CJHL Media Update
Release Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
CJHL announces its 3 Stars of the Month for January – Fuelled by Gatorade
TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Friday that the forward trio of Gabriel Le Houillier, Rockland Nationals (CCHL); Owen King, Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) and Josh Knittig, Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) have been named its 3 Stars of the Month – Fuelled by Gatorade, for January.
1st Star: Gabriel Le Houillier, (F) Rockland Nationals (CCHL) – In the time frame, the 20-year-old Lorraine, Que., product supplied eight consecutive multi-point performances, of which all were victories, for the No. 1 CJHL-ranked Nationals.
In all Le Houillier amassed 22 points as he tallied 13 times, of which four were game-winners for surging Rockland and dished out nine assists along the way. One of those helpers came on a deciding marker.
His season sees him leading the Central Canada Hockey League in offensive production, sitting one goal shy of 50 and just three points away from the century mark.
With files from Kevin Ferguson, Director of Hockey Operations (CCHL)
Photo credit: Robert Lefebvre / icelevel.com
2nd Star: Owen King, (F) Greater Sudbury Cubs (NOJHL) – A stellar first month of 2026 saw the 19-year-old from Cambridge, Ont., supply a Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League-best 13 goals, and 23 total points, in just eight contests.
In that span his league-leading Cubs went unbeaten with seven wins, as well as an overtime tie. As part of that, King went on to register two hat tricks, and another goal was a game-winner. Of the 10 assists he dished out, one came on a deciding marker.
Averaging a NOJHL-high 2.45 points-per-game, King has collected 54 in total in his first 22 games for Greater Sudbury this season; sits third in goals with 32 and is tied for first with 14 on the power play. He’s also notched a trio of three-tally nights, and two more outings that were four-goal efforts.
With files from Scott Marshall, Statistician (NOJHL)
Photo credit: Caleigh Fera / Points North Media
3rd Star: Josh Knittig, (F) Battlefords North Stars (SJHL) – Hailing from Saskatoon, Sask., Knittig helped Battlefords begin January with nine wins and an overtime setback, as part of a 9-2-1-0 overall run.
During the period, the 20-year-old forward scored 10 times, of which three were game-winners and also doled 10 assists. He also had a half-dozen multi-point contributions.
Averaging over a point-per-game on the campaign, Knitting has already set personal single-season highs in goals, assists and points with 18, 30 and 48 respectively to lead the North Stars offensively and sit sixth overall in SJHL scoring.
With files from Jamie Neugebauer, Communications (SJHL)
Photo credit: Marla Possberg Photography
Earning Honourable Mention for the CJHL’s 3 Stars of the Month for January were: Aidan Tkachuk (F) Canmore Eagles (AJHL); Massimo Tirone, (F) Rangers de Montréal (LHJAAAQ); Aidan Herring, (F) Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL); Anthony Gaudet, (F) Amherst Ramblers (MHL); Mason Kim, (F) Mississauga Chargers (OJHL); Kaden Veller, (F) Sioux Lookout Bombers (SIJHL).
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President
Canadian Junior Hockey League
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Director of Communications
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