Which Canada U18 AAA team ranks first for most improved in 2026?

Mid-Isle Matrix U18 AAA ranks #1 of 67 Canada U18 AAA teams — Win rate up 68.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26.

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2026 Most Improved Teams in the Canada U18 AAA

Canada U18 AAA teams ranked by their win-percentage jump versus the previous season. How THR calculates rankings

Mid-Isle Matrix U18 AAA

Cornwall, PE ·

Win rate up 68.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Séminaire St‑François Blizzard U18 AAA

St‑Augustin‑de‑Desmaures, QC ·

Win rate up 43.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Credit River Capitals U18 AAA

Brampton, ON ·

Win rate up 40.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Thompson Blazers U18 AAA

Kamloops, BC ·

Win rate up 37.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Vancouver NE Chiefs U18 AAA

Burnaby, BC ·

Win rate up 32.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Pownal Red Devils U18 AAA

Alexandra, PE ·

Win rate up 28 points from 2023-24 to 2024-25

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Soo Jr. Greyhounds U18 AAA

Sault Ste. Marie, ON ·

Win rate up 27.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Kitchener Jr. Rangers U18 AAA

Kitchener, ON ·

Win rate up 24.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Toronto Titans U18 AAA

North York, ON ·

Win rate up 23.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#10

Thunder Bay Kings U18 AAA

Fort William First Nation, ON ·

Win rate up 21.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#11

Huron-Perth Lakers U18 AAA

Stratford, ON ·

Win rate up 20.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#12

Dartmouth Steele Subaru U18 AAA

Dartmouth, NS ·

Win rate up 19.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#13

Valley Wildcats U18 AAA

Berwick, NB ·

Win rate up 19.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#14

College Esther Blondin Phoenix U18 AAA

Terrebonne, QC ·

Win rate up 19.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-15

Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAA

Lloydminster, AB ·

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-15

Toronto Jr. Canadiens U18 AAA

North York, ON ·

Win rate up 17.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#17

Quinte Red Devils U18 AAA

Belleville, ON ·

Win rate up 17.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#18

Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA

Kelowna, BC ·

Win rate up 15.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#19

Winnipeg Bruins U18 AAA

Winnipeg, MB ·

Win rate up 15.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#20

Ottawa Valley Titans U18 AAA

Stittsville, ON ·

Win rate up 14.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#21

Western NL Kings U18 AAA

Corner Brook, NL ·

Win rate up 14.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#22

Fort Saskatchewan Rangers U18 AAA

Fort Saskatchewan, AB ·

Win rate up 14.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#23

Eastman Selects U18 AAA

Beasejour, MB · ★ 3.0 1 review

Win rate up 13.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#24

Calgary CNHA Northstars U18 AAA

Calgary, AB ·

Win rate up 13.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#25

Northern Moose U18 AAA

Bathurst, NB ·

Win rate up 13 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#26

North Bay Trappers U18 AAA

North Bay, ON ·

Win rate up 12.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-27

Kingston Jr. Gaels U18 AAA

Kingston, ON ·

Win rate up 12.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-27

Oakville Rangers U18 AAA

Oakville, ON ·

Win rate up 12.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#29

College Notre Dame Albatros U18 AAA

Rivière-du-Loup, QC ·

Win rate up 12.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#30

Calgary CBHA Buffaloes U18 AAA

Calgary, AB ·

Win rate up 12.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-31

Barrie Colts U18 AAA

Barrie, ON ·

Win rate up 11.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-31

Ottawa Myers Automotive U18 AAA

Stittsville, ON ·

Win rate up 11.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#33

Central Ontario Wolves U18 AAA

Lindsay, ON ·

Win rate up 11.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-34

Edmonton Jr. Oilers (Blue) U18 AAA

Edmonton, AB ·

Win rate up 11.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-34

Saskatoon Contacts U18 AAA

Saskatoon, SK ·

Win rate up 11.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#36

Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA

Moose Jaw, SK ·

Win rate up 11.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#37

Chateauguay Grenadiers U18 AAA

Châteauguay, QC ·

Win rate up 10.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#38

Battlefords Stars U18 AAA

North Battleford, SK ·

Win rate up 10.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#39

Central Plains Capitals U18 AAA

Portage la Prairie, MB ·

Win rate up 10.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#40

York Simcoe Express U18 AAA

Aurora, ON ·

Win rate up 8.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#41

Estevan Great North Bears U18 AAA

Estevan, SK ·

Win rate up 8.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#42

North Central Predators U18 AAA

Orillia, ON ·

Win rate up 8.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#43

Pembina Valley Hawks U18 AAA

Morden, MB ·

Win rate up 7.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#44

New Liskeard Cubs U18 AAA

New Liskeard, ON ·

Win rate up 7.7 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-45

East Coast Blizzard U18 AAA

St. John's, NL ·

Win rate up 7.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-45

Saint John Vitos U18 AAA

Quispamsis, NB ·

Win rate up 7.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-47

Amos Forestiers U18 AAA

Amos, QC ·

Win rate up 7.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-47

Winnipeg Thrashers U18 AAA

Winnipeg, MB ·

Win rate up 7.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#49

Halifax McDonalds U18 AAA

Halifax, NS ·

Win rate up 6.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#50

Calgary CRAA Royals U18 AAA

Calgary, AB ·

Win rate up 6.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#51

Regina Pat Canadians U18 AAA

Regina, SK ·

Win rate up 6.2 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#52

Kensington Wild U18 AAA

Kensington, PE ·

Win rate up 5.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-53

Jonquière Élites U18 AAA

Jonquière, QC ·

Win rate up 5.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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T-53

London Jr. Knights U18 AAA

London, ON ·

Win rate up 5.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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Waterloo Wolves U18 AAA

Waterloo, ON ·

Win rate up 5.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#56

Lethbridge Hurricanes U18 AAA

Lethbridge, AB ·

Win rate up 5.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#57

Peterborough Jr. Petes U18 AAA

Peterborough, ON ·

Win rate up 4.9 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#58

Toronto Nationals U18 AAA

Etobicoke, ON  ·

Win rate up 4.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#59

Fredericton Caps U18 AAA

Fredericton, NB ·

Win rate up 4.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#60

Central Impact U18 AAA

Grand Falls-Windsor, NL ·

Win rate up 3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#61

Kapuskasing Flyers U18 AAA

Kapuskasing, ON ·

Win rate up 2.8 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#62

Saskatoon Blazers U18 AAA

Saskatoon, SK ·

Win rate up 2.5 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#63

Ajax Pickering Raiders U18 AAA

Pickering, ON ·

Win rate up 2.4 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#64

Calgary NWCAA Flames U18 AAA

Calgary, AB ·

Win rate up 2.3 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#65

Red Deer Chiefs U18 AAA

Red Deer, AB ·

Win rate up 2.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#66

Eastern Ontario Wild U18 AAA

Clarence Creek, ON ·

Win rate up 1.6 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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#67

Southwest Cougars U18 AAA

Souris, MB ·

Win rate up 0.1 points from 2024-25 to 2025-26

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