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JoelVanderlaan
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Duncan Schneider back home with Trenton Golden Hawks
OJHL Images / Shawn Muir When Duncan Schneider joined the Trenton Golden Hawks this season, it felt like a natural fit for the Belleville native. The 20-year-old defenceman grew up in the community, developed through the Quinte Red Devils system, and has a strong connection to the area, including CFB Trenton. “It’s been amazing to come back home,” Schneider said. “Living close to family, seeing familiar faces, and being part of a team with such high aspirations. It’s everythi
Joel Vanderlaan
9 hours ago2 min read
Isaiah Shantz building on family success in Trenton
Isaiah Shantz isn’t taking anything for granted.
When the Trenton Golden Hawks won the Buckland Cup last spring, the Hawkesville, Ontario native was still relatively new to the group. A trade deadline acquisition, Shantz stepped into a lineup loaded with expectation.
Joel Vanderlaan
Nov 124 min read
Hayden Jeffery comfortable in familiar small-town setting
Dann Tardif / OJHL Images Hayden Jeffery understands what junior hockey means to a small community. The 19-year-old goaltender grew up in Grimsby, Ontario, a town of about 30,000 between Hamilton and St. Catharines. For Jeffery, heading to the rink to watch the Grimsby Peach Kings was a big part of his childhood, a franchise that has been a part of the community for generations. “I was always around hockey,” Jeffery said. “I’d go to the Peach Kings games every Friday night wi
Joel Vanderlaan
Nov 53 min read
Jack Ziliotto making his over-age season count in Trenton
Chasing his first junior championship, the 20-year-old forward is emerging as one of the OJHL’s top scorers Amy Deroche / OJHL Images Jack Ziliotto is making the most of his over-age season with the Trenton Golden Hawks. The 20-year-old forward has been among the OJHL’s top scorers to start the season, tallying 37 points and nine goals in 19 games. His 27 assists lead the league. While the Waterdown, Ontario, native’s junior hockey journey has taken him across the country, Zi
Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 292 min read
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