GMHL WEEKLY GAME REPORT

October 30 – November 5, 2026

2026/27 Season – Celebrating 20 Years of GMHL Hockey

The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League continued its 20th Anniversary Season with another week of competitive hockey, exciting finishes and important divisional matchups.

As November gets underway, teams are continuing to battle for position in both divisions. Several clubs are establishing themselves as serious contenders, while others are looking to build momentum and climb the standings.

WEEK IN REVIEW

North York Renegades Pull Off an Important Victory

One of the week's notable results came November 2 when the North York Renegades defeated the Wasaga River Dragons 3–2.

Wasaga entered the contest among the top teams in the North Division, making this an important victory for North York.

Makar Denisov scored twice for the Renegades, while Kirill Sevostyanov added the other goal. Wasaga received two goals from Rostislav Musalimov.

This was a valuable two points for North York as the South Division race continues to develop.

Brighton Vikings Deliver an Offensive Performance

The Brighton Vikings continued their strong season with an impressive 11–2 victory over the Durham Roadrunners on November 3.

Brighton's offence was led by Denis Dubrovsky, who recorded two goals and three assists. Timofei Ergardt added three goals, while Waylon Morris contributed five assists.

Brighton continues to demonstrate that it is a legitimate contender in the South Division during its inaugural GMHL season.

Wasaga River Dragons Edge Bradford Rattlers

On November 4, the Wasaga River Dragons earned a hard-fought 4–3 victory over the Bradford Rattlers.

Rostislav Musalimov led the way with a goal and two assists. Yaromir Mikheev and Lukas Svensson each contributed a goal and an assist.

This was an important divisional victory for Wasaga as the River Dragons continue their push near the top of the North Division.

Almaguin Spartans Get Past Ville-Marie

On October 31, the Almaguin Spartans travelled to face the Ville-Marie Pirates and came away with a 5–4 victory.

Despite being outshot 59–23, Almaguin found a way to secure the win. Goaltender Bogdan Kurbanov delivered an outstanding performance, stopping 55 shots.

Yegor Gataullin led the Spartans with two goals and an assist, while Justis Stewart contributed three assists.

This was an excellent example of determination and strong goaltending making the difference in a close hockey game.

Toronto Flyers Win a Shootout Thriller

The week concluded with an exciting matchup between the Bradford Bulls and Toronto Flyers on November 5.

The teams battled to a 5–5 tie before Toronto secured a 6–5 shootout victory.

Josiah Dunkley recorded a goal and two assists for Toronto, while Hamza Yavuz and Nathan Gelsomini each scored twice for the Flyers.

A close game and a shootout finish provided an entertaining way to close out the week's action.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR NEXT WEEK

As we move further into November, several interesting storylines are developing:

• Northumberland Stars: Can the defending Russell Cup Champions continue setting the pace in the South Division?

• Brighton Vikings: The Vikings continue to demonstrate their offensive strength. Can they keep pressure on Northumberland?

• Wasaga River Dragons: Wasaga continues to be a major contender in the North Division.

• West Nipissing Lynx: The Lynx remain one of the teams to watch as the North Division race develops.

• Bradford Rattlers: The Rattlers will be looking to regain momentum and remain close to the top of their division.

• North York Renegades: Can North York build on its important victory over Wasaga?

• Middle of the Standings: Orangeville, St. George, Bradford Bulls and Toronto will all be looking for valuable points as the season progresses.

GMHL WEEKLY WRAP-UP

October 30 – November 5 provided another exciting stretch of GMHL hockey.

We saw outstanding individual performances, important divisional victories, strong goaltending and an exciting shootout finish.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary Season, the competition throughout the league continues to grow. Every game is becoming increasingly important as teams work toward positioning themselves for the second half of the season.

Congratulations to all our players, coaches, team owners, staff, officials and volunteers for their continued dedication and hard work.

The GMHL's 20th Anniversary Season is well underway, and there is plenty more exciting hockey ahead!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the rink and watching another great week of hockey on GMHL TV!