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Hockey Canada Summer Camp happening in Seguin and Amherstview
Date:05/14/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
The Ontario Hockey Federation and Ontario Minor Hockey Association are proud to partner in delivering two Hockey Canada Multi-Sport Summer Camps in Seguin, ON and Amherstview, ON this summer. The focus of both camps is to lead, develop, and promote positive hockey experiences by providing a platform for multi-sport skill development. Open to both boys and girls born from 2007 – 2012, partic...
National Para Hockey Team takes home Silver at World Para Ice Hockey Championships
Date:05/09/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Ontario Para-Hockey players Tyler McGregor (Forest) and Dominic Cozzolino (Mississauga) sported a letter for Team Canada this past week at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava. Team Canada battled it out from April 27 to May 4, going 2-1 in preliminaries before a 10-1 win over Korea sealing their fate to the gold medal game. While the team pushed USA to overtime, they ended up with ...
Applications Now Being Accepted for OHF Scholarship
Date:03/19/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Introduced in 1997 the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Scholarship recognizes and rewards dedication in education and hockey. The program provides financial assistance to registered OHF participants to offset the cost of post-secondary education. Over the past 21 years, the OHF has distributed more than $420,000 to over 390 post-secondary students. Each year, the OHF awards scholarships to outsta...
Ontario Hockey Federation Announces Exceptional Player Status for Shane Wright
Date:03/08/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Cambridge, ON – The Ontario Hockey Federation today announced the results of the review by Hockey Canada in consideration of the application by Shane Wright, determining that the player is to be granted “exceptional player” status and therefore is eligible for the Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection on Saturday April 6, 2019. The process was administered by the Ontario Hock...
Team Ontario Men's Hockey team wins silver at Canada Winter Games
Date:02/26/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Team Ontario brought the Canada Winter Games men’s hockey silver medal home from Red Deer this past February, falling in overtime to Team Quebec. Held every four years, the Canada Winter Games showcases the top under-16 hockey talent in the country that sees one province or territory emerge as the best in the Nation. The top under-16 players from across the province were selected to r...
2019 OHL GOLD CUP HIGH PERFORMANCE OFFICIATING CAMP Applications Now Open
Date:02/07/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, ON – Applications are now being accepted for officials interested in participating in the OHL GOLD CUP HIGH PERFORMANCE OFFICIATING CAMP running in conjunction with the 2019 OHL Gold Cup, May 1-5 at Activa Sportsplex in Kitchener. The Ontario Hockey League, in partnership with the Ontario Hockey Federation, will be hosting this OHL GOLD CUP HIGH PERFORMANCE OFFICIATING CAMP ...
Zach's Flow for Cancer Fundraiser
Date:01/31/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Zach McDonald has once again grown out his ‘Flow’ to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. With only days left before he is scheduled to make the cut on World Cancer Day, he is within reach of his fundraising goal of $10,000. The Southern Tier Admirals Minor Midget AAA player has spent the season growing out his hockey flow to help make a wig for a child going through canc...
High Performance 1 Coaching Program 2019 Clinic Dates Now Confirmed
Date:01/23/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Cambridge, ONT.- High Performance 1 (HP1) Coaching Program clinic dates and locations are now confirmed for the 2019 summer period. To fall in line with the HP1 policy, the Ontario Hockey Federation will be hosting two (2) clinics this summer - the first will be held in Toronto and hosted over the weekends of June 7-9 and June 15-16, while the July clinic will be held in Barrie and hosted over a 4...
Coach4Food Collects over 26,000lbs of Food for North Bay Food Bank
Date:01/18/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
Written by Emily Acton for the OHF. ONT. - Over 26,000 pounds of food was collected by minor hockey associations in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association for the North Bay Food Bank earlier this season. In its fourteenth year, Coach4Food saw 27 teams from 3 minor hockey associations in the community engage in a friendly competition to collect the most donations for the North Bay Food Bank from...
Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
Date:01/17/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
The Hockey Development Centre for Ontario will be accepting nominations for the Dr. Tom Pashby Trainer of the Year Award for the 2018-2019 season. This award signifies outstanding achievement in the area of safety and risk management and contribution to the Hockey Trainers' Certification Program. The nominees must possess the following criteria: Must have a...
APPLICATIONS FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE CAMPS NOW OPEN
Date:01/16/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, ON – The dates are set for the 12th annual OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence Camps. Held in April and May of this year across Ontario, the camp will focus on a variety of on and off-ice sessions, helping to ensure players are provided the most up-to-date development strategies. The goal of the program is to introduce players, families and staff to high performance hockey, ...
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2019 OHF Awards
Date:01/10/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey Federation is requesting nominations for the following annual awards. Bill Richmond Memorial Award: In 1996, the OHF established the Bill Richmond Memorial Award to recognize outstanding achievement and involvement in the area of hockey development within the OHF. For over 20 years, Mr. Richmond was a leader in the development and delivery of the Nationa...
Team Ontario Men’s Hockey roster announced for 2019 Canada Winter Games
Date:01/07/2019 Source:OHF Main Site
ONT. – Hockey Eastern Ontario, Hockey Northwestern Ontario and the Ontario Hockey Federation are pleased to announce the Team Ontario roster for the men’s hockey team that will represent the province at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alta. Held every four years, the Canada Winter Games showcases the top under-16 hockey talent in the country that sees one province or territo...
Freedom of Choice Between Hamilton AAA Organizations for the 2019/20 Season
Date:12/21/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Coming into effect for the 2019/20 season players within the residential boundaries of the Hamilton Huskies (ALLIANCE) and the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs (OMHA) have freedom of choice between the two Hamilton AAA organizations. This means that the current territories of the Huskies and Jr. Bulldogs are to form one singular Hamilton Zone encompassing the two organizations offerin...
5 Questions with the Director of Operations for Team Ontario Men's Hockey
Date:12/19/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
ONTARIO – Earlier this year, Darrell Woodley, Director of Central Scouting with the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), was named Director of Operations for Team Ontario Men’s Hockey for the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alta. A native of Kitchener, Ont., Woodley is well recognized for a playing career that brought him through the OHL, then in a player development role with the Barri...
NOHA Official Making a Positive Impact Off the Ice
Date:12/14/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
SUDBURY, Ont. - An official from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association is using his passion to make a difference for children receiving medical treatment through Blowing the Whistle for Kids Care. After witnessing the logistical challenges a colleague’s son faced receiving medical care in Northern Ontario, Eric Caetano, a Level 5 Official with the NOHA decided to give back to his communit...
ALLIANCE, GTHL Players Flock to Burlington Jr Cougars' November Jamboree
Date:12/12/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
Jill White, ALLIANCE Hockey STONERIDGE, Ont. - The Burlington Jr Cougars hosted a Minor Novice (7 year olds) MD half-ice Jamboree November 17-18, 2018. The event, held at the Stoneridge Twin Rinks attracted many families who were participating in their first ever tournament-style experience. Teams from both ALLIANCE Hockey and the GTHL participated in the two-day event. &...
Top AAA Players Put on Show at ALLIANCE AAA All-Star Weekend
Date:12/12/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
Jill White, ALLIANCE Hockey WOODSTOCK, Ont. - The 2018 ALLIANCE Hockey Pro Hockey Life Midget AAA All-Star Weekend was hosted December 1-2, 2018 in Woodstock, ON. Forty of the top AAA players from each of the Bantam, Minor Midget and Midget divisions took to the ice to showcase their talents in a one-game showdown. The Bantam Game featured end-to-end action and the game concluded as a...
Hockey Canada Foundation Legacy to Aid Hockey Initiatives in London Area
Date:12/12/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
LONDON, Ont. - The London community has been awarded $400,000 from the 2018 Hockey Canada Foundation Gala & Golf legacy fund for hosting the marquee event last June. The Golf & Gala event netted over $790,000, with sponsors and donations made to support the growth of hockey. Of the net proceeds, the $400,000 legacy will be used to assist Hockey Canada programs that provide children of all...
Canada set to compete for Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup Gold in London
Date:12/07/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
LONDON, Ont.- After six days of preliminary action Canada will be battling against the United States for the Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup gold medal tomorrow afternoon (4 p.m. ET) at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London, Ont. Renewing its rivalry with the United States, the match up will be the first medal meeting between the teams since the Canadian’s overtime loss in PyeongChang - se...
Canada Winter Games Quintessential Opportunity for Minor Midget Hockey Players
Date:11/19/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
ONTARIO - Undoubtedly one of the most notable Team Ontario gold medalists from the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Michael DiPietro has used his experience on the men’s team to propel himself into the hockey world. Now four years since the games, DiPietro has represented Canada at the U-17 World Hockey Challenge and World U-18 Championships, hoisted the Memorial Cup with the Windsor Spit...
All it Took was The First Shift
Date:11/15/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
Three years ago, Mira was scrolling through Facebook when she saw a post about a local Canadian Tire First Shift happening. While her daughter Addison hadn’t shown any interest in ice hockey at the time, the program advertised the opportunity to try out a new sport for 6-weeks and be outfitted with brand new equipment. With that – Addison was signed up and headed on to the Welcome Ev...
2018 Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup is Coming to London!
Date:11/08/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
LONDON, Ont - The newly-rebranded Canadian Tire Para Hockey Cup is coming to London this December, and fans can now take advantage of early-bird pricing to secure their tickets and sign up to volunteer. With all three medallists from the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games ready to take to the ice at the Western Fair Sports Centre beginning Dec. 2, the local organizing committee is gearing up to welcome...
"That is something special and that is something that I would like to build towards for Team Ontario,"
Date:11/05/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
ONTARIO - Earlier this year Jeff Jordan was named Head Coach of Team Ontario Men’s Hockey. Jordan, is the current head coach of both the Kemptville 73’s Jr. A (CCHL) and the Kemptville 73’s U18 AAA (HEO U18 AAA), a decorated HP1 and HP2 certified coach and boasts a glowing reputation in the hockey community. Although this will be his first time leadi...
Annual NOJHL Showcase Highlights Top Players While Supporting Local CMHA
Date:10/12/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
SUDBURY, ONT. – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League raised more than $4500 in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) Branch this past week at their third annual Showcase. For the past two seasons, the two-day showcase has donated 100% of the proceeds from their ticket sales to the local CMHA Branch. “Our annual showcase has grown...
Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup, Good Deeds Cup Team Kits Back Again
Date:10/03/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
The Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup is back once again for another season. Set to inspire young Canadians to be better people by promoting the positive values learned through hockey and acting on them by performing Good Deeds in their community. The partnership aimed at Peewee Hockey teams across the country has brought forward hundreds of Good Deeds over its three year history. The Good Deed...
Ontario Hockey Federation Welcomes Board of Directors and Committee Members Under New Governance Model
Date:09/20/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, ON – The Ontario Hockey Federation is pleased to welcome the new Board of Directors and Committee members ahead of the 2018-19 season. Tony Foresi was named Chair of the Board at the Federation’s June Annual General Meeting, following a successful two-year term as President of the OHF. Serving alongside Foresi as Directors are John Kastner, John Jamieson, Hugh Riddle, Jeffr...
DeSilva Added to Team Ontario Men’s Hockey Coaching Staff
Date:09/12/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
Cambridge/Ottawa/Thunder Bay, Ont. – Head Coach of the Kitchener Jr. Rangers Minor Midget AAA team, Dean DeSilva, has been named to the coaching staff for Team Ontario Men’s Hockey at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alta. DeSilva (Kitchener, Ont./ Kitchener Jr. Rangers Minor Midget AAA) will be joining Head Coach Jeff Jordan, and will serve as Assistant Coach alongsid...
Partnership Between GTHL and Movember Aims to Improve Mental Health in Youth Sport
Date:09/07/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
TORONTO, Ont - The Greater Toronto Hockey League (GHTL), in partnership with the Movember Foundation, is pleased to appoint the month of September as Mental Fitness Month across the GTHL. The initiative will see resources regarding mental health distributed to players, parents and bench staff. Staff from the GTHL and Movember Foundation will be on site at Canlan York University from Septembe...
2018 OHF Bursary Recipients Announced
Date:08/31/2018 Source:OHF Main Site
CAMBRIDGE, Ont - The Ontario Hockey Federation is proud to announce the 2018 OHF Bursary Award recipients. The OHF Bursary Program was introduced in 1997 to recognize and reward dedication in education and hockey. The program provides financial assistance to registered OHF participants to offset the cost of post-secondary education. Over the past 21 years, the OHF has distribu...
