U8, 2021-2022, HL (Markham Waxers)

Forward competing at OMHA Championships ahead of draft Rickson Gracie, of the famed Gracie Jiu Jitsu family once said, “if size mattered, the elephant would be the king of the jungle.” These are words Ontario Hockey League teams should keep in mind when considering Jack Good in this year's priority draft. The 15-year-old from Pickering, Ont., stands just five-foot-seven but led the Markham Waxers U16 AAA team with 23 goals and 21 assists this season, propelling them to the OMHA championships. In the process he’s established himself as an intriguing prospect, one who coach Dan Daoust says ...

Standout defenceman competing at OMHA Championships As the 2019 OMHA U13 AAA season ended, standout defenceman Frankie Marrelli celebrated the third championship of his young career with the Markham Waxers. Then COVID-19 hit, shutting down leagues, playoffs and championships during the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Now he and the Waxers are back in championship play in their OHL draft year and in what could be his final season in minor hockey. Read more.

The Ontario Hockey Federation Board of Directors have made the decision to continue to maintain masking requirements, as outlined in the OHF Return to Hockey Framework, for the remainder of the 2021-22 Minor Hockey Season. Read the OHF Mask Mandate Bulletin.

The Ontario Hockey Federation currently has in place a vaccination mandate for participants that are 12 years of age and older which is in alignment with the the Ontario Government’s vaccination requirement for sports facilities. The Government of Ontario's mandate ended on March 1, 2022. Despite this, the OHF will be maintaining its vaccination policy for the duration of the 2021-2022 season. Download the OHF memo on its vaccination policy.

The City of Markham continues to follow advice from public health officials at the regional, provincial and federal levels. The health and safety of our community and our staff remains our number one priority as we navigate the pandemic together.   The Government of Ontario has announced that effective March 1, 2022 at 12:01 AM, the province will gradually ease restrictions while maintaining protective measures. As a result of the announcement, The City of Markham will be easing public health measures so that you can continue to enjoy the recreation programs and services you know and ...