Ontario Hockey Academy

What Ontario Hockey Academy does

Ontario Hockey Academy (OHA), founded in 2008 in Cornwall, Ontario, is a privately held, family-owned English-language boarding school that combines Ontario Ministry of Education-certified university-preparatory academics (grades 9-12 plus post-graduate) with elite AAA hockey development under Hockey Canada sanctioning. The school enrolls 150-190 student-athletes annually from 34+ countries, delivered through a single 50+-staff campus featuring an on-campus Athletic Republic high-performance training centre (skating treadmill, rapid shot system, 5,000 sq ft training facility), InStat video motion analysis, and integrated academic-athletic scheduling that prevents students from missing class for games.

OHA generates revenue primarily through annual boarding tuition of $60,700 CAD per Canadian student, with separate fee schedules for U.S. and international students and a $5,000 non-refundable enrollment deposit. The pricing model is recurring subscription with multi-year contracts, supplemented by athletic equipment fees ($360-$950 annually), day-student options, and a variable tuition program combining merit, need-based aid, and corporate sponsorship packages ($2,000-$20,000). Distribution is direct-to-family via online applications, an in-house European Coordinator, campus visits, and participation in scouted showcases across the CSSHL, Ontario U22 Elite League, Ontario U18 League, and USA PPHL circuits. Customer segments span youth hockey players grades 9-12, post-graduate students, international athletes requiring ESL, and university-preparatory families targeting NCAA, USports, and Junior placements.

The go-to-market combines sales-led admissions processing with event-driven showcase exposure, supported by digital channels (website, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter) and an alumni referral network. Outcomes are the central proof point: nearly 100% of graduates enter university or junior hockey, 100+ have advanced to NCAA/Junior/professional programs, 50+ to IIHF World Championships, and $5M+ in scholarships has been awarded to female students alone. The academy is currently executing a multi-million dollar campus expansion in 2026 led by co-founder Giles Lascelle, adding new classrooms, education centre, and athletic facilities to a single-site operation.

Name

Ontario Hockey Academy

Legal name

Ontario Hockey Academy

Website

https://ohacanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ontario Hockey Academy is a private, family-owned boarding school in Cornwall, Ontario that combines Ontario Ministry of Education-certified academics (grades 9-12 and post-graduate) with Hockey Canada-sanctioned elite AAA hockey development for ~150-190 student-athletes annually from 34+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Sports Education (Hockey-Focused Boarding School)

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports & Snow Training Schools (Ski, Snowboard, Ice Sports) (MPAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Private boarding school
• Hockey training academy
• Secondary education services
• Elite athlete development
• Sports education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Boarding Student Tuition: Annual comprehensive tuition covering academics, athletics, and residential services including accommodations and complete meal plan. Total annual fee of $60,700 CAD for Canadian students, with separate fee structures for US and International students.
2. Day Student Programs: Options include: Academic five-day program, Full seven-day hockey program, or Five-day on-ice/off-ice hockey training for students playing on local association teams. Fees include textbooks, course materials, meals on school days.
3. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Academy-funded financial assistance ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 for qualifying students. Sponsorship packages available for businesses from $2,000 to $20,000 as direct payments to the school on behalf of students.
4. Student Athletic Fees: Equipment and uniform fees including hockey bags, team jackets, skate sharpening, practice jerseys. New players (boys) $950, Goalies $450, New female players $830, Goalies $450, Returning players $360.
5. Variable Tuition Program: Three-pillar model combining academic/athletic merit recognition, need-based analysis, and family financial commitment to bridge gap between family resources and full tuition cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ontario Hockey Academy is a private English-language boarding school that integrates Ontario Ministry of Education-certified secondary academics (grades 9 through 12 plus post-graduate, leading to the OSSD diploma) with elite AAA hockey development for student-athletes. The school offers boys' and girls' hockey programs competing in Hockey Canada-sanctioned leagues (CSSHL, Ontario U22 Elite League, Ontario U18 League, PPHL), supported by Athletic Republic high-performance off-ice training, on-campus residential services, ESL instruction, SAT preparation, and dedicated NCAA/university placement advising.

Product overview

Ontario Hockey Academy is a private English-language boarding school in Cornwall, Ontario that operates as a unified platform combining elite AAA hockey development with Ontario Ministry of Education-certified university-preparatory academics. The core program encompasses the academic curriculum (grades 9-12 and post-graduate leading to the OSSD), boys' and girls' hockey programs (Hockey Canada-sanctioned), and supporting services including ESL instruction, SAT preparation, and university placement advising. Training programs feature Athletic Republic equipment and facilities. Residential services provide on-campus boarding with 24/7 supervision. The academy generates revenue through tuition and boarding fees categorized by student origin (Canadian, US, International) with total annual fees of approximately $60,700 CAD for boarding students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mavericks: The mascot and team name for Ontario Hockey Academy's hockey teams, representing the athletic identity of the institution.

Products and services

• Ontario Hockey Academy Core Program Private English-language boarding school in Cornwall, Ontario offering an integrated academic and elite AAA hockey program for grades 9-12 and post-graduate students, culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Designed for student-athletes seeking university (NCAA/USports) or professional hockey pathways.
• Boys' Hockey Program Elite AAA hockey development program for male student-athletes featuring Hockey Canada-sanctioned league play in CSSHL (winning the 2024 U18 championship), and pathways to junior hockey leagues including the CCHL and NCAA programs.
• Girls' Hockey Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 100% of graduates enter university or junior hockey system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hockey CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHA is a Hockey Canada sanctioned school registered as a Hockey Canada Residential Sports School. Teams compete in sanctioned AAA leagues and events. Students receive Hockey Canada registration and insurance coverage, and are eligible for all provincial/national events and Team Canada U18 programs.
• Canadian Central Jr Hockey League (CCHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHA places boys into Major Junior A and Junior A hockey leagues including the CCHL, one of the most scouted Junior leagues in North America.
• Canadian AAA Sports School Hockey League (CSSHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHA boys teams compete in the CSSHL, winning the U18 championship in 2024. This league provides elite competition and scout visibility.
• Ontario U22 Elite LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop Junior Female sanctioned league by Hockey Canada. The U22 league is out-producing every other league for developing USport, NCAA, and Olympians female players.
• Ontario U18 LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest U18 development hockey league and top supplier of talent to NCAA, USport, U22, and main development and feeder to U18 Team Canada.
• USA Premiere Prep Hockey Showcases (PPHL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop-tier female international alliance of Prep school teams meeting in showcases in Eastern United States to promote players to NCAA D1 and D3 institutions.
• Hampton Inn by Hilton CornwallminorOthersDesignated host hotel for OHA visitors and families, located at 1757 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON K6H 5R6. Special rates available for OHA families.
• Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International AirportminorOthersOne of two primary airports (approximately 1 hour drive) serving OHA. Shuttle services provided for student arrivals and departures.
• Montreal-Trudeau International AirportminorOthersOne of two primary airports (approximately 1 hour drive) serving OHA. Shuttle services provided for student arrivals and departures.
• InStatcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-leading video analysis software used for group film study and individual clip reviews to sharpen hockey IQ and break down player habits.
• Jupiter EdcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline grading system used by OHA to keep parents up to date on student progress, grades, attendance, and class schedules in real time.
• NCAA Eligibility CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOHA curriculum specifically designed to meet NCAA eligibility requirements, with dedicated advisors guiding students through the NCAA Clearinghouse registration process.
• Competitor Schools NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institutions including Shattuck St. Mary's, BK Selects, NAHA, and Stanstead College referenced on OHA calendar and comparison context.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shattuck-Saint Mary's School: Elite Minnesota-based boarding school with the most renowned hockey prep program in North America, producing NHL and NCAA stars. Most comparable peer to OHA in the hockey-academics integration model, with significantly larger scale and stronger brand.
• North American Hockey Academy (NAHA): Female-focused hockey prep school explicitly named alongside OHA on their calendar/comparison page. Direct competitor for elite female hockey development and NCAA/USports placement.
• Stanstead College: Quebec-based private boarding school referenced as a comparable peer on OHA's site. Combines academic rigor with competitive athletics including hockey, serving a similar North American prep market.
• BK Selects Hockey Academy: Hockey development organization explicitly named alongside OHA as a peer institution. Focused on elite player development for NCAA and junior pathways.
• Salisbury School: Elite Connecticut all-boys boarding school with a powerhouse hockey program sending players to NCAA Division I programs. Comparable in combining prep academics with elite hockey competition.
• Cushing Academy: Massachusetts boarding school with a top-tier hockey program producing numerous NHL draft picks. Directly competes for the same prep hockey student profile as OHA.
• Tabor Academy: Maritime-focused Massachusetts boarding school with strong hockey heritage and NCAA placement outcomes. Comparable hybrid of academics and elite athletics.
• Holderness School: New Hampshire boarding school serving elite prep hockey players with NCAA D1 placement focus. Operates a similar integrated academic-athletic model targeting the same athlete profile.
• Avon Old Farms School: Connecticut prep school renowned for its hockey program and alumni success at NCAA and professional levels. Comparable boarding school hockey program with similar tuition bracket and target market.
• Kimball Union Academy: New Hampshire boarding school with one of the most respected hockey programs in US prep sports, sending players to NCAA and professional ranks. Comparable in scale, tuition, and target demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OHAMavericks
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OHAMavericksHockey/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/ontarioHOCKEYacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ontario-hockey-academy

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ontario Hockey Academy