US EditionHockey Hall of Famer Shanahan to Lead Review of Men's Junior Hockey in Ontario
Shanahan will provide an interim paper and final report focused on athlete development and defined pathways in Ontario junior hockey, addressing recent changes in the sport.
- On Jan. 3, 2026, Hockey Hall of Famer Brendan Shanahan was named to lead a review of men’s junior hockey in Ontario, Hockey Canada announced in Toronto.
- Shanahan, a former Toronto Maple Leafs president, was let go last May and said he is grateful to give back to Ontario and learn from those involved.
- Producing an interim paper, Shanahan will outline a consultation framework in the coming weeks and a final report with recommendations later in 2026, Hockey Canada said it plans to publish both after delivery to the Ontario governance committee.
- Aimed at players and families, the review focuses on an athlete-centred, development model with defined pathways and skill requirements for competitive junior athletes in Ontario, Hockey Canada said.
- The review will report to a six-person Ontario governance committee, and the recommendations will be delivered to Hockey Canada and the provincial members involved.
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