The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League is dropping the "J" from its name.
The league, which was recently announced as the first official development league of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), will now be known officially as the Greater Ontario Hockey League (GOHL).
A statement from the GOHL says that with a formal OHL partnership, "a rebrand, and enhanced player welfare standards — including paramedic-level first responder equipment in every arena — the GOHL is raising the bar for how young athletes are developed in this country."
The GOHL has helped produce some huge OHL and even NHL stars, like Joe Thornton, Mark Scheifele, Brandon Montour, Easton Cowan, Oliver Bonk, Jeff Carter, Patrick O'Sullivan and more.
"The GOHL has always been about player development, and now, as the official development league of the OHL, we’re raising that standard even higher," said Craig Spada, Commissioner of the GOHL. "Our new identity reflects this partnership and shows players, fans, sponsors, and the hockey community that we are fully committed to providing the best development system in the province. It’s about creating real advantages for our athletes as they take the next step in their careers."
