With the NHL season underway tonight, the OHL is already in full force, and NY Islanders prospect Kashawn Aitcheson is off to a flying start with the Barrie Colts, as the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was named the OHL's player of the week for 9/29-10/5.
Over three games last week, Aitcheson tallied five goals and one assist, leading the Colts to a 2-0-1 record. The imposing defenseman now stands with five goals and three assists through six games.
Aitcheson named OHL player of the week
Not only has Aitcheson stood out among OHL defensemen, leading all blue-liners in goals, but he's also been one of the league's top performers overall, tied for fifth in goals among all skaters.