Stadium Reviews

The OJHL moving from Brantford to King City is an interesting one.  The ownership situation in King is an interesting one as well.  The King Rebellion now enjoy their brand new facility in JTF Homes Arena @ Zancor Centre and time will tell if the Rebellion will be a long term staple for the area or a flash in the pan, much like the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837.

After pressure from the Siskins alumni, in 2025, the GOHL’s Siskins returned to the “Waterloo Siskins” moniker, having previously played as the Kitchener-Waterloo Siskins.  The Siskins continue to put a solid product on the ice and the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex is a good facility which has benefited from some recent, key renovations.

The St. Thomas Stars are a solid franchise in the Junior B level GOHL.  St. Thomas has shown the love for their hometown hero, Hockey Hall of Famer, Joe Thornton.  The Joe Thornton Community Centre is a solid Junior B facility that offers good sightlines and comfort and taking in a Stars game has tremendous value for the sporting dollar.

The newest member of the QMJHL has hockey fans talking.  There are high hopes for the return of hockey to Newfoundland and the results are being seen at the turnstile.  Hopefully the Newfoundland Regiment have a long and successful reign at Mary Brown’s Centre in spite of the travel challenges it brings the league.  Hockey on the Rock is a necessity and Junior Hockey is the perfect fit.

Heading to Prince Edward County is a great plan, especially in the autumn.  While in Prince Edward County, taking in a Wellington Dukes game at Lehigh Arena is a fantastic idea and will leave fans satisfied in one of the most picturesque areas of Ontario.

A trip to see the Burlington Cougars will not blow fans away with bells and whistles and Central Recreation Centre has some issues, however, there is great value in OJHL hockey and the Cougars are consistently competitive.  Fans will leave a Cougars game having enjoyed themselves and seen some solid hockey.

St. Michael’s College School Arena is a trip back through time, a journey in hockey history.  They just don’t build them like this anymore.  Taking in a St. Michael’s Buzzers game will give fans the opportunity to see a solid hockey product on the ice, in a true hidden gem of a hockey cathedral.

Taking in a Caledonia Corvairs game is a great way to take in some Junior B hockey.  The Haldimand County Caledonia Centre offers a good mix of hockey history with modern comfort that will have fans satisfied at the end of the game. 

When heading to the Niagara Region, a stop in Port Colborne is a great idea.  Catching a Port Colborne Sailors game at the Vale Health and Wellness Centre is a great way to watch some solid hockey and not spend much money. 

With the rebrand of the London Nationals complete and the season in full swing it is clear that the Nationals offer a solid product.  The Western Fair Sports Centre is a clean and comfortable venue that is a good home for Junior B hockey.  With the Nationals back on track, hockey fans should take in a game at Western Fair.

The Norwich Merchants offer that small town hockey feeling that is prevalent through the PJHL.  Nor-Del Arena is a solid hockey venue and fans will enjoy their time there.  It is worth the drive to tobacco country to catch a Merchants game.

The Northeast Generals bring affordable, entertaining junior hockey to a part of Massachusetts that contains no shortage of crazed fans.

The Brantford Titans play in a facility that is quite unique in that it is not new, yet feels big, bright and modern.  The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre is one of the best facilities in the GOJHL.  There is plenty for fans to explore at the Gretzky Centre and taking in a Titans game is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.

The opportunity to see the North York Rangers play at the Herb Carnegie Centennial Centre is one that fans should not pass on lightly.  The venue is a love letter to the hockey legend that was Herb Carnegie and there is plenty to explore when there.  The Rangers offer a good product on the ice and fans will definitely have a good time.

Taking in an Aurora Tigers game allows hockey fans to step back in time and enjoy an old-time hockey facility that has been maintained well.  The Tigers are a good experience and the Aurora Community Centre has plenty to explore.  Welcome to the jungle!

Taking in a Niagara Falls Canucks game offers fans the opportunity to take in some solid Junior Hockey at a modern, comfortable facility in the Gale Centre, in one of the top tourist destinations in Canada.  It is well worth the trip to Niagara and Canuck country.

Whether or not fans agree that Saint John is the “City of Champions,” taking in a Saint John Sea Dogs game is a must for all hockey fans and can easily be paired with catching other QMJHL teams in the Maritime area.

In the OJHL there are few experiences that can top that of the Trenton Golden Hawks.  The Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens provides a great experience in an old-school hockey barn that does offer some modern amenities.  The location is picturesque and the RCAF motif makes it a real community team.

Avenir Centre provides a maritime hub for plenty of entertainment acts in Moncton. 

Penetanguishene may be a summer town, but checking out the Penetang Kings in the winter is a good experience.