Future NHL stars are developing in the Canadian Hockey League this season. Every other week, NHL.com will highlight a few of the top NHL-affiliated prospects in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League, the Ontario Hockey League and the Western Hockey League. This week, a look at the best starts to the CHL season.

The first step to a successful season for any player at any level is getting off to a fast start. Here are 10 players who have had outstanding starts to the CHL season, which began Sept. 18 (listed in alphabetical order; all stats are entering Thursday).

Kashawn Aitcheson , D, Barrie, OHL (New York Islanders)

Aitcheson didn't have a point in his first two games, but he's made an offensive impact since then, with eight points (five goals, three assists) during a four-game poi

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