ontario sledge hockey association

 
 
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    The Ontario Sledge Hockey Association (OSHA) is the governing body for sledge hockey in Ontario, representing over 20 clubs and 400 plus players located across most of Ontario. It is a registered non-profit organization, an associate member of the Ontario Hockey Federation, and a member of Hockey Canada.

  • THE SPORT OF SLEDGE HOCKEY

    Sledge hockey follows the same rules and structure as ice hockey, with six players on the ice, including the goalie. Players sit on a sledge consisting of a metal frame with a “bucket” (seat) mounted on top, and two regular skate blades attached under the bucket on which the player balances. Sledges may be customized for an individual athlete’s needs. Full hockey gear is worn, and players are strapped into the sledge. Players manoeuvre themselves using two specially constructed hockey sticks, which have picks on one end to allow the player to propel the sledge, and a curved blade on the other for puck handling and shooting.

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    COMMUNITIES WITH SLEDGE PROGRAMS/TEAMS

    Barry’s Bay Buffalo Durham Elmvale Elgin Essex-Kent

    Halton-Peel Hamilton Kawartha Kingston Kitchener

    London Markham Niagara North Bay Northumberland

    Ottawa Peterborough Sarnia Woolwich

EVENTS / IMPORTANT DATES

  • August 2025

    Aug. 31 Initial team commitments due

  • september 2025

    Sept. 1 League deposit due

    Sept. 6 Rostering Zoom drop-in

    Sept. 10 Releases complete

    Sept. 15 Final team commitments due

    Sept. 24 League schedule meeting

  • OCTOBER 2025

    Oct. 26 Roster cut-off for Cruiser’s Cup

    Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 CRUISER’S CUP

  • November 2025

  • December 2025

  • JANUARY 2026

    Jan. 11 Roster cut-off for Blizzard Tournament

    Jan. 15 Roster cut-off for league play

    Jan. 16-18 LONDON BLIZZARD TOURNAMENT

  • February 2026

  • March 2026

    Mar. 7 Regular season ends

    Mar. 22 Playoffs end

    Mar. 28-29 CHAMPIONS WEEKEND

    Mar. 28 AGM

  • April 2026

OSHA is excited to partner with WARROAD to offer an exclusive discount on their TILO Neck and Wrist Base Layer. The TILO provides superior, 360-degree protection against skate cuts on your neck and forearms.

To take advantage of this offer, reach out to your club representative or contact an OSHA executive for the exclusive order form.