Cambridge, ON – The OHA is proud to present the 30-year of Service plaque to official Jeff Pratt. Pratt’s career reflects a deep commitment to the sport of hockey and to the standards of fairness, discipline, and professionalism that officiating requires. Over the years, Pratt has become a respected and familiar presence within Ontario’s hockey community.
Pratt began his officiating career in 1994 at just 16 years of age, an early start that demonstrated his strong passion for the game and his willingness to take on responsibility at a young age. This early involvement laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to hockey officiating. Since then, he has consistently worked games across the OHA system, reaching the significant milestone of more than 30 years as an active official. This longevity is a testament to his skill, reliability, and dedication to maintaining high officiating standards.
In addition to his on-ice responsibilities, Jeff Pratt is widely recognized for his leadership and mentorship. He has played an important role in training and guiding younger officials, sharing his experience and knowledge to help develop the next generation of referees. His willingness to support and mentor others has strengthened the officiating community and contributed to the overall quality of the game.
Beyond officiating games, Pratt serves as a valuable resource within the OHA junior officiating programs and the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA), particularly in the Barrie, Ontario area. Through mentorship, leadership, and consistent service, Jeff Pratt has earned the respect of players, coaches, fellow officials, and the broader hockey community. His career stands as an example of dedication, professionalism, and lasting contribution to the sport of hockey.
About the Ontario Hockey Association
The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) was founded on November 27, 1890, and is the governing body for the majority of Junior and Senior hockey in the Province of Ontario. It is comprised of three Junior hockey leagues and two Senior hockey leagues: Junior A – Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior B – Greater Ontario Hockey League; Junior C – Provincial Junior Hockey League, Senior –Allan Cup Hockey (AAA) and Ontario Elite Hockey League (AA). For the 2025-2026 season, these five leagues encompass 132 teams. 3100 players, and about 6,000 games each hockey season. The majority of our players are 16 to 21 years of age.
The objectives of the OHA are to foster and encourage the sport of amateur hockey, to conduct competition in the various categories established, to determine teams for entry into the inter-branch competitions that may be provided by Hockey Canada, and to provide for the affiliation of other hockey organizations.
The OHA provides administrative resources, coordinates programs, services and events for hockey participants and provides support to various Development Programs for coaches, officials, trainers and players, Safety and Risk Management Issues and offers resources for Harassment and Abuse education.
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For more information please contact:
Chris McCleary
General Manager, Operations & Marketing
Ontario Hockey Association
