News and Events
See the items below for our latest news and events.
For the latest AAA league news, visit OEMHL AAA Home Page
This page was last updated: March 8th, 2010
OPEN HOUSE - Information Night - Tuesday April 13th, 2010
*** This information night is geared to the parent/player who is looking at AAA for the first time. ***
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Sensplex - Roger Neilsen Room
SPRING TRYOUTS/ EVALUATIONS
The OSAAAHA will be conducting spring tryouts/evaluations for the selection of their 2010-2011 Minor Bantam, Major Bantam and Minor Midget teams.
The tryout sessions will run April 23-April 25 and April 30- May 3, 2010 <get the schedule>
Get further details <here>
Get registration form <here>
*** Please NOTE: Registration is due April 12, 2010 ***
ODMHA Approves AAA Hockey for Ottawa
The Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association has voted to make AAA hockey a permanent part of the hockey landscape in the Ottawa area. The vote, by the ODMHA Minor Council which includes representatives from minor hockey associations across the Ottawa area, was unanimous.
“I am grateful for the support the AAA Pilot project received today from Minor Council,” said Andy Baird, the chair of the Steering Committee which oversaw the three-year AAA Pilot Project. The move puts the Ottawa area on an equal footing with the rest of Canada, which has already adopted a top tier of minor hockey.
“I am very thankful that the AAA program is a go,” said Kevin Giroux, a forward with the Major Bantam Eastern Ontario AAA Wild. Giroux is entering the all-important minor midget year next year, when players are eligible for the OHL draft. “This gives us the opportunity to continue to play the game we love at the highest level and it will challenge those of us who are committed to continual improvement,” said the 14-year old resident of Rockland.
The ODMHA introduced AAA hockey in the Ottawa area three years ago on a trial basis. The new league has thrived, and players, fans and parents have been impressed by the elite level of hockey since the pilot project was established. Earlier this season, the Minor Midget AAA Wild showed they could compete with the best teams in North America when they won the prestigious Bauer Invitational AAA Invite Tournament in Chicago.
Baird is happy with the endorsement from the ODMHA. “It shows that we have done a lot of things right over the last three years, but the job’s not done yet,” he said. “There is still a lot of work to do to set up a permanent structure and a governance mechanism for the AAA league, and to ensure that every level below AAA melds as well as possible so that all players develop and enjoy hockey at their appropriate skill level,” he said.
The vote by the ODMHA makes AAA hockey permanent starting with the next season. Over the coming months, the ODMHA will revise its operating procedures to incorporate the new AAA league into a permanent structure, establishing policies on affiliations, governance of AAA zones, and other issues that must be addressed. One of the top priorities will be to make changes to ensure that the Major Midget level remains viable. Several teams, including the Wild, have struggled to retain 16- and 17-year old players, since they have the option of playing junior hockey starting at the age of 16.
“The challenges started immediately after the vote today and will keep us busy until the puck is ready to drop on our new season,” said Baird.
Seeking Coaches for the 2010-2011 Season
The Ottawa Senators AAA is current looking for coaches for the 2010 - 2001 Season. All interested parties should forward their resumes to Technical Director.
Please specify the age group you are looking to coach.
The deadline to submit resumes is March 15th, 2010.
Ottawa Senators host their minor league affiliate, the Binghamton Senators at Scotiabank Place on November 8th, 2009
The Ottawa Senators are hosting their minor league affiliate, the Binghamton Senators at Scotiabank Place on November 8th, 2009, when the B-Sens face the Hamilton Bulldogs. This event is a key component of the Senators relationship with their AHL affiliate.
Get further details <here>
STOP DALTON"S NEW TAX ON KID'S HOCKEY!
There is a new tax which will make it more expensive for families to afford sports like hockey, figure skating, baseball and soccer.
For more information visit the website
H1N1 Information
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAJOR BANTAM AND MINOR BANTAM TEAMS
Congratulation to both our Major Bantam and Minor Bantam teams for their success at the 7th Annual Ottawa Senators September AAA Shootout. The Major Bantam team took the Championship while the Minor Bantam team played hard going undefeated till the Championship game where thye lost a heart break 1-0 in double overtime.
We wish the boys and the Coaching staff the best of luck for the remainder of the season.
Ottawa Senators AAA Major Bantam Team
Tournament Champions - 7th Annual Ottawa Senators September AAA Shootout
MAJOR MIDGET AAA TEAM SEEKING TRAINER
The Ottawa Senators Major Midget AAA Team is presently searching for a Trainer for the 2009-2010 Hockey Season commencing September 14th.
A back ground in paramedics, nursing or other medical profession would be the ideal criteria.
Please forward your resume to mark.atkinson7@sympatico.ca.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR PLAYER MAKES THE TEAM?
In order to provide you with the answer to this question, the OSAAAHA will be hosting a registration event for all players and parents.
It is mandatory that at least one parent is present.
Date: August 30th, 2009
Ottawa West Golden Knights Junior Hockey Club - Conditioning Camp
Ottawa West Golden Knights Junior Hockey Club will be holding a Conditioning Camp on Aug 15th -27th at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena
10 two hour sessions - For Birth years 1988-1993
Contact Keith Shaefer 613-831-1030 or kcshaefer@sympatico.ca
Tryouts Jersey Handout Nights
Tryout Jerseys will be handed out on the following nights at the Bell Sensplex in the main lobby.
Tuesday August 11th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday August 18th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
2009 Raider Summer Development Camps
Raiders are offering a series of full-day summer camps during July and August.
Get further details <here>
OSAAAHA announces two major developments for Major Midget
The OSAAAHA is pleased to announce two major developments for the 2009-2010 Major Midget Program.
1) The association fees for the season have been reduced to $2050. This entitles all team members to an average of two games and two 1½ practices a week along with player profile exposure in print form and on the web site.
2) The OSAAAHA has secured conditioning ice for any player registered for tryouts. The conditioning sessions will be run by the Major Midget head coach Mark Atkinson and his staff. The sessions will start August 24th. Please refer to the tryout schedule for times and dates. There is no cost to these conditioning sessions.
Please contact Mark Atkinson or the association if you have any questions.
Senators Future Prospect Camps - July and August 2009
A Boys Future Prospects Camp will run in the months of July and August for players born in 1992 - 1996. These high tempo and intense sessions are designed to ensure that players are ideally prepared for the upcoming season.
Dates: July 27-31, Aug 4-7, Aug 10-14, Aug 17-21, Aug 24-28
Get further details <here>
2009 Tryout Registration
Tryouts for the 2009-2010 season will commence on August 21, 2009.
Registration deadline July 1, 2009
Registration form in PDF format
See Tryout Schedule <click here>
09/10 Coaches
OSAAAHA is pleased to announce that the following Coaches have been chosen for the 09/10 Season.
Minor Bantam Bill Griffiths
Major Bantam Gregg Kennedy
Minor Midget Jim Lambe
Major Midget Mark Atkinson
We want to wish our Coaches the best in the upcoming season and invite you all to the Open House to meet the Coaches.
OSAAHA Board
The 2009 OHL draft
Congratulations to the OSAAAHA players that were selected in the 2009 OHL Priority Selection:
- Kyle Rankin 19th pick in the 3rd round, 59th overall to the Peterborough Pete's
- Brent Norris 4th pick in the 5th round, 84th overall to the Oshawa Generals
- Kurt Gowdy 6 pick in the 7th round, 126th overall to the Peterborough Pete's
- Keegan Harper 10 pick in the 10th round, 190th overall to the Erie Otters
Registration
Players who tryout for Ottawa Senators AAA who live in Nepean. You must register in Nepean first to be able to attend OSAAA tryouts
Nepean Players
Nepean will be asking if you are trying out for AAA on the registration form and $100 deposit. The deposit will not be cashed until the player returns to Nepean . At the time players return the deposit will be cashed and remaining balance owing paid to Nepean
http://www.nepeanhockey.on.ca/Registration_Online.htm
Kanata Players
Kanata registered players must register with KMHA in full. KMHA will not cash the check until such time that they have been notified by the OSAAAHA that the player is being released back to KMHA.