Caleb Malhotra

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Caleb Malhotra
Born (2008-06-02) June 2, 2008 (age 17)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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

Caleb Malhotra (born June 2, 2008) is a Canadian junior ice hockey player for the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He is considered a top prospect eligible for the 2026 NHL entry draft.

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Playing career

On 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). [1] On September 12, 2024, he was traded to the Brantford Bulldogs. [2] 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. [3]

He then joined the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) for the 2025–26 season. [4] On November 12, 2025, he was named captain for team CHL in the CHL USA Prospects Challenge. [5]

He is committed to play college ice hockey at Boston University during the 2026–27 season. [6]

Personal life

Malhotra is the son of former ice hockey player Manny Malhotra who played 991 career NHL games in 16 seasons. [7]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2024–25 Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL 448182623215121713
BCHL totals448182623215121713

References

  1. ↑ "Bulldogs Acquire Playing Rights of Caleb Malhotra". chl.ca. September 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. ↑ Murphy, Jan (September 12, 2024). "Kingston Frontenacs trade Malhotra's rights to Brantford for draft picks". The Kingston Whig-Standard . Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Wheeler, Scott (November 25, 2025). "How Caleb Malhotra became one of the 2026 NHL Draft's biggest risers". The Athletic . Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Caleb Malhotra 'ecstatic' to be joining Brantford Bulldogs". Brantford Expositor . August 8, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Caleb Malhotra Named Captain of Team CHL for CHL USA Prospects Challenge". chl.ca. November 25, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Caleb Malhotra commits to Boston University". The Hockey News . August 8, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ Morreale, Mike G. (November 29, 2025). "NHL Draft notebook: Malhotra making waves in rookie season with Brantford". NHL.com. Retrieved January 22, 2026.


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