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 December 15, 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 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 61 | 29 |
| 2 | Seaforth Centenaires | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 63 | 31 |
| 3 | Minto 81's | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 55 | 20 |
| 4 | Georgian Bay Applekings | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 55 | 50 |
| 5 | Tavistock Royals | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 54 | 41 |
| 6 | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 63 | 64 |
| 7 | Creemore Coyotes | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 44 | 38 |
| 8 | Erin Outlaws | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 48 | 63 |
| 9 | Milverton Four Wheel Drives | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 30 | 49 |
| 10 | Durham Thundercats | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 54 |
| 11 | Lucknow Lancers | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 84 |
Scoring leaders
[edit]Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes[5]
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Meurs | Ripley Wolves | 11 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 26 |
| MacKenzie Fleming | Tavistock Royals | 12 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 14 |
| Deven Kropf | Tavistock Royals | 12 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 0 |
| Nick Giamou | Erin Outlaws | 12 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 2 |
| Blair Butchart | Minto 81's | 10 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 22 |
| Luke Pither | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 9 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 8 |
| Evan Buehler | Georgian Bay Applekings | 11 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 0 |
| Andy Mitchell | Saugeen Shores Winterhawks | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 |
| Ethan Skinner | Ripley Wolves | 9 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 56 |
| Chayse Herffort | Minto 81's | 9 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Parr | Seaforth Centenaires | 6 | 324 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Daniel DeKoening | Minto 81's | 4 | 240 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1.75 |
| Jonathan Reinhart | Minto 81's | 4 | 240 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Jason Hamilton | Ripley Wolves | 7 | 425 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2.26 |
| Alex Hutcheson | Seaforth Centenaires | 8 | 454 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 2.78 |
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 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics". Ontario Elite Hockey League. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics". Ontario Elite Hockey League. Retrieved 15 December 2024.