Celebrating Black History Month…The Colored Hockey League was a Game-Changer
by Chris McCleary Canada Post Black History Colored Hockey Championship stamps poster (2020) Cambridge, ON – During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. The OHA strongly supports all […]
OHA MOURNS THE LOSS OF BOB WILLIAMSON
‘Big Bob,’ a Sarnia-legend, was involved in hockey for over 50 years; he is remembered for his passion, humour and kindness Cambridge, ON – The Sarnia-Lambton community is mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the local sports scene. Bob Williamson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12 at the age of 70. In […]
THE ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR
Widely celebrated by East and Southeast Asians, the Lunar New Year is an important holiday for around two billion people across the globe Cambridge, ON – As its name suggests, it marks the start of the year according to their shared lunisolar calendar. Some names for the holiday include: Chūnjié (春節) in Chinese, Seollal (설날) […]
INAUGURAL OEHL PLAYOFFS SET TO BEGIN
The top-8 teams in the regular season standings will compete for the OHA Sr. AA Championship and the newly-renamed OEHL Cup. OEHL Championship Trophies – A full history of the OEHL Cup, including past winners, is available on OEHLHockey.ca Cambridge, ON – The Ontario Elite Hockey League announced its first-round playoff match-ups and the historic […]
Dundas’ Robertson Joins CHCH Sportsline Podcast
The Senior Hockey Guru and OHA Board Member joined Bubba O’Neil on the CHCH News Sportsline podcast Hamilton, ON – He’s been a player, coach, general manager, owner and even a referee! When it comes to hockey’s contributions to the community, Don Robertson represents it with pride. On this Sportsline Podcast with Bubba O’Neil, Robertson […]
Kincardine to host the 2024 OHA Annual General Meeting
For the first time, the OHA will host its AGM in ‘Ontario’s Scottish Destination on Lake Huron’ Cambridge, ON – The 135th edition of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will occur at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, ON June 14-15, 2024. In addition to the meeting, the event will also include […]
MESSAGE FROM OHA CHAIRMAN MARC MERCIER – OHA BOARD NOTES FROM JANUARY 19, 2024
Meeting: Held via ZOOM from 8:00am-10:30am Board Present: Marc Mercier (Chair), Don Robertson, Trevor Tinney, Curtis Clairmont, Dave Arsenault, Scott McCrory, and Frank Girhiny League Representatives: Rick Richardson (Senior), Terrence Whiteside (PJHL), Tim Simmons (GOJHL) and Marty Savoy (OJHL) OHA Staff: Mark Tuck and Chris McCleary Meeting Synopsis The OHA Board commenced its meeting with […]
2024 Centennial Cup tickets ON SALE NOW!
In partnership with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) and the Town of Oakville, Canada’s top Junior A teams will compete for the 2024 Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, May 9-19 at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville, Ontario Oakville, ON – The host Oakville Blades will be […]
Over 400 CJHL alumni part NCAA D-I programs
There are currently 401 former CJHLers among the 68 schools that offer NCAA D-I men’s hockey for the 2023-24 campaign 2023 OHA Player of the Year Tyler Fukakusa (photo courtesy of Ray MacAloney – OJHL Images / RIT Athletics) TORONTO – A look at the numbers sees a plethora of Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) […]
OHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
Memorandum from Marc Mercier, Chair OHA Board of Directors Cambridge, ON – I am writing to announce and to let all stakeholders within the Ontario Hockey Association (“OHA”) know on behalf of the OHA Board of Directors (the “OHA Board”) of the hiring of Mark Tuck as Executive Director of the OHA with immediate effect. […]
