Dairy Farmers of Ontario Offers Outstanding OHA Members $6,000 Towards Their Post-Secondary Education
Eight bursaries will be awarded to successful applicants who exemplify commitment to their community, academics and athletics Cambridge, ON – OHA members know first-hand the commitment needed to succeed at a high level on the ice and in the classroom. With this school year providing extra challenges, the hard work put forth by graduating students will […]
“Everything on a Friday night is hockey”
by Dan Carle Cambridge, ON – after completing 47 years in the fire service with 22 years as a fire chief, Rick Richardson is now the go-to for two men’s senior hockey circuits in Ontario as both league commissioner and principle sales person. In retirement, one hat became four. “I never thought of it that […]
The OHA Celebrates Ramadan
Muslims and non-Muslims alike recognise Ramadan as the most significant and holy time of the Islamic calendar Cambridge, ON – Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. A commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements Some of the Women of the OHA (clockwise left-to-right, beginning at bottom left) – Sara Minden, Johanna Carlo, and Marlowe Schott Cambridge, ON – The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 is Invest in women: […]
Six OHA Officials Selected to Work OUA and USPORTS Championships
Clockwise beginning at the top left corner – Burnett, Birkhoff, Emerson, Pye, Arcan, & Ferreira Cambridge, ON – Officials, much like players, strive to be the best they can and are subsequently rewarded for doing a great job. The OHA is blessed to have a plethora of quality officials. A handful of these officials have […]
They Bought It
Stoney Creek Tigers Owner is Stopping Pucks and Building a Fan Base by Dan Carle Steelers goalie Daniel Svedin with two of his children Ayla and Dexter Cambridge, ON – “I was so shocked on how good this hockey is.” If you’re born and raised in Sweden (Hedesunda/Gavle) and something hockey-related is impressive, it’s memorable. […]
Celebrating Black History Month…The Colored Hockey League was a Game-Changer
by Chris McCleary Canada Post Black History Colored Hockey Championship stamps poster (2020) Cambridge, ON – During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. The OHA strongly supports all […]
OHA MOURNS THE LOSS OF BOB WILLIAMSON
‘Big Bob,’ a Sarnia-legend, was involved in hockey for over 50 years; he is remembered for his passion, humour and kindness Cambridge, ON – The Sarnia-Lambton community is mourning the loss of a prominent figure in the local sports scene. Bob Williamson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12 at the age of 70. In […]
THE ONTARIO HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR
Widely celebrated by East and Southeast Asians, the Lunar New Year is an important holiday for around two billion people across the globe Cambridge, ON – As its name suggests, it marks the start of the year according to their shared lunisolar calendar. Some names for the holiday include: Chūnjié (春節) in Chinese, Seollal (설날) […]
INAUGURAL OEHL PLAYOFFS SET TO BEGIN
The top-8 teams in the regular season standings will compete for the OHA Sr. AA Championship and the newly-renamed OEHL Cup. OEHL Championship Trophies – A full history of the OEHL Cup, including past winners, is available on OEHLHockey.ca Cambridge, ON – The Ontario Elite Hockey League announced its first-round playoff match-ups and the historic […]
