In light of the changing landscape across minor hockey in Ontario, including the recently announced changes to OHF Regulations regarding Player Movement, the Ontario Minor Hockey Association is providing additional direction regarding U9 and Below programming and U21 programming. 

The changes to OHF Regulations affected U10 through U18 Representative programming only. Accordingly, there was a need to confirm the options and opportunities for players outside these age divisions and categories.

U9 & Below MD Programming
Effective the 2025-26 season, Players resident to the OMHA wishing to participate in U9 and below MD programming are eligible to attend evaluations and be rostered with any MD team within the OMHA.

In addition, Player Evaluations for U8 and U9 MD teams will be permitted to take place in the Spring with beginning Saturday 12 April 2025. These evaluations may take place over a 14-day window. 

U21 Representative Programming
Effective the 2025-26 season, Players resident to the OMHA wishing to participate in U21 Representative programming are eligible to attend evaluations and be rostered with any U21 Representative team within the OMHA. 

Associations are able to establish their own roster limits for the amount of non-resident players if they choose.

Player movement regulations for Recreational (House League and Local League) remain unchanged across all ages.