Pilot Program
We wanted to share an important update regarding the upcoming season. The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF), together with its Minor Members and Hockey Canada, has announced changes to the U9 (MD, Select, and Tier 1) Pilot Program for 2025–2026.
Under this program, all U9 MD teams will begin with a 60-day structured development phase starting September 2, 2025, with a transition to full-ice programming beginning November 1, 2025. This means our tournament schedule has been adjusted accordingly.
This year, our team plans to participate in four tournaments as well as the Alliance Championships:
Tournament 1 – Burlington Jr. Raider Jamboree – Friday, October 17th to Sunday, October 19th (half-ice)
(Required to keep one half-ice tournament)
Tournament 2 – Nazem Kadri North London Classic (London) – Friday, November 21st to Sunday, November 23rd (full-ice)
Tournament 3 – Belle River (Windsor) – Friday, January 16th to Sunday, January 18th (full-ice)
Tournament 4 – Hespeler U9 Full Ice Tournament (Cambridge) – Friday, February 13th to Sunday, February 15th (full-ice)
Alliance Championships – Cambridge – Saturday, March 28th to Sunday, March 29th (full-ice)
In addition to these tournaments, the season will also include:
- 20-25 League Games
- Exhibition Games
- OHL Experience
- Numerous fundraising opportunities
U9 Tier 1 Tryout Schedule
September 6 - 3:45
September 7 - 2:45
September 8 - 6:45
September 9 - 5:15