Ice Dogs Hockey: 2025 Season Year in Review, News (Orillia Ice Dogs)

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Jan 28, 2026 | Tim McConaghy | 78 views
Ice Dogs Hockey: 2025 Season Year in Review
As we begin preparations for the 2026 season, we’d like to take a moment to look back on what was a strong and memorable 2025 Spring/Summer season for Ice Dogs Hockey. This is our 2025 Season in Review.

🐾 2025 Season at a Glance

  • 323 total player registrations

    • 255 boys

    • 68 girls

  • 18 total teams (13 boys teams and an expanded girls program at U9, U11, U13, U15 & U18)

  • 37 tournament events

  • 187 games played

  • Overall record: 87–87–13

  • 7 tournament championships


πŸ† 2025 Team Awards

πŸ… Team of the Year

U11 A/AA Boys (2015)
Head Coach: Jason Woods

The U11 A/AA Boys (2015) team stood out as the top-performing Ice Dogs team of 2025 based on overall season results.

  • Record: 11–0–1 (undefeated)

  • Goals: 67 for / 21 against (+46)

  • Two tournament championships

  • Highest win percentage among all Ice Dogs teams


πŸ… Most Active Team

U13 A/AA (2013)
Head Coach: Jason Ferguson | Team Manager: Tina Hamer

The U13 A/AA (2013) team earned Most Active Team honours after a demanding and successful season.

  • 5 tournaments

  • 26 games played

  • Weekend Hockey Quest for the Cup – Preseason Champions


πŸ’ 2025 Tournament Champions

Seven Tournament Championships

  • Weekend Hockey Quest for the Cup – PreseasonU13 (2013 A)

  • Weekend Hockey Quest for the Cup – SummerU15 (2011 A)

  • CCT Hamilton ShowdownU12 (2014 A)

  • CCT Champions Cup of CanadaU11 (2015 A/AA)

  • Carnevale Junior Showcase Division ChampionsJunior Team

  • CCT Quest for the CupU11 (2015 A)

  • CCT May MadnessU14 (2012 A)


🀝 2025 Team Sponsors

Ice Dogs Hockey would like to extend a sincere thank you to our 2025 Team Sponsors. Your support plays a vital role in providing opportunities for our athletes to compete, develop, and succeed throughout the Spring/Summer season. We are grateful for your continued commitment to our program.

2025 Team Sponsors: B&I Complete Truck Centre, B&J Contracting, Chad Traynor – Realtor, Century 21, Complete Concrete Forming, Desjardins Insurance – Murray Hofstetter, Kutting Edge, Lambert’s Motors & Service Centre, Leatherdale Marine, Millwood Logistics, Orillia Small Motors, Pizza Hut Orillia, Richards Equipment, Spin & Strength Co., Sport Clips Haircuts, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, and RE/MAX – John Eplett.


πŸ™Œ Volunteer Recognition

Ice Dogs Hockey would also like to recognize and thank three key volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our program running smoothly.

Carole Coad continues to contribute in a vital role on our executive as Administrator, serving as a key support person for scheduling, registrations, jersey orders, and many other operational needs. Carole also managed the 2010AA team.

Candice Williams managed two Ice Dogs teams during the 2025 season — 2010 A and 2016 A — providing leadership and organization for players, coaches, and families.

Tina Hamer has been a long-time supporter of Ice Dogs Hockey, managing multiple teams over the years and contributing her time and effort at various Ice Dogs Cup tournaments.


πŸ”œ Looking Ahead to 2026

As we gear up for the 2026 tournament season beginning in late April, Ice Dogs Hockey is excited to continue offering a variety of programs and events throughout the off-season.  Here are a few we wish to highlight before tourney season begins... 

  • Ice Dogs Winter Classic – Family Day (February 16) - Tay Community Rink

  • 2nd Annual March Meltdown on Ice TournamentMarch 17–19 (U8, U10, U12) - RAMA MASK

  • Coaching and team announcements rolling out now through February


Thank you to our players, families, coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for making the 2025 Spring/Summer season a success.

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Ice Dogs Hockey

 
Sponsors
CanCom Sales Inc.
With over 20 years of expertise in the two-way radio market, CanCom offers a wide range of products to meet any communications requirement. We design and manufacture our own CanCom range of accessories as well as exclusively distribute some of the world’s top selling brands.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott is the official Hotel for Ice Dogs Hockey. RESIDENCE INN TORONTO VAUGHAN 11 Interchange Way Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5W3, Canada
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Our team, comprised of skilled physiotherapists, sport chiropractors and healthcare professionals, collaborate together to provide award winning care for our clients. This includes assistance with injury recovery, post-surgery care and enhancing sport performance through our strength and conditioning programs. Call Orillia Sports Medicine when you need injury care, or want to excel at your sport! 705.325.2200
Kutting Edge
About Kutting Edge Inc. Embroidery, Sublimation, Printing, Jersey Numbering, Custom orders, Jackets, Bags, Hats, Pens, Towels, Watches, Towels, Head Phones, Coolers, Stationary, Tumblers, Safety Kits, Trades Gear.
KONNO Performance Apparel
WE MANUFACTURE CUSTOM QUALITY PERFORMANCE APPAREL Konno takes concept to creation by designing and producing customized team wear in a timely fashion. We specialize in dye sublimated apparel, which allows us to completely customize our products without adding costs and production time for each decorative element. This meets the needs of schools, clubs, leagues and organizations looking to develop their own brand and style. We focus on the individuality of our clients by producing artboards and mock ups of the desired uniform or apparel item using customer supplied details such as pantone colours, logos and logo placement, as well as names and number specifications. Made with Passion, Worn with Pride.