Welcome to the SAC Hockey Class of 2028!

Luke Lawson
Goaltender • 6-4 • 207 • Aurora, Ontario • Reps Hockey Club U16 AAA • Catches Left

• Selected by the Sudbury Wolves in the third round, 54th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.  
• Spent the 2025-26 season with Reps Hockey Club U16 AAA, where he established himself as one of the top goaltending prospects in the GTHL.
• Earned recognition with appearances in both the GTHL Top Prospects Game and the OHL Prospect Game.
• Previously played for several prominent minor hockey programs, including York Simcoe Express, Toronto Red Wings, Toronto Marlboros, and Reps Hockey Club.
• Earned selection to USA Hockey's Boys National 16 Player Development Camp in Amherst, New York.
• Son of former professional goaltender Tom Lawson.
• Grandson of former Los Angeles Kings captain and Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee Mike Murphy. 
• Brings a high-upside profile built around size, athleticism, compete, puck tracking, and continued technical development. 

Coaching Staff on Lawson: "Luke is a big-framed goaltender with one of the higher ceilings in his age group. He combines size with a developing technical foundation, competes hard in the crease, and has shown real progress in his movement, stance, and ability to manage traffic. What stands out is his ability to stay composed around the net, track pucks through screens, and remain engaged in key moments. He has the tools and drive to continue developing into a reliable goaltender at the next level." 

Brayden Jaravata
Defence • 6-0 • 170 • Vaughan, Ontario • The Hill Academy U16 AAA • Shoots Left

•  Selected by the Ottawa 67's in the second round, 36th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.  
• Spent the 2025-26 season with The Hill Academy U16 AAA, where he produced 12 goals and 28 assists for 40 points across 63 games.
• Brings an explosive, attack-minded profile from the back end, combining high-end skating, offensive instincts, and a willingness to push pace through transition.
• Recognized for his mobility, edgework, deception, and ability to activate downhill to create offensive opportunities from the blue line.
• Plays with a competitive defensive edge, using his physicality, anticipation, and recovery ability to defend rush chances and disrupt plays.
• Profiles as a dynamic two-way defenceman with the skating, offensive upside, and compete level to continue developing into an impact player.

Coaching Staff on Jaravata: "Brayden is an explosive, attack-minded defenceman whose skating ability and offensive instincts allow him to change the pace of a game from the back end. He is confident through transition, dynamic with the puck, and capable of creating offence through both distribution and his ability to attack downhill. Defensively, his mobility and anticipation allow him to recover effectively and maintain strong positioning, while his physical edge gives him another layer of impact. He has the tools to develop into a highly effective two-way defenceman."
 
Jace Voortman
Forward • 6-0 • 165 • Thunder Bay, Ontario • Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA • Shoots Left 

• Selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the third round, 46th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection. 

• Spent the 2025-26 season with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens U16 AAA, recording 12 goals and nine assists for 21 points across 21 GTHL games.
• Added 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 7 games at the OHL Cup.
• Helped Toronto Jr. Canadiens reach the OHL Cup final and finish as silver medalists.
• Previously developed with the Thunder Bay Kings program before moving into the GTHL with Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
• Brings a well-rounded forward profile built around pace, puck protection, competitiveness, offensive awareness, and reliable habits in all three zones.
• Produced 3 goals and 5 assists to lead all skaters in scoring at the OHL Futures Camp while representing Team Cowan.

Coaching Staff on Voortman: "Jace is a highly competitive, well-rounded forward whose combination of pace, intelligence, and offensive consistency makes him one of the more reliable players in his class. He skates well, processes the game effectively, and consistently supports play through all three zones. What stands out most is his compete level, puck protection, and ability to make smart offensive decisions without sacrificing structure. He may not have the flash of some top offensive forwards, but his completeness, versatility, and pace make him a dependable top-line forward who can impact games in multiple situations."
 
Alec Walker 
Forward • 6-5 • 192  • Tampa, Florida • Florida Alliance 15O AAA • Shoots Left

• Selected by the Soo Greyhounds in the fourth round, 62nd overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• Spent the 2025-26 season with Florida Alliance 15O AAA, recording 34 goals and 34 assists for 68 points across 55 games.
• Produced 46 goals and 49 assists for 95 points in 50 games with Florida Alliance 14U AAA during the 2024-25 season.
• Holds the all-time points-per-game record for the Florida Alliance 14U AAA team at 2.06 points per game.
• Earned selection to USA Hockey's Boys National 16 Player Development Camp in Amherst, New York.
• Also drew attention through the USHL Draft process and earned an invitation to the USNTDP evaluation camp.
• Brings a rare power-forward profile built around size, skating ability, physical dominance, puck skill, and offensive upside.

Coaching Staff on Walker: "Alec is an extremely intriguing power forward prospect whose combination of size, skating ability, physical dominance, and offensive upside gives him one of the more unique player profiles in his class. At 6-foot-5, he already has the length and strength to overwhelm opponents physically, but what makes him especially projectable is how well he moves for his size. He protects pucks, wins space around the net, extends plays under pressure, and has the skill to contribute as both a scorer and facilitator. As he continues refining the details of his pace and overall consistency, his toolkit gives him legitimate high-end upside as a power forward."
 
Colin MacCormack
Defence • 5-11 • 165 • Schwenksville, Pennsylvania • Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U AAA • Shoots Right

• Selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the sixth round, 107th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• Also selected by the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the fourth round, 58th overall, of the 2026 USHL Phase I Draft.
• Spent the 2025-26 season with the Woodbridge Wolfpack 15U AAA, where he continued to establish himself as a composed, intelligent, right-shot defenceman.
• Earned selection to USA Hockey's Boys National 16 Player Development Camp in Amherst, New York.
• Brings a modern defensive profile built around skating, puck movement, poise under pressure, and reliable two-way habits.

 
Coaching Staff on MacCormack: "Colin is a smooth-skating right-shot defenceman whose mobility, intelligence, and reliable puck movement give him a very solid two-way foundation. He moves extremely well, using his edgework and lateral mobility to escape pressure, support transition, and maintain strong defensive positioning. What stands out most is his composure on the puck. He does not force plays under pressure, instead making clean decisions and distributing pucks efficiently. Defensively, his mobility, anticipation, and footwork allow him to stay connected against pace, while his balanced approach gives him a projectable modern defensive profile."
 
Michael Warner
Forward • 5-9 • 174 • Aurora, Ontario • Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA • Shoots Left

• Selected by the Brampton Steelheads in the ninth round, 164th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• A long-time Toronto Marlboro, he spent the 2025-26 season with the U16 AAA team, where he established himself as a smart, creative, and reliable offensive forward.
• Scored a critical overtime game-winning goal at the 2026 OHL Cup to help Toronto Marlboros advance past The Hill Academy.
• Represented Team Parekh at the 2026 OHL Futures Camp.
• Brings a high-IQ offensive profile built around playmaking, vision, anticipation, puck movement, and offensive-zone processing.
• His brother, Luc, previously played for St. Andrew's College.

Coaching Staff on Warner: "Michael is a smart, highly creative offensive forward whose game is driven by hockey sense, playmaking ability, and strong offensive processing. He scans the ice well, anticipates openings, and creates opportunities through intelligent puck movement and quick decisions under pressure. He is an effective facilitator in the offensive zone, using vision and deception to open passing lanes and generate quality scoring chances for his teammates. While his skating is still developing from a straight-line explosiveness standpoint, he competes hard, stays involved, protects pucks effectively, and shows strong offensive habits. His creativity, vision, and ability to process the game give him a strong foundation to continue developing into an impactful forward."

Ryder Nobes
Forward • 5-8 • 150 • Brooklin, Ontario • Markham Majors U16 AAA • Shoots Left

• Selected by the North Bay Battalion in the ninth round, 172nd overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• Spent the 2025-26 season with the Markham Majors U16 AAA, recording 22 goals and 21 assists for 43 points across 33 GTHL games.
• Added 6 goals and 2 assists for 8 points in 5 games at the 2026 OHL Cup.
• Scored 5 points in 3 games to lead Team Misa at the 2026 OHL Futures Camp.
• Previously developed with the Whitby Wildcats program before joining the Markham Majors for his U14 season.
• Brings an intelligent offensive profile built around skating, puck skill, offensive awareness, anticipation, and the ability to create chances through pace and deception.

Coaching Staff on Nobes: "Ryder is a skilled, intelligent forward whose offensive instincts and pace allow him to consistently create chances despite being one of the smaller players in his class. His skating is one of the key drivers in his game, as he accelerates quickly, moves efficiently through traffic, and uses his agility and edgework to escape pressure and attack open ice. Offensively, he shows a well-rounded toolkit, with the ability to both facilitate and finish plays while remaining dangerous through transition and inside the offensive zone. While continued strength development will be important, his skating, offensive IQ, and puck skill give him intriguing upside as a productive offensive contributor."
 
Cole Cartan
Forward • 5-9 • 168 • Aurora, Ontario • York Simcoe Express U16 AAA • Shoots Left

• Selected by the Owen Sound Attack in the 13th round, 249th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• Played all of his minor hockey with the York Simcoe Express program, including the 2025-26 season with the U16 AAA team where he recorded 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points across 34 OMHA games
• Established himself as a highly intelligent offensive forward with strong playmaking instincts, vision, and offensive-zone processing.
• Brings a playmaking-driven profile built around scanning, anticipation, puck movement, pace, and the ability to create chances for teammates.
• Plays with strong poise and patience under pressure, allowing him to find seams, maintain possession, and operate effectively in tight areas.

Coaching Staff on Cartan: "Cole is a highly intelligent offensive forward whose playmaking ability and offensive awareness consistently drive his impact with the puck. He processes the game at a high level, scanning early, anticipating openings, and making quick, smart decisions under pressure. Offensively, his poise, vision, and passing touch allow him to create through puck movement and identify seams in coverage. While continued strength development will be important, his hockey sense, creativity, and ability to operate through traffic give him a strong foundation as a playmaking forward."

Gianni Livolsi
Forward • 5-11 • 156 • Woodbridge, Ontario • Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA • Shoots Right

• Selected by the Erie Otters in the 10th round, 186th overall, of the 2026 OHL Priority Selection.
• Spent the 2025-26 season with the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA, recording 10 goals and 22 assists for 32 points across 29 GTHL games.
• Was called up as an AP for the St. Andrew's College Varsity Prep team.
• Previously played for the Vaughan Kings program before continuing his development with the Toronto Marlboros.
• Brings an intelligent, effort-driven forward profile built around puck movement, offensive awareness, responsible habits, and support play.
• Projects as a reliable developmental forward whose intelligence, work ethic, and balanced habits give him a strong foundation moving forward.

Coaching Staff on Livolsi: "Gianni is a smart, effort-driven forward whose game is built around awareness, puck movement, and responsible habits in all three zones. He processes the game well, supports possession effectively, and creates opportunities through simple, efficient puck movement. Offensively, he shows solid vision and enough skill to complement higher-end players, particularly through his ability to move pucks quickly and support teammates in transition. While continued physical development and added pace will be important as the game becomes faster, his intelligence, work ethic, and balanced habits give him a solid foundation as a reliable forward."
 
Hayden Stroud
Defence • 6-0 • 201 • Clarksburg, Ontario • St. Andrew's College U18 AAA • Shoots Left

• Selected by the Flint Firebirds in the sixth round, 121st overall, of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.
• Joined St. Andrew's College after developing through the Grey-Bruce Highlanders U16 AAA program.
• Served as captain of the Grey-Bruce Highlanders U16 AAA team during the 2024-25 season.
• Brings size, leadership, and a mature two-way profile to the St. Andrew's College blue line.
• Adds a physically developed, left-shot presence with the ability to defend hard, play responsibly, and bring structure to the back end.

Coaching Staff on Stroud: "Hayden brings a strong, mature defensive presence to our blue line. He has size, leadership experience, and a responsible two-way game that should translate well into our environment. As a former captain and OHL draft pick, he adds another layer of competitiveness and stability to the group, and we're excited to have him make the jump from the U18 AAA Team to the 1st Team for the 2026-27 season."