2024–25 OEHL season explained

2024–25 OEHL season
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League:Ontario Elite Hockey League
Sport:Hockey
Duration:Regular season
October 5, 2024 – February 2, 2025
Playoffs
February 2025 – March 2025
Finals Champ:OEHL Cup -
McLean Cup -
No Of Teams:11
Seasonslistnames:OEHL
Prevseason Year:2023–24
Nextseason Year:2025–26

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

Allan Cup

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

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

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

Current standings

as of December 1, 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
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RankTeam
1 11 9 2 0 18 55 26
2 8 8 0 0 16 43 22
3 8 7 1 0 14 45 10
4 10 6 4 0 12 40 33
5 9 5 3 1 11 34 35
6 9 4 4 1 9 34 28
7 9 4 4 1 9 43 48
8 12 4 7 1 9 50 62
9 9 3 6 0 6 33 49
10 9 2 5 2 6 26 37
11 10 0 10 0 0 12 65

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes[5]

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Garrett MeursRipley Wolves8 12 7 19 22
Nick GiamouErin Outlaws9 7 11 18 0
Andy MitchellSaugeen Shores Winterhawks11 10 7 17 14
Luke PitherSaugeen Shores Winterhawks8 9 8 17 8
Blair ButchartMinto 81's8 6 11 17 16
Kyle StanburySeaforth Centenaires11 8 8 16 2
Jacob MillerErin Outlaws9 9 6 15 12
Chayse HerffortMinto 81's7 5 10 15 0
Riley O'ConnellDurham Thundercats8 4 11 15 0
Trevor HughsonDurham Thundercats9 7 7 14 18

Leading goaltenders

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
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Daniel DeKoeningMinto 81's3 180 3 0 0 3 1 1.00
Jonathan ReinhartMinto 81's3 180 3 0 0 3 1 1.00
Tyler ParrSeaforth Centenaires6 324 4 1 0 9 1 1.67
Jason HamiltonRipley Wolves5 305 5 0 0 11 0 2.16
Alex HutchesonSeaforth Centenaires6 334 5 1 0 16 0 2.87

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OEHL teams eligible to compete for prestigious Allan Cup . Saugeen Times . 31 August 2024.
  2. Web site: OEHL and ACH Announce Expansion Strategy for Senior Hockey in Ontario . OEHL . 31 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Bell . Adam . New ticket pricing and Allan Cup participation highlight big year ahead for OEHL . CKNX . 29 September 2024.
  4. Web site: Standings - Ontario Elite Hockey League . OEHL.com . 1 December 2024.
  5. Web site: Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics . Ontario Elite Hockey League . 1 December 2024.
  6. Web site: Ontario Elite Hockey League Statistics . Ontario Elite Hockey League . 1 December 2024.