GMHL Team Power Rankings: December 2025

The annual GMHL Showcase has wrapped up in Niagara Falls, providing the clearest picture yet of where each team stands heading into the heart of the season. Out of all 13 competing teams, only two went 2–0 or 0–2:

• Niagara Predators – the only perfect 2–0 team
• Richmond Hill Rampage – the only 0–2 team

Everyone else split their games, making this one of the most balanced Showcases in recent years. With that backdrop, here are the updated December Team Power Rankings.

Top 10 Teams

1. Northumberland Stars (20-3-0, .870) – South Division

Last Month: 1st → Remain #1 | Previous Ranks: 3, 1
Northumberland remains the league’s standard. They demolished Wasaga 7–0 in their Showcase opener before narrowly falling 4–3 to Bradford. Their numbers are absurd: 6.78 goals per game, just 2.04 against, and a +109 goal differential. They stay at No. 1 without question.

2. Wasaga River Dragons (19-3-2, .833) – North Division

Last Month: 3rd → Up 1 | Previous Ranks: 2, 3
Yes, they were blown out by Northumberland, but their bounce-back 3–1 win over St. George and their reclaiming of first in the North keep them ahead of Bradford for now. Balanced, consistent, and improving defensively, Wasaga is firmly in contender status.

3. Bradford Rattlers (19-6-0, .760) – North Division

Last Month: 2nd → Down 1 | Previous Ranks: 4, 2
A Showcase split — an electric 4–3 win over the Stars, followed by a tight 2–1 loss to Durham — keeps the champs near the top. Bradford still boasts the second-best offense and second-best defense in the entire league. December 9th vs Wasaga will be massive.

4. Tottenham Railers (16-12-0, .571) – North Division

Last Month: 7th → Up 3 | Previous Ranks: 6, 7
A win over North York and a competitive loss to St. George continue their trend upward. Tottenham continues to trend upward, powered by the divisions most explosive offense (148 GF, 5.29 per game). Defensive struggles persist (4.32 GA/GP), but the Railers are starting to outgun even the best teams. They could be a nightmare matchup come playoff time.

5. West Nipissing Lynx (14-9-2, .600) – North Division

Last Month: 5th → Remain #5 | Previous Ranks: 7, 5
Two Showcase overtime games perfectly capture the Lynx season — tight, structured, competitive. They beat Durham 3–2 (OT) and fell to Niagara 3–2 (OT). Still no reason to move them from No. 5.

6. Durham Roadrunners (12-8-2, .591) – South Division

Last Month: 6th → Remain #6 | Previous Ranks: 9, 6
Durham keeps answering the bell. They pushed West Nipissing to overtime, then shut down the Rattlers 2–1 in one of the Showcase’s biggest statements. They generate offense in waves (102 goals) and are improving defensively.

7. Ville-Marie Pirates (11-8-2, .571) – North Division

Last Month: 4th → Down 3 | Previous Ranks: 1, 4
No Showcase games means Ville-Marie didn’t harm themselves — but the teams around them were simply better this month. Still a dangerous scoring team, but sliding slightly due to rising competition.

8. St. George Ravens (13-12-1, .519) – South Division

Last Month: 8th → Remain #8 | Previous Ranks: 5, 8
A 7–4 win over Tottenham followed by a 3–1 loss to Wasaga sums them up perfectly: inconsistent, talented, competitive. They stay firmly in the middle of the pack.

9. Niagara Predators (11-13-0, .458) – South Division

Last Month: 9th → Remain #9 | Previous Ranks: 8, 9
The only 2–0 team at the Showcase, defeating Meaford (5–0) and West Nipissing (3–2 OT). Niagara is heating up and could push for 8th next month if they keep the momentum. A clear riser despite staying ninth.

10. Meaford Knights (6-16-0, .273) – North Division

Last Month: HM → Moves into Top 10 | Previous Ranks: NQ, HM
Meaford split their Showcase: a 5–0 loss to Niagara followed by a 3–0 win over the Bradford Bulls. Their compete level has risen, and they remain the strongest of the league’s below .400 teams.

Honourable Mentions

North York Renegades (8-16-0, .333)

Last Month: HM → HM | Previous Ranks: HM, HM

1–1 at the Showcase (beat Richmond Hill 4–3, lost to Tottenham 5–3). Still inconsistent, but trending upward.

Bradford Bulls (7-20-0, .259)

Last Month: 10th → Slides down to Honorable Mention | Previous Ranks: HM, 10

A Showcase split — 3–0 win over Toronto, 3–0 loss to Meaford. Showing steady improvement, but not enough yet to retake 10th.

Game to Watch – December

December 9 – Bradford Rattlers vs Wasaga River Dragons

The North’s two juggernauts meet again. The season series is tied 2–2, and with the standings razor-thin, this game could determine home-ice advantage through the North Division playoffs.

Bradford’s discipline vs. Wasaga’s speed.
Championship pedigree vs. the rising powerhouse.
Must-watch hockey in early December.