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JoelVanderlaan
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Golden Hawks celebrate championship with Buckland Cup ring ceremony
Tim Bates / OJHL Images Corbin Roach and Cooper Matthews returned to the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens on Friday night to be recognized for their roles on last season’s championship team. The Trenton Golden Hawks celebrated their second Buckland Cup title in franchise history with a pregame ring ceremony before a 13–1 win over the Cobourg Cougars in the club’s final home game before the Christmas break. Cooper Matthews (L) and Corbin Roach (R) “Being back definit
Joel Vanderlaan
3 hours ago2 min read
Broda finding his game in Trenton
Amy Deroche / OJHL Images After a tough stretch of five straight road games, Trenton Golden Hawks defenceman Jaxon Broda was excited to get back to the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens. The Golden Hawks have since won three straight, including two at home and one on the road. “It’s always great to play here,” Broda said. “The fans make every game better. They give us energy, even when we don’t have it sometimes. It’s nice to be back in front of them.” Now in his sec
Joel Vanderlaan
2 days ago2 min read
Duncan Schneider back home with Trenton Golden Hawks
OJHL Images / Shawn Muir When Duncan Schneider joined the Trenton Golden Hawks this season, it felt like a natural fit for the Belleville native. The 20-year-old defenceman grew up in the community, developed through the Quinte Red Devils system, and has a strong connection to the area, including CFB Trenton. “It’s been amazing to come back home,” Schneider said. “Living close to family, seeing familiar faces, and being part of a team with such high aspirations. It’s everythi
Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 12 min read
Isaiah Shantz building on family success in Trenton
Isaiah Shantz isn’t taking anything for granted.
When the Trenton Golden Hawks won the Buckland Cup last spring, the Hawkesville, Ontario native was still relatively new to the group. A trade deadline acquisition, Shantz stepped into a lineup loaded with expectation.
Joel Vanderlaan
Nov 124 min read
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
Nov 53 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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