League Contacts

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Commissioner: Marty Savoy

Phone: 905-802-1620

Email: msavoy@theojhl.ca

Marty started with the OJHL as the league’s first full time Commissioner in July of 2009 and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Canadian Junior Hockey League. Marty was employed by Hockey Canada for 10 years where he served as the General Manager for Hockey Canada’s 5 regional Centres of Excellence. During his time with Hockey Canada Marty was a member of several National and Provincial committees. Marty also served as a Team Leader for a number of World Junior Championship Evaluation Camps and was the Team Leader for the 2002 Team Canada Men’s World Championship Team. Marty also traveled throughout Ontario with the Canadian Men’s and Women’s National Teams while at Hockey Canada conducting local player and coach’s clinics with National team players and coaches. Marty’s other hockey experience includes a year as the Video Coordination for the Calgary Flames and a year as an Assistant Coach in the OUA. Marty’s other work experience includes working in the Regional Marketing Department of TDL (Tim Hortons) and three years as a Director of Business Development / Marketing and Communications for a mobile content company. In 2019 Marty was awarded the Vern Neal Volunteer of the Year Award by the Burlington Girls Hockey Club for his long-term service the Barracuda organization. Marty also received the 2002 Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal and in 1999 received a Recognition Award from the Ontario Hockey Federation for Outstanding Contributions in Hockey Development.

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Vice President of Business Operations: Rick Morocco

Phone: 289-407-4706

Email rmorocco@theojhl.ca

Rick has been with the OJHL since 2016 as Director of Business Development and Events and was recently promoted to Vice President of Business Operations. Prior to that he was Executive Director of the Canadian Junior Hockey League for 3 seasons starting in 2014. In addition to these responsibilities Rick is also the Executive Director of the OJHL Foundation and serves on several OJHL Committees. Rick has an extensive back-ground in the sporting industry with over 30 years of experience with past employment including; Hockey Canada Manager Ontario Centre of Excellence, Ontario University Athletics Executive Director, Professional Hockey Players Association’s Director of Player Relations, Canadian Junior Hockey League Executive Director and Managing Director of the Niagara Falls International Marathon. Rick competed for the Italian National team in a number of World Championships and at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games in Albertville France. Rick has experience coaching university level hockey as well as girls minor hockey association levels. Rick has been honoured by the Cities of Niagara Falls and Fort Erie on their Sports Wall of Fame as an Athlete and Team Member respectively.

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Vice President, Hockey Operations: Chris Vanstone

Phone: 905-302-2793

Email: cvanstone@theojhl.ca

Chris Vanstone moves from the position of Director of Hockey Operations to the Vice-President of Hockey. Chris has an impressive background within the game and has been employed with the OJHL since 2018. Chris serves on a number of OJHL Committees. Before joining the OJHL Chris severed as General Manager for over ten years within the OJHL with a number of teams and was part of the Management and Coaching staff of the Oakville Blades that represented the OJHL at the 2008 and 2009 National Championships as the Buckland Cup Champions. Chris has served as the Director of Operations for the 2018, 2022 and 2023 Team Canada East at World Junior A Challenge team winning a silver medal in both 2022 and 2023. Chris has previous work experience as a player advisor and has helped over 80 players/clients move on to higher levels of hockey.

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Director of Photography OJHL Images : Tim Bates

Phone: 289-231-4859

Email: dopojhli@gmail.com

Tim is the Director of Photography for OJHL Images. With a wealth of experience as a professional sports photographer, Tim is a proud member of the National Press Photographers Association and Canon Professional Services. He has covered major events, including the NHL Combines, Hockey Night in Canada, World Cup Lacrosse, the CJHL Prospect Game, the World Junior A Challenge, and the Eastern Canada Cup. He has quickly become a dominant and noted figure in capturing and documenting the essence of athletic performance through his photography. He lives and thrives in the trenches among the sport’s participants and in doing so has become respected by a vast number of the photography community. It’s this inside view, understanding, and commitment to the athletes that enables Tim to consistently create unique photographs that are not only visually stunning, but serve to tell the story. His photographs have been featured in numerous publications throughout the world.

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Director, Player Safety: Greg Kimmerly

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Email: gkimmerly@theojhl.ca

Greg brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the job of Player Safety as a former NHL Referee for 20 years. He also currently works for Ontario University Athletics in their hockey operations department and is a bonafide officiating coach for both the Ontario Hockey League as well as the International Ice Hockey Federation. Greg is the Ontario Hockey Federation Referee in Chief and is a welcome addition to the OJHL staff.

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Director, Officiating: Rob MacGregor

Phone: 289-987-2706

Email: rmacgregor@theojhl.ca

Rob joined the OJHL staff in 2011after twenty years of officiating in OHA. He has served in the position of Director of Officiating and is a liaison for the OJHL and OHA officials. Rob supports all elements of officiating administration and is a support for OJHL events for their officiating needs. He is a former player who turned to officiating after he finished playing Canadian University hockey in Ontario. Rob has previously coached AAA hockey and serves as a Mentor for the Oshawa Generals Minor Hockey program. In the summer Rob also serves as Deputy-Umpire in Chief for Canada for the NSA Canada Slo-pitch program. He looks after all their major events in Ontario as well as various Slo-Pitch events in the Durham Region.

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Director, Recruitment: Stefano Durante

Phone: 716-961-8526

Email: sdurante@theojhl.ca

Stefano played in the OJHL from 2014-2017 as a member of the Cobourg Cougars and during that time had some great accomplishments were he won the 2017 RBC Cup National Championship. He was named MVP of the RBC cup finals. Additionally, he won the goalie of the year award two times as well as the OJHL Humanitarian of the year award for his community service. Stefano earned an NCAA Division 1 scholarship and attended American International College in the Atlantic Conference where he led his team to 3 conference and 3 league championships making it to the NCAA Elite 16 two times. He was runner up for freshman of the year and won the 2021 AHA Goalie of the year and was on the nominee watch-list for the Mike Richter award. In 2021 he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. After AIC, he played one year of pro hockey in the SPHL. Currently, he is the practice goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In addition he has coached in the OJHL during the 2022/2023 season with the Aurora Tigers and owns his own goaltending development company Durante Goaltending. He comes to the OJHL as Director of Recruitment where he will promote and recruit players from Canada and the USA.

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Director, Marketing & Events: Noah Vandervinne

Phone: 905-706-8987

Email: nvandervinne@theojhl.ca

Noah brings a strong combination of OJHL experience, proven leadership and practical business knowledge. He played four seasons in the Ontario Junior Hockey League and proudly served as captain of the Lindsay Muskies. Recognized for his performance and leadership, Noah was selected to compete in the 2019 OJHL All-Star Game. His years in junior hockey taught him how to perform under pressure, lead by example and bring people together in pursuit of a shared goal. Serving as captain was one of the defining experiences of Noah’s playing career. The role strengthened his communication skills and gave him a deeper appreciation for accountability, preparation and team culture. His time in the league shaped the competitive mindset, discipline and team-first approach that continue to guide him in every area of his life. Following his playing career, Noah attended Durham College, where he studied Business Marketing and developed his knowledge of branding, promotion, consumer engagement and entrepreneurship. He has since put that education into practice by running his own clothing brand, gaining valuable hands-on experience in brand development and business operations. Noah’s background allows him to understand both the competitive and business sides of hockey. He brings energy, creativity and a genuine appreciation for the OJHL experience, along with a passion for building strong relationships and creating meaningful opportunities for players, teams and the wider hockey community.

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Treasurer, OJHL: Kelly Allin

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Email: ojhlfinances@theojhl.ca

Kelly joined the OJHL in the spring of 2024 as the Finance Leader, overseeing all financial operations. A seasoned executive with a proven track record in financial management and strategic planning, Kelly brings a unique blend of business acumen and sports industry passion to the role. With extensive financial and governance experience guiding companies toward growth and stability, Kelly’s ability to develop and execute financial strategies will be instrumental in driving the OJHL’s success. Their commitment to fostering high-performance teams and a collaborative work environment aligns seamlessly with the organization’s culture. Kelly’s strategic insight, financial expertise, and dedication to process improvement will be invaluable assets as the OJHL continues to evolve and expand.