Junior Hockey Leagues – Guide to Ontario Junior Hockey
In North America, mostly in Canada and Ontario, there are many leagues and different ways to go higher level in hockey. Even if you are not playing in top league now, there is always a chance to go up. One recent example: in 2024–2025 season, Charles Ashcroft get commitment to Yale University after very strong year with UCC in CPSHA.
When you are junior, it very important to know your body. Train with smart way, eat right food, take care of mental side, and also rest and recovery is big priority.
Now is also good moment for start to work with video coach. Watching your games help you to see details you miss when playing—and help to make plan how you can get better.
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BOYS
Ontario Hockey League

Level
Major Junior
Age
Pathways
15-20
NHL, AHL
Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League

Level
Junior A
Age
Pathways
16-20
NCAA, U SPORTS
Canadian Prep School Hockey Alliance
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Level
Junior AAA
Age
Pathways
7-16
CHL, NCAA
Ontario Junior Hockey League
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Level
Junior A
Age
Pathways
16-20
NCAA, U SPORTS
Superior International Junior Hockey League
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Level
Junior A
Age
Pathways
16-20
NCAA, U SPORTS
U SPORTS
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Level
University
Age
Pathways
18+
NHL, AHL, ECHL
Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League
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Level
Junior B
Age
Pathways
16-20
OJHL, NCAA, U SPORTS
GIRLS
Ontario Women’s Hockey Association
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Level
Age
Pathways
Local
6-17
Regional play
OWHA U22 Elite / Junior
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Level
Age
Pathways
Top Junior
16-21
NCAA, U SPORTS, Team Canada
U SPORTS
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Level
Age
Pathways
University
18+
PWHL, Team Canada