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Hayden Jeffery comfortable in familiar small-town setting
Dann Tardif / OJHL Images Hayden Jeffery understands what junior hockey means to a small community. The 19-year-old goaltender grew up in Grimsby, Ontario, a town of about 30,000 between Hamilton and St. Catharines. For Jeffery, heading to the rink to watch the Grimsby Peach Kings was a big part of his childhood, a franchise that has been a part of the community for generations. “I was always around hockey,” Jeffery said. “I’d go to the Peach Kings games every Friday night wi
Joel Vanderlaan
3 days ago3 min read
Jack Ziliotto making his over-age season count in Trenton
Chasing his first junior championship, the 20-year-old forward is emerging as one of the OJHL’s top scorers Amy Deroche / OJHL Images Jack Ziliotto is making the most of his over-age season with the Trenton Golden Hawks. The 20-year-old forward has been among the OJHL’s top scorers to start the season, tallying 37 points and nine goals in 19 games. His 27 assists lead the league. While the Waterdown, Ontario, native’s junior hockey journey has taken him across the country, Zi
Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 292 min read
Taeo Artichuk ready to make the most of his final season in Trenton
Golden Hawks forward leads OJHL in scoring while closing in on franchise history Ed McPherson / OJHL Images Taeo Artichuk has been making an impact for the Trenton Golden Hawks since the day he arrived. Now in his third season with the franchise, the Ajax native has established himself as one of the top forwards in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Artichuk is coming off a standout 2024–25 campaign where he recorded 33 goals and 56 assists for 89 points in 55 games, finishing
Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 203 min read
Thomas Kuipers keeps his promise to Trenton
When Thomas Kuipers first joined the Trenton Golden Hawks as a rookie, he talked about more than just individual success. He wanted to win a championship for his community
Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 144 min read
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