Frequently asked questions

What is OHL?

OHL is a A top-tier professional ice hockey league. based in Canada. OHL is listed in the RinkStop directory as an active professional ice hockey league.

How many teams play in OHL?

We currently have 0 teams tracked in OHL. If you are associated with a team we are missing, you can submit a team listing to add it.

What level of hockey is OHL?

OHL is classified as a professional league in the RinkStop directory. Professional leagues operate at the highest competitive level in their country or region. Players are paid salaries by team ownership and game outcomes affect team standings, playoff qualification, and in some leagues promotion or relegation. These leagues typically have multiple divisions or conferences, a long regular season, and postseason playoffs leading to a championship. Many professional leagues also operate reserve or farm systems that develop players between junior and senior ranks.

How can I follow OHL games and results?

We do not currently have an official OHL website on file. If you are associated with the league and can share a link to the official schedule, contact us and we will add it. The "Latest Highlights" section on this page reflects news and recents where available.

Where does OHL operate?

OHL is a Canada-based league and is part of the broader hockey structure in Canada. Ice hockey in Canada is organized by Hockey Canada and thirteen regional Member Branches. Canada fields the national men's and women's teams and is a founding member of the IIHF. The NHL — founded in Montreal in 1917 — operates seven Canadian franchises across Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) — formed from the OHL, WHL, and QMJHL — drafts players aged 16-20 each spring, while U Sports runs university hockey and provincial leagues cover senior amateur play. According to IIHF member-association data, Canada has approximately 3,500 indoor rinks and 5,000 outdoor rinks — the largest indoor-rink base of any country and the highest per capita.

How do I get involved with OHL?

The most direct routes into OHL are: (1) try out for one of the 0 teams listed in RinkStop, (2) reach out to the league office if listed, or (3) start in a local amateur or youth league and progress to OHL level through tryouts. Use our hockey cost calculator for typical season costs by level.

How current is the data on this page?

League data on RinkStop is updated as teams, schedules, and rosters change. The "Last updated" line on this page shows when our record for OHL was last refreshed. We also tag data with a source where one is available.