Last season, Joynt was one of Eight (8) bursary recipients of $6,000 each
Cambridge, ON – As one door closes, another opens. As his hockey career wrapped up in the OJHL championship against the Collingwood Blues, Joynt was looking forward to the next chapter in his life which included going to Carleton University. Obtaining a $6,000 bursary assisted in that! And it is very evident that the bursary was well earned.
Wrapping up high school with a 93% average, Joynt had a lot of options. He ultimately wants to be a teacher when its all said and done.
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Winning a bursary of this magnitude at such a young age goes a long way in personal growth. It aids in learning more about yourself and assists at getting the recipient to the next level in their life. “I have learned that the more time you put into your education the more you get out of it,” Joynt said.” “Even if it is content you aren’t interested in the more you work at it the better you get at it. I was able to learn this due to the OHA Bursary allowing me to fully focus on my schooling.”
As one can expect, capturing a $6,000 bursary can be life changing. “Receiving the 2024 OHA Bursary has been extremely beneficial for myself and my family financially,” Joynt said. “Relieving some of the stress of finances so I can fully focus on my education while being away at school.”
With the 2025 Bursary Program underway and open to submissions, Joynt has some advice for anyone that is thinking of applying. “Take time and work on your application and show what it would mean for you to win,” Joynt said. “With greater aspirations than just money but rather what the money will help you pursue.”
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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
