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October 1, 2025

GMHL Team Power Rankings: October 2025

GMHL Team Power Rankings: October 2025

The puck has dropped on another GMHL season, and just three weeks in we’ve already seen strong starts, shaky openings, and the first signs of how this year might take shape. Compared to the Final Power Rankings of 2024–25, a few familiar faces remain near the top, but there are also some early surprises.

Note: Meaford and Richmond Hill were not considered for this opening edition, as they did not play a game in September.

1. Ville-Marie Pirates (4-1-1, .750 PCT) – North Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 4th
The Pirates make a statement in September, claiming the No. 1 spot thanks to their consistent play. With 28 goals scored in six games (4.67 per game) and a +8 goal differential, Ville-Marie looks every bit like a team ready to build on last year’s strong finish. Their three-game win streak shows early momentum is on their side.

2. Wasaga River Dragons (3-0-0, 1.000 PCT) – North Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 2nd
Last year’s North Division finalists are off to a perfect start, winning all three games while conceding just six goals. Their defensive play has been excellent, and their offense has been opportunistic. With two massive showdowns against Bradford looming in October, Wasaga has a chance to prove they belong at the very top.

3. Northumberland Stars (2-0-0, 1.000 PCT) – South Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 3rd
The Stars wasted no time reminding the league why they were South Division leaders a year ago. With two commanding wins and only two goals against, Northumberland looks as disciplined and well-rounded as ever. Their mix of offense and airtight defense makes them a top contender again.

4. Bradford Rattlers (2-1-0, .667 PCT) – North Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 1st
The reigning three-time Russell Cup champions and last year’s No. 1 team start steady, winning two of three with a dominant defense that has allowed just 1.33 goals per game. Though they take a slight step back in the rankings compared to last spring, their pedigree and depth suggest they’ll remain among the league’s elite.

5. St. George Ravens (2-1-0, .667 PCT) – South Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 8th
The Ravens take an early step forward with two wins in three games. They’ve been balanced offensively (12 GF) but will want to cut down on mistakes defensively (11 GA). If St. George continues to trend upward, they could quickly outpace last year’s middle-of-the-pack finish.

6. Tottenham Railers (3-3-0, .500 PCT) – North Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 10th
Tottenham lands in the middle of the pack after a .500 start. Their offense has been firing (31 GF in six games, 5.17 per game), but defensive lapses (29 GA) have cost them. If they can lock things down in their own end, the Railers could climb further up the table.

7. West Nipissing Lynx (2-2-0, .500 PCT) – North Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 6th
The Lynx sit even through four games, with their offense (4.75 goals per game) showing flashes of promise. While they’re still looking for consistency, their ability to put pucks in the net keeps them competitive. If their defense steadies, they could move higher next month.

8. Niagara Predators (3-3-0, .500 PCT) – South Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: HM
Niagara cracks the Top 10 to open the season, thanks to three early wins and back-to-back victories to close September. Their defense has been relatively stable (just over 3 GA per game), but their scoring still needs another level. A promising start for a team looking to climb higher than last year’s honourable mention finish.

9. Durham Roadrunners (1-3-0, .250 PCT) – South Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: HM
Durham edges into the Top 10 despite just one win in four games, mainly because they’ve been competitive in every outing. Their goal differential (-2) suggests they aren’t far off from turning results around. If their offense finds more consistency, they could move into the middle tier.

10. Toronto Flyers (1-2-0, .333 PCT) – South Division

Last Season’s Final Rank: 9th
Toronto rounds out the first rankings of the year. They’ve struggled defensively (17 GA in just three games), but with some offensive firepower available, the Flyers remain a team that can’t be overlooked. They’ll need to stabilize quickly if they want to hold onto their Top 10 spot.

 

Honourable Mentions

  • North York Renegades (0-2-0, .000 PCT) – Last Season’s Final Rank: 5th. A slow start keeps them outside the Top 10, with 13 goals conceded in just two games. Expect improvement as the season progresses.

  • Bradford Bulls (0-4-0, .000 PCT) – Last Season’s Final Rank: HM. Still searching for their first win, the Bulls have allowed 24 goals in four outings. They’ll need to turn things around quickly to avoid falling further behind.

Game to Watch (October)

There’s no bigger early-season storyline than the renewal of hostilities between the Wasaga River Dragons and the Bradford Rattlers. Last spring, these two teams met in the North Division Finals, with Bradford outlasting Wasaga in six games on their way to a third straight Russell Cup championship.

This season, the schedule-makers gave fans an October gift: the two rivals will meet four times in just 27 days.

  • October 7th – Wasaga Beach

  • October 14th – Wasaga Beach

  • October 26th – Bradford

  • November 2nd – Bradford

That means more than half of their seven regular season meetings will be settled in the first month of the campaign. For Wasaga, it’s a chance to flip the script and prove they’re ready to dethrone the champs. For Bradford, it’s about reasserting dominance and reminding everyone that the road to the Russell Cup still runs through them.

The intensity of this rivalry, combined with the sheer volume of matchups in such a short span, makes this stretch the defining series of the early GMHL season.