Established in 2023, the Ontario Elite Hockey League builds on 80 years of senior hockey legacy, providing elite calibre hockey in small towns across Ontario
Cambridge, ON – The Ontario Elite Hockey League announced its award winners for the 2025-26 regular season.
Kyler Nixon of the Durham Thundercats was named both the Most Valuable Player and Most Sportsmanlike Player of the North Conference.
The Durham captain lead all OEHL defencemen in scoring with 45 points (11 goals, 34 assists), all while being whistled for just three minor penalties (6 PIM) in 20 games.
In the South Conference, Seaforth Centenaires goaltender Alex Hutcheson was named the Most Valuable Player. He posted a record of 10-2-0, with a 2.09 goals-against average and .928 save percentage.
Andrew Tapsell of the Delhi Flames was named the Most Sportsmanlike Player of the South Conference, recording 10 PIM in 18 games played this season.
Brody Leblanc of the Durham Thundercats won the North Conference Top Scorer Award with 61 points (31 goals, 30 assists) in 20 games.
Alex Uttley of the Elora Rocks captured the Top Scorer Award of the South Conference with 39 points (10 goals, 29 assists).
The Ripley Wolves goaltending tandem of Jason Hamilton and Garrett Golley share the Lowest Goals Against Award in the North, with a combined G.A.A. of 2.25.
Hutcheson and teammate Tyler Parr of Seaforth won the Lowest Goals Against Award in the South. They posted a combined goals against average of 2.30.
Non-statistical awards were voted by team representatives in each conference.
The OEHL playoffs continue to march on, with the Sr. “AA” Conference Finals set to begin this weekend.
In the South, the #1 seeded Seaforth Centenaires take on the #3 Elora Rocks.
In the North, the #1 seeded Ripley Wolves face the #2 seed and defending Paxton Trophy champions, Minto 81’s.
Game 1 in the North final is Friday in Ripley at 8:30 p.m. The South final schedule will be finalized in the near future.
The Sr. “A” McLean Trophy final begins on Friday. The Saugeen Shores Winterhawks will host Game 1 against the Tillsonburg Thunder in Port Elgin.
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About the Ontario Elite Hockey League
Senior hockey has been a staple in small towns across Canada for decades. Our story is no different. Founded in 1943 by the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA), our league has existed in many different formats for 80 years.
Through many different names, categories and eras, senior hockey became the backbone of communities during the long winter months, providing high calibre hockey in small towns.
In 2023, the collective clubs making up our league determined the best course of action to ensure the league continues to live up to its potential was to join the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA).
The Ontario Elite Hockey League picks up on 80 years of history, as we continue to build senior hockey throughout Ontario.
As of the 2024-25 season, the OEHL is eligible to compete for the Allan Cup, Canada’s national senior hockey championship.
Our vision is quite simple – we endeavor to deliver the highest quality hockey product while maintaining our roots in small town Ontario.
