Both players were granted exceptional status to enter their respective Canadian junior leagues early, McDavid in the Ontario Hockey League and Bedard in the Western Hockey League.

Source: https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/bedard-gains-knowledge-motivation-from-mcdavid-how-can-i-get-closer-to-him-1.6540694

GUELPH, Ont. — Jake Karabela scored at 1:47 of overtime as the Guelph Storm edged the visiting London Knights 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Sunday.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-sports/ohl-roundup-karabela-helps-storm-knock-off-knights-in-overtime-6614936

KITCHENER, Ont. — Deni Goure scored twice as the Owen Sound Attack defeated the league-leading Kitchener Rangers 4-1 on Friday night in the Ontario Hockey League.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/ohl-roundup-deni-goure-scores-twice-as-attack-beat-league-leading-rangers-4-1/

McDavid played in the Ontario Hockey League, where most fans around the circuit adore the Maple Leafs.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/5/26/23736668/connor-bedard-blackhawks-regina-pats-saskatchewan-whl-mania-crowds-on-the-map

Mississauga is the youngest team in the Ontario Hockey League this year but they have been a threat all season and currently lead the Central Division and share identical 15-8-1 records with London.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/10141806/luke-misa-hat-trick-steelheads-strike-down-london-knights/

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Brett Brochu stopped all 23 shots he faced as the London Knights blanked the Owen Sound Attack 5-0 on Thursday to sweep their Ontario Hockey League playoff series.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/ohl-playoffs-brett-brochus-23-save-shutout-helps-knights-sweep-attack/

Two more have signed with teams in the Ontario Hockey League.

Source: https://oakvillenews.org/oakville-sports-news/three-oakville-blades-plays-in-ojhl-top-prospects-game/