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Port Alberni, BC – We are rolling back the prices on the 7th of February when your Alberni Valley Bulldogs host the island rival Cowichan Valley Capitals! All ticket prices, Senior, Adult, and Students will be just... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is being well represented at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) being held in Innsbruck, Austria. Ryan Gropp and Joe Hicketts from the Okanagan Hockey Academy based in Penticton... [full story]

Beginning February 1st, 2012 the Okanagan Hockey Academy will be accepting two players into our intensive hockey program. Successful candidates will be given a rare opportunity to partake in all games, training and activities... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Joe Hicketts, of Kamloops, has been honoured with the Captaincy, for team Canada at the Youth Olympic Games. Joe Hicketts and Ryan Gropp have been in Innsbruck,... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Paula Stephens has left the organization to join the NCAA Division III Caselton State women’s hockey program for the remainder of the 2011/12 season. Paula... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs would like to announce the team has acquired the playing rights of 93 D Nicholas Tupper from the Fernie Ghostriders of the KIJHL Junior B league. Tupper, originally from Calgary, Alberta, started... [full story]

Another OHA team has been challenged by the Upper Dek Vees, a special needs hockey team that practices every Sunday and has limited opportunities to play. The game, to be played on Sunday, January 8th at 7:00 pm, will... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Livia Altman will represent her country at the IIHF U18 Women’s National Championships, in the Czech Republic, from December 31st, 2011 to January 7th, 2012. Livia... [full story]

CALGARY, Alta. – Hockey Canada announced Tuesday the 22 players who will form Canada’s National Women’s Under-22 Team, which will represent Canada at the 2012 Meco Cup in Füssen, Germany,... [full story]

Coach Erik Olsen has been very encouraged by Midget Black’s progress thus far. “The guys have really come together as a team and understanding the meaning of hard work and discipline,” said Olsen. “It... [full story]

The Penticton Lakers won twice on Tuesday night as they defeated the reigning champion Osoyoos Coyotes in 3-2 finish and a helped in a successful night of fundraising for the BC Children’s hospital. The Penticton... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce Kevin Willison as the teams new Head Coach. Kevin comes with a long history of playing and coaching in the professional and amateur levels. Kevin was drafted... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce Paul Esdale has been removed from his position as Head Coach and Assistant Director of Hockey Operations. Bulldogs President Andy Oakes stated, “We would like to thank... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Barry Smith, head coach of the Bantam Black Okanagan Hockey Academy team, has been selected to join team Netherland as assistant coach at the 2011-12 World Juniors... [full story]

Penticton Vees rookie Cody DePourcq has just secured his hockey future with the University of Denver Pioneers. The Vees made the announcement today regarding the 16-year-old. DePourcq joins Beau Bennett and Joey... [full story]

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The Okanagan Hockey Academy would like to announce that 91 F Josh Mitchell has committed to the Division 1 hockey program of Rochester Insitute of Technology. The RIT Tigers play in the Atlantic Hockey Conference of the... [full story]

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OHA Alumni Petan Scores College Commitment! For Immediate Release. ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Barry Smith has joined their hockey operations staff as a Head Coach for the 2011-2012 season.   Smith, a former professional hockey... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that NHL veteran Tim Hunter has joined their hockey operations staff as a Head Coach for the 2011-2012 season.   Hunter, who spent 15 seasons... [full story]

Position Description: The Assistant Coach Position for Okanagan Hockey Academy will be responsible to help the Head Coach with the development and implementation of on-ice and off-ice actives... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Josh Dixon has left the organization to join the Regina Pats of the WHL and will assume the role of Assistant Coach for the 2011/12 season.    Josh... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Brian Pellerin has been named head coach of their Midget Prep team for the 2011/12 season.    Pellerin served as the assistant coach... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy grad Adriano Mungioli enjoyed his time at the Dallas Stars development camp. “It’s amazing, especially since it’s the Dallas Stars camp. It’s my hometown. It’s... [full story]

Dear Andy Oakes, I wanted to send you a follow-up letter on our daughter and past Okanagan Hockey Academy student, Bria Sharkey. As of the OHA awards banquet in June, Bria had been accepted academically... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is proud to announce that alumnus Dennis Robertson has been selected in the 2011 NHL entry draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the sixth round (173rd overall). Robertson becomes... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Robert Dirk has been named Head Coach and General Manager of the Penticton Lakers.    Robert Dirk joined the Okanagan Hockey Academy... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced this week that Carling Chown and Alannah Jensen have been accepted into the University of Ottawa’s Female Hockey Program.   Jensen, a defenseman... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced this week that forward Alexandra Chutskoff has been accepted into Finlandia University’s Female Hockey Program.   Alexandra Chutskoff played for... [full story]

BC Hockey has informed the Okanagan Hockey Academy that Alexa Ranahan has made the Female U18 Team BC roster. She was one of 23 players chosen from the top 53 U18 female players in the province in Salmon Arm last weekend.   The... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Zoe Battie, Chantayne Wilchewski, Daniella Calogheros and Alexa Ranahan have been... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced this week that 90 F Sam Mitchell has committed to attend SAIT University for the 2011-2012. The SAIT Trojans are located in Calgary, Alberta and play in the competitive ACAC.  The... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy players Nimkish Younging and Alexandra... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy VP Dixon Ward will be providing analysis for the first two Canucks playoff games.  Ward will provide analysis and commentary before and after the games from Rogers Arena. Game... [full story]

Congrats to OHA Bantam Coach Rob McLaughlin and Defenseman Cole Arcuri! Both Rob and Cole made the 2011 Tier 2 Allstar team. SOURCE: KIBIHT.com ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Evan Marble will no longer assume the roles of Head Coach and GM with the Penticton Lakers. Marble will stay with the organization until the end of the Academy season as... [full story]

Congratulations to the following Okanagan Hockey Academy Bantam players for making their zone's Under 16 teams:   Blake... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy’s first female player to earn a full University scholarship was announced this week.   Alexandra... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs named Ron Paulson as the organization’s Director of Business Operations today. This new position has been created to oversee the day-to-day operations.  Paulson will leverage... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced a number of structural changes to their organization today. The changes are being implemented to improve the team’s performance within both hockey operations and business operations.    Effective... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the hiring of former NHL player and Stanley Cup champion, Mike Needham to the position of Head Coach. Needham will take the reins of OHA’s... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Varsity Black Head Coach   A well played game by both teams. Certainly the most even game of the 4 played between the two teams as shots were tied at 23 each.    Goal... [full story]

 Penticton Lakers forward Mike Sandor won the award for Most Sportsmanlike Player in the KIJHL’s Okanagan Division yesterday. ... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach     Wednesday, February 9   Out of the gate slow for 5 min but after that a very well played game.... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Friday, February 11   What were the positives in the game? Our puck pursuit and forechecking pressure in... [full story]

 Source: Terrace Standard Terrace's Jeff and Brendan Kennedy are enjoying their hockey season in the Okanagan... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach   Saturday, January 29   Closing our league play with a very convincing 6-2 win over Vernon T1.    Once... [full story]

By Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Saturday, January 29   The boys played Salmon Arm tonight in one of their last two season games with a convincing... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Friday, January 28 After a great practice on Thursday, Varsity Black was unable to carry forward the effort and intensity level... [full story]

 By Rebecca Russell, Head Coach Friday, January 21 Not a pretty win, but our girls got it done. We out shot kamloops 30-18 and dominated the play for about 30 minutes of the game.... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Friday, January 21 After having a weekend off due to the postponement of games in Calgary and Banff, Varsity Black resumed... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Friday, January 21   The boys played Camrose AAA tonight and ended up with a loss 5 to 2. The story of the game... [full story]

by Randall Weber, Head Coach Friday, January 21 The team went down 4-1 to the team that took it to us pretty hard in PG 2 weeks ago.    Team... [full story]

Source: The Star HERE'S a Sheffield lad that is going places... in every sense. Former Aston Comprehensive School... [full story]

By Rebecca Russell, Head Coach Wednesday, January 19 7-1 WIn over Kelowna Today was our first game of four games in five days stretch. We wanted to started the game off hard and... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach   Friday, January 14 4-2 loss. Great start which saw us take a 2-0 lead with good hockey. Only to give it away with poor... [full story]

 The Southern Interior Innovation Fund (SIIF) is pleased announce their recent investment in Okanagan Hockey School Ltd. (OHSL) the world’s oldest and largest Hockey School. ... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Friday, January 7 5-2 loss   Varsity Black started out 2011 with a game against rival Penticton Friday night at the OHS... [full story]

By Gina Kingsbury, Assistant Coach Saturday, january 8 8-1 win   Best way to sum up today's game was three weeks of cob webs! Even with the... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach   Saturday, January 8   Our team should hold there heads high today after losing to a very good, very big, very... [full story]

By Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Saturday, January 8 3-3 tie Tie vs. Trail   The boys started... [full story]

32nd Annual Kelowna International Midget Hockey Tournament   Tournament Website   Updates... [full story]

Two roster spots have recently opened up in our Midget AAA program. As a result, we are currently recruiting skaters... [full story]

By Josh Dixon Monday, December 27 Prep started out the Richmond invitational with a 3-0 win over Kitchener on Monday... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach   Friday, December 17 5-0 win for Varsity Red   Boys redeemed themselves for an early season loss to the... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Friday, December 17 The boys played Vernon in a late game last night with another big win 10-1. The... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Saturday, December 18 2-1 loss to Westside   On Saturday night at the OHS Training Centre Varsity Black took on Westside's top... [full story]

by Robert Dirk, Head Coach   Friday, December 17 2-1 win vs Banff   Long day for the guys and they found a way to win.   We... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey School Ltd. is seeking to fill the following positions. Click on the links below to learn more. Okanagan Hockey School Camp Coordinator... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Friday, December 10   On Friday night at Edge, Varsity Black got behind early with a mentally sloppy first period... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Friday, December 10   The boys played the Nelson Leafs today in the first game of the Trail tournament.   The... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach Friday, December 10 7-0 loss to Kelowna T1   Simply put - our team's lack of compete level... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach - Varsity Red A much anticipated in house game last night in which I would like to commend Josh (Dixon, Head Coach - Varsity Black) and his team's efforts.

 Varsity... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Alexandra Gowie (pictured left)... [full story]

By Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach   Saturday, December 4 5-2 loss to Kamloops   The boys played Kamloops today with... [full story]

By Randall Weber, Head Coach Friday, December 3 Varsity Red lose 4-2 to the EDGE. A result of too many minor penalties, a sensitive ref and 2 soft giveaway... [full story]

By Rebecca Russell & Gina Kingsbury Friday, December 3 Our girls played a great game today but fell short to POE 3-0. An improvement from our 5-0 loss to... [full story]

 By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Sunday, December 5 Varsity Black took on OMAHA rival Penticton Sunday at 6pm at Memorial arena. The first period saw Penticton come out fast... [full story]

BC Hockey announced today the 20 players selected to Team BC that will compete at the 2011 Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia from February 11-18, 2011. The players were evaluated during the first 3 months... [full story]

 By Randall Weber, Head Coach   New look Varsity RED loss to POE 4-3 in Kelowna.    With the absence of Hahn (now a member of the Penticton... [full story]

Thanksgiving Day High School Hockey Tournament Recap Anaheim, CA (Hosted by J Serra) by Randall Weber, Head Coach   Game 1 v St Johns Ravenscourt   Varsity... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Varsity Black took to the ice Sunday afternoon against Westside Tier 3 in an exhibition game, and the only action of the weekend for Varsity Black. The task going... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy graduate / Salmon Arm SilverBacks forward Brett Knowles has been named the British Columbia... [full story]

 By Randall Weber, Head Coach     Friday November 19th v Kelowna T1 The boys came out ready to compete and had a late 2-1 lead in the first period. An unfortunate... [full story]

by Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Friday, October 19   On Friday evening Varsity Black took on SISEC at the OHS Training Centre.   OHA... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach Friday, October 19   The boys played Vernon tier 2 tonight and won by a score of 17 to 1. Shots on goal were 53... [full story]

By Rebecca Russell, Head Coach   Friday, October 19 7-2 win We played a team from Washington tonight and won the game 7-2. The girls put together a pretty good game and... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach   Friday, November 12 Varsity Black tied Spokane U-18 at a 3-3 score on Friday evening in Spokane. The players played very hard and... [full story]

by Rebecca Russell, Head Coach Friday, October 5 We won tonight 5-0 against the Kelowna bantam team. We had a very slow start as we looked very passive in the first period losing... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach Saturday. October 6 The boys played Salmon Arm tonight and earned a 5-0 victory. Harrison Whitlock stopped all 12 shots he faced. It was... [full story]

By Robert Dirk, Head Coach Friday, October 5 2-1 loss to Wenatchee U18 We dominated the first 12+ minutes of the 1st period. Scored on PP, Boultbee from... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Friday, November 5 On the road in Rossland tonight taking on Trail,  Varsity Black battled hard starting the game with 8 F and 4D and competing for most of... [full story]

by Rebecca Russell and Gina Kingsbury   Friday, October 29 vs. Kamloops   Despite beating this team 6-0 two weeks ago, we manage... [full story]

OHA Female Midget Team Weekend Recap by Rebecca Russell, Head Coach The OHA Female Midget Team played the Edge School in Calgary three times this weekend. Friday, October... [full story]

by Robert Dirk, Head Coach The OHA Prep Team participated in the Chicago Fury Autumn Invitational this past weekend. Friday, October 22 10:50am 4-1... [full story]

by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach Saturday, October 23 The boys came out flat-footed today and got out worked and out played in the first but escaped the period with a one to one tie. ... [full story]

Varsity Black Weekend Recap by Josh Dixon, Head Coach The Varsity Black team had another 3 game home stand this weekend, with OMAHA league games against POE, Salmon Arm and Trail.... [full story]

The Penticton Lakers travelled to Boston last week to participate in the Beantown Fall Classic. The tournament featured 30 of the top midget teams from Canada and the United States. The trip began on Tuesday... [full story]

OHA Prep Team Weekend Recap by Robert Dirk, Head Coach Friday, October 15 6-5 win vs Wenatchee U18 After scoring early in 1st, 3 minute... [full story]

OHA Female Midget Team Weekend Recap by Rebecca Russell, Head Coach & Gina Kingsbury, Assistant Coach Friday, October 15 The OHA women’s team... [full story]

OHA Bantam Team Weekend Recap by Erik Olsen, Assistant Coach Saturday, October 16 Bantam boys beat Vernon's AAA team today 5 to 3. ... [full story]

OHA Varsity Red Weekend Recap by Aivars Ziedens, Assistant Coach Friday, October 15 4-3 loss to Vernon AAA Positives - came back from... [full story]

OHA Varsity Black Weekend Recap By Josh Dixon, Head Coach The Varsity Black team played three home games over the weekend, taking on Banff Academy, Vernon and The Edge Varsity Maroon.... [full story]

Below are recaps from our various teams over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Bantam Team By Rob McLaughlin, Head Coach Bantam Team vs Trail October... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy’s Female Midget Team won first place at the Cold Turkey Thanksgiving Tournament in Kelowna this past weekend. The female team, currently in its inaugural season with the... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy forward Matthew Needham will be making his WHL debut tonight with the Kamloops Blazers. Selected in the first round, 8th overall by the Blazers in April, Needham signed with the team... [full story]

Regular season action is now underway for all of our Academy teams, and we've been fortunate to see a great start to the season - both in the classroom and on the ice. Our two newest teams, Bantam... [full story]

  Female Midget Weekend Recap by Rebecca Russell, Head Coach Friday, October 1 5-1... [full story]

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach Saturday, October 2nd marked the beginning of the OMAHA Tier 2 Regular season for the OHA Varsity Black team as they traveled North to take on Kelowna. From the opening faceoff... [full story]

By Randall Weber - Head Coach Varsity RED vs SISEC - October 1st   Great start to our CSSHL campaign. Lots of pressure early on with no success in scoring. Finally... [full story]

OHA's Varsity Black took to the Ice at the SOEC Friday night against Westside, for the first meeting of the season between the two teams. OHA looked very strong right from the drop of the puck, carrying over momentum from... [full story]

Forward Agrees To Entry-Level Deal The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Luke Walker to an entry-level contract. Walker, 20, was Colorado’s... [full story]

What a Difference A Year Can Make In A Young Man’s Life Alberni Valley Bulldogs News Story When David Dziurzynski arrived in Port Alberni in August of 2009 he was a... [full story]

The Penticton Lakers organization will be helping our furry friends this season through a new partnership program to raise money and awareness for the local SPCA. The “Players for Pets” program... [full story]

Former Alberni Valley Bulldog David Dziurzynski is rumoured to be making his NHL debut on Saturday, September 25 with the Ottawa Senators when they play the Montreal Canadiens.

The game starts at 7:00pm ET (4:00pm PT).

By Josh Dixon, Head Coach On Friday, September 17 at the OHS Training Centre the Varsity Black team took on the Junior Varsity Pursuit of Excellence squad.  POE set the pace early with a physical... [full story]

It was a busy weekend for the Okanagan Hockey Academy, with all teams in competition.  Here's a recap of the Bantam and Female Midget games from the weekend: OHA Female Midget Team ... [full story]

Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that four members of its 2010 Olympic gold medal-winning National Women’s Team – Becky Kellar, Gina Kingsbury, Carla MacLeod and Colleen Sostorics... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey School Ltd. (OHSL) today released a report on their economic impact to the city of Penticton and its surrounding communities. The study by Lochaven Management Consultants Ltd. reports that sports... [full story]

The British Columbia Hockey League's Alberni Valley Bulldogs have narrowed their roster down to 23 players to begin the 2010/11 regular season. Four forwards, three defencemen and starting netminder Frank Slubowski return... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey School and Academy have hired Tyler Love as Head Goaltending Instructor. Love will work closely with all of the Okanagan Hockey Academy goaltenders and will lead all the goaltending programs... [full story]

The Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club announced today the signing of their 2010 1st round WHL Bantam Draft pick, Matthew Needham. The Penticton, BC native was selected 8th overall by the Blazers in April. Needham... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have traded the playing rights of 92 F Mark MacMillan to the Penticton Vees for the playing rights of 90 F Jordan Grant, 91 D Byron Sorensen and future considerations. “It... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs succeeded in finding their way to the top of the British Columbia Hockey League's Coastal Conference over the course of the 2009/10 season. Now, just months removed from falling one game short... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that 93 D Ryan Renz has committed to Northeastern University for the 2011-2012 season. The 6’1’, 200 pound defenceman will return to the Bulldogs for the 2010-2011... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey School and Academy announced today that Scott Hoyer is the Head Trainer for the organization. Hoyer will be in a leadership role, focusing on strength & conditioning development and... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that players in their Midget program are now eligible to AP (affiliate player) with Junior A and Junior B teams. BC Hockey approved OHA’s request to... [full story]

For many players, Junior B hockey is a necessary part of their development process. Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) has had substantial success moving players from the Junior B level to Junior A, WHL and NCAA. In... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is proud to announce that forwards Mark MacMillan and Luke Walker have been selected in the 2010 NHL entry draft. MacMillan and Walker are the first ever Okanagan Hockey Academy players to be... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy forward Mark MacMillan was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in today's NHL entry draft.

MacMillan was drafted in the 4th round, 113th overall.

Okangan Hockey Academy forward Luke Walker has been drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the 5th round of the 2010 NHL entry draft, 139th overall.

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith earned the Norris Trophy at last night’s NHL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. The annual award is presented to the top defense player who demonstrates throughout the season... [full story]

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The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Jordan Davie, Matthew Billingsley, Jordan Boultbee, Cédric Huesler and Blake Pearson have committed to OHA for the 2010-2011 season. Jordan Davie,... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today the hiring of Kevin Hasselberg as Assistant General Manager and Assistant Coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Hasselberg, 34, joins... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy and Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that Chad Oliver has accepted the position of Athletic Therapist / Trainer with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Oliver, a Canadian Certified... [full story]

OHA player Curtis Lazar has been named the recipient of the 2010 Hockey Now/BC Hockey Hall of Fame Minor Hockey Player Achievement Award. The 15 year old Vernon, B.C. native spent last season as captain... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Austin Evans, Chris Skeates, Steven Killy, Cody DePourcq, Jesse Gordichuk and Hammer Strommen have committed to OHA for the 2010-2011 season. Austin... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Zoe Paulson, Griffin Paulson, Nicholas Clark, Matt Kaumeyer, Daylan Robertson and Adam Plant have committed to OHA for the 2010-2011 season.   ... [full story]

Burnaby, BC -- June 8, 2010 -- Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ President and Governor Andy Oakes has been selected by the British Columbia Hockey League’s Board of Governors as its Executive of the Year for the second... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are extremely pleased to announce that graduated player Tye Lewis has committed to Sacred Heart University for September 2010. Sacred Heart is a highly regarded NCAA Division 1 school in Fairfield... [full story]

BC Hockey announced yesterday that Okanagan Hockey Academy coach Robert Dirk will be the Head Coach for Team Pacific, who will compete at the 2011 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge in Winnipeg, Manitoba from December 28,... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that their 2010-2011 Prep Team will participate in the 2010 Chicago Fury’s Annual Midget Major Autumn Invitational. Hosted by the Chicago Fury, the... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Cameron Rout, Reilly O’Connor, Scott Legault, Sean Wesley and Josh Round have committed to OHA for the 2010-2011 season. Returning to the Okanagan... [full story]

Six Okanagan Hockey Academy players (Austin Buzzell, Brennan Claypool, Zach Perehudoff, Jackson Playfair, Lukas Rozner, and Philip Siutz) participated in CBC'S Play On! Street Hockey Tournament in Kelowna last weekend.... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy is extremely excited to have our players participate in our second annual Relay for Life this year on May 29th, 2010.  During this non-competitive event, teams of OHA players... [full story]

The Nelson Leafs Hockey Society announced today that Chris Shaw has accepted the position of Head Coach and General Manager of the Nelson Leafs Hockey Club. A resident of Penticton, BC, Shaw was heavily... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that Luke Ripley, Scott Robinson, Alexandra Chutskoff, Dan Fuller and Steven Garcia have committed to OHA for the 2010-2011 season. Dan Fuller, a 16-year-old... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced today that their 2010-2011 Prep Team will participate in the 2010 Junior Bruins Shootout tournament. Celebrating its tenth year, the tournament is held at the... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announced today that Nolan Graham is leaving the organization to pursue a coaching opportunity at the NCAA level, and named Paul Esdale as the team’s new General Manager and Head Coach.... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) announced their head coach lineup for the 2010 - 2011 hockey season today. Within the six teams operated by the OHA, two coaches will be returning from previous seasons while four are... [full story]

The Great Britain men’s team has called up former Okanagan Hockey Academy student Aaron Nell during the current world championships. Nell, 20, is the only English Premier League player on the team.  He flew... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce held their annual Excellence Awards Thursday night, and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs were presented with the Youth of the Year award. The award is intended for a youth or group of... [full story]

Players and staff of the Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) will do their part to help raise funds for cancer research by participating in two events with the Canadian Cancer Society this summer: Relay For Life and door-to-door... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy announced today that Evan Marble has been named Head Coach and General Manager of the Penticton Lakers. A resident of West Kelowna, BC, Marble comes to Penticton with an extensive playing and... [full story]

When local hockey dad Mike Rout discovered that minor hockey players were missing out on the opportunity to play springtime hockey, he decided to start a tournament himself.   “I saw that pee... [full story]

Congratulations to the the Okanagan Hockey Academy's 97 Spring Team for winning the Spring Challenge Tournament in Kamloops this past weekend. The tournament, hosted by the ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) presented an amended schedule to Penticton Secondary School. The new schedule, which will come into effect for the beginning of the 2010 – 2011 school year, will see OHA students... [full story]

Rebecca Russell and Gina Kingsbury to lead new female hockey initiatives The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) and Okanagan Hockey School (OHS) announced on Thursday that former women’s... [full story]

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Mark MacMillan has been ranked 135th by Central Scouting for the 2010 National Hockey League draft. ... [full story]

Congratulations to former Okanagan Hockey Academy student Rylie Gallagher and his Revelstoke Grzzlies.  The KIJHL's Grizzlies upset Peninsula to win the Cyclone Taylor Cup championship game on Monday night. For... [full story]

It didn't take long for former Alberni Valley Bulldogs team captain Devin Timberlake to make his mark in his professional hockey debut.  Timberlake... [full story]

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A new Vancouver Prep Camp has been added to the Okanagan Hockey School's summer programs. This new camp features... [full story]

Here are the details on how YOU could win an official NHL SIGNED Duncan Keith Jersey!* The contest starts today and will run through Monday, May, 3rd. Under the default picture on the Okanagan... [full story]

By Susan Quinn - Alberni Valley News The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are headed back to Powell River after dropping Game... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs took a big bite out of the Powell River Kings last night, beating them a commanding 4-1. The Bulldogs now lead the Coastal Conference FInals 3 games to 1. For more information, check... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs will host the Powell River Kings tonight at 7:00pm for the opening game of a best-of-seven series. The winner... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs beat the Clippers 5-2 Tuesday night in Nanaimo to win the B.C. Hockey League Coastal Conference semifinal four games to two. The Bulldogs, owned by the Okanagan... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy brothers Mark and ... [full story]

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  Eighteen year old Dennis Robertson, who is in his second year with the Langley Chiefs... [full story]

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Okanagan Hockey Academy is excited to announce the addition of a Female Midget Program to our Academy for the 2010 – 2011 season. This program will be open to girls born 1993 – 1995 and currently playing at... [full story]

OHA Alumni Steven Legatto was named the Atlantic Hockey Association’s Goalie of the Month for January... [full story]

OHA Goaltending Coach, Tyler Love, has been named the St. Louis Blue’s Goaltending Consultant. Love, a co-founder of World Pro Goaltending, joined OHA this past season. Tyler has worked with... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is proud to announce the signing of Brendan Persley by the Chilliwack Bruins of the Western Hockey League. A fierce competitor, Brendan brings a combination... [full story]

January 14, 2010 vs. Banff Result: 3-3 Tie OHA started their weekend swing through Calgary with a hard fought game against Banff Academy. Sasha Hahn got OHA on the board when... [full story]

January 17, 2010 vs. Salmon Arm Result: 6-3 Win Steven Killey lead the way with two goals as OHA downed Salmon Arm. Killey opened the scoring in the first for OHA, on... [full story]

January 15, 2010 vs. Banff Result: 4-3 Loss OHA kicked off their CSSHL weekend with a tough loss to Banff Academy. Jake Plant took advantage of the Banff goaltender mis-handling... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Mitch MacMillan, scored his 50th goal this season while playing for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL in just... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs continue their ascent through the National rankings of CJHL teams, breaking into the top 10 this week. Ranked 9th in the country, the Bulldogs have steadily improved their ranking as their solid... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy defenseman, Mitch Chapman, has been ranked 151st overall by central scouting for the 2010 NHL entry draft. Mitch's projected ranking would make him a 6th round selection. Mitch,... [full story]

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Luke Walker, a former OHA student, has captured a Gold Medal in the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships with Team USA.  Walker, who's club team is the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League,... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Luke Walker, will compete for a gold medal as his Team USA takes on Team Canada in the World Junior Hockey Championship gold medal game on Tuesday.  Walker, a Portland Winter Hawk scoring... [full story]

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OHA Alumni, Steven Legatto, has been named the Rookie of the Week in Atlantic Hockey of the NCAA Division I. The former OHA netminder plays for the Sacred Heart Pioneers after a successful career with the Drumheller... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Luke Walker, has been named to the USA Hockey World Junior Team. Walker who returned to the ice just 7 days after a serious injury with a plate inserted in his jaw, joins the team that will compete... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have remained amongst the Nations best Junior A teams this week, holding onto the 18th spot in the weekly CJHL rankings. For a full list of the rankings, please visit:  ... [full story]

December 12, 2009 vs. Summerland Result: 4-3 Win The Junior Varsity squad kicked off their weekend with an exciting come from behind win against Summerland. Despite running... [full story]

December 11th, 2009 vs. Penticton Result: 7-2 Loss OHA started off their weekend against a strong Penticton squad. Kolbi O’Brien put the Varsity boys up 1-0... [full story]

December 11th, 2009 vs. Dallas Stars Result: 2-1 Loss The OHA Prep Team travelled to Dallas this past weekend for a series of exhibition games against the Dallas... [full story]

Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward, Mitch MacMillan, has been named to the BCHL All-Star Team Starting Line-Up. The current league leader in goals, will be joined by Bulldog’s goaltender, Frank Slubowski in the starting... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs, after three weeks as an honorable mention, have been ranked amongst the top 20 Junior A teams in Canada. After a strong weekend which saw the Bulldogs defeat the Victoria Grizzlies... [full story]

Prep Team Weekend Recap December 6th, 2009 vs. POE Result 5-2 Win To close out their weekend of CSSHL play, the Prep Squad... [full story]

December 6th, 2009 vs. Trail Result: 6-3 Loss (Tournament Gold Medal Game) In Nelson, BC, the Junior Varsity squad competed hard all weekend, and found themselves playing Trail in the tournament... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Luke Walker, has been invited to take part in the US World Junior Mini-Camp in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The camp begins on December 16th at the Ralph Englestad Arena, home of the UND Fighting... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Jagger Dirk, has joined the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League. Dirk started this season with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL, but made the decision to jump to the WHL. Dirk, who fielded... [full story]

November 27th, 2009 vs. POE Result 3-2 Loss In a late afternoon matchup, the Junior Varsity squad took on Pursuit of Excellence in the South Okanagan Events Centre. After... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni, Mitch MacMillan and Nick Sandor, set personal records on the weekend. MacMillan continued his torrid scoring pace with a 4 goal performance against the Cowichan Valley Capitals. Mitch continues... [full story]

Nick Kerr notched his first BCHL goal this past weekend when he was called up with the Quesnel Millionaires. Nick converted a pass from Tyson Price and cousin Chris Kerr to open the scoring Friday night when the Millionaires... [full story]

November 20th, 2009 vs. Chadders Result: 1-1 Tie The Prep Team kicked off their weekend in Salt Lake City with a 1-1 tie against the host Chadders team. Chadders... [full story]

November 22nd, 2009 vs. Pursuit of Excellence Result: 6-3 Win A strong first period put OHA up for good, going into the first intermission up 5-0. POE replied with... [full story]

November 21, 2009 vs. Summerland Result: 3-2 Loss OHA kicked off their weekend with a loss to Summerland. The JV’s came out flat and Summerland took advantage, handing... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Sahir Gill, commits to Boston University for the 2010-2011 season. Gill, who is currently playing for the Chicago Steel of the USHL, adds this to a growing list of accomplishments which include... [full story]

In preparation for the World Junior Championships this December in Saskatoon, Canada, the Austrian Under-20 national team will play a two game exhibition series... [full story]

Any parents or players interested in game action pictures throughout the season, please visit www.yougottalovethisgame.com. Currently there are pictures of our Junior Varsity... [full story]

The MacMillan connection clicked again for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in a Friday night matchup with the Powell River Kings. Mitch MacMillan converted a pass from brother Mark 2:41 into the first overtime to seal... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Alumni, Mitch MacMillan, Mark MacMillan, Sam Mitchell, Josh Mitchell and Tyler Berkholtz combined last night to notch 11 points in an 8-3 Alberni Valley Bulldog win over the Cowichan Valley Capitals. ... [full story]

 The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Weekly Top 20 rankings in conjunction with NHL Central Scouting. Last week's... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy will now be sending out updates via Twitter. To keep up to date on the latest scores from all our teams, just follow us at www.twitter.com/OHAhockey.... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy Alumni Mitch MacMillan has committed to attend the Northeastern University in 2010. Mitch will suit up for the Northeastern Huskies of the NCAA Division I Hockey East. Mitch has had... [full story]

November 6th, 2009 vs Kelowna Result: 7-2 Loss The Junior Varsity squad travelled to Kelowna for a Friday night affair. Trailing 2-1 after the 1st, penalty trouble cost OHA in the second as they headed into... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is beginning our position specific practices, starting Monday November 9th, 2009.  Blake Wesley, Robert Dirk and Rob McLaughlin will be running each ice time which will focus on the following: Defenseman 1.... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy Alumni, Sahir Gill, is currently tied for top spot amonst scorers in the United States Hockey League. Gill, a Terrace BC native, joined the Chicago Steel of the USHL this season after capturing... [full story]

November 1st, 2009 vs. Penticton AAA Midget Result 4-3 Loss The Varsity team closed out the weekend with a spirited game against rival Penticton. Lead by strong... [full story]

November 1st, 2009 vs. Edge Academy The Prep Team closed out their weekend against a very strong Edge Academy team. Despite the shots being close Edge took the game 10-0.... [full story]

Coaches and staff of Okanagan Hockey School along with players of the Penticton Lakers Hockey team are donating their time and talent to teach an entire elementary school... [full story]

  This past weekend Okanagan Hockey School and Academy Vice-President, Dixon Ward, took his place in the University of North Dakota Hall of Fame. Dixon joined three other... [full story]

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The Okanagan Hockey Academy Alumni are finding success in the BCHL this season. The following is an update on the 18 players currently suiting up for BCHL teams. Salmon Arm Silverbacks... [full story]

The OHA U-19 Lakers travelled to Boston this past week and participated in the Beantown Classic midget tournament. The tournament featured 24 of the top midget teams from... [full story]

Friday October 23, 2009 vs. Winfield Result 4-1 Loss The Okanagan Hockey Academy Junior Varsity Squad kicked off their weekend tournament in Winfield with a loss to the host... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy Varsity team travelled to Kelowna to take on a strong squad. Despite some positive signs, OHA eventually dropped 7-0 to the home team. "Our guys got off to a slow start and it cost... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy defenseman Eric Walker has committed to the NCAA Division 1 Northern Michigan Wildcats. Walker, a 16 year old rookie with the Trail Smoke Eaters... [full story]

October 18, 2009 vs Nelson Result 7-2 Win The Okanagan Hockey Academy Junior Varsity team had an offensive explosion, receiving multiple goals from Sasha Hahn, Turner Krechel... [full story]

October 18th 2009 vs Michigan Elite Result 3-1 Loss Recap to Follow October 18th 2009 vs Pittsburgh Predators Result 5-2 Win ... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy Alumnist, Sahir Gill, is currently leading the United States Hockey League scoring leaders. Gill has amassed 2 goals and 7 assists in 4 games this season for the Chicago Steel. Prior to... [full story]

  The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the addition of a Bantam program for the 2010-2011 season. This program... [full story]

October 3, 2009 vs. Merritt Result 3-3 Tie The OHA JV Team kicked off their season with a tie against long time rival Merritt. OHA was led by Hayden Town with a two goal, 1... [full story]

October 8, 2009 vs. POE Result 6-4 loss Heading into the Thanksgiving long weekend, the OHA Prep Team travelled to Kelowna to take on Pursuit of Excellence in a matinee.  Despite... [full story]

October 10, 2009 vs. Portland Result 4-4 Tie The OHA Varsity Team had a pair of back to back games against the Portland U18 squad. The first game featured a lot of back and... [full story]

OHA President, Andy Oakes, is pleased to announce the signing of Tyler Love of World Pro Goaltending. Tyler will be joining the OHA goaltending staff this winter and working with our goaltenders... [full story]

OHA Alumni, Stefan Nicholishen has committed to attend the University of Omaha Nebraska beginning in 2011. The former OHA Player spent two seasons playing for OHA prior to joining the Penticton Vee's this... [full story]

  Hunter Shaw, a former OHA goaltender, has joined the McGill University Redman Hockey Team. Shaw spent three seasons playing for OHA in the midget and junior B program. A strong... [full story]

  The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce the signing of 93 D Luke Fenske.   Luke is a 3rd... [full story]

  Luke Walker, a former Okanagan Hockey Academy sniper, is having a strong showing in his first NHL training camp with the New York Rangers. The 6’2” Walker currently... [full story]

  The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are happy to announce that Bryan Vines has been hired as the Assistant Coach of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Men’s Ice Hockey team. ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the advancement of all 22 players from the 2008-2009 Major Midget Team. Of the 23 players, 13 have moved onto play Jr. A, 7 have... [full story]

The Penticton Lakers are pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Shaw as the Assistant Coach for the upcoming KIJHL season. Chris played in the BCHL from 1998 – 2002 with four... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy is proud to announce the hiring of Athletic Therapist, Chad Oliver. Chad joins OHA after spending the past three seasons working with the University... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy Athletic Therapist, Dave Zarn, has joined the Vancouver Canucks training staff. Zarn, prior to joining the Canucks, was serving as Head Atheltic Therapist as well as Strength and Conditioning... [full story]

  OHA defenceman Rylie Gallagher has signed with the Revelstoke Grizzlies of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. The 5’10”,... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy goaltender, Colin McGill, has committed to play for the Minot State University Beavers in the 2009-2010 season. McGill, a native of Prestwick Scotland, played for the OHA AAA... [full story]

The OkanaganHockey Academy is pleased to announce that Summerland Sting forward, Alex Kromm, has signed with the Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey... [full story]

(Penticton, July 8, 2009) Four of Canada’s largest sport schools have formed the Canadian Sport Schools Hockey League (CSSHL), with league... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey School is pleased to announce, in conjunction with Penticton Minor Hockey, the launch of the Penticton Minor Hockey Skills Academy.  The Skills Academy is... [full story]

  Okanagan Hockey Academy coach, Steve O’Rourke, has been named an assistant coach of the Abbotsford Heat of the American Hockey League. ... [full story]

Okanagan Hockey Academy is a division of the world-renowned Okanagan Hockey School. OHS is the longest... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Cole Manning has committed to the Canmore Eagles of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) ... [full story]

  Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce the signing of 91 D Matt Hutchinson.   The... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is pleased to announce that Sam Smith has committed to the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League. Sam is from Cardiff, UK... [full story]

Alberni Valley Bulldogs’ President and Governor Andy Oakes has been named the British Columbia... [full story]

  Summerland Sting forward Josh Primeau has signed with the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL. The 6’4” 190 lb Primeau put up 27 points in 50 games for the Sting. Josh brings... [full story]

Alberni Valley Bulldogs GM/Head Coach Nolan Graham announces the signing of (91) Forward Josh Mitchell.   Josh Mitchell, brother of current... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is developing players to compete at next the level. Here are the players that played Junior hockey last season and have commitments to play in... [full story]

OHA Forward Stefan Nicholishen has had his playing rights listed by the Kootenay Ice of the Western Hockey League.  The 6’2, 195 lb Nicholishen scored 6 goals and added... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is proud to announce 5 players being selected to attend the 2009 Under 17 Provincial Development Camp. Jagger Dirk, Luke Fenske, Eric Walker, Brenden Persley... [full story]

GM/Head Coach Nolan Graham is excited to announce that (90) Forward Matt Hatch has committed to play for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for the 2009 – 2010 season.   ... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are proud to announce that goaltender Colin Rundell has committed to attend the University of Alaska – Fairbanks to play for their NCAA Division 1 Nanooks next season. ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey School Ltd. & Kootenay International Junior Hockey League are proud to announce the relocation of the Summerland Sting. The Sting, after playing four seasons in Summerland will move to Penticton... [full story]

The Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League have listed the rights to OHA defenceman Eric Walker. The 6’, 175 lbs Walker, played in 48 games this season, scoring twice and adding ten assists. The Castlegar,... [full story]

  The Alberni Valley Bulldogs announce the hiring of Bryan Vines as Assistant General Manager/Assistant Coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. ... [full story]

  OHA Defenseman Jagger Dirk was selected by the Chicago Steel of the USHL. Chicago, which plays out of the East Division of the USHL, drafted Dirk in the 5th... [full story]

  Sahir Gill has been selected by the Chicago Steel in the USHL Entry Draft in the 5th round. This accomplishment caps... [full story]

James Kerr and Sahir Gill have helped the Vernon Vipers capture the Royal Bank Cup as the 2009 Junior A National Champions. The Vipers were a perfect 6-0 throughout the tournament, defeating the Central... [full story]

The Tulsa Rampage are pleased to announce that RJ Cetnarowski will advance to the NCAA in the upcoming season.  Cetnarowski, who was traded to the Rampage in early February, will join the Concordia College Cobbers... [full story]

Two OHA Alumni, Sahir Gill and James Kerr, helped the Vernon Vipers sweep the Grande Prairie Storm to capture the 2009 Doyle Cup as the Champions of the Alberta Junior Hockey League vs the British Columbia Hockey League.... [full story]

Alberni Valley Bulldog’s defenceman, Kevin Ross, has added a few more awards to his growing collection of accolades. Ross was awarded the 2009 Hockey Canada RBC National Scholarship ($5,000), as well as the... [full story]

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  Joel Langevin, a former OHA player, and his Fort William North Stars, have captured the Superior International Junior Hockey League. The 6’ Langevin contributed 6 goals... [full story]

Sahir Gill, a former Okanagan Hockey Academy player and current Vernon Viper, was named the BCHL player of the week. Sahir had a strong week, scoring twice including the game winner... [full story]

Sahir Gill and James Kerr, have helped the Vernon Vipers win the British Columbia Hockey League Championship. With a 2-1 win over the Powell River Kings, the Vipers won the Fred Page Cup, winning the... [full story]

Vernon Vipers forward, Sahir Gill, has helped put the Vipers in the drivers seat with his overtime goal in game 4 of the BCHL championship series. Vernon now holds a 3-1 lead over the Powell River Kings in the best of... [full story]

The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) has more college commitments than the Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Manitoba Junior A leagues combined. The BCHL is sitting at 82 compared to the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL)... [full story]

Two Okanagan Hockey Academy Players, Chris Kerr and Kenny Whitford, have travelled to Mexico to help provide assistance for people in need. The two players are helping a family in... [full story]

  Former Okanagan Hockey Academy player Kevin Richardson and his Nichols College Bison, won the ECAC-NE Championship and a place in the NCAA Division III National Championship... [full story]

The OHA Hitmen travelled to Calgary on the weekend to play a trio of games with Edge Academy out of Calgary.   Friday, March 6: ... [full story]

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have signed Nolan Graham to a three year contract as their new GM/Head Coach. Graham joins the Bulldogs organization after 3 years of being the Assistant Coach for the Nanaimo Clippers. In his... [full story]

Former OHA goaltender, Matt Turner, has committed to attend Lebanon Valley College next season and play for the Flying Dutchmen. Turner suited up for OHA from 2005-2007 before joining the Washington Junior Nationals... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy played 3 games over the weekend against the Pursuit of Excellence based in Kelowna. ... [full story]

  Alberni Valley Bulldogs President Andy Oakes has announced that the organization will not be renewing Bryant Perrier’s contract for the 2009 – 2010 season.  ... [full story]

The Hitmen would come into the weekend eager to prove that there strong play of late is something that is now a consistent part of who they are with games against Kelowna U16 and Pursuit of Excellence. ... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy major midget team travelled to Calgary over the weekend to play 2 games versus the Edge. ... [full story]

  Luke Walker, Mitch MacMillan and Dustin Johnson have 3 things in common. All 3 of them are former OHA alumni, currently lead their respective teams in goals scored this season... [full story]

Former OHA alumni players Sahir Gill and Mitch Chapman are in a select group of only ten 16 year old players competing this season at the BCHL level. ... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy student, Luke Walker, scored his first career WHL hat trick Tuesday night to pace the Portland Winter Hawks to a 5-1 win over the Prince George Cougars. Walker, a student for the 2006-2007... [full story]

  AAA2 Hitmen went to Winfield to take on Pursuit of Excellence on Sunday   Sunday, February... [full story]

The OHA Hitmen went down to Portland to compete in a 3  game series against their U18 and U16 hockey teams.   Saturday, January... [full story]

  The Okanagan Hockey Academy travelled to Grand Forks North Dakota to compete in their U-18 midget tournament. Some of the top... [full story]

   The Alberni Valley Bulldogs played host to the Merritt Centennials Thursday night at Weyerhaeuser Arena in Port Alberni. Thursday night’s match-up featured 5 former... [full story]

Saturday, January 17:  OHA 3 VER 3 Final.   The Hitmen came out very hard in the first period of the weekend as they would... [full story]

The AAA1 team competed in the Vernon Tournament this past weekend, and had some rust to still work off their game. In game 1, OHA dropped a 3-1 decision to Coquitlam, despite putting... [full story]

This weekend the OHA Hitmen hosted the Pursuit of Excellence midget team as well as the Penticton midget AAA hockey team.  Saturday, OHA took on POE team 2 (tier 1).  The... [full story]

  The Okanagan Hockey Academy competed at the 30th annual Tim Horton’s Elite Midget Tournament over the past... [full story]

  The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce the return of all Head Coaches for the 2009-2010 season. Alan Kerr, Vice-President... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy Athletic Therapist, Jeff Thorburn, was a member of Team Canada’s gold medal winning team at the 2009 World Junior Championship. Thorburn spent... [full story]

The Summerland Sting returned from their Christmas break for a home and home series with the Princeton Posse. Saturday night saw the Sting travel to Princeton to take on the Posse... [full story]

 The Okanagan Hockey Academy would like to congratulate former OHA player Mitch Chapman on capturing a silver medal playing for Team Pacific at the World Under 17 Challenge in Port Alberni, BC. Team Pacific... [full story]

Former OHA player Mitch MacMillan has been named the BCHL player of the week for his performance in the last week prior to the Christmas break. The Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward,... [full story]

Saturday, December 13 vs. Kelowna U16. Played Kelowna U16, who previously beat us 8 – 2.  Came out hard but could not capitalize.  Remained scoreless after 1... [full story]

The OHA major midgets played 3 games against the Edge Varsity team over the weekend. On Friday night the Edge came out firing on all cylinders and took control of the game... [full story]

Andy Oakes, President of the Okanagan Hockey School and Elias Vorlicek, Director of Hockey Operations Okanagan Hockey School Europe (OHSE), are pleased to announce the hiring of Jason O'Leary... [full story]

  Former Okanagan Hockey Academy player James Kerr has been officially accepted into Princeton... [full story]

  The OHA major midget team travelled to Dallas, Texas last week to participate in a 10 team tournament. ... [full story]

  The two academies played a home and home pair of games on the weekend with mixed results. The Pursuit of Excellence is a private... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that 89% of our student athletes have made the honor roll. This surpasses the previous record of 83% of students, set last season. OHA would like to thank the... [full story]

Pen High and the Okanagan Hockey Academy are very proud to congratulate Nick Kolodychuk on the results of his SAT exam. The veteran defenceman for the Summerland Sting scored a 1580 out of a possible 1600, putting... [full story]

Chicago Blackhawks All-Star Defenceman, Duncan Keith, recently credited Rob McLaughlin for helping him to achieve his goal of playing in the NHL. To read the full story please Click... [full story]

James Kerr, a former Okanagan Hockey Academy player, currently with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL, has been selected to play for Canada West in the upcoming... [full story]

Former Okanagan Hockey Academy player, Taylor Krechel, is off to a strong start with the Lake Superior State University Lakers. Krechel, a 4 year player at the Okanagan... [full story]

The Academy travelled to Salt Lake City for a total of 4 games over the weekend. The teams were made up primarily of 1990 and 1991 players, with each team having at least... [full story]

The Summerland Sting were on the road this weekend, taking on the Kamloops Storm Friday night, and the Revelstoke Grizzlies Saturday. On Friday, the Storm... [full story]

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Port Alberni, BC – We are rolling back the prices on the 7th of February when your Alberni Valley Bulldogs host the island rival Cowichan Valley Capitals! All ticket prices, Senior, Adult, and Students will be just... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA) is being well represented at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) being held in Innsbruck, Austria. Ryan Gropp and Joe Hicketts from the Okanagan Hockey Academy based in Penticton... [full story]

Beginning February 1st, 2012 the Okanagan Hockey Academy will be accepting two players into our intensive hockey program. Successful candidates will be given a rare opportunity to partake in all games, training and activities... [full story]

The Okanagan Hockey Academy is pleased to announce that Joe Hicketts, of Kamloops, has been honoured with the Captaincy, for team Canada at the Youth Olympic Games. Joe Hicketts and Ryan Gropp have been in Innsbruck,... [full story]