CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The 134nd Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Celebration was held on June 17, 2023 at Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centre in Alliston, Ontario.
The event also included the return of the OHA golf tournament, as well as the inception of the OHA tradeshow. Close to 100 golfers hit the links on Friday while, exhibitors from a wide array of services and products exhibited their wares for patrons.
The business portion of the meeting was run by Parliamentarian Jason Robinson and the meeting was opened by OHA Chair of the Board of Directors Marc Mercier.
The AGM included representation from the governing body’s Board of Directors, League Representatives, Team Delegates and Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) member partners that were able to attend.
Here are the important results coming out of the meeting:
2023–2024 OHA Board of Directors:
Chair Marc Mercier
Director Trevor Tinney
Director Don Robertson
Director (New) Curtis Clairmont
Director Scott McCrory
Director Mark Tuck
Director Dave Arsenault
Membership approved the OHA budget for the 2023–2024 season
OHA Awards Celebration
The OHA hardware was handed out at the event. Here is a summary of the award winners:
Trainer of the Year – Doug White, Komoka Kings
Official of the Year…presented by Fox 40 – Mike RICICA
Coach of the Year – Bryan Walker, Hamilton Steelers
Donald Sanderson – Hayes Bell, Clarington Eagles
BJ Monro – Connor MacPherson, Leamington Flyers
Top Prospect Team…presented by Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Forward – Riley Patterson, North York Rangers
Forward – William Nicholl, St. Thomas Stars
Forward – Giacomo Martino, St Michael’s Buzzers
Defence – Andrew Brown, Oakville Blades
Defence – Callum Cheynowski, Thorold Blackhawks
Goalie – David Egorov – Hamilton Kilty B’s
Player of the Year…presented by HockeyStickMan – Tyler Fukakusa, Toronto Jr. Canadiens
Gold Stick – Doug Kennedy
To see the OHA Awards Highlight video click here