2025 OHA Female Program Open House: A Successful Showcase for Young Athletes!
The 2025 OHA Female Program Open House and Showcase, held from April 3-5, 2025, in beautiful Penticton, BC, was an unforgettable experience for young female hockey players looking to develop their skills and explore collegiate opportunities. This action-packed weekend provided athletes with an inside look at life as a student-athlete at Okanagan Hockey Academy (OHA), while showcasing their talents to college coaches from USport and NCAA programs.
Event Highlights:
The weekend was filled with valuable learning and skill-building opportunities, including:
- OHA Information Session: Participants discovered the OHA experience, including academic programs and hockey development pathways that help players reach their full potential both on the ice and in the classroom.
- College Representation: Over 20 colleges attended the event, including prestigious programs from the NCAA, USports, ACHA, and ACAC providing players with significant exposure to a wide range of collegiate opportunities.
- College Coach Hot Stove: Athletes engaged with college coaches, asking questions and receiving advice on advancing their hockey careers to the collegiate level.
- On-Ice Skills Session: A dynamic on-ice session allowed participants to refine their skills, guided by OHA’s professional coaches and collegiate-level expertise.
- Strength and Conditioning Session: Led by OHA’s Head of Strength and Conditioning, Paul Bisnauth, this session focused on enhancing athletic performance while minimizing injury risks through evidence-based training.
- Dedicated Goalie Ice Session: Goaltenders received specialized training from OHA’s Head Goalie Instructor, Lucas Gore, with a focus on refining their skills between the pipes.
- 2x Showcase Games: Athletes competed in two full showcase games, putting their skills on display for OHA coaches and college scouts, receiving real-time feedback and guidance.
- Small Area Games Ice Session: Players participated in small area games to develop key hockey skills and essential game-play concepts.
- School Tour: Participants had the opportunity to tour the OHA Penticton campus, exploring the academic programs available and learning how OHA helps student-athletes balance their education and athletic commitments.
Get on Our Mailing List for Next Year!
Don’t miss out on next year’s event! Be sure to join our mailing list to receive updates and early registration notifications for the 2026 OHA Female Program Open House. Spaces are limited, and this event is expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to stay informed about this incredible opportunity.
2025 Schools in attendance:
- NCAA D1
- Clarkson NCAA D1
- Robert Morris University (NCAA D1)
- St Cloud State University (NCAA D1)
- Harvard University (NCAA D1)
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NCAA D1)
- St. Anslems College (NCAA D1)
- Bemidji State University (NCAA D1)
- University of St. Thomas (NCAA D1)
- Syracuse (NCAA D1)
- Vermont (NCAA D1)
- Brown (NCAA D1)
- University of British Columbia (UBC, USports)
- University of Ottawa (USports)
- Trinity Western University (USports)
- University of Saskatchewan (USports)
- Mount Royal University (USports)
- Ontario Tech (Usports)
ACHA D1
- Auburn University (ACHA D1)
- Niagara University (ACHA D1)
- Grand Canyon University (ACHA D1)
NCAA D3
- Lake Forrest College (NCAA D3)
- SUNY Potsdam (NCAA D3)
- Trine (NCAA D3)
- SAIT (ACAC)
