Ideally, this would have been split up into three different articles for each league as it was for round one. However, I consolidated it into one yet again in the interest of time as I am attempting to get this out before the WHL Draft begins at 7:00 PM ET. Hopefully, this provides enough detail.

OHL:

Eastern Conference:

Oshawa Generals defeat Barrie Colts in four games to capture Bobby Orr Trophy

This was a story of two competitive games (including a gun-slinging matchup in which thirteen total goals were scored) and two landslides. The series kicked off with a game mostly of the former nature. Though Oshawa out-shot Barrie throughout much of the game, the scoring didn’t open up until late into the second period, when Owen Griffin struck first and was provided insurance by a Matthew Buckley power play goal a few minutes later. Buckley’s tally would prove to be the GWG as Anthony Romani would get one back for Barrie just past the midway point of the third period before Calum Ritchie (New York Islanders) iced the game with an ENG. Game 2 was “Chel on Rookie” for Oshawa as they won 7-1, with Beckett Sennecke (Anaheim Ducks), Luca Marrelli (Columbus Blue Jackets), and Colby Barlow (Winnipeg Jets) all recording four point games as the three stars. Sennecke’s was noteworthy, as he recorded a hat trick and opened the game’s scoring quite easily on an assist from Marrelli just 24 seconds in. Game 3 was the aforementioned goal barrage, as the teams exited regulation with 6 goals each to their name by 9 total goal scorers. The game would not be settled until 8:34 of the second overtime period, when Luke Torrance claimed it for Oshawa. Luca Marrelli led the way in another one-sided win for Oshawa to close the series out, as he recorded 1 goal and 4 assists in an 8-4 win. This happened in the wake of…

Western Conference:

London Knights defeat Kitchener Rangers in four games to capture Wayne Gretzky Trophy

…Yes, that team doing what hasn’t been done since the Soo Greyhounds dynasty of the early 1990’s by reaching a third consecutive OHL final, and what has never been accomplished since the Wayne Gretzky Trophy was introduced by winning it three years in a row. There was some early adversity as captain Denver Barkey (Philadelphia Flyers) had to leave Game 1 (a 5-2 London win) with a lower body injury and did not return across the rest of the conference finals (he is still listed as day-to-day at present) but their insane depth won out for them nevertheless. It was visible from the jump that they were gonna be in control of this series from signs such as a four point game by blueline phenom Sam Dickinson (San Jose Sharks). Game 2, a 6-2 win, was defined by an identical statline by forward Jacob Julien (Winnipeg Jets). Game 3 was a closer 3-2 decision, but Game 4 was less competitive than the final 4-2 scoreline made it look, as the Knights responded to the opening tally by Kitchener’s Luke Ellinas (Ottawa Senators) with three unanswered goals of their own. Despite some challenges along the way, London made history, and while I think this year’s final against Oshawa will be more competitive than last’s, I am near-certain that they will capture the J. Ross Robertson Cup yet again.

QMJHL:

Moncton Wildcats defeat Rouyn-Noranda Huskies in four games

This was about as close as it gets for a sweep, as all but one game (a 5-3 Moncton victory) was decided by one goal. Rouyn-Noranda also had a good shot at keeping things alive by way of Game 4 going to overtime. However, Juraj Pekarcik recorded the series winner just over four minutes in to send Moncton to the Gilles-Courteau Trophy final. For an update on 2025 top prospect Caleb Desnoyers, his performance was relatively subdued in these four games as he recorded just 3 goals and 1 assist. However, he has been rocksteady and instrumental on this run for the regular season champions, who now have a shot at more hardware. By a stroke of luck, the Wildcats are guaranteed a Memorial Cup berth, thanks to…

Rimouski Océanic defeat Shawinigan Cataractes in seven games

…A series that had it all, being eventually won by the Memorial Cup hosts. There were both blowouts and close games, as well as three games that went to overtime (including two 2OT affairs). Shawinigan emphatically forced Game 7 by way of a 5-1 Game 6 win driven by LW Jiri Klima’s two goal performance. Game 7 was an instant classic, defined by an intense and physical yet fundamentally sound first period before Rimouski tallied three goals in the second period (driven by skill) and Shawinigan responded with three goals of their own by getting pucks on net and sticking to their system. The first overtime period was very intense and included Shawinigan’s Yoan Loshing getting five and a game for checking to the head very early on, which was partially negated by Rimouski’s Jacob Mathieu getting sent to the box for interference on G Mathys Fernandez (son of ex-Wild/Bruins goalie Manny Fernandez and great-nephew of Canadiens legend Jacques Lemaire). Both penalties would be killed off (not that the minor constituted a power play, but you know what I mean) and the teams would exchange some good chances, with Rimouski selling several good ones. However, despite blowing some good looks from the slot, Rimouski would win the game and the series when Eriks Mateiko got through at 17:08 of the fifth period of hockey. What a way to get a crack at the QMJHL title.

WHL:

Eastern Conference:

Medicine Hat Tigers defeat Lethbridge Hurricanes in four games

This went the way you would expect. 2026 NHL Draft top prospect Gavin McKenna kept his absurd point streak alive, with 13 total in the four games. There wasn’t much drama in this one, though Game 3 had a lot of back and forth and had to be settled in overtime, with Medicine Hat captain Oasiz Wiesblatt recording his 14th goal of the playoffs just 2:41 into the extra frame to give MHT the commanding 3-0 series lead over Bill Peters’ Hurricanes. They would take Game 4 by a score of 5-3, with Matthew Ward scoring what stood as the game- and series-winner on the power play. Both Andrew Basha (Calgary Flames) and Cayden Lindstrom (Columbus Blue Jackets) are practicing with the team again and could be back for the Ed Chynoweth Cup final, which would certainly helpful given their competition…

Western Conference:

Spokane Chiefs defeat Portland Winterhawks in four games

The star-studded Chiefs began this series with a 10-4 win at home wherein captain Berkly Catton (Seattle Kraken) popped off for 1g-3a. In Game 2, the Chiefs won 6-5, with Andrew Cristall (Washington Capitals) having a hat trick and Chase Harrington recording the OT GWG 2:25 into the extra frame. Shifting to Portland, they didn’t have much trouble, with 8-5 and 6-4 wins. Though there was a comeback effort that needed to be made in Game 4, Spokane’s offensive firepower was so insurmountable for Portland that you kind of knew it was going to happen. As good as MHT is, they certainly face a tremendous challenge by way of the Chiefs.

Game 1s:

OHL: Oshawa @ London – May 8th, 7:00 PM ET

QMJHL: Rimouski @ Moncton – May 10th, 4:00 PM ET

WHL: Spokane @ Medicine Hat – May 9th, 9:00 PM ET