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• We service all makes and models
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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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• 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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Nina Romano Oshawa
Gayle Andrews Whitby
Penny Masters Oshawa
Jon Humphrey Whitby
Tammy Lee Hanlon Oshawa & Peterborough
Stephanie Gordon Whitby
Greg Lewis Newcastle & Courtice
Dean Yorke Oshawa
Mike Trevett Bowmanville
Karen Low Oshawa
Laura Carey Whitby
Tammy Segriff Oshawa
Carolyn Maugeri Ajax
Lisa Pearson Oshawa
AROUND THE OHL PRESEASON
WRITTEN BY: MATTHEW MOUNTJOY
EASTERN CONFERENCE
NIAGARA ICEDOGS
KINGSTON FRONTENACS
Kingston has had a rollercoaster-style start to the year. After winning their season opener against Peterborough 7-2, they dropped their home opener 3-2 to Oshawa and lost their next game 5-2 to the IceDogs. Despite this, they have had a lot of individual success. Jacob Battaglia is tied for second in the OHL for points with seven and second for goals with three. Mason Vacciari is also having a statistically good season through two games, with a 2.52 goals against average, and a .922 save percentage. The Frontenacs will continue their homestand until October 12th. Their next theme nights are 90’s Night, Hockey Fights Cancer Night, and a School Day Game.
CENTRAL DIVISION
As one of three teams in the Central Division that started the regular season at a perfect 2-0, the IceDogs have had a pretty good start so far. They beat Ottawa 3-2 to start the season and beat Kingston 5-2 before heading to Oshawa. So far, Andrei Loshko and Kevin He lead the team in scoring with five and four points, respectively. Owen Flores has started every game so far for Niagara and has played exceptionally in each game. He currently has a 2.00 goals-against average and a .954 save percentage. The IceDogs’ first theme night is October 18th, when they host a Teacher Appreciation Night, and then a Halloween night on October 27th.
Photo Credit: Spencer Loeb
Photo Credit: Tim Austen
AROUND THE OHL PRESEASON
WRITTEN BY: MATTHEW MOUNTJOY
WESTERN CONFERENCE
ERIE OTTERS
MIDWEST DIVISION
Currently second in the Midwest Division with a 1-1 record, Erie made some slight retooling moves over the offseason that saw goaltender Jacob Gibbons traded to Brampton. With those moves, however, they have been surprisingly competitive to start the year. Erie beat Kitchener 5-2 in their season opener before losing by the same score in their home opener to Brampton. They will take on London and Saginaw on the road before a three-game homestand. Their next event nights are Retro Game Night on October 12 and Happy Hour on October 17th.
SAGINAW SPIRIT
WEST DIVISION
The reigning Memorial Cup Champions have had a hot start to the regular season, dominating all but one game that they have played in, losing their home opener to Windsor in overtime. Despite this loss, however, they haven’t missed a beat. Michael Misa leads the entire OHL in scoring 8 points in three games and getting Zayne Parekh back from his stint at training camp with the Calgary Flames. Their next theme nights are Spooky Scary Halloween on October 13th and Pride Night on October 26th.
Photo Credit: Emma Miller
Photo Credit: Peter Wreschinsky
BECKETT SENNECKE
1ST ROUND | PICK #3 | ANAHEIM DUCKS
Drafted third overall by the Anaheim Ducks, Beckett Sennecke made a mark across his two OHL seasons, recording 68 points in 63 games last year. During the Generals’ 2024 playoff run, Sennecke managed to put up 22 points in 16 playoff games, the third most by anyone on the team. Sennecke also played in last year’s CHL Top Prospects game, where he was praised for his size, skill, and effort. With two years of OHL experience and one NHL training camp under his belt, Sennecke looks to be one of the main leaders for the team as they look to get their hands on the J Ross Robertson Cup for the 14th time.
BEN DANFORD
1ST ROUND | PICK #31 | TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Picked up 31st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ben Danford was the second of two Gens to be drafted in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft, which made headlines across the hockey media landscape. Danford put up 33 points this past season, all but one of those being assists. Danford added more scoring to the team once the playoffs rolled around, netting four goals and six assists across 21 games, tied for the most games played in the playoffs. Danford also went to the CHL Top Prospects game, being hailed as a steady and mobile defenceman. He also played in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, capturing a highlight reel goal along with gold.
LUCA MARRELLI
3RD ROUND | PICK #86 | COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
The third General to be taken in the 2024 NHL Draft, Luca Marrelli was selected 86th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Marrelli made an immense mark with the team in the 2023-2024 season by leading all defencemen in scoring with 57 points in 67 games. Marrelli continued this scoring push in the playoffs, with 13 points in 21 games. Marrelli was the third General to attend the CHL Top Prospects game and this upcoming season will be his fourth with the Generals where his point totals seem to rapidly increase across each season.
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1-1-1-0
Noah Bender
Jacob Oster
Isaac Gravelle
Luca D’Amato
Fraser McDonell
Brooks Rogowski
Matthew Buckley
Harisson Franssen
Brady Smith
Brady Blaseg
Luke Torrance
Jonathon Pylypuik
Luca Marrelli
Calum Ritchie
Tyler O’Toole
Dylan Roobroeck
Lucas Rodriguez
Tyler Graham
David Svozil
Shawn Costello
Colby Barlow
Lauri Sinivuori
Caeden Heins
Beckett Sennecke
Ethan Toms
Zackary Sandhu
Ben Danford
Owen Griffin
Owen Flores
Charlie Robertson 2-0-0-0
Noah Van Vliet
Jack Brauti
Callum Cheynowski
Alex Assadourian
Kevin He
Ethan Czata
Mike Levin
Blair Scott
Gavin Bryant
Rafek Dianov
Max Crete
Darcy Dewatcher
Ryan Roobroeck
Andrei Loshko
Sean Doherty
Matthew Virgilio
Mathieu Paris
Braidy Wassilyn
Masen Wray
Andrew Wycisk
Nick Frasca
Ivan Galiyanov
PREVIEW GAME DAY
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
Oshawa got things started early and made sure not to lighten off the gas in that one as they opened the scoring just over two minutes into the game as Luke Torrance found the back of the net.
That pressure was sustained right into the final minute of the game when it was Calum Ritchie scoring in the last minute of the game to make it 6-0.
After falling 4-3 to the IceDogs, on the road provided a much-needed spark for the Generals the team rattled off 15 straight wins on their way to locking up the first-place spot in the Eastern Conference.
Making his return to the Oshawa Generals lineup and recently named the 72nd captain is defenceman and 2024 Toronto Maple Leafs first-round draft pick Ben Danford. The third-year D-man was a big part of the Gens deep playoff push last season showing a lot of grit to play through injuries and have a winning impact.
Picking up right where he left off last season and now wearing an ‘A’, Matthew Buckley has scored three goals in three games while also adding a pair of assists. Last season, Buckley finished the season in second on the team in goals reaching the 30-goal mark for the first time in his OHL career.
The Oshawa Generals look to bounce back from a loss in their recent Home Opener against the 67’s when they take on the Niagara IceDogs tonight.
It was going well for the Gens as they carried a 3-1 lead into the third last Sunday, but they saw that slip away as the Ottawa 67’s chipped away before getting the win in overtime. Oshawa, still down a few bodies, played three games in three days picking up a trio of points, and going 1-1-1-0 to start the season.
The IceDogs have started their season winning both of the games the team has played beating the 67’s before taking down the Frontencas.
Oshawa split the two-game series home and home with Niagara last season, but it was the Gens getting a 6-0 win last time out.
RECAP LAST GAME
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
WRITTEN BY: CARTER SMITH
The Oshawa Generals fell 4-3 in overtime to the Ottawa 67’s in overtime in the 2024/25 season Home Opener.
Matthew Buckley picked up the first star in the game, scoring twice in the defeat, while Jacob Oster stopped 37/41 shots he faced.
The Generals got the first goal at the Tribute Communities Centre. Oshawa strung a couple of passes together before Marrelli made a beautiful pass, finding Buckley on the backdoor to make it 1-0 Gens.
Later in the first, Oshawa would double their lead once again on a nice pass as Brooks Rogowski put it on Tristan Delisle’s stick, and the second-year centre tipped it past Jaeden Nelson, giving the Generals a 2-0 lead.
Ottawa opened the second period by cutting the lead in half when Will Gerrior took a wrist shot beat Oster, making it 2-1 Gens.
But in the last minute of the frame, the Generals were on the powerplay, and took advantage of some broken play. Griffin found Buckley, who buried his second of the game, restoring the Oshawa two-goal lead.
It was all Ottawa from there as the 67’s struck twice in the third period tying the game at 3-3 before Cooper Fosrter found the back of the net in overtime for his second of the game.
WARM-UP INITIATIVE
INDIGENOUS JERSEY
This season, the Oshawa Generals are excited to introduce our monthly warm-up jersey initiative! From September to March, our team will wear custom-designed jerseys during home warm-ups, each reflecting the spirit of the season and supporting a new charitable cause.
Kicking off on our Home Opener, September 29th, our first warm-up jersey will celebrate the Indigenous community and will be worn through the end of October. This special design is created by Leo Atlookan, a talented Indigenous artist currently residing in Scarborough, Ontario. Join us in honouring this important representation!
“The design means a lot to me. I’ve worked with hockey all of my life and when this opportunity came I was so delighted to be a part of the Oshawa Generals hockey team,” says Leo.
Atlookan, whose given First Nation name is Stands Alone Strong, is from Eabametoong First Nation and is originally from Fort Hope. Leo worked at John C Yesno Education Centre as a student counsellor and is also is a traditional dancer at Powwows, getting into it initially when he was 35.
Atlookan discovered his talent for art at eight years old while sitting on the floor of his cabin drawing himself and his grandfather paddling. After discovering the talent, his grandfather told him, “That is going to be your gift to people. If you can draw like that and give to people like you did to me, you’re going to warm their hearts, just like mine is right now.”
He also claims he never sells his art, instead preferring it as a gift to others.
Leo volunteers for True North Aid, an organization founded in 2009 by Rachael McIntyre to support northern and remote Indigenous communities with humanitarian support. True North Aid became a registered charity in 2012.
Leo notes his love for the game and the inspiration of pairing the sport with broader initiatives.
“Hockey is a game for everyone, as a team, fan, or community. Hockey needs to be celebrated to have meaning to what it is to be part of something that has so much direction and can go in so many more ways,” he shares. “Starting at a young age like the OHL level can only assure more good people will be a part of change in our world.”
The Jersey is black, orange and white, the colours used for events such as National Day For Truth and Reconciliation. The large ‘G’ logo in the middle of the jersey represents General Motors, a company that both the Generals and the City of Oshawa have historical ties to.
The ‘Oshawa Generals’ at the top and bottom of the G represents the team’s name.
The spoked ‘G’ represents not only the classic logo of the Generals, but it is split into four to represent the directions they travel: north, south, east, and west, to play in the OHL. On top of the logo, two teepees represent the homes they leave and try to make while travelling for hockey.
These same teepees are seen on the stripes of the sleeves and bottom of the jersey.
The feather that makes up the rest of the ‘G’ represents the Tribute Communities Centre, and the 12 marks represent the 12 players on the ice that start the game. The four marks on the tip of the feather represent the two referees and two linesmen. It also embodies that every warrior must carry a feather.
The same feathers can be seen on the shoulders but grouped into three.
“I love this game, it has taught me about how hard it is to be a part of a team. My dad said you will always be a part of a team at home, work and in life. It will show you how to build a future,” he says.
This warm-up jersey, along with each month’s jerseys, will be auctioned off towards the end of each month with donations sent to respected charities.
Donations for this month’s Indigenous jersey will support True North Aid, a registered charity providing humanitarian aid to northern and remote Indigenous communities. Last year, over 100 communities requested equipment and supplies to meet critical health, food, housing, and education needs for 12,000 people. Food, baby supplies, wheelchairs, and winter clothing are just some of the items sent north, some to fly-in communities.
To learn more, please go to truenorthaid.ca
If you can help, please go to Donate to support True North Aid’s vital humanitarian work in Canada.
TRIVIA
1. HOW MANY NUMBERS HAVE BEEN RETIRED? 2. WHO HAS THE ALL-TIME GAMES PLAYED RECORD FOR OSHAWA? 3. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME OSHAWA HOSTED THE MEMORIAL CUP?
WHO SCORED BOTH GOALS FOR OSHAWA IN THE 2015 MEMORIAL CUP FINAL? 5. WHERE DID THE OSHAWA GENERALS PLAY PRIOR TO THE TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE? 6. WHO HAD THE MOST POINTS FOR THE GENERALS IN THE 2024 PLAYOFF RUN?
7. HOW MANY GENERALS WERE DRAFTED IN THE 2024 NHL DRAFT? 8. WHAT TEAM DO THE OSHAWA GENERALS PLAY BACK-TO-BACK IN OCTOBER? 9. WHO ARE THE TWO OSHAWA GENERALS TO WIN OHL AWARDS FOR THE 2023/24 SEASON?
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 2023-2024 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
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 7:35 p.m., your birthday request needs to be submitted by Wednesday at 7:35 for it to be guaranteed.
J. ROSS ROBERTSON CUP GENERALS APPROACHING 2024/25 SEASON AFTER A TASTE OF THE
The Oshawa Generals had a very successful 2023/24 season- going to the J. Ross Robertson Cup Finals before losing to the London Knights in a four-game sweep. However, this will not be the last that is heard of this Generals squad.
The Gens are approaching this season with a ‘revenge’ mindset, and are looking to do some damage in the OHL throughout the regular season, especially with most of the core from last year’s team returning.
One of the returning players looking to make a major splash is Owen Griffin. After a low-scoring 2023/24 season, Griffin is looking to make a huge impact, and so far, he has. Griffin is leading the generals so far during the preseason in both goals and total points with three points and five points respectively. He is also tied for the most assists with two.
The Gens also had multiple players selected in the NHL Draft; Calum Ritchie, Beckett Sennecke, Luca Marrelli, Ben Danford, and Dylan Roobroeck.
Two out of the five NHL draftees are first-round picks, which includes Sennecke’s third overall selection by the Anaheim Ducks.
Although some may not have been drafted, the Generals sent eight players to NHL camps, with each of the 20 OHL teams sending an average of two.
This NHL training camp experience will prove valuable, especially in the net, which was one of the strongest aspects of last year’s squad.
Jacob Oster, the reigning 2024 OHL Goaltender of the Year, got valuable experience at his second NHL training camp stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
This experience, alongside the additional NHL camp invites for both forwards and defenceman, will help improve the roster now that they have experience at the major league level, this goes alongside recent player development coach hire Brad Malone, a former NHLer.
With the Generals adding more and more experienced staff members to the organization, most of the core group of talented players remaining on the roster, and a committed mindset, the Gens could add another set of banners to the rafters of the Tribute Communities Centre come 2025.
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THE NEW GUYS
COACHING STAFF CHANGES FOR 2024 - 2025
STEVE O’ROURKE
HEAD COACH
Drafted 159th overall in the seventh round of the 1992 NHL draft, O’Rourke not only brings a wealth of hockey experience to the club but familiarity as well. He split his playing career between the ECHL, British Ice Hockey Superleague, and the UHL. O’Rourke began his coaching journey in 2009 with the Abbotsford Heat, before moving to the BCHL after two seasons. He then spent six seasons coaching in the WHL, splitting his time between the Red Deer Rebels, and the Prince George Cougars. O’Rourke was an assistant coach last year, leading the team to the J. Ross Robertson Cup Finals, the farthest the team has gone since 2015. O’Rourke takes over for Derek Laxdal, last season’s OHL Coach of the Year, after signing with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
BRAD MALONE
PATRICK SEXTON
ASSISTANT COACH
A native of Ottawa, Sexton has spent the past six seasons in the BCHL, serving as an assistant coach with the Penticton Vees, and as the head coach of the Coquitlam Express, where they qualified for the playoffs in both seasons he was behind the bench. Sexton brings a lot of experience both on and off the ice: he competed in the CCHL with the Smiths Falls Bears from 2013-2015, and joined the Penticton Vees as a player for two seasons, where he helped them win the Fred Page Cup.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH
A recently retired NHL and AHL veteran, Brad Malone played in 217 NHL games, and 552 AHL games. He spent his career at the NHL level with the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Edmonton Oilers. At the AHL Level, Malone spent his time with the Lake Erie Monsters, Hershey Bears, Chicago Wolves, and the Bakersfield Condors. Malone says he is “thrilled to join the Oshawa Generals and become part of such a storied franchise.” Malone began his hockey career at Cushing Academy in Massachusetts, and was drafted 105th overall in 2007.
CROSSWORD GENS
Canadian Tire, Rodman’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Desjardins Insurance, Planet Fitness, Dodd and Soutor, Pizza Pizza, Bluebird Self Storage, Staffing Connections, Professional Dry Cleaners, Gen7 Fuel and Color Compass Corporation have teamed up for the Adopt-A-School program!
This program gives local businesses the chance to give back to the community by purchasing Generals season tickets and donating them to elementary schools throughout Durham Region. The tickets are intended to reward students that excel in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
MATT BEACHIN
Call 905-433-0900 Ext. 2233 or Email mbeachin@oshawagenerals.com
