Program Overview
The Ottawa Valley Centennials are the newest addition to the USPHL Premier Division, which is the largest Junior Hockey circuit in North America, designed to help develop and provide exposure to players born 2005-2009 looking to work towards NCDC, NCAA & ACHA. In the 2024–25 season, the USPHL expanded to add a Canadian division hosting teams from Ontario and Quebec. Currently there are 10 other teams in the Canadian division spanning across Ontario, Quebec, New York, and Vermont.
Overview:
- 44 Game Regular Season
- 18 Home & 18 Away games within Canadian division
- 2 Showcases (Jersey Hitmen Classic & Islanders HC Showcase)
- Games live streamed on Black Bear TV
- Billeting available
- 4 Practices per week
- Team Workout & Video sessions
- Coach Bus Transportation provided to all away games & showcases
- Snacks & Hydration provided for games with additional meals provided for Away games & Showcases
- Accommodations provided for all overnight stays & Showcases
- Equipment Package Provided including: Player equipment, team bag, apparel, tape, etc.
Location & Facility:
- The team is based in Almonte, Ontario, a historic mill town in Mississippi Mills, located approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. In addition to its proximity to the Ottawa-Gatineau metropolitan area, Almonte is approximately 75 miles (120 kilometers) from New York state. Home games are held at the John Levi Community Centre, which seats 500 and provides the Centennials with a dedicated team dressing room with player stalls, an exercise bike, and 6 showers as well as a Pro Shop to provide players with skate & equipment maintenance. Outside of the arena the facility is also home to a curling rink, frisbee golf course, a full-size soccer/football field, track, and softball diamond. In Almonte, everything is close by making it walkable and tight-knit as anything from the rink to the Tim Hortons to local shops are within easy reach for players.