Burlington Eagles and Soo Jr. Greyhounds Tie in U18 AA OHF Opener

The matchup kicked off the 2026 U18 AA Ontario Hockey Federation Championships.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:28am

A cubist, geometric painting depicting a youth hockey game, with the players and rink broken down into abstract shapes and planes of color.The opening matchup of the 2026 U18 AA OHF Championships sets the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.Burlington Today

The Burlington Eagles and Soo Jr. Greyhounds faced off in the opening game of the 2026 U18 AA Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) Championships, resulting in a tie. The game was documented in a YouTube video published 18 hours prior to the discovery date of April 18, 2026.

Why it matters

The U18 AA OHF Championships represent a key milestone for young hockey players, showcasing their skills and development at a high level of competition. The opening matchup between the Eagles and Greyhounds sets the stage for the rest of the tournament.

The details

The game between the Burlington Eagles and Soo Jr. Greyhounds was part of the 2026 U18 AA OHF Championships. The matchup was documented in a YouTube video titled '20260417 - Burlington Eagles vs Soo Jr Greyhounds,' which has garnered 275 views on the Burlington Eagles Hockey Club's channel.

  • The game took place on April 17, 2026.
  • The YouTube video was published 18 hours prior to the discovery date of April 18, 2026.

The players

Burlington Eagles

A youth hockey team that operates under the Burlington City Rep Hockey Club, which maintains a public schedule and results page for its teams.

Soo Jr. Greyhounds

A youth hockey team affiliated with the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club, which has an official Facebook page with over 19,000 likes and regular community engagement.

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What’s next

The tournament will continue with the Burlington Eagles and Soo Jr. Greyhounds facing off against other teams in the U18 AA OHF Championships.

The takeaway

The tie between the Burlington Eagles and Soo Jr. Greyhounds in the opening game of the 2026 U18 AA OHF Championships highlights the competitive nature of youth hockey and the excitement surrounding the tournament.