Joseph Nikac of the Burlington Cougars passes the puck in front of scouts during the OJHL Governors’ Showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo Wednesday. (Photo by Shawn Muir / OJHL Images) By Ron Valentine Forget blowouts. Six of the eight games played at the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Governors’ Showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter […]
September 27, 2023, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today that it is rolling out the first phase of its video review program this fall. The program, the first of its kind at the Junior A level in Canada, was approved by the OJHL’s board of directors in June. “Every […]
David Elmy, No. 21 of the St. Michael’s Buzzers, celebrates a goal with teammates during their 5-2 win over the North York Rangers during the OJHL Governors’ Showcase at the LECOM Harborcenter in Buffalo Tuesday. The event continues through Thursday. (Photo by Shawn Muir / OJHL Images) By Ron Valentine Opening day at the Ontario […]
Captains (from left) Dylan McFadden (Buffalo Junior Sabres), Devin Shoreman (Lindsay Muskies) and Cayden Faust (Leamington Flyers) lead their teams into the OJHL Governors’ Showcase. It begins this morning in Buffalo, NY. (Photos by Tim Bates, Jamie Green and Ed McPherson / OJHL Images BY RON VALENTINE The Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Governors’ Showcase returns […]
September 25, 2023, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Governors’ Showcase returns to Buffalo’s LECOM Harborcenter this week, showcasing the league’s players to the hockey world. All 24 OJHL teams will play two games during the course of the event Tuesday, Sept. 26, through Thursday, Sept. 28. The games count in the […]
September 23, 2023, Mississauga, ON – …. The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is launching a new mobile app, the league announced today. Available TODAY to download free of charge on Apple and Android devices, the new app will provide easy access to OJHL news, standing, top scorers, schedules, transactions and much more. “As part […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
