CHL Top 10 at the Holiday Break: Everett Leads, Chicoutimi Second, OHL in Focus
Everett sets the pace, Chicoutimi moves into second, and several OHL clubs enter the break firmly in contention.
CALGARY — The Canadian Hockey League hits the holiday break with separation at the top and pressure building everywhere else.
For a second straight week, the Everett Silvertips sit No. 1 in the CHL Top 10, and it is hard to argue with the resume. Everett closes the first half with 27 wins, 57 points, and a seven game winning streak, matching franchise records while setting a new internal standard. They have not just been winning. They have been setting the pace across all three leagues.
Chicoutimi continues its steady rise, climbing to No. 2 and entering the break as the top ranked club in the QMJHL. The Saguenéens are riding an eight game point streak and have added depth to an already dangerous lineup, positioning themselves as a legitimate threat once play resumes.
Brantford slides to third but remains firmly in elite territory. The Bulldogs lead the OHL in points percentage, total goals, and power play efficiency, numbers that speak to consistency rather than fluctuation. They remain a benchmark opponent every night.
Further down the rankings, Ottawa and Flint are peaking at the right time. Ottawa’s six game winning streak includes a statement 6–0 win over Brantford and is backed by the best defensive record in the CHL. Flint continues to climb as well, matching Ottawa atop the OHL standings and setting the stage for a tightly contested second half.
With the break now here, the reset matters. The WHL returns first on December 27, followed by the QMJHL and OHL on December 28. What carries over from December, and what fades, will define the race to spring.
The rankings pause. The pressure does not.