Twenty-two players and two executives who are OBHA alumni start the year with National Hockey League teams, they are listed alphabetically:
Casey Cizikis (Mississauga Men's) New York Islanders
David Clarkson (Toronto Men's) Columbus Blue Jackets
Nick Cousins (Belleville Minor) Philadelphia Flyers
Brian Elliot (Newmarket Minor) Calgary Flames
Ryan Ellis (North York Minor) Nashville Predators
Michael Futa (Downsview Minor) Los Angeles Kings
Mark Giordano (Downsview Minor) Calgary Flames
Taylor Hall (Kingston Minor) New Jersey Devils
Scott Howson (Toronto Men's) Edmonton Oilers
Steve Mason (Oakville Men's) Philadelphia Flyers
Connor McDavid (Newmarket Minor) Edmonton Oilers
Corey Perry (London Men's) Anaheim Ducks
Brad Richardson (Belleville Minor) Arizona Coyotes
Mark Scheifele (Kitchener Minor) Winnipeg Jets
Tyler Seguin (North York Minor) Dallas Stars
Andrew Shaw (Belleville Minor) Montreal Canadiens
Wayne Simmonds (Whitby Men's) Philadelphia Flyers
Davante Smith-Pelly (Whitby Men's) New Jersey Devils
Matt Stajan (Downsview Minor) Calgary Flames
Chris Stewart (Whitby Men's) Minnesota Wild
Joe Thornton (London Men's) San Jose Sharks
Tyler Toffoli (Ottawa-Carleton Men's) Los Angeles Kings
Phil Varone (Toronto Men's) Ottawa Senators
Daniel Winnick (Toronto Men's) Washington Capitals
Wishing all of them the best throughout the season in the chase for the Holy Grail