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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


Taeo Artichuk ready to make the most of his final season in Trenton
Golden Hawks forward leads OJHL in scoring while closing in on franchise history Ed McPherson / OJHL Images Taeo Artichuk has been making an impact for the Trenton Golden Hawks since the day he arrived. Now in his third season with the franchise, the Ajax native has established himself as one of the top forwards in the Ontario Junior Hockey League. Artichuk is coming off a standout 2024–25 campaign where he recorded 33 goals and 56 assists for 89 points in 55 games, finishing

Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 203 min read


Thomas Kuipers keeps his promise to Trenton
When Thomas Kuipers first joined the Trenton Golden Hawks as a rookie, he talked about more than just individual success. He wanted to win a championship for his community

Joel Vanderlaan
Oct 144 min read


Hicks shows maturity well beyond his years
The Trenton Golden Hawks have been the best team in the OJHL this season, and rookie defenceman Matt Hicks has embraced the challenge

Joel Vanderlaan
Mar 182 min read


Taylor praises Golden Hawks' leadership
The Trenton Golden Hawks have no shortage of leaders on their roster. At the trade deadline, they added another in forward Nathan Taylor.

Joel Vanderlaan
Mar 62 min read


Woulds ready for new challenges in Trenton
Since his arrival in Trenton, Dylan Woulds has not only found his stride offensively but has also brought a steadying presence defensively

Joel Vanderlaan
Mar 13 min read


Shantz brings major junior experience to Golden Hawks
After a strong rookie season with the Elmira Sugar Kings, Isaiah Shantz was ready to take the next step with the Trenton Golden Hawks.

Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 233 min read


Pylypuik embraces brotherhood and hard work in Trenton
From the moment Jonathon Pylypuik arrived in Trenton, he felt at home.

Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 153 min read


McKinnon on board with Trenton’s championship aspirations
Owen McKinnon had a clear blueprint for success in the OJHL. Both of his brothers spent parts of their junior careers in the league.

Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 122 min read


Mason Landry improves his scoring stats with fatherly advice
Throughout his junior career, Trenton Golden Hawks forward Mason Landry has had a knack for finding the back of the net. Mason credits...

Joel Vanderlaan
Feb 43 min read


Kuipers makes the move to the OHL, returns to Trenton with valuable experience
At just 18, Thomas Kuipers is already a veteran of more than 90 games with the Trenton Golden Hawks.

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 294 min read


From Alberta to the Atlantic, moving has helped Reed Pettipas develop
Reed Pettipas might not have been thrilled when his parents first informed him he would be relocating to New Brunswick from his home in West

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 273 min read


Back from Alberta, Jamie Darlison returns to winning ways in Trenton
As Jamie Darlison continues to develop his game in the OJHL, the 19-year-old forward has had the opportunity to play for two of the league's

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 202 min read


Sanborn adjusting to life in Canada with Golden Hawks
When Ryan Sanborn joined the Trenton Golden Hawks earlier this season, he was not only adjusting to a new organization but also adapting to

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 153 min read


From one winning tradition to another
Trenton Golden Hawks forward Jaxon Pierce is familiar with being around winning cultures, thanks to his father, Andrew.

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 83 min read


Jaxon Broda prepared for playoff push with Golden Hawks
Despite an offseason injury, defenceman Jaxon Broda had the opportunity to attend Quebec Remparts’ training camp.

Joel Vanderlaan
Jan 12 min read


Golden Hawks shine in 2024
With a 29-4-2-0 record, the nationally ranked Trenton Golden Hawks entered the Christmas break as one of the top teams in junior hockey

Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 26, 20243 min read


After cross-country journey, Spencer Hughes finds success closer to home in Trenton
While Spencer Hughes may have grown up in the Greater Toronto Area, he has embraced playing in smaller communities.

Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Joey Brehmer is hard at work engineering an NCAA career
While Joey Brehmer's future leads to Lake Superior State University. His present is very much rooted in the Bay of Quinte region.

Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Aaron Brown returns to the Bay of Quinte with Golden Hawks
After spending the past few years playing in western Canada, Aaron Brown is back in the Bay of Quinte.

Joel Vanderlaan
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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