2024–25 OEHL season
| 2024–25 OEHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | Ontario Elite Hockey League |
| Sport | Hockey |
| Duration | Regular season October 5, 2024 – February 2, 2025 Playoffs February 2025 – March 2025 |
| Number of teams | 11 |
| Finals champions | OEHL Cup - McLean Cup - |
The 2024–25 OEHL season is the second season of the Ontario Elite Hockey League. The league will play a 20-game regular season which began on October 5, 2024 and will conclude on February 2, 2025. The post-season will begin in February 2025 and conclude in March 2025.
The winner of the OEHL Cup Championship will now be eligible to compete for the Allan Cup.
Off-season
[edit]Allan Cup
[edit]
On May 8, 2024, the Ontario Elite Hockey League announced that OEHL member clubs are now eligible to compete for the Allan Cup, which is Canada's national senior hockey championship.
The "AA" champions will face off against the winners from the ACH in a best-of-three series for the OHA's Senior Hockey Championship.
The winning team will be declared Ontario's Senior Hockey champion and will represent Ontario at the Allan Cup Challenge Tournament.[1]
Expansion strategy
[edit]On June 24, the OEHL and Allan Cup Hockey held discussions in Kincardine, Ontario that expansion of both leagues is a top priority over the next calendar year.
The OEHL is committed to keeping Senior "AA" hockey true to its roots in small town Ontario. The league will only consider expansion applicants from communities with a population of 20,000 or less.[2]
Ticket pricing
[edit]The OEHL announced the introduction of a standardized ticket pricing system which is designed to keep games accessible for local communities.
Adult tickets for regular-season games will be priced at $10 across the league, ensuring affordability for fans. OEHL clubs have the flexibility to offer discounts for students and seniors, making it even easier for families to enjoy live hockey at their local arenas. This change reflects the league's commitment to providing family-friendly entertainment at reasonable prices, a core value of senior hockey in small-town Ontario.[3]
Regular season
[edit]Current standings
[edit]as of November 24, 2024
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L= Losses; OTL = Overtime losses; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; Green shade = Clinched playoff spot
[4]
| Rank | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ripley Wolves | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 36 | 19 |
| 2 | Seaforth Centenaires | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 44 | 22 |
| 3 | Minto 81's | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 6 |
| 4 | Georgian Bay Applekings | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 32 | 32 |
| 5 | Tavistock Royals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 31 |
| 6 | Erin Outlaws | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 33 |
| 7 | Creemore Coyotes | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 34 | 28 |
| 8 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 54 |
| 9 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 30 |
| 10 | Durham Thundercats | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 48 |
| 11 | Lucknow Lancers | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 62 |
Scoring leaders
[edit]Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes[5]
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Pither | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 7 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
| Blair Butchart | Minto 81's | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 12 |
| Nick Giamou | Erin Outlaws | 7 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 0 |
| Garrett Meurs | Ripley Wolves | 7 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 22 |
| Jacob Miller | Erin Outlaws | 7 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 8 |
| Andy Mitchell | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 9 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 14 |
| Kyle Stanbury | Seaforth Centenaires | 9 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 2 |
| Chayse Herrfort | Minto 81's | 5 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyler Nixon | Durham Thundercats | 8 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 0 |
| Riley O'Connell | Durham Thundercats | 7 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
Leading goaltenders
[edit]Note: GP = Games played; Mins = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses: OTL = Overtime losses;
SL = Shootout losses; GA = Goals Allowed; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average[6]
| Player | Team | GP | MINS | W | L | OTL | GA | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Reinhart | Minto 81's | 3 | 180 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Daniel DeKoening | Minto 81's | 2 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 |
| Tyler Parr | Seaforth Centenaires | 5 | 299 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1.81 |
| Jason Hamilton | Ripley Wolves | 5 | 305 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 2.16 |
| Frank Boal | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | 3 | 182 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.64 |
References
[edit]- ^ "OEHL teams eligible to compete for prestigious Allan Cup". Saugeen Times. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ "OEHL and ACH Announce Expansion Strategy for Senior Hockey in Ontario". OEHL. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Bell, Adam. "New ticket pricing and Allan Cup participation highlight big year ahead for OEHL". CKNX. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Standings - Ontario Elite Hockey League". OEHL.com. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics". Ontario Elite Hockey League. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics". Ontario Elite Hockey League. Retrieved 24 November 2024.