Caleb Malhotra (born June 2, 2008) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player who is a centre for the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.
| Caleb Malhotra | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
June 2, 2008 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| OHL team | Brantford Bulldogs | ||
| NHL draft | Eligible 2026 | ||
Playing career
editOn April 11, 2024, Malhotra was drafted eighth overall by the Kingston Frontenacs in the 2024 OHL Priority Selection. He elected to skip Frontenacs' training camp and report to the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL).[2] On September 12, 2024, he was traded to the Brantford Bulldogs.[3] During the 2024–25 season he recorded eight goals and 18 assists in 44 regular season games, and five goals and 12 assists in 21 playoff games for the Chiefs.[4]
He then joined the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2025–26 season.[5] On November 12, 2025, he was named captain for team CHL in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge.[6]
He is committed to play college ice hockey at Boston University during the 2026–27 season.[7]
Personal life
editMalhotra is the son of former ice hockey player Manny Malhotra who played 991 career NHL games in 16 seasons.[8] His mother, Joann was a soccer star at the University of Victoria and her brother is National Basketball Association superstar Steve Nash.[9]
Career statistics
edit| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2024–25 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 44 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 13 | ||
| 2025–26 | Brantford Bulldogs | OHL | 67 | 29 | 55 | 84 | 51 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 4 | ||
| OHL totals | 67 | 29 | 55 | 84 | 51 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 4 | ||||
References
edit- ↑ Campbell, Ken (March 28, 2024). "Caleb Malhotra is certain he will play in the NHL one day. He's not so sure about the OHL". Toronto Star. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Bulldogs Acquire Playing Rights of Caleb Malhotra". chl.ca. September 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Murphy, Jan (September 12, 2024). "Kingston Frontenacs trade Malhotra's rights to Brantford for draft picks". The Kingston Whig-Standard. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Wheeler, Scott (November 25, 2025). "How Caleb Malhotra became one of the 2026 NHL Draft's biggest risers". The Athletic. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Caleb Malhotra 'ecstatic' to be joining Brantford Bulldogs". Brantford Expositor. August 8, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Caleb Malhotra Named Captain of Team CHL for CHL USA Prospects Challenge". chl.ca. November 25, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Caleb Malhotra commits to Boston University". The Hockey News. August 8, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (November 29, 2025). "NHL Draft notebook: Malhotra making waves in rookie season with Brantford". NHL.com. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ Koreen, Mike (November 27, 2025). "Prospects Report: Why Caleb Malhotra is on the rise in NHL Draft rankings". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
External links
edit- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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