THE CAPTAINS: EWERE PROUD TO LEAD THE SPIRIT ON AND OFF THE ICE

Ontario Junior Hockey League resident writer Ron Valentine is profiling the 2023-24 team captains across The OJ. (Photo by Tim Bates / OJHL Images) BY RON VALENTINE In his final season of junior hockey, Odaro Ewere returns as captain for his second season, his third overall with the Stouffville Spirit. In 2021-22 he posted 29 […]

LARRY PLAYFAIR RECEIVES OJHL MARC MERCIER CHAIRMAN’S AWARD

September 20, 2023, Buffalo, NY – …. Larry Playfair, the longtime governor of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres franchise, was presented with the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Marc Mercier Chairman’s Award tonight. The award was presented to Playfair by OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy in an on-ice presentation before tonight’s game between the Jr. Sabres and the […]

THE CAPTAINS: NIAGARA-BOUND REIST OFF TO QUICK START IN COBOURG

Ontario Junior Hockey League resident writer Ron Valentine is profiling the 2023-24 team captains across The OJ.  BY RON VALENTINE Andy Reist, who is committed to NCAA Division 1 Niagara University for the 2024-25 season, is wearing the captain’s jersey this term for the Cobourg Cougars.  The ‘C’ looks to be a good fit.  Reist […]

THE CAPTAINS: MARKHAM’S TEAM LEADER IS FIFTH HYMAN BROTHER TO PLAY IN THE OJ

Ontario Junior Hockey League resident writer Ron Valentine is profiling the 2023-24 team captains acrossThe OJ. (Photo by Amy Deroche  / OJHL Images) BY RON VALENTINE Shane Hyman, in his final year of junior hockey eligibility, returns for his third season as captain of the OJHL’s East Conference Markham Royals.  The Royals opened the regular […]

ST. MIKE’S GREEN COMMITTED TO NCAA DI MERRIMACK

David Green of the  Ontario Junior Hockey League’s St. Michael’s Buzzers (photo credit – Tim Bates | OJHL Images) has confirmed his commitment to join the NCAA Division I Merrimack College Warriors in North Andover, Mass beginning with the 2025-26 season. The 2006-born defenceman had 17 points in 42 games while serving on the power play […]

THE CAPTAINS: HUDON JUMPS OUT TO QUICK START WITH DEFENDING CHAMPS IN COLLINGWOOD

Ontario Junior Hockey League resident writer Ron Valentine is profiling the 2023-24 team captains acrossThe OJ.  BY RON VALENTINE The new captain of the Collingwood Blues is off to a fast start this season. Dylan Hudon scored four goals and added three assists as his Blues opened the OJHL season with three straight wins last […]

MISSISSAUGA’S VELLIARIS SIGNS WITH PETERBOROUGH PETES

Brayden Velliaris of the  Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Mississauga Chargers (photo credit – Shawn Muir|OJHL Images) has confirmed his commitment to join the defending Ontario Hockey League champion Peterborough Petes beginning with the 2023-24 season.  Velliaris, a 2005-born defenceman, has played the last two seasons with the Chargers. In 50 games in the OJHL last season, […]

HALIBURTON COUNTY COACH ADDS ROLE WITH NORTH BAY BATTALION THIS SEASON

Huskies Head Coach Ryan Ramsay speaks with the players at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena in last season. (Photo by Tim Bates / OJHL Images) Courtesy The Highlander Ramsay says new consulting role to help Huskies By Mike Baker After a career that saw him rack up 324 games in the Ontario Hockey League, earn […]

THE CAPTAINS: THE OJHL IS A FAMILY TRADITION WITH THE BRAMWELLS

Your TV Halton Host Jessica Ostryhon interviews Jacob Bramwell of the Burlington Cougars at Central Arena in Burlington during the 2023 OJHL playoffs. Bramwell was named team captain in June. (Spencer Smye / OJHL Images) Ontario Junior Hockey League resident writer Ron Valentine is profiling the 2023-24 team captains acrossThe OJ.  BY RON VALENTINE The […]

ON THE FLY AND OJHL REELS: LEAGUE PRODUCING NEW SERIES OF ONLINE CONTENT THIS SEASON

September 7, 2023, Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) will produce two online shows during the 2023-24 season, the league announced today. OJ on the Fly and OJHL Reels will replace the OJ Today. Both shows will be housed on the league’s Instagram account (ojhlofficial), YouTube channel (​​@ojhl5080), its website (ojhl.ca). The […]