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• Our warranties will be clearly explained to you and will be honoured at every location, coast to coast
• Our promise is our sincere commitment to your satisfaction
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• A minimum labour warranty of 100 days/5500 km* applies to parts installed unless otherwise stated
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ETIQUETTE HOCKEY
While we score goals on the ice, our goal off the ice is to make sure all of #GensNation has the best game experience possible! We’ve made a list of some important reminders for all fans to keep in mind so that everyone’s night out is a special one.
1. WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE TO ENTER AND EXIT SEATING AREA
A lot can happen in a split second of hockey action – and we don’t want anyone to miss anything. Fans who move from their seat during play can block the view of an entire section of fans. Please wait until a whistle blows to make any move to and from your seats.
QUICK TIP - There will always be extended stoppages following the first whistle after the 14:00 & 6:00 minute marks of a period (unless there is an icing, goal, or the start of a power play – just listen for the buzzer!)
2. BE MINDFUL OF THOSE AROUND YOU
Trust us, we know the games will have you at the edge of your seat, but if you lean too far forward, you’ll block the view of those around you. There isn’t a bad seat in the building, so sit back and enjoy the game!
3. KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PUCK
Things move quickly at our games, including flying sticks and pucks. Keep your eye on the puck at all times to avoid any potential injuries!
4. NON-SMOKING FACILITY
The Tribute Communities Centre is a non-smoking, no re-entry facility. Smoking of any kind, including e-cigarettes, on TCC property, is prohibited.
5. HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
We don’t expect everyone to be best friends with the Petes’ fans – some things just don’t mix. But, we do think it’s pretty cool they’re coming to our building to enjoy the same great game we love. Please be aware of those sitting around you, including children and let the play on the ice do the talking. Abusive and inappropriate language will NOT be tolerated.
6. HAVE FUN
Get loud, cheer, and let your favourite team on the ice know you’re behind them – Afterall, hockey is the best sport out there.
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Tammy Lee Hanlon Oshawa & Peterborough
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Mike Trevett Bowmanville
Karen Low Oshawa
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Tammy Segriff Oshawa
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Lisa Pearson Oshawa
AROUND THE OHL
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
EASTERN CONFERENCE
NIAGARA ICEDOGS
KINGSTON FRONTENACS
Kingston is currently second in the East division, one point behind Oshawa. The team has lost two of its first three games to start the month of December. But the good news for them is that their roster will stay fully intact through the World Junior Championship tournament, potentially allowing them to reclaim first place in the division and conference from the Generals. Forwards Cedric Guindon and Jacob Battaglia continue to dominate the league with 43 and 38 points, respectively. With upcoming games against Guelph, Peterborough and Brampton, the Frontenacs should be able to finish the 2024 calendar strong.
CENTRAL DIVISION
The Niagara IceDogs have come back down to Earth after their hot start playing to a tune of 4-4-1-1 over the teams last 10 games. Niagara hits the ice twice this weekend taking on the Soo Greyhounds Friday Night before heading to Sudbury to take on the Wolves. Ryan Roobroeck, brother of Generals forward Dylan Roobroeck, has been leading the team offensively in each category with 38 points in 28 games including 20 goals and 18 assists. Despite their play of late the IceDogs are second in their division and fourth in the Eastern Conference.
Photo Credit: Spencer Loeb
Photo Credit: Vivid Eye Photography
AROUND THE OHL
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
WESTERN CONFERENCE LONDON KNIGHTS
SAGINAW SPIRIT
The Knights had their 19-game winning streak snapped by the Generals last Friday and have not played since. They will saddle up for three games in three days this weekend, two against Windsor and one against Kitchener. Both teams are just behind London in the OHL standings, with Kitchener in second place and Windsor in third. Four of their players are off at World Junior camp—Easton Cowan, Denver Barkey, Sam Dickinson, and Oliver Bonk—so these games will be a challenge. William Nicholl, Sam O’Reilly and Evan Van Gorp must pick up the slack until they all return. It will be interesting to see how London performs against the best in the league without their top players.
WEST DIVISION
Saginaw will miss Zayne Parekh until he returns from WJC but, surprisingly, will have Michael Misa for December and into January, as he was not selected for the Canadian team camp despite leading the OHL in points. Misa has recorded 55 points (27 goals, 28 assists) in 27 games this season. He will have the opportunity to create a gap between himself and Brampton’s Porter Martone, who trails him by just one point but will most likely miss the next month of OHL hockey. Despite the superb play of Misa, the Spirit have been spiralling lately, winning just four of their last 10 games. They must clean up their defensive play to start playing more consistent hockey.
Photo Credit: Natalie Shaver
Photo Credit: Adam Zawacki
THE GENERALS’ MOST MEMORABLE PRESENTS
WRITTEN BY: ALEX CHAMPAGNE
The season of giving has arrived! Whether you’re ahead of the game with your shopping or prefer the thrill of last-minute finds, everyone hopes to find that unforgettable gift for someone special. We caught up with the Generals’ to reminisce about their favourite holiday gifts and reflect on the magic of giving. Here’s what they had to say about the gifts that brought them the most joy, along with a few surprising answers!
A HOCKEY TRADITION
For many of the Gens, hockey has always been at the heart of their holiday memories. Jacob Oster fondly remembers unwrapping a Montreal Canadiens Winter Classic jersey, a timeless gift for any fan of the game. Others, like Ethan Toms, Lauri Sinivuori, Beckett Sennecke, and Colby Barlow, were thrilled by hockey sticks, symbolizing their love for the sport even as kids. “It was my first-ever composite stick,” Ethan shared, still clearly excited about it years later.
SURPRISING FAVOURITES
Not all gifts were big-ticket items. Tyler O’Toole said his favourite present was a classic holiday staple: socks. For him, practicality is king! Meanwhile, Luca Marelli shared a slightly different take, saying that escaping the frosty Canadian winters for a family vacation brought him the most joy during the holidays. Honestly, who wouldn’t trade snow for sunshine?
HIGH-TECH HIGHLIGHTS
Others look back on high-tech gifts that brought hours of fun. Owen Griffin treasures the year he received his PS4, while Shawn Costello and Isaac Gravelle both lit up reminiscing about their Xboxes. On the other hand, Lucas Rodriguez still cherishes his childhood memories of riding around in his ATV toy car.
FAMILY FIRST
While gifts can make the season magical, some players value the memories created around them even more. Zackary Sandhu keeps it simple, saying, “The best gift is being with family and the boys.”
MORE THAN JUST GIFTS
The holidays are all about giving in its many forms. Whether it’s hanging out with family, lending a hand to someone in need, or just giving a thoughtful gift, it’s all about spreading the love! As you cheer on the Generals at the Tribute Communities Centre this December, take a moment to think about your own holiday memories and how we can all make this time of year a little brighter for the people around us!
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PREVIEW GAME DAY
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
The Oshawa Generals return to the ice as they take on the Brampton Steelheads looking to snap a three-game losing streak.
Oshawa is tied for first in the East Division despite the fact that they have dropped three straight. The Gens are looking to right the ship and get back in the win column as interim Head Coach Brad Malone looks to get his first win as a bench boss in the OHL.
The Brampton Steelheads come to town fourth in the Central Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference. Brampton has dropped four games in a row, with the last three losses all coming in overtime.
The last time that these two teams faced off against each other the Brampton Steelheads were the Mississauga Steelheads and it was the Generals skating away with a 2-1 overtime win.
After the Steelheads opened the scoring, it took the Gens until mid way through the third to find a response and it was Dylan Roobroeck getting Oshawa on the board.
Then just 45 seconds into the extra period Luca Marrelli sent the Steelheads’ fans home broken hearted finding the back of the net ending the game.
RECAP LAST GAME
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
The Oshawa Generals are back at home after a week away on the road. After coming off a loss last night against the Peterborough Petes, the Generals hoped to bounce back against the North Battalion
Starting off strong, the Generals fired at the Battalion and Harrison Franssen nets his first OHL goal at the 30 second mark. The rest of the first period was quiet around the nets, but both teams traded penalties back and forth.
Going into the second period, the Generals struggled to keep the puck off the Batalions sticks. Battalion’s Reyth Smith nets the tying goal of the game halfway through the second.
Followed by a leading goal from Lirim Amidovski, that put the Generals behind. The Battalion continued the momentum and secured their third goal of the night scored by Owen Van Steensel.
The third period was scoreless, the Generals hoped to make a comeback but were not able to catch up. The Battalion outshot the Generals with 36-20, and goaltender Jacob Oster made a total of 33 saves.
WARM-UP INITIATIVE
HOLIDAY JERSEY
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
The Generals will debut their December warm-up jerseys on the first of the month against the Kingston Frontenacs, at home. The holiday-themed jerseys are baby blue with three navy blue stripes on the arms and the names in white on the back and shoulders.
The winter-themed jersey has an image of a red scarf on the collar. It also features a snowflake pattern all over the jersey, getting the players and fans into the winter and holiday spirit.
Snowmen are also pictured on the jersey around the bottom, layered on top of a thick navy blue stripe. This further follows the winter theme of the jersey and resonates with the snowy winters we get in Oshawa and all over Ontario.
The socks match the jersey perfectly, displaying the same baby blue with a snow flake pattern and a thick navy blue strip through the middle of the sock.
Finally, the classic Generals logo has been revamped to a baby blue and white colour with a navy blue outline. The jerseys’ will be auctioned starting in January and proceeds will go to Feed the Need in Durham.
Feed the Need in Durham is a regional emergency food distribution centre that distributes over 2 million pounds of food annually.
Come down to the TCC to celebrate the holidays with us in December and see the Generals take warm-ups in their themed jerseys. Get tickets here for all home games in December and we look forward to seeing you at the rink!
Jersey designed by Adamo Rimoli
LEADERSHIP
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
After last year’s Captain Stuart Rolofs graduated from the OHL, the spot was left vacant, and Ben Danford was named the 72nd captain of the Oshawa Generals. Beyond the naming of a new captain, there have been some other additions to the Gens leadership group, so let’s take a closer look at who will be donning the letter this season.
BEN DANFORD
Wearing the ‘C’ for the first time, Danford has been a rock at the back end for the Generals, doing the little things to help the team. Danford is in his third season with the Gens and was a first-round pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
CALUM RITCHIE
Returning late to the Generals this season after playing seven games with the Colorado Avalanche, Ritchie will again be wearing an ‘A’ on his jersey. Back for his fourth season in the OHL, Ritchie has shown that he is a force and will be a key cog for the Generals this season.
LUKE
TORRANCE
The over-ager from Oshawa has been a familiar face in the Gens locker room, not afraid to help the team out in any role that might be needed. Torrance has spent his entire OHL career with the Gens currently playing in his fourth season with the team.
LUCA MARRELLI
A mobile defenceman for the Generals Marrelli was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round of last year’s draft. Marrelli has gotten off to a hot start this year leading the team in both goals and points.
The last member of the 2024/25 leadership group is Matthew Buckley. The forward is in his fourth season as a General and has carried his strong play from last season into this year.
TRIVIA
CREATED BY: TOMAS MORGAN
1. HOW MANY GENERALS PLAYERS HAVE PLAYED IN THE NHL? 2. WHO IS THE GENERALS BIGGEST RIVAL? 3. HOW MANY NUMBERS HAVE THE OSHAWA GENERALS RETIRED? 4. WHO IS THE GENERALS’ ALL-TIME LEADER IN POINTS? 5. WHO HOLDS THE SINGLE SEASON RECORD FOR GOALS SCORED?
6. NAME THE TWO PLAYERS WHO CO-LEAD THE GENERALS IN SINGLE SEASON POINTS?
7. WHICH CURRENT GEN WAS DRAFTED IN THE 3RD ROUND OF THE 2024 NHL ENTRY DRAFT? 8. WHEN DID THE TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE OPEN? 9. HOW MANY MEMORIAL CUPS HAVE THE OSHAWA GENERALS HOSTED?
PUCKS IN-GAME
Every single Oshawa Generals home game is YOUR chance to bring home a piece of history. All 34 home games will feature unique warmup pucks specific to that night’s home game! While everyone rushes to the glass hoping their favourite player tosses one over, you can head to the back of section 112, or the Generals store inside Gate 1, after the warmup and grab your own puck fresh off the ice for just $10 dollars!
That not enough? Well, we’ve got more!
Authentic goal pucks are back again for the 2024-2025 season! After every single Oshawa Generals home goal, save for special player milestones, those pucks will be taken out of play and into the Generals team store available for purchase at the next home game. Each puck comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, inside a protective case. Want someone specific? Then don’t wait, cause these pucks don’t last long and are only available on a first come, first served basis.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
The Oshawa Generals have had players from near and far come and play for them over the team’s 87-year existence.
This year is no different. The 2024/25 Generals have players from overseas while others grew up just around the corner.
With this wide range let’s take a deeper look at who has travelled the farthest to be on the team this year.
BIRTHDAYS
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REFLECTING ON THE GENERALS’ FIFTH MEMORIAL CUP
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
10 seasons ago, the Oshawa Generals won their fifth Memorial Cup. A team led by forward Michael Dal Colle, Cole Cassels and Tobias Lindberg finished 2nd in the regular season OHL standings behind the Soo Greyhounds. Just beneath the Generals in 3rd were Connor McDavid and the Erie Otters, who the Generals beat in their quest for the J. Ross Robertson Cup.
After beating the Otters in five games to clinch the OHL title, they went on to the Memorial Cup hosted by the Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. The two other teams that won their respective leagues that year were the Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL) and Kelowna Rockets (WHL).
The Generals went a perfect 3-0 in the round-robin, securing all six points and advancing directly to the championship game, where they played the Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets team featured current super-star, highest-paid NHLer Leon Draisaitl, and all-star defenceman Josh Morrissey.
But Oshawa took care of business thanks to undrafted training camp invitee Anthony Cirelli. Cirelli netted both Generals’ goals in the 2-1 overtime win to clinch the Memorial Cup.
Goaltender Ken Appleby saved 37 of 38 shots on goal and made several big saves in the win, including a breakaway save on Leon Draisaitl.
Draisaitl led the tournament in points, but he could not get his team over the finish line. Tobias Lindberg and Michael Dal Colle led the Generals in points, each registering five.
Ten years later, the Generals have the firepower and are hungry for another.
With NHL first-round picks Calum Ritchie, Beckett Sennecke, Colby Barlow, and Ben Danford leading the way, the Generals are among the favourites to win the J. Ross Robertson Cup. If they make the OHL finals, they will likely play the London Knights again, a favourite in the Western Conference, who they lost to just last season.
With the 2024 playoff run behind them and most of the Generals’ veterans returning, they are primed for a long playoff run and, hopefully, a trip to the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski.
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