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May 06, 2025 | Joe Doyle | 10407 views
Exciting Season Ahead for St. Thomas Minor Hockey
Dear St. Thomas Minor Hockey Families,

With our top tiered Alliance Seeded Team tryouts just wrapping up, we wanted to announce the layout for all our remaining representative and rec teams for this upcoming season.  We'd also like to thank you for your patience while we navigated the murky waters.

Representative Teams Overview
NOTE: All REPRESENTATIVE teams within STMHA will now follow single birth year groupings (NEW).

Team League Notes
U9 MD 1/2 Shamrock Hockey League Same as previous years
U10 B Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join
U11 B Shamrock Hockey League Same as previous years
U12 B Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join
U13 B Shamrock Hockey League Same as previous years
U14 BB Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join
U15 BB Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join
U16 BB Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join
U18 BB Alliance Hockey BB/B League NEW – Requested to join

Local League Teams
All local league teams will continue to play in the Lambton Middlesex Local League, as in previous years.

Why the Move to the Alliance BB League Matters:

The transition to Alliance BB is expected to offer several key benefits for families and players:

  • Consistent Weekly Scheduling: More predictable practice and game times.

  • Weekend-Focused Games: Minimizes mid-week travel and disruptions.

  • Higher Competition Level: Play against the top players from larger centers, in single-age divisions.

  • Faster, More Skilled Play: U14 and up will feature non-body contact rules.

  • Single Birth Year Format: Supports more age-specific development.

  • Affiliate Player (AP) Opportunities: Eligible players can AP to St. Thomas Alliance AA/A teams and compete against top-tier players from larger centers (e.g., Kitchener, Waterloo, London, Brantford).

Additionally, the OHF’s Open Border Policy allows teams to benefit from increased player movement, attracting talent from outside the city.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a fantastic season ahead!

St. Thomas Minor Hockey Association
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