Major Junior Alumni

As the League of Choice, the Ontario Junior Hockey League provides multiple avenues for players to pursue their long-term careers. The most popular route is collegiate sports, as reflected by the Markham Royals commitments list in recent years, but many of our young athletes will also consider Major Junior as an option. The Royals organization has its own history with players coming from or graduating to the Major Junior ranks – often on their way to elite-level professional or minor-professional careers.

Markham Royals Major Junior Alumni

Several recent Royals members have played in the OHL, including:

PlayerYears In CHLFirst Major Junior team
Ben Lalkin2021-22Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Jonah De Simone2018-22Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Orlando (Orie) Mainolfi2019-21Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)

Hamilton Red Wings Major Junior Alumni

The organization also boasts nearly forty Major Junior alumni from its time in the OJHL in Hamilton!

PlayerYears In CHLFirst Major Junior Team
Alex Bishop2014-15Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
Cristiano DiGiacinto2013-14Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Sam Berg2012-13Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Kegan Blasby2012-13Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Jake Patterson2010-11London Knights (OHL)
Tyler Gaudet2010-11Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
Noah Schwartz2008-10London Knights (OHL)
Vlad Bessenov2009-10Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Josh McQuade2009-10Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Kyle Steckley2008-09Niagara IceDogs (OHL)
Myles Micallef2007-08Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
Andrew Randazzo2007-08Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
Zac Rinaldo2006-07Barrie Colts (OHL)
Kyle Jukosky2004-06Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Tony Iaquinto2004-06Guelph Storm (OHL)
Collin Carwardine2004-05Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Nick Pageau2004-05Belleville Bulls (OHL)
Kory Helowka2004-05Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Jeff Grenier2003-04Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Nathan Hooper2002-03Mississauga IceDogs (OHL)
David Shantz2001-02Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Drew Petkoff2001-02Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
Rick Arnaldo2001-02Sarnia Sting (OHL)
Victor Spadafora1999-01Hull Olympiques (QMJHL)
Chase Trull2000-01Erie Otters (OHL)
Kyle Schutte2000-01Val-d’Or Foreurs (QMJHL)
Brian Hamm2000-01Erie Otters (OHL)
Joe Groleau2000-01Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
Paul Schonfelder1999-00Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Aaron Coles1997-98Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
Adam Fleming1994-97Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
Chris Stevenson1993-97Niagara Falls Thunder (OHL)
Chad Spurr1995-96Soo Greyhounds (OHL)
Randy Austin1995-96Barrie Colts (OHL)
Troy Smith1994-95Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
Justin Davis1993-94Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
Tom Brown1993-94Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
Rich Vrataric1993-94North Bay Centennials (OHL)