• Unparalleled customer service and Operational Support Team
• Highly trained technicians working with the latest computer diagnostic and repair equipment
• We service all makes and models
• Early drop off
Our prices for automotive services are always very competitive. You can always be sure of quality part, personal service and the skill of our trained technicians.
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Your satisfaction is our business. We stand behind what we sell.
• 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
• If the product is defective, the manufacturer’s warranty applied. If none is specified, we offer a one-year warranty on must installed products
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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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AROUND THE OHL
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
EASTERN CONFERENCE
BARRIE
COLTS
Ottawa is fourth in the East division and ninth in the Eastern Conference with 24 points. The 67’s are a .500 team due to their incredible powerplay through the first 24 games. Best in the Conference and second best in the OHL, their powerplay is clicking at 28.3% on the season, and their leading scorer, Luca Pinelli, is the main reason why. Ranked third in powerplay points amongst all OHL players with 17, with just Henry Mews (19) and Sam Dickenson (18) ahead of him. Flip to the other side of the coin, and you will have the worst penalty kill in the league. 60.8% is more than 10% worse than any other PK in the league. The loss of Pinenlli and head coach David Cameron to the World Junior Championship will be a significant loss for the team starting December 10th. Seeing how the team performs with these two absent for about a month will be interesting.
The Colts are an anomaly in the OHL this season. They have bought into a defensive scheme and found success with it. They have allowed the fewest goals in the OHL (70) and have been scoring by committee. They only have two players with over 20 points and four players averaging just over a point per game. Cole Beaudoin is leading the pack with 11 goals and 15 assists in 21 games, but in the grand scheme of OHL talent, that is nothing to write home about. It will be interesting to see how Barrie fairs down the stretch in a high-scoring Eastern Conference and if their players continue succeeding in defensive hockey.
Photo Credit: Tim Austen
Photo Credit: Josh Kim
AROUND THE OHL
WRITTEN BY: TOMAS MORGAN
WESTERN CONFERENCE ERIE OTTERS
MIDWEST DIVISION
Erie is in third place in a very tough division that includes OHL top dog London Knights and contender Kitchener Rangers. The Otters’ success starts in their net with Noah Erliden. The goaltender boasts a .911 SVG% and 2.79 GAA with 11 wins. He is also tied for second in the league with Joey Costanzo with two shutouts. Building out from the pipes, the Otters have defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who has been invited to Canada’s WJC camp and is a projected top 10 in the 2025 NHL entry draft. Schaefer is a great skater with offensive upside but doesn’t cheat for offence, playing sound in his own zone. With 18 points in 14 games, losing him for a potential month to Canada will be detrimental to the Otters’ organization. Upfront, Erie has a good but not elite offence. This part of their game will need some work if they want to pull up an upset or two come playoffs.
WINDSOR SPITFIRES
WEST DIVISION
Windsor is the bigger, stronger, and more talented brother that Erie looks up to. They have an elite goalie in Joey Costanzo. On top of his two shutouts mentioned above, he is third in the league in SV% with .918 and second in GAA with a 2.35 in 21 games this season. The Spitfires have a solid D-core that has consistently limited chances with the league’s fourth least amount of goals against. A big part of that has been the penalty kill at 82.3%, the fifth-best in the OHL. And, unlike Erie, they have elite scorers in Liam Greentree, who is fourth in the league in scoring (17 goals, 27 assists). With three other players with more than 25 points, the Spitfires are a force to be wrecking with and show no signs of slowing down, with a record of 7-2-1-0 in their last 10 games.
Photo Credit: Cameron Palumbo
Photo Credit: Natalie Shaver
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: TOMAS MORGAN
The Generals get ready to hit the ice tonight against the Ottawa 67’s. Oshawa is 6-3-0-1 in their last ten games, with one of those wins coming on the road against Ottawa in a shootout.
Oshawa got a 2-0 lead with goals from Beckett Sennecke and Colby Barlow in the first two periods. Ottawa struck back with a goal of their own, one minute after going down two.
In the third frame, the 67’s tied the game with 1:32 remaining, securing them a point as the game went to overtime. Oshawa had their chances, outshooting Ottawa 4-1 in the extra frame, but it was decided in a shootout. The first five shooters missed before Calum Ritchie did his patented fake shot deke and beat the 67’s netminder on the backhand, securing the win for the Gens.
In their third matchup of the year, Oshawa hope to win their second game against one of the Eastern Conference bottom feeders. Ottawa has struggled mightily on the penalty kill, with the worst unit in the league by over 10%. The Generals scored five powerplay goals on Sunday against Kingston, so Ottawa must stay out of the box to avoid the red-hot special teams unit.
RECAP LAST GAME
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
WRITTEN BY: ZAINA RAZEK
The Oshawa Generals took on the Kingston Frontenacs for the third time this season. After winning last time at home the Generals hoped to come out with another on the Gen-erosity toss game, and they did, with an 8-5 win.
The game began slowly for both teams. Both traded penalties back and forth, hoping to create some chances. Frontenacs Cedrick Guindon scored the opening goal at 12 minutes on the power play.
Minutes later the Generals fire back. Matt Buckley nets his 9th of the season and the Gen-erosity Toss goal. Luke Torrance picked up an assist.
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The Frontenacs scored a fast one by Malik McGowan, but Beckett Sennecke wasted no time and netted the tying goal. By the end of the first period, both teams had been busy, and the score was 2-2 going into intermission
At the start of the second, there were a few penalties kills for the Generals, but all were successful, as the Frontenacs couldn’t get past their tough defence.
Sennecke nets his second of the game in the 14th minute.
During a powerplay for the Generals, Sennecke scored his third and second hat trick of the season. Followed by a one-timer from Colby Barlow, recording his 200th career OHL point.
At the end of the second, the Generals were up 5-2. The Generals had to hold on to their lead for the remaining period. Frontenacs Jacob Battaglia opened the third period with a goal, but the Generals challenged it for interference but it was a good goal. The Generals were hungry for more as Lauri Sinivori netted the 6th goal of the night. Minutes later, Buckley fires in the 7th and his second of the game. Buckley also recorded his 100th career OHL point.
With 8 minutes left in the third, Sennecke recorded his 4th of the game, firing the puck into the back of the Frontenacs net. The Frontenacs were able to record two last goals, but that wasn’t enough to slow down the Generals.
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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Are you or someone special celebrating your birthday with the Oshawa Generals? We’ve got the perfect way to celebrate! Request a birthday shoutout on our centre-ice videoboard. For a request to be guaranteed, it must be submitted 48-hours BEFORE scheduled puck drop. This means if a game is scheduled for a Friday night at 7:05 p.m., your birthday request needs to be submitted by Wednesday at 7:05 for it to be guaranteed.
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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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MATT BEACHIN
Call 905-433-0900 Ext. 2233 or Email mbeachin@oshawagenerals.com
