The Ontario Minor Hockey Association and Shoeless Joe’s Sports Grill are proud to partner for the OMHA Player of the Game program for the 2025-26 season, giving back to Canadian communities and hockey families throughout the province. 

Minor hockey is the heartbeat of so many Canadian towns, it’s where kids learn teamwork and resilience, where families gather early in the morning at cold rinks, and where communities come together to cheer on the next generation. For decades, Shoeless Joe’s has been the place where those stories continue; where players, parents, and fans fuel up, celebrate, and connect after the game. Feeding the community has always been our purpose, and now we’re extending that through this partnership. 

The game is so much more than who the fastest skater is or who can score the most goals. The Player of the Game Certificate highlights those who know what it means to be part of a team. Maybe they gave an extra effort or were always smiling during the game. They showed respect to the other team and were polite to those in the rink. Those are some of the qualities that are deserving of the Player of the Game Certificate.

This season, we’ll be celebrating every Player of the Game across the OMHA — recognizing the effort, dedication, and passion that makes minor hockey so special. Because at Shoeless Joe’s, it’s not just about the food and drinks, it’s about fueling the community spirit that hockey inspires. 

Together, we’re giving back to the communities that have always given us so much. Hockey isn’t just Canada’s game — it’s the foundation of our neighbourhoods, and we’re proud to be part of keeping that spirit strong.

Coaches can select the Player of the Game through the GameSheet app after each game. The certificate will be emailed to the chosen player to redeem at Shoeless Joe’s.

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