Feb 20, 2025 | M.B.D.A.A. | 496 views
The Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) has announced a significant change for the 2025 season, opening up the borders for all players in the U10 age group and beyond. This new regulation allows players from across Ontario to choose any team, regardless of their residential location, marking the most considerable shift in Ontario's minor hockey landscape in decades.
The Cougar Organization is excited to embrace this change.
OHF Announcement
OHF FAQ Page
What does this mean for the Mount Brydges and District Athletic Association (MBDAA) and its players?
For MBDAA, this development presents an exciting opportunity to continue providing top-tier competitive hockey programming while adapting to this evolving landscape. Our association is committed to ensuring that every player and family receives the best support as we navigate these changes together.
What Makes Mount Brydges Cougars the Right Fit?
Multiple Facility Partnerships
- Tri-Township Arena (Mount Brydges)
- Komoka Arena
- Glencoe Arena
- West Middlesex Arena (Strathroy)
By having multiple facility partnerships this enables our coaches to use a variety of rooms to meet with parents or players to review game highlights on an as needed basis. With our arenas being in multiple locations we are able to meet the growing needs of our families living across a large geographical landscape.
A Legacy of Excellence in Player and Coach Development
MBDAA has been at the forefront of hockey development, offering a wide range of programs designed to nurture players and coaches alike. From beginners to seasoned athletes, we provide exceptional training, skill-building opportunities, and mentorship to ensure every individual reaches their full potential.
Player Skill Development
- MBDAA offers a comprehensive approach to skill development, focusing on fundamental skills, technique refinement, and fostering a passion and love for the game.
- Players are continually challenged and supported through structured programs that incorporate expertise from leading skill development companies, ensuring diverse and enriching training experiences.
Goalie Training Programs
- Tailored specifically to netminders, MBDAA’s new goalie development program provides specialized coaching to meet the unique needs of goalkeepers at all levels, setting them up for success on the ice. Through our community partnerships with experts in this field goalies receive specific training and feedback to push them along their continuum of growth.
Coach Mentorship
- At MBDAA, we believe great coaches are the key to developing great players. Our mentorship program offers resources, support, and guidance to coaches of all experience levels, helping them sharpen their on-ice strategies and team management skills.
Introduction to Hockey
- For newcomers to the sport, MBDAA offers an extremely successful, fun and supportive Introduction to Hockey program. This is the perfect entry point for young athletes to build foundational skills, learn the basics of the game, and become part of the Mount Brydges Cougars hockey community.
We Want You
This time is an exciting time in minor hockey and as an organization that is organically growing through the growth in our communities, we look forward to welcoming lots of new Cougars to the Cougar family next season.
Come be a part of an organization who is developing elite athletes to compete at high levels as individuals but who also know how to win as a team.
Looking Ahead
- Next year's coaches will be announced March 1st
- A tryout schedule will be posted by the end of March
If you have any questions, we encourage you to reach out to Tiffany Frederick, President of MBDAA at [email protected].