The OMHA and CoachThem are excited to reveal the winners of the OMHA Team of the Month for October!

The program is aimed at recognizing minor hockey teams in the province making a positive impact on the ice and in their communities who demonstrate all of the positives that hockey has to offer.

This award isn’t about going undefeated during the month or scoring hat tricks, it’s about stories of teamwork and perseverance, leadership and being good role models in and around the rink. We want to hear the stories of food drives, helping a teammate, making new friends and having fun!

Three teams will be selected every month, with each coach receiving a CoachThem prize pack. Use the form at the bottom of the article to submit your team's story!

Hespeler Shamrocks U8 MD: Our team demonstrated leadership, compassion, and community spirit beyond the game. By proudly wearing orange jerseys through the Orange Jersey Project, these young players helped raise awareness for Truth and Reconciliation and showed that hockey can be a space for learning and respect. Their commitment to honouring Every Child Matters reflects the values of teamwork, empathy, and understanding both on and off the ice.

Brighton Bolts U13 B: This team is the definition of coming together as a team. When a team member was recently diagnosed with Cancer just before the first skate was about to happen. They have pulled together and supported their Teammate through this trying time. A fundraiser is planned for the Family to help with expenses, such as for travelling to Kingston for treatment and other medical needs.

Mount Brydges Cougars U16 A: The team is wearing pink jerseys in support of a teammate and his family. An assistant coach generously had pink team jerseys made at his own cost which the team is wearing at every game (not just home games), in addition this coach had extra jerseys made for the team moms who wear to each game. As a team of teenage boys, to wear these jerseys and proudly is a great example of support for a friend, teammate and his family.

Please note previous submissions are still eligible throughout the season. You do not need to resubmit every month.