Six OHA-members from across Ontario will receive $5,000 each for post-secondary education
CAMBRIDGE – Six outstanding Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) members have been selected to receive bursaries from Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), in the amount of $5,000 each, to further their post-secondary education.
The bursary program is funded by DFO, which recognizes young athletes who demonstrate leadership in building strong, healthy communities, achieve academic excellence, and display a deep passion for and commitment to the game of hockey.
DFO and OHA are proud to award the 2025-2026 bursaries to:
| Name | League | Team |
| Gabriel Trozzo | OJHL | Toronto Patriots |
| Wyatt Albert | PJHL | Dundas Blues |
| Blake Peters-Davey | PJHL | Clarington Eagles |
| Chayse Herrfort | OEHL | Minto 81’s |
| Hillary Brennan | OHA Official | |
| Aiden Kral | GOHL | Caledonia Corvairs |
Highlight videos of each recipient can be found here.
“At Dairy Farmers of Ontario, we believe that supporting young people is an investment in the future of our communities,” said Cheryl Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Dairy Farmers of Ontario. “This year’s bursary recipients have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their sport while excelling in their education and showing strong leadership and character. We are proud to support their continued success and congratulate each of them on this well-deserved achievement.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Dairy Farmers of Ontario on this outstanding bursary program for our OHA members,” said Mark Tuck, OHA executive director. “We know that many of our players are balancing the demands of competitive hockey while pursuing their academic goals and preparing for their futures. This bursary program recognizes their commitment both on and off the ice, and reflects our shared belief in supporting well-rounded student-athletes. It aligns perfectly with the OHA’s purpose of growing individuals and communities through hockey, and we know our players will benefit tremendously from this meaningful partnership.”
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. The OHA is a Member Partner of the Ontario Hockey Federation which is one of thirteen Provincial and Regional Branches of Hockey Canada.
It is comprised of three Junior hockey leagues and two Senior hockey leagues: Junior A – Ontario Junior Hockey League; Junior B – Greater Ontario Junior 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 the 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.
About Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) is the marketing board for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture. Our mission is to provide leadership and excellence in the production and marketing of Canadian milk for a dynamic, profitable growing dairy industry. Ontario’s 10,000+ dairy farmers and their families on 3,153 farms are proud to produce high-quality milk for Canadians. For more information, visit www.milk.org
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For more information or to set up an interview, please contact:
Chris McCleary
General Manager
Ontario Hockey Association
Dairy Farmers of Ontario
