Official OWHA Sanction #2627048

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Hello Teams, Our 2026 September Early Bird Event is back, and we’re excited to offer teams a 5-Game Guarantee!

Last year’s event welcomed 116 teams, and team managers consistently told us that instead of organizing multiple exhibition games, they were able to accomplish everything in one weekend — with zero headaches — to kick off the season.

This unique Early Bird experience includes:

• 2 games on Friday
• 2 games on Saturday
• 1 game on Sunday

Teams will advance through additional rounds leading to the Championship Finals.

Whether you’re a returning team or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you and hope you enjoy the experience.

Please note:

• Teams must be prepared to play as early as 8:00 AM Friday
• Travel considerations will be taken into account for out-of-town teams

We hope to see you this September!

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5 GAME GUARANTEE

• 2 Games Friday
• 2 Games Saturday
• 1 Game Sunday Morning
• Followed by advancement rounds and Finals Sunday Afternoon!

THE ULTIMATE EARLY BIRD
This event sold out in less than 24 days last year — don’t miss this great opportunity!

For all event questions: [email protected]

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2026 Features Longer Divisions 

U13AA, U15AA, U15A, U18A, U18BB
Game Lengths: 15-15-15 minute stop-time periods 

Entry Fees

• $2,299 CDN
• $1,949 USD

All Other Divisions
Regular Game Lengths: 10-10-12 stop-time periods

Entry Fees

• $1,999 CDN
• $1,749 USD

2026 E-Transfer Payment Instructions

Please send e-transfer payments to:
[email protected]

No password is required — this is an Autodeposit account. 

Please do not use Tangerine Etransfer

To ensure your payment is applied to the correct team, please include the following information in the comment/message field of the e-transfer:

• Team name
• Division
• Level
• Coach’s and Manager first & last names
• OWHA #

Paying by Cheque:

Please note that we are not responsible for lost or misrouted mail.  Please include your team's confirmation email in the envelope.

Make cheques payable to:  SMGHA

Mailing address:  SMGHA 413 Hemlock Dr  Stouffville, ON L4A 5B4

IT is a REQUIREMENT If you are sending payment CHEQUE by mail, please notify us in advance. 

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EVENT REFUND DETAILS:

$100 Admin fees applied to all refunds UP to 30 Days before Thursday August 13th 

Any requests to remove after the 13th is No Refunds unless your division is cancelled.

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OWHA Important Tournament Withdrawal

IF the tournament is in process at the time of shut down, a % Based refund will be made available based on operating and admin costs (-) minus entry fees paid where applicable.

(1) Written notice of withdrawal from a tournament must be received by the Tournament Host four (4) weeks prior to the tournament.

Failure to comply will result in a fine of $200.00 payable to the OWHA within 30 days.

(2) If a team withdraws from a tournament other than as specified in OWHA RULE TWO(I)(10), the following fines will be levied by the OWHA, to be divided 60% to the OWHA and 40% to the tournament host.

All fines are in additional to the fine levied in #1 above.

7-10 days prior to tournament $100.00

2-6 days prior to tournament $150.00

0-1day prior to tournament $200.00

No show $300.00

(3) Penalized teams may appeal these penalties on the grounds of unavoidable accident or unforeseen circumstances as per Appeal Procedures.

(4) The Tournament Host is entitled to retain the tournament entry fee of any team which withdraws 4 weeks or less prior to the tournament.

By completing the registration process, the team coach and/or manager, on behalf of his/her team, releases the official host, it’s affiliates and representative, event sponsors, event officials, venue management, Cities, Towns and councils associated with this event from any liability for any injury, accident, or loss which may be incurred by any player or team official while participating in the event or while travelling to and from the event.

In the event of a game(s) or the event cancellation due to inclement weather where BOTH or ALL teams are unable to ice a team(s), or major facilities breakdown and malfunction, preventing the completion of game(s) in the event, we will first attempt to reschedule the game.  If unable to reschedule the game(s), a score of Hockey Canada 0-0 will be recorded for both teams to determine as needed a divisional winner(s) as required in conjunction with the tie breaking rules. Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of god and unforeseen events causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event 

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Reminders:

• Player of the Game awards presented at all games
• “Holy Moly Who’s That Goalie” Shutout Awards
• Hat Trick Awards for all games
• Gold & Silver Medal Games, complete with Championship Banner for Champions!

Onsite Vendors & Activities

• Tournament clothing vendors
• Professional photographers
• Silent auctions
• Draws and raffles

More exciting FUN details will be announced on this main page!

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2026 Manager Updates - ALL MANAGERS are Expectedd to frequest this site for ALL and any Important Updates and Notices

Managers are requested to check the event website daily for announcements and updates.

Key Timing & Updates

• 14 days before schedule release: The full schedule will be posted.
• 10 days before event: “Starsfest MGR Managers Reminders” will be released, including full weekend details (vendors, logistics, etc.).
  • 2026 TEAM RAMP game codes have already been shared with teams.
  • On-site staff will also have access to these codes if needed.
  • 2026 Tournament Rules will be posted in Document section

Team Administration Requirements

• All teams must keep their Sportacular event roster and bench staff information up to date.
• Each team account must list a Team Manager as the primary contact, with full contact details.

INSIDE Teams Accounts - Roster & Staff Requirements

• Ontario teams: Must submit an official OWHA roster (team waivers are not accepted).
• USA and out-of-province teams: Must provide:
  • Official USA Hockey roster (or provincial equivalent)
  • Travel permits

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2026 HOTELS  Tournkey Travel 

Markham Stouffville Starsfest Sept 11- 13, 2026

https://app.sport-travel.com /Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=78073

[email protected]
1-800-304-6346 EXT 334

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2026 REMINDER:  If you notice any incorrect scores or unusual results, please contact [email protected] while the event is in progress. Be sure to include the official game number (‘game #’) to help us identify the match quickly

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OWHA RAMP Team information:

This is a reminder that this event will be using the OWHA RAMP system.

Please note the following important information:

• We will be using RAMP electronic score sheets for all games.
• Game results (correct scores) may also be posted on our event website for verification purposes.

OWHA Reminder for Tournament Hosts & Teams:

• When setting up your tournament in the RAMP Tournament Portal, only OWHA-approved teams will appear for selection.
• It is the host’s responsibility to confirm that all participating teams have submitted their rosters for OWHA approval prior to the event.
• Teams will not appear in the RAMP portal unless their roster has been OWHA approved.
• Teams are required to provide an updated OWHA-approved roster if any changes are made, and this must be submitted at least one week prior to the start of the tournament.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to these requirements.

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2025 Markham Stouffville Champions and Finalists

U11A  Champions ~ U11A Durham West Lightning 302  Finalists ~ U11A Central York Panthers 58

U11B  Champions ~ U11B Oshawa Lady Generals 3204  Finalists ~ U11B Barrie Sharks 122

U11C  Champions ~ U11C St. Thomas Panthers 6811  Finalists ~ U11C Belmont Blazers 5143

U11BB  Champions ~ U11BB Toronto Leaside Kapuscinski 3772  Finalists ~ U11BB Durham West Lightning 325

U13AA  Champions ~ U13AA Markham Stouffville Stars 3591  Finalists  ~ U13AA EO Stars 2460

U13A  Champions ~ U13A East Ottawa Stars 2462   Finalists  ~ U13A Oshawa Lady Generals 3210

U13BB  Champions ~ U13BB Whitby Wolves  Finalists ~ U13BB Flamborough Falcons 2354

U13BB  Champions ~ U13B London Devilettes 636  Finalists ~ U13B Biggby

U13C  Champions ~ U13C Nepean Wildcats 2857  Finalists ~ U13C St Thomas Panthers 6812

U15A  Champions ~ U15A Ottawa Ice 2028 Finalists ~ U15A Scarborough Sharks 848

U15BB  Champions ~ U15BB Biggby Orange  Finalists ~ U15BB Metro Jets

U15B  Champions ~  U15B EO Stars Burns 2476   Finalists ~ U15B Central York Panthers 11

U15C  Champions ~ U15C St Thomas Panthers 6813  Finalists ~ U15C EO Stars 2478

U18A Champions ~ U18A Durham West Lightning 304 Finalists ~ U18A EO Stars 2482

U18BB Champions ~ U18BB Waterloo Ravens 1172  Finalists ~ U18BB Caledon Coyotes 4656

U18B Champions ~  U18B Kincardine Kinucks 8705      Finalists ~  U18B Central York Panthers 12

U18C Champions ~ U18C St Thomas Panthers 6815  Finalists ~ U18C East Ottawa Stars 2488

We are now full at 116 Teams we are very excited to host our guests and thank you for your support.

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2024 We are now full with 102 teams in attendance thank you for the support.

Congratulations to our 2024 Champions and Finalists

U11-AA Champions ~ Whitby Wolves 4818  Finalists ~ Kanata Rangers 1710

U11-A Champions ~ Markham-Stouffville Stars 3589  Finalists ~ Brampton Canadettes 226

U11-BB Champions ~ Durham West 325  Finalists ~ Central York

U13-AA Champions ~ Clarington Flames 3921  Finalists ~ Markham Stouffville Stars 3591

 U13-A Champions ~ Stoney Creek Sabres 3407  Finalists ~ East Ottawa Stars 2462

U13-BB Champions ~ London Devilettes 654  Finalists ~ East Ottawa Stars 2464

U13-B Champions ~  Kanata Rangers 1733  Finalists ~ Nepean Wildcats 2870

U13-BC Champions ~  Keene Wolverines 64271733  Finalists ~ Orillia Hawks 3166

U15-A Champions ~ North Bay Jr. Lakers 6255  Finalists ~ Toronto Leaside T2 Gross 3784

U15-BB Champions ~ North Bay Jr Lakers 6257  Finalists ~ Oshawa Lady Generals 3243

U15-B Champions  Kanata Rangers 1755   Finalists ~ Georgina Golden Hawks Knispel 3302

U15-BC Champions ~ Kanata Rangers 1756  Finalists ~ St Thomas Panthers 6813

U18-A Champions ~ Durham West Lightning 304  Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks 846

U18-BB Champions ~ Kanata Rangers 1774  Finalists ~ Whitby Wolves 4825

U18-B Champions ~ Lindsay Lynx 6020  Finalists ~ Lambton Attack 4206

U18-C Champions ~ Belmont Blazers 5132  Finalists ~ Ilderton Jets 7247

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2023 Congratulations to our Champions and Finalists

U11 A Champions ~ Whitby Wolves 4838   Finalists ~ New Tec Icecats 5275

U11BB Champions ~ Michigan Metro Jr. Jets   Finalists ~ Lindsay Lynx 6032

U13A Champions ~ Central York Panthers 3   Finalists ~ Markham Stouffville Stars 3582

U13BB Champions ~ Central York Panthers 10   Finalists ~ Markham Stars 3571

U13B Champions ~ Kanata Rangers 1733  Finalists ~ London Devilettes 658

U15A Champions ~ Leaside Wildcats Steve Gross 3811   Finalists ~ Markham Stars 3594

U15BB Champions ~  Whitby Wolves 4820   Finalists ~ Markham Stars 3590

U15B Champions ~ Kemptville Storm 5915   Finalists ~ Southpoint Stars 6669

U18A Champions ~ Durham West Lightning 304   Finalists ~ Kanata Rangers 1771

U18BB Champions ~ St Thomas Panthers 6802   Finalists ~ Markham Stouffville Stars 3583

U18B Champions ~   Michigan Metro Jets 16U     Finalists ~ Kanata Rangers 1775

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2022 Congratulations to our Champions and Finalists!

U13BB Champions ~ Clearview Icecats 5296  Finalists ~ North Simcoe 1551

U15A Champions ~ Toronto Leaside 3811 Finalists ~ Markham Stouffvile Stars 3594

U15BB Champions ~ Walkerton Capitals 8881 Finalists ~ Markham Stouffville Stars 3590

U18B Champions ~ Durham West 305 Finalists ~ Kanata Rangers 1775

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2019 Congratulations for our Champions and Finalists!

Atom A Champion ~Guelph Gryphons    Finalists ~ AHFVG Dynamite de Gatineau

Atom B Champion ~ Kanata Rangers    Finalists ~ Barrie Sharks

Peewee A Champion ~ Markham Stouffville Stars  Finalists ~ North Bay

Peewee BB Champion ~ Kanata Rangers  Finalists ~ Nepean Wildcats

Peewee B Champion ~ Kanata Rangers  Finalists ~ Nepean Wildcats  

Bantam A Champion ~ Stratford Aces  Finalists ~ St. Thomas Panthers

Bantam BB Champion ~ Orangeville Tigers    Finalists ~ Nepean Wildcats

Bantam B Champion ~ Ottawa Ice    Finalists ~Kanata Rangers

Midget A Champion ~ Central York    Finalists ~ Clearview Icecats

Midget BB Champion ~ Cold Creek Comets    Finalists ~ Scarborough Sharks

Midget B Champion ~ Toronto Leaside Peca   Finalists ~ Durham West

2026 RULES COMING 7 DAYS BEFORE

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2025 Markham Stouffville Starsfest RULES OWHA Sanction #2526001

1. Hockey Canada and OWHA SUSPENSION rules shall apply where required. Any team using an OWHA Pickup Players must follow these rules of face Forfeiture and or Suspensions and fines. Teams may use the MAX 3 of 3 Players to Replace Existing players on their Official Roster. You can NOT Replace Suspended players. Rep teams may only use Players from below levels of play – No Lateral Callups even if playing up in a combined division. Please note at no time can you exceed the total # of players on your official Roster.

2. All games will consist of 3 periods (10 minute -10 minute-12 minutes), stop time with the exception of U13AA – U15A – U18A -  U18BB will consist of 3 periods of (15 minute –15 minute -15 minute), stop time. LONGER GAMES floods will take place between 2nd & 3rd periods for single games and flood every 2 periods for back to back longer games.

3. All divisions will have a 3 minute warm-up prior game. All games begin immediately upon completion of the 3 minute warm up. The game officials will supply a 1 minute warning to allow teams to prepare for opening face-off.

4. All teams need be available to play UP TO 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time at the discretion of the arena convenor.

5. The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to the OWHA ANNUAL Constitution, By-laws, and Regulations & Rules.

6. Girls will tap gloves after each game.

7. If the goal spread at any time of the third period reaches 5 goals, the clock will run until the spread is reduced to 3 goals, then stop time will resume.

8. One - 30 second timeout will be allowed for each team ONLY during Consolation - Elimination - Quarter - Semifinal & Championship games only. Overtime is not a new game. There is NO TIMEOUT in Round Robin Games.

9. A maximum Hockey Canadas allows is 18 skaters and 2 goaltenders However all players MUST be registered with same team.

10. A player may only participate with one designated team in a tournament and may only participate in one tournament on any date.

11. To be eligible to participate in the tournament, the participant’s name must appear on the team roster form submitted with the entry form. Changes to the roster must be made in writing and will not be permitted after registration prior to the first game.  Players on Ontario teams must be registered with the OWHA. The OWHA “Pickup Consent” forms will be honored and must be included where necessary based on OWHA Rules.

12. Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.

13.Standings after the round robin will be calculated on the basis of the points awarded as per rule # 12. In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used to break the tie:

13A. Winner between the tied teams when they played head-to-head. (Applies to 2way ties only, 3 or more teams tied start with tie breaker 13b.)

13B. Percentage as calculated by dividing team’s total “Goals For” by the SUM of the team’s “Goals for and Goals Against”.  TG ÷ (GF+GA) = % (See Chart)

13C. Fewest Goals Against.

13D. Most Goals For.

13E. Fewest Penalty Minutes.

13F. Coin Toss.

13G. Follow Tie breaking rules in Order. Once a Tie Breaking Rule has been used or is not applicable it cannot be used again.

14. IF a team(s) remove prior to the event (up to 72 hrs. before) every opportunity will be made to find a replacement team. If however a team cannot be found where One or BOTH teams are unable to ice a team, or facilities breakdown / malfunction or game cancellation due to inclement weather, COVID and PHU or Provincials orders prevent teams from attending we will unfortunately NOT be able to reschedule the game.  If unable to reschedule the game(s) will be considered as an Official OWHA Forfeiture score. It will be recorded as either 5-0 for a “single team no show” or if both teams are unable the score will be recorded as a Hockey Canada Forfeiture of a 0-0 tie for both teams to assist in determining rankings to find a divisional winner as required in conjunction with tie breaking rules. Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of God and unforeseen events mechanical breakdowns, causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event. ONLY 1 team official will sign the game sheet prior to each game.

15. In 6 Team Divisions: After 5 round robin games Top 2 teams will advance to the Championship game

16. In 8 Team Divisions: After 5 round robin games Top 2 teams will advance to the Championship game

17.  In U15B3C Team Division: After 5 round robin games Teams will be ranked 1^st and 2^nd place B teams will advance to the B Championship game. After 5 round robin games the 1^st and 2^nd place C teams will advance to the C Championship Final game.

18. In U18A Team Division: After 5 round robin games Teams will be ranked 1^st and 2^nd place teams in each pool will advance to the semi-finals with the winners advancing to the Championship game.

19.  In U18B Team Division: After 5 round robin games Teams will be ranked 1^st and 2^nd place B teams in each pool will advance to the semi-finals with the winners advancing to the Championship game. After 5 round robin games the 1^st and 2^nd place C teams will advance to the C Championship Final game.

20. Semi-Finals & Championship games are played to a winner. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a Sudden Victory 5 minute overtime will commence. Teams will play 4 on 4 PLUS Goalies. (See format for rules) Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used. If still tied, a shoot out will occur.

21.  Shoot Outs: Teams do not change ends for Overtime or Shoot Outs.   

Each team must designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3.) directly onto the game sheet prior to the start of the game.

Any player serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shoot out and MUST remain in the penalty box. All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench. Once a player has shot, they will go to the penalty box.  Shooters from both teams will shoot simultaneously, starting at centre ice.

This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.  If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 

A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet (except goalies) have shot.

22. Home and Away Jersey Colors Sect 17 of OWHA Handbook: Home Teams will wear Dark colored Jerseys and visitor teams will wear light. NOTE: for the 2025/26 Season Home teams have the Option to wear Light Colored Jerseys. If they choose to wear Light Colored as Home Team, they must notify visiting team once games are scheduled. We recommend to approach the other team when at the arena. Pinnies may be used as required. House teams are requested to bring 2^nd set of jerseys or Pinnies to avoid conflict.

23. Flooding of the ice will occur at the end of each game or as required and may be deferred at the Tournament Committee’s discretion.

24. The decisions of the Tournament Officials are final with no appeals! . Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of god and unforeseen events causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event.

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Markham Stouffville Starsfest  Tournament OVERTIME Rules

OWHA Sanction #2425010

Consolation, Semi-final, Quarter Finals and Championship games are played to a winner.

In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a SUDDEN VICTORY FIVE (5) MINUTE OVERTIME will commence.

Overtime will be played 4-on-4, plus goalies

Any penalties being served at the end of regulation time will carry over to the overtime period.  

Example 1: If a team is one player short, then overtime will start 4-on-3.  

Example 2: If a team is 2 players short, they OT will start 5-on-3. On ice strength will be adjusted back to 4-on-4, as per OT rules, at stoppages of play after the penalties expire.

Clarifications:

If a penalty is assessed to one team during the overtime period, play shall resume 4-on-3

Should a second penalty be assessed to the same team, play will resume 5-on-3 until the expiry of the first penalty.

If the penalty expires during play, the player shall return to the ice and teams will play 5-on-4 until the next stoppage of play, at which point the on-ice strength will be adjusted to 4-on-3, etc.

At no time will a team have fewer than 3 skaters (plus goalie) on the ice 

Teams will play 4 on 4 plus goalies.  Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used.

Penalties do NOT expire at the end of regulation time.

If still tied, a shootout will occur.

Each team MUST designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) on the game sheet BEFORE the start of the game.

Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box.  The coach must designate a shooter(s) to take her place(s) immediately at the end of regulation time.

All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench TO START. 

Shooters from both teams will shoot at the same time starting at the centre ice red line. 

Once a player has shot, they will go directly to the penalty box.

This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.

If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 

A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet signed (except goalies) have shot.

A penalty assessed in regular time will carry forward to the overtime period.  Therefore, the player will not come out of the box.

WE RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THAT NO TEAM PHOTOS

BE TAKEN ON ICE DUE TO Municipality & City Insurance Regulations.

Championship Awards and Medals MAY be Presented Off-ice if deemed by Tournament Officials due to time Constraints and will be presented at a determined location as required.

Reminder ALL Suspended Athletes and Bench Staff may not participate in medal presentation ceremonies as per OWHA Rules. We thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.