Expansion and Market Adjustments
Since the merger, the league has continued to evolve through:
- franchise relocations
- ownership changes
- new market opportunities
These adjustments helped establish the current 24-team structure
League Consolidation (2000s)
During the early 2000s, the landscape of Junior A hockey began to consolidate as leagues worked toward a more unified competitive structure.
This process eventually led to the creation of the modern OJHL format.
Formation of the Modern OJHL (2009)
- The modern Ontario Junior Hockey League officially emerged through a merger of several Junior A leagues.
- The new structure created a larger and more competitive environment with standardized league operations.
- This transformation strengthened:
- scheduling consistency
- Player exposure
- league branding
The OJHL offers a variety of media, including press releases on every topic. A number of other forms of content are created each year according to a planned calendar, which is distributed throughout the year.
The OJHL uses partnerships with Photoshelter and Opendorse to catalogue photos, video clips, and graphics and distribute this content to a growing social media ecosystem.
Here are some of the forms of Media and Content Distribution channels:
- OJHL Website
- OJHL Member Team Websites
- OJHL Images Portal
- OJHL Images Video Clip Content
- OJHL Images Website
- OJHL Images Social Media
- OJHL Social Media
- TikTok
- YouTube
- OJ Reels
- Flo Hockey
Five OJHL Teams Ranked in CJHL Top 20; Milton Receives Honourable Mention
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) released its latest Top 20 Rankings – Fuelled by Gatorade for the 2025–26 season today, and the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) is strongly represented with five teams earning national rankings and one additional club receiving an honourable mention.
Leading the way for the OJHL are the Toronto Patriots, who check in at No. 3 nationally. Close behind are the Trenton Golden Hawks at No. 6. The Collingwood Blues also remain among the nation’s elite, landing at No. 8, while the Stouffville Spirit are ranked 12th in the country.
Rounding out the ranked OJHL teams are the Leamington Flyers, who hold the No. 18 position in the national poll.
Additionally, the Milton Menace received honourable mention status.
The CJHL Top 20 Rankings evaluate performance across the country’s Junior A leagues, recognizing teams that demonstrate consistent success, strong records, and high-level play throughout the season.
With six teams acknowledged in this week’s rankings, the OJHL continues to showcase its strength as one of Canada’s premier Junior A hockey leagues.
CJHL Top 20 – OJHL Representation
- Toronto Patriots – #3
- Trenton Golden Hawks – #6
- Collingwood Blues – #8
- Stouffville Spirit – #12
- Leamington Flyers – #18
- Honourable Mention: Milton Menace