Eagles
families,
Please see the following information regarding the
OHF’s current expected plan for the 2021/22 minor hockey season. We anticipate
the first tryouts for our AAA Under-12 and older teams to start September 10th,
with the Under-11 and younger teams beginning September 13th. Each category
will be given seven days to complete the tryout process before moving on to the
next category. Once tryouts have been completed for a team, there will be a
week-long development phase to take place before the regular season can start.
Tryout registration will be available in June, and more information will be posted to our website once details are confirmed. If there are any updates to the seasonal structure we will update our website but for now, here is the expected information for the 2021-22 season:
U12 and older important dates
❏ U12 and above minor hockey groups will begin tryouts on the first Friday (Sept. 10) following Labour Day.
❏ Optional prep phase begins on Sept. 7 and offers a window for player/goalie development as well as checking instruction prior to tryouts beginning.
❏ Each category will start their tryouts seven days after the above category starts their tryouts
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UNDER 12 AND OLDER
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Category
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Tryout Start Date
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Development Phase Start Date
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AAA
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September 10
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September 17
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AA
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September 17
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September 24
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A
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September 24
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October 1
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U11+U10 important dates
❏ The Hockey Canada pathway will be fully implemented for the 2021-2022 season.
❏ U11 must adhere to OHF playing regulation G4
❏ Each category will start their tryouts seven days after the above category starts their tryouts
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UNDER 11 AND YOUNGER
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Category
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Tryout Start Date
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Development Phase Start Date
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AAA
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September 13
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September 20
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AA
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September 20
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September 27
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A
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September 27
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October 4
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U9 & below important dates
❏ U9 and below must adhere to OHF playing regulation G3
Dates to be aware of:
- Prep phase begins Sept. 7
- Evaluation phase begins Sept. 13
- Development phase begins Sept. 20
After the tryout and development phases have been completed the regular season will be eligible to start, and teams will be able to enter tournaments beginning October 8th. There will also be a Winter Break installed into the season, beginning December 21st and returning to games January 4th. The regular season will then continue through February, as meaningful hockey must be played by all OHF teams through to March 1st at the earliest. The playoffs will also see a new format this year, with tournament-style championships being introduced at the AA and A level.
For more information, please email [email protected] and we look forward to seeing our Eagles back on the ice as soon as possible!