TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Monday that the Markham Royals (OJHL) remain No. 1 for a second straight week in the latest Top 20 Rankings – Fuelled by Gatorade for the period beginning October 5.
Continuing to crown opponents in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Royals have reeled off 12 consecutive victories to commence their campaign.
Another unbeaten squad, Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) come in slotted at No. 2 in the 116-team CJHL.
Collège Français tops the Quebec AAA Junior Hockey League table at 8-0-0-0.
This includes having only given up an impressive LHJAAAQ-low nine goals-against to date.
Earning the No. 3 nod in the weekly listings, which are compiled by an independent scouting service, are the Truro Bearcats (MHL).
Pacing the 12 clubs that comprise the Maritime Junior Hockey League, Truro has started off 6-0-0-0 and sport a solid plus-18 goal differential.
You then have the Kemptville 73’s (CCHL) tabbed in at No. 4.
Kemptville have yet to suffer a defeat in regulation time, going 6-0-1-0 to begin competition on the Central Canada Hockey League.
Positioned in at No. 5 nationally are the Collingwood Blues (OJHL).
The Blues have hit plenty of positive notes, having just one setback on their ledger as they hold down a 10-1-0-0 mark overall.
The following are the CJHL Top 20 rankings – Fuelled by Gatorade, as of Oct. 5:
CJHL TOP 20 – FUELLED BY GATORADE
RANK TEAM (LEAGUE) (LAST WEEK)
1. Markham Royals (OJHL) (1)
2. Collège Français de Longueuil (LHJAAAQ) (2)
3. Truro Bearcats (MHL) (4)
4. Kemptville 73’s (CCHL) (8)
5. Collingwood Blues (OJHL) (7)
6. Timmins Rock (NOJHL) (13)
7. Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) (NR)
8. Virden Oil Capitals (MJHL) (NR)
9. Olds Grizzlys (AJHL) (NR)
10. King Rebellion (OJHL) (18)
11. Fort McMurray Oil Barons (AJHL) (HM)
12. Edmundston Blizzard (MHL) (16)
13. Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL) (6)
14. Warman Wolverines (SJHL) (15)
15. Prédateurs de Joliette (LHJAAAQ) (17)
16. Cobourg Cougars (OJHL) (12)
17. Soo Eagles (NOJHL) (NR)
18. Smiths Fall Bears (CCHL) (NR)
19. Rockland Nationals (CCHL) (NR)
20. Thunder Bay North Stars (SIJHL) (HM)
HONOURABLE MENTION: Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL); Soo Thunderbirds (NOJHL); Milton Menace (OJHL); Condors du Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (LHJAAAQ); Valley Wildcats (MHL)
Photo credit: Oliver Ulster / OJHL Images