Three-year pact that includes McKenney Hockey as the ‘Preferred Goalie Gear Supplier” and Christian Hockey as the “Preferred Hockey Stick Supplier” of the PJHL and OHA
CAMBRIDGE, ON – The Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) and Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) are proud to announce a three-year partnership with McKenney Hockey and Christian Hockey.
This exciting partnership begins in the current hockey season and runs through to the 2027-2028 season.
The partnership sees McKenney Hockey as the “Preferred Goalie Gear Supplier” and Christian Hockey as the “Preferred Hockey Stick Supplier” of both the OHA and PJHL.
Member goalies of the OHA and the PJHL will receive discounted pricing when ordering on the McKenneyHockey.com website for all McKenney Pro and Pro Elite products.
As well, OHA and PJHL member players will receive discounted pricing on Christian Pro AMP Composite Hockey Sticks in 2 or 3 pack combinations when ordering on the ChristianHockey.com website.
“McKenney Hockey is very excited for the opportunity to offer our high quality, Canadian-Made custom goal gear to goalies playing in the PJHL and other OHA member leagues at even greater value,” said Trevor McKenney, General Manager – Protective Division for Roustan Hockey.
Christian Hockey is excited to join forces with the OHA and offer high end Composite Hockey Sticks to its PJHL team members at extremely great value,” said Bo Crawford, General Manager – Hockey Sticks for Roustan Hockey. “Gen Our Christian AMP sticks are produced at the same factory and use the same materials as the Pro made products from the “Big 3” brands. Constructed with 12K full carbon weave and add performance feature like ribbed grip and rubber coated shaft. They are currently being used by some OHA teams from JR “C” to SR “A”.”
“OHA is excited to have McKenney as Preferred Goalie Gear Supplier” and Christian Hockey as the “Preferred Hockey Stick Supplier” to both the OHA and PJHL great opportunity for players to enjoy the high caliber products supplied by both outstanding suppliers of hockey products,” said Mark Tuck, Executive Director of the OHA.
The agreement also sees McKenneyHockey.com to named as the league’s “Goalie of the Month” sponsor with social media posts each month for the winning goalie, which will culminate into the OHA “Goalie of the Year” award and prize package at the annual OHA Awards Ceremony.
About McKenney Hockey
McKenney Custom Sports was established in 1993. McKenney launched its first full line of goal equipment at the Montreal CSGA show in January of 1997. The McKenney Hockey and Lacrosse brands were acquired by Roustan Hockey in January of 2022. For over 30 years, the focus of the McKenney brand has been a commitment to building the highest quality, 100-percent Canadian-made sports equipment at affordable prices.
About Christian Hockey
The origins of the current Christian Hockey stick factory were founded in 1824 in Ayr Ontario. In 1905 it moved its operations to Hespeler (Cambridge) Ontario and produced hockey sticks there until 2022. The company needed to expand and found its new current home in Brantford Ontario.
During its long history, it has been under different ownership – Hespeler – St Mary’s Wood Specialties / Cooper / CanStar / Bauer / BauerNike / Heritage Wood Specialties and now Roustan Hockey.
We have produced sticks for both retail and Custom Pro for the NHL and for many different brand names. (Hespeler / Cooper / Bauer / Nike / Vaughn / Brian’s / Warrior / TRUE / CCM / Sherwood)
Our current owner Graeme Roustan was the former Chairman of Bauer and had the relationship in place for us to deal directly with the factory to build our AMP composite sticks to our specifications. We look forward to this new partnership with the OHA and its members to offer high-end products at affordable prices as well.
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 2023-24 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 set up an interview, please contact:
Chris McCleary
General Manager, Operations & Marketing
Ontario Hockey Association
