OJHL - Markham Royals

    Commitment Alert: J.P Moreira

    Date:04/03/2023  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    🎓COMMITMENT ALERT🎓 Congratulations to J.P. Moriera who has committed to the Curry College Colonels of the NCAA Division III! Way to go J.P! Photo by: Michele Malvaso | OJHL Images   ...


    Cooksey Named to OJHL 2nd All-Prospect Team

    Date:03/23/2023  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    *From the OJHL* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   OJHL PROSPECT TEAMS PLAYERS ANNOUNCED NCAA Division I commitments make list   March 23, 2023, Mississauga, ON – ….  The Ontario Junior Hockey League today announced its First and Second Prospect Team members for the 2022-23 season.   Eligible players were born in 2005 or 2006.   First Team Prospect:   Fo...


    Hayes named CJHLs 1st Star of the Month for Feb

    Date:03/10/2023  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    FROM THE CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE WEBSITE: TORONTO – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Friday that forward Mckay Hayes (Markham Royals/OJHL); goaltender Ethan Barwick (Brooks Bandits/AJHL) and defenceman Sam McKinney (Miramichi Timiberwolves/MHL) have been named its 3 Stars of the Month for February. 1ST STAR: MCKAY HAYES, (F) MARKHAM ROYALS (OJHL) – The veteran...


    McKay Hayes Named OJHLs NW Player of the Month

    Date:03/07/2023  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    FROM THE OJHL WEBSITE: March 7, 2023, Mississauga, Ontario – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today that McKay Hayes (Photo by Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images) of the Markham Royals has been named the Warrior North-West Conference Player-of-the-Month for February after he tallied 28 points during 11 games. His 12 goals included two on the power play and two game-winners. In h...


    T'was the Night Before a Royals Christmas

    Date:12/24/2022  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the rink No equipment was dirty, not even a stink. The jerseys were hung in the stalls with care, In hopes that Coach Galati soon would be there. Stuart was nestled all snug in his bed, While visions of championships danced in his head. And Jodi in her ‘kerchief, and Coach Berkenblit in his cap, Had just settled their brains for a sho...


    Commitment Alert: McKAY HAYES

    Date:09/26/2022  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    The Markham Royals are proud that 2002 born forward McKay Hayes has announced his commitment to play at Robert Morris University with the Robert Morris Colonials of the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Hockey Association. Hayes announced via Instagram (@mckayhayesss) "I am proud to announce my commitment to play division 1 hockey at Robert Morris University. Thank you to everyone who has helpe...


    Commitment Alert: COLE COOKSEY

    Date:09/07/2022  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    The Markham Royals are proud to announce that 2005 born forward Cole Cooksey has committed to play with Merrimack College in the NCAA's Division I Hockey East Conference. Congratulations Cole! ...


    An Offside Talk interview with Spencer Hyman

    Date:11/28/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Our very own Spencer Hyman (AGM + Coach) sat down to chat with our PA announcer Doug Ireland and James Roberts of Offside Hockey Talk in the first half of their latest episode!  https://soundcloud.com/offsidehockeytalk/offside-with-the-oj ...


    Tre-Prospects

    Date:11/14/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    November 14, 2019 - Markham, ON: The Markham Royals organization is proud to announce and congratulate defenseman Austin D’Orazio and forwards Shane Hyman and Johnny Ulicny, who have been named to Team Caggulia for the 2019 OJHLs All-Star Celebration Prospects Game. D’Orazio (2002) is currently in his second season in the OJHL after playing his rookie year with the former Newmarket Hu...


    Triple Stars

    Date:11/12/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    November 12, 2019, Markham, ON - The Markham Royals today are proud to announce that defenseman Kevin Weaver-Vitale and forwards Vincent Bonaiuto and Zac Sirota have been named to Team Giordano for the 2019 OJHL All-Star celebration. Weaver-Vitale has played in 20 of the team's 22 games so far this season and is tied for 4th in team scoring with 18pts. The Toronto native joined the Royals at...


    Weekend Preview: North Division Battles Await

    Date:10/23/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Photo Credit: Spencer Smye | OJHL Images | BUFFALO, NY - SEPTEMBER 23: Vincent Bonaiuto #27 of the Markham Royals skates with the puck. Cobourg Cougars vs Markham Royals on September 23, 2019 at Harborcenter in Buffalo, New York, United States. By: Doug Ireland        The Markham royals are heading in to a busy weekend with road games scheduled for Thursday Oct...


    WEEK IN REVIEW: OJ GRAD ZACH HYMAN HELPS LAUNCH 2019-20 SEASON

    Date:09/09/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Toronto Maple Leaf Zach Hyman, who played three seasons in the OJHL, signs an autograph before taking part in the ceremonial faceoff at the Pickering Panthers vs Markham Royals game at Markham Centennial arena Friday. (Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images) Click to view Article on OJHL Website. BY RON VALENTINE And we’re off! Six contests started up the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s 2019-...


    Series Preview: It's Go Time

    Date:03/01/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Georgina Georgiou     Photo By: Ray MacAloney - OJHL Images MAR 01, 2019; MARKHAM, ON: The Markham Royals will begin their quest for the Buckland Cup tonight when they start their first round of the playoffs against the Georgetown Raiders at The Kingdom; scheduled for a 7:30pm puck drop . The Raiders finished the regular season with a record of 24-24-3-4, and a bi...


    RECAP: Weekend Perfection

    Date:02/11/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written by: Georgina Georgiou     Photo by: Tim Bates - OJHL Images The Markham Royals capped off 3 big wins in 3 games this weekend against a couple of divisional opponents, giving them some separation at the top of the North Division.   It all started back on Thursday night against their divisional rivals the Stouffville Spirit, where the Royals went through the first...


    PREVIEW: Make it or Break it

    Date:02/07/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Georgina Georgiou      Photo By: Ray MacAloney - OJHL Images The Markham Royals (23-17-2-4) are hoping to continue their winning ways in 2019 going into the weekend where they will play 3 games in a matter of 4 days. First up on Thursday night, the Royals will visit the divisional rivals Stouffville Spirit (11-32-0-3), on Friday the Newmarket Hurricanes (22-17...


    Recap: Staying On Top

    Date:02/03/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Georgina Georgiou     Photo By: Andy Corneau MARKHAM, ON: The Markham Royals took on their divisional opponents, the Pickering Panthers, twice this weekend in a back-to-back set.   On Friday night, the Panthers visited The Kingdom to take on a Royals squad who were just came off a tough loss to the Trenton Golden Hawks, and were in hopes of making a reboun...


    PREVIEW: Double-Double

    Date:02/01/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Georgina Georgiou     Photo by Ray MacAloney / OJHL Images MARKHAM, ON; FEB 01: Coming off of a tough loss from the visiting Trenton Golden Hawks on Wednesday January 30th, the Markham Royals (23-16-2-4) are looking to bounce back this weekend when they will play two games. On Friday night the boys will take on the Pickering Panthers (17-26-0-1) once again at home,...


    Recap: Split Weekend

    Date:01/27/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Georgina Georgiou         Photo by: Andy Corneau - OJHL Images The Markham Royals capped off 2 weekend games 1-1, still remaining in the top spot of the Northern Division. On Friday night, the boys took on the visiting Newmarket Hurricanes for a close, action packed game. It was a scoreless affair all the way to the third period, when Newmarket ...


    PREVIEW: Northern Uprising

    Date:01/25/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    Written By: Rino Mattucci     Photo by: Ray MacAloney - OJHL Images MARKHAM, ON: After starting off 2019 with a 5-1-0-0 record, the Markham Royals (21-14-2-4) will look to continue their strong play with a pair of home games on tap this weekend. First on Friday night Markham will host the Newmarket Hurricanes before entertaining the Pickering Panthers on Sunday afternoon. The Royals are coming o...


    Royals Finish Busy Weekend taking over Division Lead

    Date:01/13/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    By: Markham Royals Staff Jan 13, 2019: MARKHAM, ON: The Royals capped off a 3 game weekend on Sunday afternoon with a win to move into 1st place in the North Division, passing the idle Aurora Tigers. On Friday, the boys played a tough game against the visiting Cobourg Cougars. Prior to the game, Alessio Luciani was presented with his POM award by OJHL Communications Director Jim Manson and Roya...


    MARKHAM'S LUCIANI NAMED KEWL NORTH/WEST PLAYER OF MONTH

    Date:01/08/2019  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    (From the OJHL, Photo by Ray MacAloney - OJHL Images) January 8, 2019, Mississauga, Ontario – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today that Alessio Luciani (Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images) of the Markham Royals has been named the Kewl North-West Conference Player-of-the-Month for December after he tallied 15 points during 10 games. The 5-foot-8 forward’s OJHL-best 12 goals ...


    And Here We Go

    Date:09/07/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    FRIDAY SEPT 7, 2018: MARKHAM, ON: The Markham Royals being a new quest for the Buckland Cup tonight when they host the Kingston Voyageurs at the Markham Centennial Community Centre. It is the start of the 4th season for the Royals franchise that relocated from Hamilton in 2014, and the Royals will be looking to reclaim the North Division title in pursuit of their first Buckland Cup. This season s...


    Round 1 Game 1: The Quest Begins

    Date:03/01/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    MARKHAM, ON - FEB 16, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Markham Royals and Orangeville Flyers. Bain Cunningham #91 of the Markham Royals celebrates the goal with teammates during the first period. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Shawn Muir / OJHL Images MAR 01, 2018 - The Battle of York Region begins tonight with Game 1 between the Markham Royals and t...


    PREVIEW: Love's in the Rearview Mirror

    Date:02/15/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    PICKERING, ON - FEB 9, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Pickering Panthers and the Markham Royals, Nathan Porter #4 of the Pickering Panthers battles for position with Braedyn Aubin #7 of the Markham Royals during the first period. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images MARKHAM, ON - FEB 15, 2018: After a hard fought, come-from-beh...


    PREVIEW: Drawing the Line

    Date:02/09/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    OAKVILLE, ON - JAN 6, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Oakville Blades and the Markham Royals. Jonathan Entelisano #61 of the Markham Royals uses his speed to get back into play. Written By Rino Mattucci      Photo by Spencer Smye / OJHL Images FEB 09, 2018: With 6 of the 8 teams officially marked in the North-East Conference playoff picture, it comes ...


    PREVIEW: Challenging the Top Dogs

    Date:02/02/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    MARKHAM, ON - JAN 14, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Markham Royals and the Lindsay Muskies, Alessio Luciani #12 of the Markham Royals skates with the puck during the second period. Written By Rino Mattucci    Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images FEB 02, 2018: Riding high on momentum after a 6-5 come from behind victory on Wednesday night in Trenton, the Markha...


    PREVIEW: Deja vu

    Date:01/30/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    OAKVILLE, ON - JAN 6, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Oakville Blades and the Markham Royals. Devyn Mayea #5 of the Markham Royals skates up ice. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Spencer Smye / OJHL Images JAN 31, 2018: For the second time in 5 days, the Markham Royals (23-17-1-4) will travel to Trenton to take on the Golden Hawks (22-20-2-2) in a Nor...


    PREVIEW: Road Trip Continues

    Date:01/26/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    MARKHAM, ON - JAN 19, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Markham Royals and the Cobourg Cougar, Jack Jeffers #26 of the Markham Royals skates with the puck during the second period. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images JAN 26, 2018: After completing 4 games in 7 days between Jan 14 - Jan 20, the Markham Royals (23-16-1-3) continue ...


    PREVIEW: Tame the Felines

    Date:01/19/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    OAKVILLE, ON - JAN 6, 2018: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Oakville Blades and the Markham Royals. Lucas Condotta #22 of the Markham Royals tapes up his stick during the second period. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Spencer Smye / OJHL Images MARKHAM, ON - JAN 19, 2018: With points in 7 straight games, and having won their last two in a row, the Markham ...


    PREVIEW: Sprint to the Finish (Take 2)

    Date:01/14/2018  Source:OJHL - Markham Royals 

    MARKHAM, ON - SEP 24, 2017: Ontario Junior Hockey League game between the Markham Royals and the Lindsay Muskies, Justin Bennett #21 of the Markham Royals skates with the puck during the first period. Written By Rino Mattucci     Photo by Catherine Kim / OJHL Images MARKHAM, ON - JAN 14, 2018: With the OJHL Trade deadline now in the rear-view mirror, the focus shifts to the f...