 21, Massachusetts Lowell

QMJHL

Acadie-Bathurst Titan
G Joshua Fleming, 20, Penn State
C Maddex Marmulak, 17, Cornell for 2026-27

Baie-Comeau Drakkar
RW Skoken Schrott, 19, Michigan Tech

Blainville-Boisbriand Armanda
C Vincent Desjardins, 18, Nebraska-Omaha for 2026-27
LW Rafael Cloutier, 17, Clarkson for 2026-27

Cape Breton Eagles
LW Jacob Newcombe, 20, New Hampshire
D Andrew Brown, 19, St. Lawrence

Charlottetown Islanders
C Jude Herron, 16, Maine for 2026-27

Chicoutimi Sagueneens
D Loic Usereau, 20, Maine
LW Christian Maro, 19, Holy Cross

Drummondville Voltigeurs
C Luke Woodworth, 21, Nebraska-Omaha
C Sam Oliver, 20, New Hampshire
LW Jesse Allecia, 19, New Hampshire
D Simon-Pier Brunet, 19, Merrimack for 2026-27 (Buffalo Sabres, fourth round, 2024)

Halifax Mooseheads
D Brady Schultz, 20, Qunnipiac
G Jacob Steinman, 20, Bowling Green State
RW William Bent, 17, Providence College for 2027-28

Moncton Wildcats
C Markus Videcek, 21, Quinnipiac
LW Simon Binkley, 19, Alaska-Fairbanks

Quebec Remparts
C Nathan Quinn, 17, Northeastern for 2027-28
LW Justin Cote, 20, Clarkson
D Benjamin Vigneault, 20, Bemidji State
D Mathieu Taillefer, 19, Penn State

Rimouski Oceanic
C Jonathan Fauchon, 21, Providence College
C Jacob Mathieu, 21, Northeastern
D Luke Coughlin, 20, Maine (Florida Panthers, sixth round, 2023)

Rouyn-Noranda Huskies
D Ty Higgins, 20, Bowling Green State
C Remi Gelinas, 19, Clarkson for 2026-27
D Alex Carr, 21, New Hampshire
RW Lucas Veilleux, 20, Colgate

Shawinigan Cataractes
LW Louis-Philippe Fontaine, 20, Lindenwood

Val d'Or Foreurs
RW Noah Reinhart, 20, Michigan Tech

Victoriaville Tigres
RW Olivier Houde, 21, Lindenwood
C Enzo Lottin, 17, Nebraska-Omaha for 2026-27
D Mathis Aguilar, 20, Alaska-Anchorage

Sources for commitment information: College Hockey Inc., WHL, OHL