In the 2024-2025 season, Kelly was one of Eight (8) bursary recipients of $6,000 each
Cambridge, ON – From Cobourg to Canton! Kelly is a classic example of late bloomer to hockey. He really started to excel at the sport in 2021 when from out of nowhere he made the jump from Midget AA to the Port Hope Panthers (PJHL) making the team out of camp! From there things began to escalate, including stops with the Ayr Centennials (GOJHL) and his hometown Cobourg Cougars (OJHL). He continues to be on the upswing, averaging close to a point-per-game on the SUNY Canton hockey team this season.
He may have been late to excel at hockey, but when it comes to academics, Kelly has always been a rockstar. He finished high school with a 93% average. However, similar to his hockey career, his academics continue to improve as well. He finished his first year at SUNY Canton with a 4.0 GPA. As well as finishing the first semester with the best GPA in his program (Health and Fitness Promotion) for a freshman!
Click here to watch Logan’s 2024 Bursary Video
A lot has occurred in Kelly’s life in recent years. Winning the bursary stands out a lot, however. “Receiving this bursary changed my life by helping me financially with school in the US,” Kelly said. “The life of a college hockey player can be hectic, so with the help of this bursary, major weight was taken off my shoulders, allowing me to focus more on my hockey and school. My experience in Canton has been nothing short of amazing and I can’t thank the OHA and Dairy Farmers of Ontario enough.”
Such a life changing experience leads the bursary recipient down a more fruitful path in life. A path that is more prone to greatness. “I have learned that I am capable of adapting to a new situation and thriving more than I expected.” Kelly said. “Moving to another country was a big change for me, but this opportunity has been once and a lifetime for me, and I have been able to succeed athletically and academically more than I could have ever hoped for, showing me that uncomfortable situations bring out the best in you and you can do anything you put your mind to.”
Winning a bursary of this magnitude at such an early age is a hugely positive change in the life of the recipient. Not only is there a significant windfall of cash, but also being recognized as part of the upper echelon goes a long ways. Logan has some advice for anyone that is thinking of applying. “I would tell them to take the time to fill out the application, no matter what. Even if you think you may not be selected, there is no sense in leaving the opportunity to receive a bursary that may change your life.”
Register and submit your application for the 2025 Bursary Program Now!
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS April 30th
To apply click here
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 2024-25 season, these five leagues encompass 125 teams.
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 or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Chris McCleary
General Manager, Operations & Marketing
Ontario Hockey Association
