Last season, Rice was one of Eight (8) bursary recipients of $6,000 each
Cambridge, ON – A pirate gets what it wants by ‘stealing its plunder.’ This pirate got his loot the noble way. Rice, a stalwart on the backend for the Picton Pirates of the PJHL received his $6,000 bursary through his scholastic prowess, his efforts in his community, and his ability on the ice.
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For Rice, being one of the recipients of the dairy farmers of Ontario bursaries has reduced stress and streamlined the next phase of his life. “Being selected as one of the recipients of the OHA Bursary was a great honour and was a huge financial stress reliever.” Rice said.” “The bursary continues to assist me as I enter the post-secondary path that is fit for me.”
Similarly, an event of this magnitude can is life changing in many ways including growing as a person. “I have learned that there are many different paths that lead to success, and that not everyone is the same.’ Rice said. “The bursary gave me the opportunity to re-think my path to success and I am happy to say that I have found the post-secondary education that fits me best and I am excited to pursue it with help from the OHA Bursary.”
With the 2025 Bursary Program underway and open to submissions, Liam has some words of wisdom for anyone that is thinking of applying. “The advice I would give to anyone applying to the 2025 bursary is to be themselves. Don’t let anyone put words in your mouth, be yourself and good things will come.”
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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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Chris McCleary
General Manager, Operations & Marketing
Ontario Hockey Association
