OJHL Pickering Panthers
2023 Pickering Panthers Tryout Camp
Date:05/02/2023 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
The Pickering Panthers will be holding our Spring Tryouts June 9-11 for those looking to play in the Ontario Junior A Hockey League in the 2023/24 season. The sessions will be held at Don Beer Arena (940 Dillingham Rd, Pickering). For more information and registration, please contact Assistant Coach/Assistant GM Mitchell Binnie: Panthershockeyoperations@gmail.com Ages 2003-200...
Pickering Panthers 2022-2023 Home Opener
Date:09/22/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
With the OJHL Season in full stride the Pickering Panthers look to take on the Brantford 99rs this Friday September 23 in the 2022-2023 season home opener! Join us at 7:30PM for an exciting night of Panthers hockey and pre-game ceremonies as the Panthers raise the banners for their championship 2021-2022 season. Come out to see last season's Panthers watch their Championship banner rais...
Assistant GM Scott Nicholson moving up to the AHL
Date:09/01/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
News broke last week that Scott Nicholson will not return to the Pickering Panthers as the Assistant Genernal Manager. " I received a message about an opportunity to interview with the Manitoba Moose, I interviewed on a Friday Morning and got offered the position Friday Night, It has been a whirlwind of the 2 weeks, I am sad to leave Pickering, but excited for the new opport...
Rob Pearson named OJHL Coach of the Year
Date:04/28/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
April 18, 2022, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League has named Rob Pearson of the Pickering Panthers its Coach of the Year for 2021-22, the league announced today. The award was voted on by league general managers and a panel of media members. Pearson, 51, has led the Panthers to OJHL North Division regular-season championship during both his sea...
Brendan Tomilson named Defenseman of the Year
Date:04/28/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
April 27, 2022, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League has named Brendan Tomilson of the Pickering Panthers its Defenceman of the Year for 2021-22, the league announced today. The award was voted on by league general managers and a panel of media members. Tomilson led all OJHL defencemen in scoring with 55 points (14 goals/41 assists) while playin...
PANTHERS CLAIM NORTHWEST AND OFF TO BUCKLAND CUP FINAL
Date:04/28/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
At the Chestnut Hill Complex on Valley Farm Road in Pickering, the Panthers, led by veteran forward Ian Martin with eight points with Dustin Hutton and captain Brendan Tomilson (named OJHL Defenceman of the Year on game day) on seven, had the Menace in for Game 3, and the visitors needed the win to stay alive. Aiden Hughes led all Milton point scorers with eight. Blueliner Ben Hofstetter an...
PANTHERS CLAIM CROWN IN THE NORTH
Date:04/21/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
Pickering Panthers showed up last night at the Eddie Bush to take 3-0 win off the host Collingwood Blues , clinching the North Division Championship. Ryan Johnstone opened the scoring and eventually became the game-winning goal as he notched his first OJHL career goal. Ian Martin and Eli Pilosof tallied it off with one each, and Zach Roy stood big in net, and gets his first OJH...
Panthers move up to 16!
Date:02/15/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
CALGARY, Alta. – On the verge of securing yet another AJHL regular season title, the Brooks Bandits roll right along in the No. 1 slot in the most recent Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings, announced Monday. The front-runners in Alberta boast a more than impressive 47-5-1-1 record in the 16-team AJHL to maintain their hold on top spot in the national listings, which a...
Cats rank #20 in the country
Date:02/07/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
CALGARY, Alta. – With the majority of the nine leagues that comprise the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), having now returned to on-ice action, its initial Top 20 Rankings for 2022 were released Monday. Once again, a familiar club sits at the top of the listings and that’s the Brooks Bandits (AJHL), who maintain their hold on No. 1 overall. The front-runners in the Alberta ...
Panthers add one more Forward at the Deadline
Date:01/11/2022 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
Panthers were fairly quiet on deadline day, but on Saturday, two days before deadline, Panthers management got a call about possible local products wanting to come to play at home, and they jumped all over. " It doesn't happen very often when local talent comes home from the OHL, Robi will just bolster our high-octane offense" remarks AGM Scott Nicholson. Panthers...
Panthers get a boost before Trade Deadline
Date:12/31/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
Christos Rodis is coming back to finish off what he got started. "Getting our season canceled in 19-20, where I don't think anyone was stopping us , gave me a sour taste with hockey." Christos had made the decision to move on with hockey after so many uncertainties, but when the call came and looked like hockey coming back to normal, Rodis said " Lets go finish the job from two ...
Zach Roy Goalie of the Month
Date:12/07/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
December 7, 2021, Mississauga, Ontario – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today that Zachary Roy (Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images) of the Pickering Panthers has been named its Warrior Goaltender of the Month for November. Roy went 5-1-0 during the month, posting a 1.48 goals-against average with a 0.957 save percentage. He had two shutouts, 2-0 over ...
Cats reach #18 in Country
Date:12/06/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
See article link here: https://www.cjhlhockey.com/en/a-6th-straight-week-for-brooks-bandits-ajhl-at-no-1-in-cjhl-top-20-rankings ...
Panthers acquire Zach Roy
Date:11/18/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- Panthers made a splash early last week when they sent Isiah Parris to the Lindsay Muskies for Cash Considerations while opening up a spot for recently acquired Goaltender Zach Roy. Roy who comes from the backs of the Hamilton Bulldogs of the OHL, The Panther brings in some may say an "upgrade" in the net. " Justin (Easter) was a good goalie and able to win you games...
Cats acquire a Moose for the backend
Date:09/21/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- The Panthers have acquired a Big Fish for the backend. Cats acquired right-handed defenseman Brendan Tomilson from the Halifax Mooseheads and Junior A rights from the Lindsay Muskies. Brendan who has spent last 2 years with the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL where he was a good stability spot for them out there." This is big for us," says Rob Pearson, "Anytime you catch ...
Panthers acquire rights to Forward Lucas Rowe
Date:09/21/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- Panthers have signed 20-year-old forward Lucas Rowe . Panthers acquired his rights Rowe from Kingston Frontenacs(OHL) in August. "We look for him to be a leader and big contributor from where he is coming from," says Rob Pearson. Panthers are excited for Lucas to be a part of the organization and will be wearing number 21 this year. ...
Panthers commit to 18 year old Forward from Windsor
Date:09/21/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- Panthers commit to Windsor forward Alex Cunningham , who recently played for U18 Windsor Spitfires AAA and a couple of games with Junior B Leamington Flyers. " I committed to Alex strictly from about 2 minutes of video, and told his advisor that we would like to commit to him." says Assistant General Manager Scott Nicholson. Alex will look to use his lethal shot to make an imp...
Panthers sign Papaspyropoulos
Date:09/21/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- The Pickering Panthers have agreed to terms with Toronto Forward Alexander Papaspyropoulos for the 2021-2022 Season. Alex coming off the Covid year intending to play for U18 Toronto Titans, but after an impressive camp, Rob Pearson and Scott Nicholson offered him a spot on the Opening Day Roster for the Season. " To be honest we knew of Alex, he had a good minor midget s...
Panthers trade for Local Defenseman in PDF Deal
Date:09/20/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- Panthers have acquired the playing rights to Right Handed Defenseman Lucas Littlejohn. Lucas 2004 from Ajax,Ontario, late cut and draft pick of the Niagara IceDogs, played in the COVID season last year with the Espanola Express of the NOJHL. " I got to watch about 5-6 games of Lucas last year playing in Espanola live, I immediately texted Rob said if he doesn't make OHL, we nee...
Panthers sign Benjamin Pickell
Date:09/20/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- Ben Pickell , 16 year old born forward from Clarington, Ontario has committed to playing for the Panthers for 21-22 Season. 3rd Round Pick from the Barrie Colts, plans to play a solid role while still learning on how to play with the older players. " He is arguably was one of the most skilled players in OMHA-ETA, when we started talking to him it looked like a perfect fit." Co...
Brett Henderson Signed
Date:06/29/2021 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
PICKERING- The Pickering Panthers start off the recruitment season with a splash on the signing of 2004 Forward from Oakville Brett Henderson. Brett 5'11 Left Wing, a 10th Round Draft pick of the Kitchener Rangers in the 2019 Priority Draft Selection. " Brett is a skilled forward that we expect big things and hope for Brett to learn from our veteran forwards over an expected successful ye...
The Pickering Panthers 2020 Prospect Camp has been Cancelled
Date:03/17/2020 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
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Rob Pearson new Head Coach and General Manager
Date:09/12/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
Wednesday, September 11th a Head Coach and General Manager change was made, as Retired NHL Player Rob Pearson has taking over the duties effective immediately. Pearson, who comes off a two year stint with Durham rival Whitby Fury with a 51-49-5-3 Regular Season record and 7-6 Playoff record losing a heartbreaking Game 7 against Wellington last spring. Pearson will be on the bench Friday when the...
Panthers join the Off-Season Fun with a Major Move
Date:06/19/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
The Panthers began their off-season moves earlier this week, after what Head Coach and General Manager Dave Demarinis put as " The Biggest trade I've ever been a part of." The Panthers acquired four 20-year-olds. Defensemen, Patrick Demaio, Forwards Carson Gallagher, Shane Bull, and Noah Bull. In exchange for Panthers 2018-19 leading scorer Ethan Doyle, Daniel Ebrahim, ...
Panthers lose a Heartbreaker to end the 2018-19 Season
Date:02/26/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
SUNDAY FEB 24 - GEORGETOWN ELIMINATES PICKERING WITH 5-4 OT DECISION - And so it ends ... that sudden death loss that feels like sudden death. The Panthers came so close to moving on to a playoff series with the Markham Royals, but couldn't shake off the Georgetown Raiders last night. Special teams were going to play a key part in this matchup as the Raiders came ...
Panthers fight for First Round Playoff Matchup
Date:02/23/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
Its crossover time! The Georgetown Raiders will be the opponents for the Boyer Auto Group Pickering Panthers Sunday as they battle for the last playoff spot in the North. Its do or die for both teams as the winner of this game will play the Markham Royals in the first round. The two teams come into this one with one win a piece after two games head to head during the season. Georgetown’s key...
Panthers drop 2 weekend games in Close Affiars
Date:02/19/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
SUNDAY FEB 17 - NORTH YORK 2 PICKERING 1 - You didn't know what to expect today as the Panthers took on the North York Rangers, rated the number seven team in the country. Pickering was playing their third game in four days, but came out firing on all cylinders as they played the Rangers even until North York got the first goal with only 15 seconds remaining in the second. The Panthers ti...
Cat Fight on National Television
Date:02/16/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
It’s the biggest game of the season for the Boyer Auto Group Pickering Panthers Saturday Afternoon as they head to Aurora to face the Tigers. After a hard fought 3-0 win over the Brantford 99ers Thursday, the boys sit six points behind Aurora for 3rd place and the final guaranteed playoff spot in the North. Ben Sellars, Adam Wheaton and Joe Franzin all scored in the win. Kevin Stiles led the...
1-2-3 down go the 99ers
Date:02/15/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
THURSDAY FEB 14 - PICKERING 3 BRANTFORD 0 - Pickering won their fifth game in the last six as they traveled to the home of Wayne Gretzky to take on the 99ers. Ben Sellars is proving to be a real sniper as he moved to the top of the circle and picked the top corner on a power play to notch his 8th of the season. The Panthers were fortunate to hang on to ...
Cats head to Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre to visit the 99ers
Date:02/14/2019 Source:OJHL Pickering Panthers
The Boyer Auto Group Pickering Panthers will look to close the gap on Aurora and the final guaranteed playoff spot in the North to just five points as they travel to Brantford Thursday night to take on the 99ers. The Panthers will be on the hunt for their sixth win in eight games, making them one of the hottest teams in the OJHL. A win on Thursday will also put the Panthers two points closer to at...
