Ontario Junior Hockey League
sports league in Canada
The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is a Junior A ice hockey league in Ontario, Canada. It is under the supervision of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) and the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL).
With 24 member clubs, the Ontario Junior Hockey League stands as the Canadian Junior Hockey League's largest Junior A circuit, maintaining its position as a crucial stepping stone for aspiring hockey players across the province.
The league's roots trace back to 1993-94, when it emerged from the Central Junior B Hockey League under its original name, the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League. Operating under the Ontario Hockey Association and CJHL banners, the organization has built a reputation for advancing talent to higher levels of competition.
The 2024-25 season demonstrated the league's continued success in player placement, with more than 135 commitments secured. NCAA Division 1 programs claimed 54 players, while the Ontario Hockey League recruited 29. The OJHL's partnership with the OHL extended further through 39 affiliate players who collectively appeared in 152 OHL games throughout the season.
The league's impact reaches the sport's highest level, with 30 former OJHL players on NHL rosters as the 2025-26 season begins. This pipeline spans multiple destinations, including U SPORTS universities, NCAA programs, Canadian Hockey League teams, and professional minor leagues.
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