USPHL Announcement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2025
Ottawa Valley Centennials Join USPHL Premier For 2025-26
Nashua, N.H. - The United States Premier Hockey League (“USPHL”) is pleased to announce
that the Ottawa Valley Centennials will join the USPHL Premier Conference in 2025-26, playing
as members of the Canada Division. The Centennials will play at the John Levi Community
Centre in Almonte, Ont., located approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Canada’s capital
city of Ottawa.
The Centennials are owned by John Miotla, who also serves as the team’s President, and
Beverly Windsor-Miotla, the Centennials’ Vice President. John Miotla is excited to join the
USPHL Premier that has seen more than 250 college commitments, and counting, over the past
year.
“Joining the USPHL Premier is a major step forward for our program as well as the entire
Ottawa Valley region,” Miotla said. “The USPHL’s reputation is second to none, as it has built a
proven pathway for player development and exposure. Our goal is to provide players with the
resources, coaching, and competition they need to move on to collegiate and higher-level junior
hockey. We’re proud to be part of a League that consistently develops players for NCDC, NCAA
and ACHA programs.”
Their home, the John Levi Community Centre, includes a 500-seat capacity, dedicated locker
room, and several other multi-sport facilities and amenities. The Centennials revive the name of
a former senior hockey team known as the Almonte Centennials. More recently, the Almonte
Inferno Jr. C team competed in Almonte. In addition to its proximity to the Ottawa-Gatineau
metropolitan area, Almonte is approximately 75 miles (120 kilometers) from New York state.
“Joining the USPHL enables us to provide our players with high-level exposure on both sides of
the border, while maintaining balance through a strong, community-centered environment and
strong local hockey roots,” said John Miotla. “We’re committed to developing athletes both on
and off the ice, and the USPHL’s mission aligns perfectly with that vision.”
“The USPHL continues its strategic growth, adding the Ottawa Valley Centennials to the Canada
Division,” said Mark Kumpel, the USPHL Premier and Elite Director of Operations. “The location
of Almonte, Ont., closes a travel gap between Quebec and Ontario, providing players with more
time for training and development. Being so close to the nation's capital provides USPHL
players greater opportunities for high-profile scouting exposure.”
About The United States Premier Hockey League
Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is the largest junior
hockey organization in North America, with over 150 teams and more than 20,000 players aged
8-21. The League’s Junior Divisions include the tuition-free National Collegiate Development
Conference (NCDC), and the Premier and Elite Conferences. The USPHL has sent more than
10,000 players to college hockey, including over 4,600 to the NCAA, and 19 NCDC alumni have
been selected in the NHL Draft.