Official OWHA Sanction #2526001 

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

2025 MANAGER Are Now Requested to check this site daily for announcement and updates

SCHEDULE Now posted in Document Section Updated Mon Aug 25 @ 2:15PM - Update Mon Aug 25 @ 9:30PM - Final Version Thursday August  28@ 8:00PM

NOW POSTED in Documents 2025 Starsfest MGR Managers Reminders with everything you need for the weekend including vendors etc

2025 TEAM RAMP Game Codes - have been shared with teams - onsite staff will also have available if needed

2025 Tournament Rules Posted in Document Section and in Live Tab on front page

*Please Note; we apologize that the Free Scores and advancement notification are not available for this event

Past DUE All teams update their online Sportacular Event team rosters and bench staff reminder each teams acct must have a team Manager as a Primary Contact with full contact information 

Please note all Ontario teams must have an OFFICIAL OWHA Roster, we do not and cannot accept TEAM WAIVERS, please see document section for details and samples.

All USA and out of Province teams must produce their official USA Hockey roster / Provincial Rosters and Travel Permits..

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2025 REMINDER: If you notice an incorrect score or something odd please email us directly while the event is running at [email protected] please identify and use "the actual game# " as an easy efficient identification manner

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Hello Teams Reminder this event will be using the OWHA RAMP –

Please Note to all teams we will be using the RAMP Electronic Gamesheets as well we believe we will also be using our site to post the correct scores.

REMINDER FROM THE OWHA: Hosts when you set up your tournament on the RAMP Tournament portal, only OWHA Approved teams will populate for you to add to your tournament. 

It is your responsibility to follow up with the teams attending your tournament to ensure that they have all submitted their OWHA rosters for approval. 

The team names will not show up on the RAMP Tournament portal unless the team has an OWHA Approved roster. 

Teams should be providing you with an updated copy of their OWHA Approved team roster if changes are made to the roster, within a week of the start of the tournament.

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Hello Teams our 2025 September Early Bird Event we are excited to offer teams a 5 GAME GUARANTEE.

Last year the event had 102 teams and team managers all noted that instead of setting up multiple exhibition games they could accomplish everything in 1 weekend with zero headaches to start the season.

This unique Early Bird Experience, playing 2 Games Friday - 2 Games Saturday and 1 Game Sunday with teams moving to next rounds to advances to the Championship Finals We hope you will join us once again as either a returning team or first timer we hope you enjoy the experience.

Teams must be ready to play at 8 AM Friday out of town teams travel taken into consideration

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5 GAME GUARANTEE  - 2 GMS Friday - 2 GMS Saturday - 1GM Sunday AM Followed by advancement and Finals Sunday Afternoon!

THE ULTIMATE EARLY BIRD - This Event Sold out in less than 24 Days last year, Dont miss this great opportunity

All Event questions [email protected] 

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2025 Feature Longer Divisions: U13AA, U15AA, U15A, U18A, U18BB game lengths 15-15-15 minute stop time periods

Entry Fees $2,199 CND and $1900 USA 

All other divisions Regular Game Lengths 10-10-12 – Stop Time Periods

Entry Fees CDN $1,899  - USA $1,700

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Reminders:

We offer Player of Game awards at all games

We offer Holy Moly Who's that Goalie Shutout Awards 

We offer Hat Trick Awards for all games

We offer Gold + Silver Medal games, complete with Championship Banner for Champs!.

Vendors Onsite Clothing and Photographers as well Silent Auctions, Draws and Raffles

More exciting FUN details to be announced on this main page

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2025 LIVE HOTEL LINK: We are pleased to partner with Tournkey as our official Tournament Accommodations provider.  

All participating teams requiring housing for the tournament should utilize the services of Tournkey to participate in the tournament. Please book via the link below for live listings

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=77945

Phone Toll Free: 1-800-304-6346 x 338 to speak directly to a Team Booking Agent

Email: [email protected]

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2025 ETRANSFER PAYMENT  * Please Etransfer Send Payment to: [email protected]  

No PASSWORD is required this is an AUTODEPOSIT ACCT thus the following is very important to reconcile to ensure payment is applied to the correct teams

In the comment field be sure to indicate what team name / division/ level and coach surname and OWHA#

IF MAILING a CHEQUE Please note we are not responsible to lost or misrouted postal service Make the check payable to SMGHA. Mailing address is 33 Golden Bear Stouffville L4A1N3. Please notify us if sending my mail.

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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

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.