OJLL 2025 Draft Results: Riley Woods Selected First Overall

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The Ontario Junior Lacrosse League (OJLL) hosted its annual Entry Draft on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre in Oakville, Ontario.

Eligible for selection were Ontario players born in 2008 who are not residentially protected by existing OJLL teams. The draft, spanning two rounds, brought together top talent from across the province. The 2025 protected lists can be found here.

Centre Wellington’s Riley Woods claimed the spotlight as the 1st overall pick, joining the Oakville Buzz. The draft continued with an array of talented players selected from across the province. Below is a complete list of selections made in both rounds of the draft, showcasing the promising new talent entering the Ontario Junior Lacrosse League.

1. Oakville Buzz - Riley Woods (Centre Wellington)

2. Whitby Warriors - Matt Souter (Clarington)

3. Oakville Buzz - Ryder Simpson (Guelph)

4. Six Nations Arrows - Jack McClure (Brantford)

5. Peterborough Lakers - Ryder Roberson (Cambridge)

6. Brampton Excelsiors - Everest L’Homme-Wickens (Owen Sound)

7. Brampton Excelsiors - Joshua Morrison (Gloucester)

8. Oakville Buzz - Owen O’Halloran (Huntsville)

9. Peterborough Lakers - Logan Pyke (Goaltender, Cornwall)

10. Whitby Warriors - Darris Jones (Kahnawake)

11. Six Nations Arrows - Ben Murray (Milton)

12. Brampton Excelsiors - Cooper Dougan (Barrie)

13. Brampton Excelsiors - Cameron Hunchak (Halton Hills)

14. Six Nations Arrows - Josh Shepard (Milton)

15. Orangeville Northmen - Dash Adams (Akwesasne)

16. Whitby Warriors - Jessy Doolittle (Arthur)

17. Six Nations Arrows - Cole Nieman (London)

18. Six Nations Arrows - Liam Ryerson (Hamilton)

19. Mimico Mountaineers - Charlie Salter (West Durham)

20. St. Catharines Athletics - Hudson Dalpe (Windsor)

21. Brampton Excelsiors - Zach Lowe (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

22. Brampton Excelsiors - Brayden Hogan (Sarnia)

The OJLL extends its congratulations to all the draftees and their new teams. These athletes represent the future of Junior A lacrosse in Ontario, and we can’t wait to see their contributions to the league.